The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is committed to supporting our nation's veterans, service members, and their families in pursuit of their education and career goals. Student veterans are a valued and vital component of our campus. We recognize and honor their sacrifices and value their life experiences as they broaden the diversity of our student body.
Below are some tips on the transition from a military to civilian career. Please also visit our Veteran's Center.
Military Title, Phrase or Training transitions to Civilian Title, Phrase or Training
| Military Title | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Commander, Chief Director, Senior Manager, Division Head | Executive Officer Deputy Director, Assistant Manager |
| Field Grade Officer | Executive, Manager, Program Director |
| Action Officer | Analyst, Project Manager |
| Company Grade Officer | Operations Manager, Section Manager |
| Warrant Officer | Technical Specialist, Department Manager |
| Senior NCOs | First Line Supervisor, Project Director |
| Infantry | Security Force, Lead Trainer |
| First Sergeant | Personnel Manager, Personnel Supervisor |
| Sergeant Major | Senior Advisor |
| Squad Leader | Team Leader, Team Chief |
| Supply Sergeant | Supply Manager, Logistics Manager |
| Operations NCO | Operations Supervisor |
| Medic | Health Care Provider |
| Platoon Sergeant | Supervisor, Instructor, Trainer |
| AI | Additionally Skilled In |
| Battalion, Unit | Organization, Agency, Department |
| Combat/War | Hazardous Conditions, Conflict |
| Commanded | Supervised, Directed, Led |
| Company | Company, Department, Section |
| Headquarters | Headquarters, Corporate Office |
| MAGTF Planner | Logistics Clerk, Operations Planner |
| Medal | Award |
| Military Personnel Office | Human Resources |
| Military Police | Police Officer |
| Mission | Task, Function, Objective, Responsibility, Job |
| Military Occupation Specialty/Classification | Career Field, Career Specialty |
| OER/NCOER | Performance Appraisal |
| PCS | Relocation |
| Squad/Platoon | Team, Section, Group |
| Reconnaissance | Data Collection, Survey, Analysis |
| Regulations | Policy, Guidelines, Instructions |
| Risk Assessments | Enterprise Risk Analysis and Management |
| Security Clearance | Security Clearance |
| Service members | Employees, Personnel, Colleagues |
| Subordinates | Employees, Co-workers, Direct Reports |
| TAD/TDY | Business Travel |
| TDA/MTOE | Organizational Structure, Materials, Manpower |
| Tank | Heavy Equipment |
| Basic Training | Basics Skills Course |
| Advanced Individual Training | Advanced Skills Course |
| Primary Leadership Development Course | Basic Leadership & Management Development Course |
| Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course | Intermediate Leadership & Management Development Course |
| Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course | Advanced Leadership & Management Development Course |
| Officer Advanced Course | Entry Level Officer Training Course |
| Combined Arms Staff College | Senior Managerial Leadership School |
| Command and Staff College | Senior Leaders Program |
| War College | Executive Leadership School |
