Your earnings depend on your rank, your job and even your education level. The higher you go, the more you make. Every day, every hour you serve, you'll be adding even more to your paycheck. Check out the current rates for your pay: Enlisted Pay Warrant Officer Pay Officer Pay Drill Pay Annual Training Pay Incentive and Special Pay Allowances Move up in rank fast You may … [Read more...]
OPSEC and PERSEC
Many years ago, there was a famous saying of "Loose lips sink ships." While the aspects of this have changed significantly as communication channels have changed, the overall message remains the same - don't talk about what you know. OPSEC Today, keeping information safeguarded is known as OPSEC or Operational Security. This is an incredibly important task for military … [Read more...]
Take The Aptitude Test – National Guard
While at MEPS, each National Guard applicant is required to take the CAT-ASVAB, which is an aptitude test that measures your aptitude in a broad range of career fields. A product of more than 50 years of research, the ASVAB is now available in both computerized (CAT-ASVAB) and traditional "paper and pencil" versions. You may have already taken the ASVAB (Armed Services … [Read more...]
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 some extent, their purposes can be very different and they can offer different jobs and specialties. In order to choose the best branch for your needs and … [Read more...]
Learn Your Job in the National Guard
After Basic Combat Training (BCT), your next adventure will be Advanced Individual Training (AIT). This is where the formal part of your military education begins, and you learn your "job" in the National Guard. The length of your AIT will depend on the particular Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that you choose. At AIT you will learn the job that you will perform once you … [Read more...]