Enlisting in the Air Force comes with several requirements. This requirement in particular is the Medical Examination. This will be given to you during your stay at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The largest portion of your day at MEPS is taken up by the medical examination. You'll start by completing a detailed medical history. Your day will include a … [Read more...]
Terms to Know for Coast Guard Basic Training
Coast Guard recruits are expected to know the following terms and the respective meanings at basic training. The US Coast Guard is one of the oldest organizations of the United States federal government. Along with the proud history of the US Coast Guard comes the terminology that continues today. Terms to Know Nautical and Military Terminology Room -> … [Read more...]
11 General Orders of the Coast Guard
The Coast Guard's Eleven General Orders are common to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. All military personnel must memorize these orders. There are slight differences between the branches' general orders primarily due to ranks and titles differ between the branches. As a Seaman Recruit in basic training, you will be expected to know and follow these orders: 11 General … [Read more...]
Step 5: The Army Military Entrance Processing Station
You will process in at one of the 65 MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Stations) across the nation or in Puerto Rico. Several of the important things will take place there are; you will take the ASVAB, find out if you physically qualify and choose a Military Occupation Specialties (MOS). After you take the appropriate tests and learn about the numerous opportunities … [Read more...]
Addressing Military Personnel in the Coast Guard
Showing respect and knowing your chain of command are important lessons in the Coast Guard. Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. To show respect recruits will address all personnel using "Sir", or "Ma'am" (as appropriate) at the beginning and the end of the … [Read more...]