# Armored Assault Vehicle Officers > 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. - Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition - Page: https://www.collegesref.com/careers/armored-assault-vehicle-officers - SOC code: 55-1013.00 - Career family: Military - Median annual pay: not reported - Projected growth: not reported - Openings a year: not reported - Typical entry education: not reported - Bright outlook: no ## Also called Armor Officer, Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Officer, Cavalry Officer, Light-Armored Reconnaissance Officer, Light-Armored Vehicle Officer, Tank Officer ## Sources - [O*NET Database](https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html), version 31.0 (CC BY 4.0) - [BLS Employment Projections](https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables.htm), version 2025-35, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work)) - [BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm), version 2025, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work)) - [NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/resources.aspx?y=56), version 2020, data year 2020 (Public domain (U.S. government work)) O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. CollegesRef has modified all or some of this information.