In the Military

Geological technicians perform work familiar to some military personnel.

Jobs in this career are similar to the following job classifications:

  • 15W1A Weather and Environmental Sciences, Advanced Weather Activities (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15W1 Weather and Environmental Sciences (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15W3A Weather and Environmental Sciences, Advanced Weather Activities (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15W3 Weather and Environmental Sciences (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15W4A Weather and Environmental Sciences, Advanced Weather Activities (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15W4 Weather and Environmental Sciences (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 15WX Weather and Environmental Sciences (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 9S100 Scientific Applications Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 923A Petroleum Systems Technician (Warrant Officer only)
  • 92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 77L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 0803 Targeting Acquisition Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 1392 Petroleum Quality Assurance and Additization Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 6842 METOC Analyst Forecaster (Enlisted)
  • 2175 Undersea Warfare Research Officer (General) (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 2176 Undersea Warfare Research Officer (Antisubmarine) (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 2306 Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Services Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 768A Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 6403 Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator (Enlisted)