When preparing for the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Test (ASVAB), it is important to know and understand what you are about to take and how important your score is to be able to enlist with in the Marine Corps. Each branch has specific requirements, and the Marine Corps is no exception. The enlistment requirement score is a 32 with a High School diploma, and a minimum … [Read more...]
Saluting in the Coast Guard
Salutes should always be accompanied by a proper greeting such as "Sir, Good Morning, Sir", or "Ma'am, Good Afternoon, Ma'am." A salute is military tradition and custom that recognizes the other person's seniority. In the Coast Guard, a salute shows respect toward an officer, flag, or our country and recognizes, as a service member, that they have each made a personal … [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...]
Air National Guard
The Air Guard is a unique branch of the military, with a dual mission to serve at both the federal and state levels. When trouble strikes your state, your Governor can call on the Air Guard for a mission where you will help save lives, provide support and deliver critical supplies to communities that need you. Likewise, when the President calls, you will answer by delivering … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test, or PFT, evaluates stamina and physical conditioning. It includes 3 parts: pull-ups or push-ups, crunches or plank pose, and a 3-mile timed run. Pull-ups and push-ups are essential to building the upper body strength necessary to win battles. Crunches and planks are critical to maintaining a strong core and being battle-ready at a moment’s … [Read more...]