Combat Engineer

Overview

Combat engineers primarily supervise, serve or assist as a member of a team when they are tackling rough terrain in combat situations. They provide their expertise in areas such as mobility, countermobility, survivability and general engineering.

• Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles and defensive positions
• Place and detonate explosives
• Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers
• Prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives
• Detect mines visually or with mine detectors

The U.S. Army offers a person the opportunity to immediately train and work in an in-demand career field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college. 

There are a wide range of other benefits for a Soldier in the Army. These include medical coverage, recreation, travel, retirement benefits/savings plans and expert training in multiple disciplines that can translate into a rewarding career.

• Earn a salary while learning a skill
• High-quality medical and dental coverage
• Free or discounted meals and housing
• Earn college credits
• Specialized job training
• Vacation (30 days paid leave each year)
• Retirement benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan — the military version of a 401(k)