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Infantryman: civilian careers
How your experience as an Infantryman translates to the civilian workforce — and the verified employers hiring for it.
Civilian career paths
- Operations Manager
- Security Manager
- Project Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Emergency Management
- Program Manager
Skills employers recognize
LeadershipTeam OperationsMission PlanningRisk ManagementPersonnel Management
Certifications employers value
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- APICS CPIM or CSCP
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- PMP or CAPM (Project Management Institute)
Many can be funded while serving (Credentialing Assistance / COOL) or with the GI Bill. See GI Bill vs. certifications.
Résumé lines to adapt
- Led leadership for a team of [number] personnel, achieving [measurable result] under tight deadlines.
- Applied team operations to manage equipment and resources valued at $[amount] with zero loss or discrepancies.
- Improved mission planning, reducing [time, cost, or errors] by [percent] across [scope].
Replace the brackets with your real numbers. Never include classified details. Full résumé guide
Research pay
Compare pay and job outlook for Operations Manager and Security Manager in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.
Your whole career counts
Your military job is a starting point, not a box. On LanceNest, jobs are matched to your entire background — civilian roles, skills, certifications, and the work you want next. Your military experience counts most while you’re serving or recently out.