For Educators: Military Resources
Military Manpower Officers
Median Salary
103,159
Workforce Count
23,921
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Manpower managers determine the structure, composition, position, and equipment requirements of active and reserve military forces. They determine how many and which capabilities are required to execute a mission and they manage allocation of military and civilian resources. These individuals develop and execute programs to accomplish accession planning, classification and utilization, force development, and force shaping programs.
What is the work environment like?
Manpower managers work in office settings on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
23,921
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
$140,648
2 Years
$86,533
6 Years
$140,648
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Manpower officers may have an education in management or personnel administration. Job training for manpower officers primarily consists of on-the-job earning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Military personnel policies and objectives
- Automated personnel systems
- Equal opportunity policies
- Management and organizational concepts
- Performance evaluation and promotion policies and procedures
- Manpower and staffing guidelines
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 Interest
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.
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