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Armored Assault Vehicle Officers: Career Profile

Direct the operation of tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicle units during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties include directing crew members in the operation of targeting and firing systems; coordinating the operation of advanced onboard communications and navigation equipment; directing the transport of personnel and equipment during combat; formulating and implementing battle plans, including the tactical employment of armored vehicle units; and coordinating with infantry, artillery, and air support units.

The Daily Work of Armored Assault Vehicle Officers Perform?

Types of Armored Assault Vehicle Officers Jobs

This career also goes by job titles like:

• Armor Officer
• Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Officer
• Cavalry Officer
• Light-Armored Reconnaissance Officer
• Light-Armored Vehicle Officer
• Tank Officer

How Many Armored Assault Vehicle Officers Are There?

There are roughly 31,427 armored assault vehicle officers working in the United States today. Demand is forecast to grow by +2.3% over the projection horizon.

Salary for Armored Assault Vehicle Officers

Statistic	Value
Annual median	$44,674
Hourly median	$21.48
10th percentile	$30,185
25th percentile	$37,430
75th percentile	$51,918
90th percentile	$59,163

Wages vary widely based on experience, location, and industry.

About the Data

Statistics shown above are sourced from the following authoritative sources:

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
• BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
• O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.

SOC code: 55-1013.00 (Armored Assault Vehicle Officers).