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Military Court Reporters
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Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
In the Military, court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings. They record the proceedings and prepare or supervise preparation and assembly of typewritten, summarized, or verbatim transcripts. Court reporters review records of proceedings for administrative completeness and technical accuracy.
What is the work environment like?
Court reporters work in military law offices and courtrooms.
How many people have this role in the Military?
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Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
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Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
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. Court reporters in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Legal terminology
- How to prepare legal documents
- High speed transcription
- Military judicial processes
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter
- Voice Writing Technology/Technician
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Administrative
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Law and Government
- Customer and Personal Service
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.