Keeping this in consideration, do military officers get paid well?
Base pay for an enlisted service member in their first six months comes out to less than $20,000 per year. But troops earn increases as they advance in rank and gain experience. Military officer pay is much higher. Newly commissioned officers make about $38,250 a year.
Likewise, can a regular soldier become an officer? Yes you can go from a regular soldier to an officer, or for nursing, you may be able to join as a bursar and become an officer when you qualify. Some soldiers have the option to become 'Late Entry' officers, for this you need to reach a certain rank and sometimes have served a certain number of years to apply.
Beside above, is being a military officer stressful?
Military officers may not be on the front lines but their lives are often in danger and they have a job that may be even more stressful than worrying for their own well-being: they are responsible for the lives of those under their command. Beyond those risks, military jobs come with more stresses.
Is Army Officer Candidate School Hard?
OCS hopefuls are challenged from day one physically, mentally and emotionally. Prospective officer candidates can expect early mornings, late nights and a lot of hard work. Even the best leaders are challenged to complete the pre-commissioning requirements within extremely compressed timelines.
