WORKING OVERVIEW

Jobs vary in type of work and responsibility, yet each is essential to accomplishing the overall mission of defending our country. In this section, explore the different types of career opportunities available to service members, learn about the compensation they can expect to receive, find out how to transfer careers to the civilian sector and more.

SKILLS FOR A CIVILIAN CAREER

SERVICE IN A NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE COMPONENT

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  • ARMY RESERVE
  • ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
  • MARINE CORPS RESERVE
  • NAVY RESERVE
  • AIR FORCE RESERVE
  • AIR NATIONAL GUARD

DIFFERENCES

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ENLISTED & OFFICER CAREERS

ENLISTED

If a potential recruit wishes to become an officer, the time from deciding to join to being commissioned and entering the Military will vary. Factors include his or her level of education and the type of experience they’d like to have during their training.

OFFICER

Commissioned officers generally enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater, or receive officer training following tours of enlisted service. Officers are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require professional…

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