The strength of the Army lies not only in numbers, but also in the individual Soldier. No matter what job they have or rank they hold, they are Soldiers first"strong and capable. The Army consists of about 700,000 Soldiers: 500,000 on Active Duty, constantly at the ready to respond rapidly to any mission; and 200,000 in the Army Reserve who can be mobilized with a minimum … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Army Band
Are you are interested in earning a living while embracing your passion for music? Check out what the Army Band Program has to offer! Dating back over 225 years to the Revolutionary War, band members have been an important part of the U.S. Army. The program offers talented musicians unique opportunities and benefits. You will play professional quality instruments, enjoy … [Read more...]
Army Basics
Army Time Because soldiering is often a 24-hour-a-day job, military time is expressed using 24 hours, in groups of four digits ranging from 0001 (one minute after midnight) to 2400 (midnight), based on the 24-hour clock system shown above. The first two numbers represent the hours after midnight, … [Read more...]
APFT – Army Physical Fitness Test
* Updated November 2015 All soldiers in the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve are required to take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). It is a three-event physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiograms (CR) fitness for all ages. The test is a simple way to measure a soldier's ability to effectively move his or her body by … [Read more...]
Army Medicine (AMEDD)
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 benefits for your … [Read more...]