Army MOS · Support
C5 Court Reporter
Overview
The Court Reporter designation identifies positions in staff and command judge advocate sections, legal and mobilization services organizations, and court-martial trial teams. These positions require Soldiers qualified to record and prepare verbatim transcripts of testimony, arguments, and activities from courts-martial and administrative and other boards.
Core Skills
- digital transcription
- audio capture and management
- legal documentation and formatting
- information management and organization
- attention to detail
- confidentiality and data handling
- time management
- written communication
- records management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Acclaim Legal Acclaim DepoManage
- Acculaw Court Reporters Billing Scheduling Job Management System ABSMS
- Advantage Software Total Eclipse
- AudioScribe SpeechCAT
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Paralegal (CP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM)
Career Growth
- Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)
- Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)
- Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)
What the Work Involves
- Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
- Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
- Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
- Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
- Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
Related Occupations
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Word Processors and Typists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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