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2. * Staff Sergeants must prove they have the ability to manage soldiers on the battlefield.

3. * Must complete a 35 day staff sergeant training course at Fort Bliss,Texas

4. YearSalary AmountPercent ProportionAmount of 3% increase Beginning Salary for next year 028,285848.5529,133.55 1 29,133.55 874.0130,0070.56 230,007.56900.2330,907.79 3 30,907.79 927.2331,835.02 4 31,835.02 955.0532,790.07 5 32,790.07 983.7033,773.77 6 33,773.77 1,013.21 34,746.98 7 34,746.98 1,042.4135,789.39 8 35,789.39 1,073.6836,863.07 9 36,863.07 1,105.8937,968 1037,968.96

5. * The ability to remain calm * The ability to work as a team member * The readiness to accept a challenge and face danger

6. * There will always be a need for employment in the army

7. * Staff Sergeants are noncommissioned officers who received the rank of staff sergeant by promotion from a non-officer position

8. * Participate in combat operations * Serve as techniques, specialists * Serve as supervisors, managers * Lead troops in ground combat operations. * Operate and control aircrafts,ships, armed vehicles

9. * Operate, maintain, and repair equipment * Serve as technicians and specialists in a variety of fields * Serve as front-line supervisors of junior enlisted personnel * Serve as professionals for the military in medical, legal, engineering, and other fields * Serve as supervisors and managers of enlisted personnel

10. * Occupational Outlook Handbook. 29 March 2012. Bureau Of Labor Statistics. 12 February 2013.. * Get The Answers.UsArmy.14 February 2013.http://www.goarmy.com