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Military-Specific / Tactical Training Specialists
Median Salary
89,357
Workforce Count
15,412
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Military-specific/tactical training specialists conduct training under conditions that closely approximate combat, such as Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) situations. They may be required to develop and conduct training related to topics such as aerospace and operational physiology, antiterrorism, weapons and tactics, or marksmanship. For example, small arms marksmanship instructors conduct training in all phases of basic marksmanship, both ashore and afloat. This training includes firearms safety, mechanical training on small arms, instructional and qualification firing, basic range operations, and reporting.
What is the work environment like?
Military-specific/tactical training specialists in the Military work either indoors or outdoors, depending on the type of training they provide.
How many people have this role in the Military?
15,412
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
$47,531
2 Years
$92,259
6 Years
$124,542
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. Military-specific/tactical training specialists are subject matter experts in their field. Military-specific/tactical training specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Lesson planning
- Instructional methods
- Communications skills
- Military policies and procedures
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.
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