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Military Logistics Specialists
Median Salary
74,318
Workforce Count
28,051
In-Demand
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
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.
What is the work environment like?
Logistics specialists normally work in offices, although they may also work in a variety of other locations depending on their assignment.
How many people have this role in the Military?
28,051
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?
Salary by Years of Service
$53,902
2 Years
$75,848
6 Years
$142,053
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
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. Logistics specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Automated data processing systems
- Financial records and accounting systems
- Postal operations
- Transportation operations
- Maintenance operations
- Coordination of services
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance, General
- Public Administration
- Business/Commerce, General
- Management Science
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Retail Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other
- Risk Management
- Veterinary Office Management/Administration
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
- Administrative
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
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.