Ace The ASVAB If you're serious about joining the National Guard, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test which is given nationwide, and maintained by the Department of Defense. The test includes sections on general science, automotive information, mechanical comprehension, electronics information, and … [Read more...]
How To Join The National Guard
Interested in a career in the National Guard? Follow these 6 simple steps, and see if you have what it takes to join the National Guard. Is The National Guard Right For Me? Talk To The Recruiter Take The Aptitude Test Get a Physical Process In Go to Basic Training Learn Your Job The National Guard has physical, academic, and legal qualifications.The information presented here … [Read more...]
Benefits of Joining the Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard, as one of the five services of the United States Armed Forces, offers active duty and reserve Coast Guard men and women a competitive salary and an impressive package of benefits. Coast Guardsmen are paid based on pay grade and status, the same as other military branches. The total package of benefits provided by The US Coast Guard is better than … [Read more...]
Personal Evaluation for the Coast Guard
Think of your meeting with a recruiter as a "job interview", where your personal skills and attributes will be evaluated and compared with other eligible job applicants. Your recruiter will work with you to fill out a variety of forms that validate your eligibility. You must honestly answer all questions and provide supporting documentation/ information. The "whole person" … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Background Check
The Coast Guard is a very selective branch and the recruitment process is very thorough. As part of joining the US Coast Guard you will also be subject to a police background check and as with other military services; felony convictions will disqualify you from consideration. The Coast Guard will also run a credit check to check your financial history. Many of the … [Read more...]