Occupation
Military officer
Leads and administers a military unit, planning tasks, directing subordinates, and carrying responsibility for their training, welfare, and safety. Officers specialize into a branch such as combat arms, logistics, engineering, intelligence, or a professional service. Postings move regularly and deployment is part of the commitment.
Also known as: Commissioned officer · Army officer · Naval officer · Air force officer
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What the work involves
Plan and issue orders for training activities and operational tasks
Brief and debrief subordinates on the mission and their part in it
Manage unit readiness, equipment accounting, and personnel records
Take part in exercises, deployments, and command post work
Handle discipline, welfare, and career development for team members
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How people commonly enter
Officer selection board followed by a military academy commissioning program
Bachelor's degree entry into a direct-commission or graduate officer scheme
Commissioning from the ranks after service experience and selection
Sponsored degree at a military college while serving
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Pathways: Common in public service
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Typical work context
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Involves travel
- Physically active
- Varied work
Team based · High responsibility · Involves travel · Physically active · Varied work
Related interests
- Enterprising (leading)
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Social (helping)
Enterprising (leading) · Realistic (hands-on) · Social (helping)
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