Also called: Army 79S, Navy NC Navy Counselor, Marine 4821 Career Planner
Senior enlisted advisor who helps troops plan careers, reenlist, change jobs, or transition out.
Career counselors explain reenlistment bonuses, help a sailor switch to a new rating, and plan education benefits. They need people skills and deep knowledge of the system.
RMC for typical E-6 to E-8 ranks, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 8 years after high school. Experienced NCOs (E-5 to E-7) selected for the job, plus career counselor school. Free-college benefits: Tuition Assistance (up to $4,500/yr) while serving, the Post-9/11 GI Bill (36 months of tuition + housing stipend) afterward, and SkillBridge internships before separating.
Ways in: Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Human Resources, Psychology.
Growing about average. Military specialties are not in BLS projections. The services recruit for this job every year and openings track force size and retention rather than market growth.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Career apps match jobs and explain bonuses; coaching people on big decisions stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Business, Speech.
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