Department of Military Science
Career opportunities
Commission as a Second Lieutenant
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- Graduates of the Class of 2018 share a laugh on the steps of Suzzallo Library.
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- A Second Lieutenant of the Class of 2022 poses in the Sylvan Grove.
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- Members of the Class of 2023 advance up Rainier Vista.
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- The Class of 2016 poses on the front steps of Suzzallo library.
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- The Class of 2024 exchanges high fives with one of their Assistant Professors of Military Science as they prepare to commission as Second Lieutenants.
Once you commission, you will enter the Army as a Second Lieutenant in one of 18 basic branches or specialties. You can serve either full-time on active duty or part-time in the US Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
Benefits for an Active Duty Component commissioned officer
- Salary and benefits of over $50,000/year
- Full medical and dental coverage
- Fast upward mobility
- Wide range of job opportunities and assignments worldwide
- Viable Retirement Plan
Benefits for a Reserve Component commissioned officer
- Supplemental income and secondary career
- Flexibility in choosing your specialty and assignments
- Wide range of job opportunities
- Establish connections between your military and private communities
- Ability to enhance your career in the private sector or do something entirely different from your “day” job
