Active Duty - is a full time commitment. In many ways it is like having a full-time civilian job. A soldier's day is divided into work and off-hours. The length of service for Active Duty ranges from two to six years. Basic Combat Training (BCT) Boot Camp … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Education Credentials
For Army enlistment purposes, the following educational credentials are defined as Tier 1, equivalent to a high school diploma: (1) A diploma issued to an individual who has attended and completed a 12-year or grade day program of classroom instruction. The diploma must be issued from the school where the individual completed the program requirements. (2) A … [Read more...]
Do I Have What It Takes?
U.S. Army soldiers are bright, honest, dedicated and totally committed to the mission. All share common values, a creed and a Warrior Ethos. These seven values are the cornerstone of all the Army does today and all of its future … [Read more...]
Delta Force
What is Delta Force? Delta Force was created in the late 1970's by Army Col. Charles Beckwith. Its official name is The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (SFOD-D) and is one of two units in the United States Armed Forces assigned primarily to combat terrorism. Delta Force's members are known as"operators" and divided into three squadrons and is based … [Read more...]
Delayed Entry Program
The DEP allows you to enlist in the Army today, but delay reporting for duty up to one year. Join the U.S. Army's Delayed Entry Program (DEP), and join a group of motivated individuals on the path to achievement and success. The Delayed Entry Program allows prospective recruits the … [Read more...]