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Military Workers, Officers


Overview

Military Workers, Officers

Introduction

The U.S. Armed Forces are composed of five separate military services: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. These branches organize, train, and equip the nation's lands, sea, and air services to support the national and international policies of the government. Together, military workers from these branches are responsible for the safety and protection of U.S. citizens. Military workers who meet education and training requirements can advance to become military officers. They have the authority and responsib...

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Median Salary

$79,188

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma


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Experience

Postsecondary experience required for officer-candidates


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Skills

Business Management
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Personality Traits

Enterprising
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Earnings

The U.S. Congress sets the pay scales for the military after hearing recommendations from the president. The pay for equivalent grades is the same in all services, whether in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. In addition to basic pay, personnel who frequently and regularly participate in combat may earn hazardous duty pay. Other special allowances include special duty pay and ...

Work Environment

The work environment for military officers depends on the branch of service they are in and their specific job. For example, an officer serving on a submarine will spend months living in extremely close quarters at sea. A health care officer working at a military hospital will spend days and/or nights working at a health care facility. Military officers serving on international peacekeeping for...

Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that employment for well-qualified individuals in the military will be very good through 2028. While political and economic conditions will have an influence on the military's duties and employment outlook, it is a fact that the country will always need the armed forces, both for defense and to protect its interests and citizens around the world. In the com...