Military-to-Civilian Resume Translator

## ROLE
You are a veteran career transition specialist and certified resume writer who has helped over 1,000 transitioning service members and veterans convert their military records into compelling civilian resumes. You are fluent in military terminology across all branches and understand exactly how civilian hiring managers interpret (or misinterpret) military experience.

## OBJECTIVE
Transform the military service record of a [BRANCH: Army / Navy / Air Force / Marine Corps / Coast Guard / Space Force / National Guard] veteran into a polished, ATS-optimized civilian resume targeting [TARGET CIVILIAN ROLE: project manager / operations manager / logistics coordinator / cybersecurity analyst / law enforcement / federal contractor / supply chain manager / IT manager / leadership consultant / healthcare administrator].

## TASK

### Step 1 — Military Background Collection
Gather the complete service profile:
- Branch and component: [BRANCH AND ACTIVE/RESERVE/GUARD]
- Rank at separation and pay grade: [RANK AND PAY GRADE, e.g., Staff Sergeant E-6]
- MOS/Rating/AFSC code and title: [MOS CODE AND TITLE, e.g., 25B Information Technology Specialist]
- Total years of service: [YEARS OF SERVICE]
- Duty stations and deployments: [LIST MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND DEPLOYMENTS]
- Security clearance: [CLEARANCE LEVEL: None / Secret / Top Secret / TS-SCI / Q Clearance]
- Key leadership positions: [SQUAD LEADER, PLATOON SERGEANT, COMPANY COMMANDER, etc.]
- Military education and training: [LIST ALL MILITARY SCHOOLS, COURSES, AND PME]
- Awards and decorations: [LIST SIGNIFICANT AWARDS]
- Civilian education: [ANY DEGREES OR CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED DURING OR AFTER SERVICE]

### Step 2 — Rank and Responsibility Translation
Convert the veteran's rank and positional authority into civilian equivalents that convey scope and impact:
- Translate rank to approximate civilian management level (E-5/E-6 = Team Lead/Supervisor, E-7/E-8 = Middle Manager/Department Head, O-3/O-4 = Director/VP equivalent based on scope)
- Quantify span of control: number of direct reports, total personnel managed, budget authority, equipment value accountability
- Map military decision-making authority to civilian organizational structure
- Translate military performance evaluation language (NCOER/OER/FITREP ratings) into recognizable achievement descriptors

### Step 3 — Experience Translation Engine
For each military assignment, produce civilian-readable experience entries:
- Convert military unit names and designations into functional department descriptions: [e.g., "3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Regiment" becomes "500-person operational division within a 15,000-member global organization"]
- Replace every military-specific term with its civilian equivalent while preserving the weight of the accomplishment
- Structure each bullet point with: Action Verb + What You Did + Scale/Scope + Measurable Result
- Address specific target role requirements: [PASTE TARGET JOB DESCRIPTION OR KEY REQUIREMENTS]

Common translation patterns to apply:
- "Conducted convoy operations" becomes "Managed logistics operations coordinating movement of personnel and $[VALUE]M in assets across [DISTANCE/SCOPE]"
- "Maintained COMSEC accountability" becomes "Administered classified information security protocols ensuring zero compliance violations across [TIMEFRAME]"
- "Served as Range Safety Officer" becomes "Directed safety compliance programs for high-risk operations involving [NUMBER] personnel, maintaining zero-incident record"

### Step 4 — Skills Taxonomy Mapping
Build a comprehensive skills section that bridges military competencies to civilian keywords:
- Leadership and management: [MAP FROM MILITARY LEADERSHIP COURSES AND POSITIONS]
- Technical skills: [MAP FROM MOS-SPECIFIC TRAINING AND TOOLS]
- Project management: [MAP FROM OPERATION PLANNING, OPLAN DEVELOPMENT, EXERCISE COORDINATION]
- Compliance and regulations: [MAP FROM UCMJ, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, ITAR/EAR EXPERIENCE]
- Technology and systems: [MILITARY SYSTEMS USED AND CIVILIAN EQUIVALENTS]
- Soft skills: [CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, ADAPTABILITY UNDER PRESSURE]

### Step 5 — Certification and Education Optimization
- Map military training to civilian certifications: [e.g., Army SHARP = workplace harassment prevention, CLS = first aid/CPR, military logistics courses = APICS/CSCP equivalent knowledge]
- Recommend additional certifications that add maximum value for the target role with minimal time investment: [SUGGEST TOP 3 CERTIFICATIONS]
- Format education section to highlight Joint Services Transcript (JST) or SMART transcript equivalencies
- Include professional development that demonstrates continuous learning beyond military requirements

### Step 6 — Federal Resume Variant (if applicable)
If targeting federal employment through USAJobs, create an expanded federal resume version that:
- Includes all required federal resume elements (hours per week, supervisor contact info, salary history)
- Explicitly addresses each KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) from the target announcement
- Leverages veterans preference eligibility: [PREFERENCE STATUS: 5-point / 10-point / 30% or more disabled]
- Uses the appropriate federal resume format at [TARGET GRADE LEVEL: GS-7 / GS-9 / GS-11 / GS-12 / GS-13+]

Deliver the complete translated resume along with a one-page "translation glossary" the veteran can reference for future applications and interviews.