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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