Military Employment

Military Employment describes the unique aspects of the military as a major industry and national employer including enlistment standards, qualifications, pay, and benefits.

Introduction

Basic information about the military including its purpose, branches, and careers. Also covered are Operation Iraqi Freedom, military service, selective service registration, and recruitment.

Qualifications

Information on enlistment standards, age requirements, fitness standards, citizenship and moral character requirements, ASVAB scores, and educational requirements.

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Information about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), how it is administered and how its results are utilized.

Enlistment

Information on how to enlist and the enlistment contract. Also provides additional aspects of military life one should consider before making a decision about enlistment.

Officers and Enlisted Personnel

Information on the difference between officers and enlisted personnel, the types of jobs they hold, and promotions.

Becoming an Officer

Information on how to become an officer and the enlistment contract.

Basic Training

Information on basic training for officers and enlisted personnel including the length of the training, what is learned, and what happens after basic training.

Reserves and National Guard

Information on the Reserves and National Guard including pay and benefits, and the affect of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Educational Opportunities

Information on continuing education, the eArmyU program, and the GI Bill.

Job Training

Information on job training opportunities including apprenticeships and advanced courses.

Wages

Information on basic pay, allowances, hazardous duty pay, and enlistment bonuses.

Benefits

Information on employment benefits and benefits for veterans and retirees.

Women in the Military

Information on women serving in the military, jobs they hold, and the benefits they receive.

Minorities in the Military

Information on minorities serving in the military.

Uniform Code of Military Justice

Information on the system of justice that applies to all military personnel.

Military Spouses

Information on life for military spouses, eligibility for benefits and educational programs, and sources of helpful information.

Leaving the Military

Information on the enlistment contract and the discharge system.

Transitioning to Civilian Life

Information on the transition from military life to civilian life including how to prepare and resources available such as the Transition Assistance Office.

Service Academies

Information on applying to the various service academies.

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