- What is the Maximum Age Limit for Each Branch of the Military?
Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any…
- ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPS), used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. In…
- OPAT Grading Standards
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 – The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) is a battery of four events used to assess a recruit’s capabilities to engage in physically demanding Army training. As an assessment, the OPAT measures physical capacity in the three major…
- APFT Rifle Drills Exercises
APFT Rifle Drills Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training Rifle drills are suitable activities for fitness training while bivouacking or during extended time in the field. In most situations, the time consumed in…
- Prior Service Army Enlistment
There are a lot of different advantages to joining the military, but if you have served in the military before, you can enjoy some advantages to your prior service enlistment. The U.S. Army is offering great benefits and bonuses and…
- Understanding the Five Branches of the Military
When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you – choosing your branch of service. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of our country. While they all work together to…
- Military Draft
Selective Service Registration The Selective Service System is tasked with preparing to manage a military draft if and when Congress and the President so direct. The Selective Service System has not received such an order, but will maintain its readiness…
- APFT Obstacle Course Exercises (Confidence)
APFT Obstacle Course Exercises (Confidence) Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training CONFIDENCE OBSTACLE COURSES Confidence obstacle courses must be built in accordance with Folio No. 1, “Training Facilities,” Corps of Engineers Drawing Number 28-13-95.…
- Army Age Requirements
You must be between the the ages of 17 and 35 to join the U.S. Army. If you are under age 18, you must obtain the consent of your parent or legal guardian. However, there are exceptions to age restrictions…
