Military Enlistment
Armed Forces—Army, Navy, Marine Corps., Air Force, Coast Guard
There are more than 800 different types of jobs available in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces.
Check out the following site for jobs available: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/tp/armyenlistedjobs.htm
Enlisting: Enlisted members do the hands-on work of the military. They need at least a high school degree (a GED may or may not suffice).
Officer: Officers are the managers of the military. Most officer programs require a college degree at minimum, and are very competitive. Many officers have master's or higher degrees.
Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some qualifications are required by all five services:
To join the...You must:
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marines
Navy
* Age limits vary based on active-duty, prior service, or reserve. In addition, 17-year old applicants require parental consent.
For an interview with a recruiter from the US Armed Services, prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to: Armed Services Recruiting Center, 40820 Winchester Rd B, Temecula, CA, 92591.
Armed Forces—Army, Navy, Marine Corps., Air Force, Coast Guard
There are more than 800 different types of jobs available in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces.
Check out the following site for jobs available: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/tp/armyenlistedjobs.htm
Enlisting: Enlisted members do the hands-on work of the military. They need at least a high school degree (a GED may or may not suffice).
Officer: Officers are the managers of the military. Most officer programs require a college degree at minimum, and are very competitive. Many officers have master's or higher degrees.
Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some qualifications are required by all five services:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
- You must be at least 17 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent).
- You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma.
- You must pass a physical medical exam.
To join the...You must:
Air Force
- Be between the ages of 17-27. *
- Have no more than two dependents.
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 50)
Army
- Be between the ages of 17-34. *
- Have no more than two dependents.
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 31)
Coast Guard
- Be between the ages of 17- 39*
- Have no more than two dependents.
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 45)
- Have a willingness to serve on or around the water.
Marines
- Meet exacting physical, mental, and moral standards.
- Be between the ages of 17-29. *
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 32)
- Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational exception of combat arms specialties: infantry, tank and amphibian tractor crew.
Navy
- Be between the ages of 17-34. *
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 50)
- Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational fields, with the exception of serving in the Navy Seals or on submarines.
* Age limits vary based on active-duty, prior service, or reserve. In addition, 17-year old applicants require parental consent.
For an interview with a recruiter from the US Armed Services, prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to: Armed Services Recruiting Center, 40820 Winchester Rd B, Temecula, CA, 92591.