Basic Pay Basic Pay is the fundamental component of military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Active duty servicemembers are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Enlist in the US Army – Organization
The Army, as one of the three military departments (Army, Navy and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense, is composed of two distinct and equally important components: the active component and the reserve components. The reserve components are the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. Regardless of … [Read more...]
Enlist in the US Army – Requirements
The U.S. Army's requirements vary depending on the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) you choose. However, the Army has some basic requirements for all recruits. The basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: being from 17 to 34 years old be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551) have a high school diploma or equivalent … [Read more...]
Army Health Care
Army Medical Department (AMEDD) There are many reasons to choose a career as a health care professional in the Army. Whether you are involved in direct patient care, research, disease prevention, allied health care fields or veterinary medicine, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has an abundance of opportunities. The Army Health Care Team offers a variety of benefits … [Read more...]