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Military Mortuary Affairs Specialists
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Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Mortuary affairs specialists assist personnel and their families during times of grief and sadness. They work in both combat and noncombat situations to search for, and identify, deceased personnel. They help with the inventory and safeguarding of personal effects and provide internment. These specialists also assist the next of kin and provide funeral services.
What is the work environment like?
Mortuary affairs specialists work indoors when performing adminsitrative tasks related to burials, and outdoors when recovering remains and conducting funeral services.
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.
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. Mortuary affairs specialists in the Military will gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Training topics may include:
- Contracting (for services and supplies)
- Facility/program operations
- Cash handling
- Event planning
- Disinterment
- Remains preparation, preservation and shipment
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
- Funeral Direction/Service
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Psychology
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.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
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