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Military Manpower Specialists
Median Salary
89,111
Workforce Count
17,172
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Manpower specialists provide support on manpower, which is the composition of the force. They oversee manpower resources and manage manpower requirements. They determine how many and which capabilities are required to execute a mission, and they advise on the allocation of military and civilian resources. They support accession planning, reassignment, retraining, retirement, reenlistment, and force development programs. They operate manpower data systems, prepare relevant reports, and supervise efforts focused on continuous improvement.
What is the work environment like?
Manpower specialists normally work in office settings on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
17,172
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
$114,322
2 Years
$81,291
6 Years
$114,322
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. Manpower specialists gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Training topics relate to personnel administration, and may include:
- Preparation of military correspondence and forms
- Personnel records management
- Human resources administration policies and procedures
- Organizational climate assessment
- Equal opportunity policies and 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
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Organizational Leadership
- Business/Commerce, General
- Management Science
- Applied Statistics, General
- Business Analytics
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Data Analytics, General
- Data Analytics, Other
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Financial Analytics
- Data Visualization
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?
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
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.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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