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Military-Specific / Tactical Professors and Instructors
Median Salary
99,661
Workforce Count
45,151
In-Demand
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Military-specific/tactical training professors and instructors develop and conduct training related to topics such as nuclear weapons, military art and science, weapons and tactics, indoctrination, and naval science. For example, weapons and tactics instructors train aviation personnel in the weapons systems that are employed in a total threat environment. Likewise, nuclear weapons instructors conduct classes, lectures, demonstrations, and seminars that deal with various kinds of nuclear weapons.
What is the work environment like?
Military-specific/tactical professors and instructors usually work in classrooms and lecture halls.
How many people have this role in the Military?
45,151
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
$65,430
2 Years
$97,752
6 Years
$127,104
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?
Military-specific/tactical professors and instructors are subject matter experts in their field. Job training for military-specific/tactical professors and instructors primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments, and through receiving advanced civilian/industry certifications and licenses (credentials), which may require additional education, training, or experience. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Human Resources Development
- Organizational Communication, General
- Executive/Career Coaching
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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.