Overview
A human resources officer or Adjutant General Officer is responsible for providing personnel support that affects Soldiers' overall welfare and well-being while assisting commanders by accounting for and keeping Soldiers combat-ready.
Job duties
- Serve as the principal advisor to the battalion commander for all matters concerning human resources support for all assigned and attached personnel
- Supervise all strength management/strength distribution action
- Serve as a platoon leader: responsible for training, readiness, health, and welfare of 20 Soldiers and the accomplishment of wartime missions
Training
Job training for Adjutant General Officer requires completion of the Adjutant General Basic Officer Leader Course, where you'll learn leadership skills, tactics and operational aspects of Human Resources automation systems and practices. Additional training opportunities will be available based on the type of unit you are assigned to, including (but not limited to) postal operations, or Airborne or Air Assault School.
Helpful skills
- Self-discipline
- Physical fitness
- Ability to perform under physical and mental pressures
- Good verbal and written skills
- Creative thinking
Civilian career relevance
The duties of an Adjutant General Officer are very similar to the function of a high-level human resources executive in the civilian world.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-10-24