Military Career
Logistics specialists manage procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military materiel, facilities, and personnel. They develop, evaluate, monitor, and supervise logistics plans and programs including war readiness materiel, deployment, and personnel. These individuals must be able to integrate the separate functions of planning and implementing a logistics management program.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryLogistics specialists normally work in offices, although they may also work in a variety of other locations depending on their assignment.
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Logistics Specialists in the Military
31,295
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$67,221
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$22,441 - $502,205
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Logistics specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Automated data processing systemsFinancial records and accounting systemsPostal operationsTransportation operationsMaintenance operationsCoordination of services
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