* 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...]
Advanced Individual Training
The next step after Basic Combat Training is Advanced Individual Training (AIT). This is where you will learn the skills to perform your Army job (MOS). The US Army has many AIT schools. The AIT school you attend will depend on the specific MOS or job for which you are preparing. During AIT you will receive hands-on training and field instruction to make you an expert in … [Read more...]
Army Pay & Benefits
BASIC PAY Basic Pay is the fundamental component of military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Active duty servicemembers are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. The charts below show … [Read more...]
Active Duty Benefits
Active Duty Benefits By Branch Army Benefits Navy Benefits Air Force Benefits Marine Corps Benefits National Guard Benefits Coast Guard Benefits Military Benefits for Service Members Active Duty Benefits by Category Education As a active duty soldier you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill and Tuition Assistance (TA) Program to help pay for a college education. … [Read more...]