The corrections specialty in military law enforcement primarily involves guarding and supervising confined personnel. Corrections specialists not only act as jailers, but also ensure law and order. They prevent and quell riots and disturbances, prevent and suppress crimes against military personnel, and maintain order at military installations. They monitor the health and welfare of confined personnel and may provide correctional counseling.
Corrections specialists in the military work both indoors and outdoors depending on their assignment. They may work outdoors while conducting investigations or patrolling facilities.
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
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. Corrections specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
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