What Is Officership?

So you're interested in the military, now what? One of the first questions you'll need to answer is, "Do I want to enlist or become an officer?" There are some distinct differences between these two career paths.

Pay

• The contrast in pay between officers and enlisted is probably one of the most noticeable differences you'll find.
• A 2nd Lieutenant (Officer) with less than 2 years of military experience will receive around $2,300 per month base pay, plus possible a housing and subsistence allowances.
• An enlisted Airman 1st Class with less than 2 years military experience will receive around $1,450.
• This $850 monthly difference between the pay of a 2nd Lieutenant officer member and an Airman 1st Class enlisted member increases with each rank.

Benefits

Other benefits of officership include:

• Military commission (requires college degree)
• Appointed by the President of the United States
• Greater level of responsibility
• Only officers can be pilots
  

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