It’s normal for all recruits to think at one time or another that they have made a mistake by joining the military. Usually this thought occurs during the first week of basic training.
While women officers and enlisted personnel serve with distinction in the U.S. Armed Forces, women have never been subject to Selective Service registration or a military draft in America. Women who served in the past, and those who serve today in ever increasing numbers, all volunteered for military…
Deciding you want to enlist in the military may be one of the biggest decisions you make in your life. Below you will find contact numbers for each Branch. Upon calling, have a list of questions you want answered.
In basic training you will become very familiar with the M-16 rifle, unless you’re in the Navy. You will learn how to assemble and disassemble the rifle in a matter of seconds.
For a lot of recruits, Basic Training is the first time they receive and write letters to friends and family. With e-mails, texting and instant messaging, there isn’t much reason to write letters to friends and family anymore.
5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make in the First 5 Minutes of Basic Training. There is always someone on the bus heading to basic training that makes at least one of the following obvious mistakes.
When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you - choosing your branch of service.
Joining the military is an important decision and one that should not be taken lightly.
When you decide to join the military, choosing your branch of service is one of the first decisions you must make.
When he enlists, his main communication form during basic training will be letters. Make sure you write often to him.
Your military enlistment contract is one of the most important contracts you will ever sign.
Military service is a big decision and care should be taken when making it. Thoroughly interview your recruiter before signing the dotted line.
During the course of marketing The Ultimate Basic Training series of books, I have talked to hundreds of recruits before they leave basic training and many of them have the same questions. If you are about to leave for basic training, please read the advice below as many may apply to you.
There are negatives as well as positives to military service. Before signing the dotted line, find out about both sides.
Basic Combat Training (BCT), the first ten weeks of a recruit’s tour of duty, begins the transition from civilian to Soldier, the process of becoming Army Strong. Recruits learn about the seven Army Values, how to work together as a team and what it takes to succeed as a Soldier in the U.S.…
The military medical standards for joining the military with a history of asthma were changed in 2004.
A criminal history background check is part of the enlistment process for all branches of the military.
Obesity is a growing problem in American society, and the US military is adapting standards to deal with this trend.
The military is not the right career choice for every person. Review our checklist to see if the military is the right decision for you.
The ASVAB is a test enlisted personnel take to help them qualify for military service. The test covers math, science, reading, and mechanical aptitude. Minimum scores are required by each service. The test can be retaken later in a military career to open up new job opportunities.…
The ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a timed test with ten sections used to evaluate the recruit’s aptitude for certain career fields within the military.
Naval Aviation can be a great fit for someone looking for a thrilling career, but it is not for everyone.
Educational benefits and bonus details for enlisting in the military.
There are many ways to join the military as an officer. ROTC, the Service Academies, and OCS offer different paths to a leadership role in the military.
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