Interested in military water treatment jobs

I'm considering a career in water treatment within the military. What kind of education or training would I need for this job? Are there specific roles or paths I should look into?

Based on your interest in water treatment within the military, there are indeed specific roles you might consider. One common option is the role of a Water Treatment Specialist (also called a Water Purification Specialist or just Water Dogs) in the U.S. Army (MOS 92W).

As a Water Treatment Specialist, you would be responsible for supervising or performing the installation and operation of water purification equipment, as well as dealing with water storage and distribution operations and activities. You would ensure that personnel and equipment receive clean, purified water.

As for education and training, you would be required to have at least a high school diploma or GED. Once enlisted in the Army, you would then attend ten weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions.

In Advanced Individual Training, you would learn to maintain equipment used for water purification, and field sanitation operations, perform water quality analysis tests, and operate and maintain field wastewater systems.

After completing your service, these skills can make one highly employable in civilian roles involving water treatment in the public and private sectors. The process of learning this specialty and the experience gained in the field can be a valuable asset.

As with any role, I'd recommend reaching out to a local military recruitment officer or military members already in that field for further guidance and first-hand accounts of what the job entails. They can provide detailed information that could help you make a well-informed decision. Good luck with your potential career path!