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Logistics Specialists

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Logistics Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Enlisted Role

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What do Logistics Specialists do in the Military?

Logistics specialists manage procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military materiel, facilities, and personnel.

Where do Logistics Specialists work?

Logistics specialists normally work in offices, although they may also work in a variety of other locations depending on their assignment.

How much do they make?

Median Military Salary

This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$84,055

Military Salary Range

This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$22,839 - $356,274

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.

  • Set based on rank and years of service.
  • Paid every month.

Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.

  • Tax-free payments.
  • Varies by location and family status.

Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.

  • Based on specialized roles.
  • Varies by position and duty.

What training do Logistics Specialists gain in the Military?

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. Logistics specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:

  • Automated data processing systems
  • Financial records and accounting systems
  • Postal operations
  • Transportation operations
  • Maintenance operations
  • Coordination of services

Military Training for Enlisted Service members

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.

What skills help Logistics Specialists succeed?

  • Ability to keep accurate records
  • Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment
  • Preference for physical work
  • Preference for work requiring attention to detail

What are possible career paths after the Military?

  • Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks
  • Transportation Planners
  • Logistics Analysts
  • Logistics Engineers
  • Logisticians
  • Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • General and Operations Managers

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