Besides trust, a successful stint in the military relies on discipline. That discipline starts the minute a recruit arrives at basic training. Accept that all feedback is positive and the key to achieving the personal discipline necessary to succeed in the military. Learning to be led is the most important lesson in learning to lead.
Often, enlisting takes the newly minted soldier, sailor, airman or Marine far from family, loved ones and home. You will accrue travel and professional experiences that will shape the way you see the world, at a very early age. Embrace the opportunity.
The Marines say: "The change is forever. You will learn how to react quickly to high-stress situations, and you will rely on your training to help others through traumatic events. Many educational opportunities are available, including occupational training courses and full college tuition paid in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Choosing the military as a career also has its benefits retirement and medical and challenges. Do your homework before seeing a recruiter. Take the time to educate yourself on all the pros and cons and opportunities in front of you. It is your life; make it a good one. Start now. We can put you in touch with recruiters from the different military branches.
Learn about the benefits of serving your country, paying for school, military career paths, and more: sign up now and hear from a recruiter near you. People often ask about swimming tips. Here is a typical email that truly will require a video to explain the stroke this Here are some of the samples of rigorous workouts that will help relieve your guilt and calories when overindulging during Here is a common question from a future Army soldier on his path to Rangers about how to reduce cramping while running.
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It is sometimes hard to tell which sources are official. These sites below are good starting points. Coast Guard Reserve. Once you've done your research and have a sense of which Service branches and opportunities are right for you, it's time to talk to a recruiter who can give you detailed information about the branch he or she represents and can answer questions about your specific situation for example, if you need a waiver, have dependent children or a physical condition that may or may not affect your eligibility.
Recruiters serve one specific branch, but there are joint recruiting centers that represent multiple branches and their corresponding recruiters. While no single recruiter can answer every question off the top of his or her head, recruiters will know where to find the answers.
It's fine to bring a friend or parent with you for support. It's also a good idea to make a list of questions beforehand so you don't forget anything. You'll probably talk to your recruiter multiple times before making a decision, so don't worry if you do forget something. There are MEPS locations all over the country. Recruits officially complete the process of joining the Military once they meet all of the MEPS requirements.
This process may take a few days. The ASVAB is a multiple-choice exam that helps determine which kinds of careers an individual is best suited for.
There are questions about math, language, science, mechanical and electronic knowledge and more. The test lasts about three hours and is one of the factors used to determine which military specialties you'd be good at.
Your recruiter will discuss physical requirements with you beforehand. While the physical examination varies from branch to branch, it typically includes completing a medical history questionnaire, taking basic blood, urine and flexibility tests, as well as hearing and vision exams. When you raise your right hand and repeat the Oath of Enlistment you become a full-fledged member of the U. The Oath is led by a commissioned officer and always performed in front of an American flag.
During the Oath, every service member vows to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. It is, therefore, not likely that you will be able to transfer expertise gained in the military to a civilian career. A study from The Ohio State University showed that only 12 percent of the men and 6 percent of the women in a sample group made any use of their military skills in a civilian job.
Yet to receive that amount of money, you must accept a hard-to-fill military job category; you must complete your term of enlistment, and you must receive a good discharge.
Even if you meet all these criteria, your commander may decide that you are still ineligible for some or all of the money. Soldiers who decide that they are unable to attend school loose all the money.
Between the rising costs of higher education and the multiple restrictions the army places on scholarship monies, many soldiers find that the money they do receive from the military is not enough to afford to go to college. Few soldiers find the educational opportunities the military claims to provide. The military has policies to overcome racism in its ranks.
Despite its authoritarian structure it has not succeeded. During the Persian Gulf War, for example, half of the troops deployed were black while white soldiers were more likely to remain in the U. The few opportunities that exist in the military benefit primarily educated, white soldiers. While one-third of the enlistees are people of color, only 11 percent of the officers are. Non-white enlistees tend to get low skill, combat-related jobs.
Disproportionate numbers of African-Americans and Latinos face courts martial and receive bad discharges. The unspoken message that the military continues to convey is that war is for men and women should stay away. Half of all women in the military are assigned to traditional roles such as cooking, nursing, and secretarial duties.
Rape and sexual harassment occur frequently in the armed forces. One report stated that 64 percent of women in the military have experienced sexual harassment. Often men use rank to try to get sexual favors. Women who refused to comply have been labeled lesbians. Soldiers are often discharged with no money to continue in the civilian world and no transferable job skills.
Unemployment lines are filled with veterans who are poorly qualified and lack the useful skills for civilian employment. Many veterans remain jobless for long periods and are a large part of the homeless and prison populations.
Even those who are gainfully employed will remain behind their civilian counterparts in income and advancement for the rest of their careers. The military stays with you in other ways as well. Remember, however, that this is only part of the picture. No one can participate in violence and remain either unscarred or indifferent.
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