How Dangerous Is Mos 88M?
No, it's not a dangerous job. No, it's not a "filler MOS." Infantrymen are trained, they don't just magically pull them from another job to "go be infantry", that's not how it works.

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Similarly, how dangerous is 88m?

Technically a "Motor Vehicle Operator" (Army MOS 88M, USMC MOS 3531), is the most dangerous (based on the number of deaths) Combat Support role in the Army and the Marines, at least since troops have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Additionally, can an 88m go airborne? If a person enlists for MOS 88M, they get trained and awarded the MOS 88M. Where they get assigned, in the world, is according to the needs of the Army. If they get the airborne option, there is a 90 percent chance of them going to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Subsequently, one may also ask, what is the most dangerous MOS in the Marines?

So, in no particular order, here are 10 of the most dangerous military jobs.

  1. Rifleman.
  2. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expert.
  3. Forward Observer.
  4. Cavalry Scout / Reconnaissance.
  5. Combat Medic / Corpsman.
  6. Driver.
  7. Pararescue / Winchman.
  8. Combat Engineer.

Is 88m a heavy MOS?

Army Motor Transport Operator (MOS 88M) are responsible for safely and securely transporting people and cargo. These individuals drive heavy trucks through all terrains and any kind of weather. This position requires ASVAB testing and Basic Training.

Related Question Answers

Which branch of military has highest death rate?

The Marine Corps experienced the highest fatality rates per 100,000 for all causes (122.5), unintentional injury (77.1), suicide (14.0), and homicide (7.4) of all the services. The Army had the highest disease and illness-related fatality rate (20.2 per 100,000) of all the services.

What is the safest branch of the military?

Most military people I have known believe the US Air Force is the safest branch to be in from a combat perspective. In the Army and Marines, the enlisted men do the vast majority of fighting, and, therefore, getting killed.
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