Lawyers, judges, chaplains, and the finance and personnel staff who keep a huge organization running fairly.
Top pay: highest pay, longest training
Judge Advocate (JAG Officer): Military lawyer who prosecutes and defends courts-martial, advises commanders on the law of war, and helps troops with legal problems. Typical pay $122k.
Military Judge: Senior JAG officer who presides over courts-martial and rules on evidence, guilt, and sentencing. Typical pay $122k.
Military Chaplain: Ordained clergy member and officer who provides religious services, counseling, and moral guidance to troops of all faiths. Typical pay $122k.
Finance & Comptroller Officer: Officer who manages budgets, payroll, and auditing for military units. Typical pay $122k.
Military Inspector General: Officers and senior NCOs who investigate complaints, inspect units, and help soldiers resolve problems with the chain of command. Typical pay $122k.
Special Victims' Counsel: A military lawyer whose only client is a victim of sexual assault, protecting their rights through investigations and courts-martial. Typical pay $122k.
Equal Opportunity Advisor: Senior enlisted member who handles discrimination complaints and runs training on respect and inclusion. Typical pay $70k.
Paralegal Specialist: Assists military lawyers with legal research, court-martial preparation, and legal services for troops. Typical pay $62k.
Military Court Reporter: Records every word spoken in courts-martial and legal hearings using stenomask or voice-writing equipment. Typical pay $62k.
Religious Affairs Specialist: Supports chaplains, organizes religious services, and also serves as the chaplain's bodyguard (chaplains don't carry weapons). Typical pay $62k.
Human Resources Specialist: Processes personnel actions like promotions, awards, leave, and ID cards. Typical pay $62k.
Military Career Counselor: Senior enlisted advisor who helps troops plan careers, reenlist, change jobs, or transition out. Typical pay $85k.
Military Postal Clerk: Runs military post offices on bases, ships, and deployments, getting mail and care packages to troops. Typical pay $62k.
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): Supports military sexual assault survivors, explaining reporting options and connecting them with medical, legal, and counseling help. Typical pay $80k.
Military Records Correction Examiner: Investigates veterans' requests to fix errors or injustices in their military records, like an unfair discharge, and writes recommendations to a review board. Typical pay $88k.
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Chaplain Candidate: Seminary students who serve part-time as reserve officers, training to become military chaplains after graduation. Typical pay $8k.
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