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How
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join the US
Army
"Be all that you can be" may be nearly cliché
now, but the U.S. Army truly offers an
opportunity for education, skill training,
adventure and public service for thousands of
young people.
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Use the Internet. No better resource exists to
learn about Army history and opportunities.
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Think about the Army's ultimate purpose -
defending our national interests through
warfare. Every soldier, including the
noncombatant, is dedicated to that purpose.
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Remember to discuss your interest in the Army
with someone who has served, such as parents or
older family members. |
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Listen closely to their personal experiences.
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Realize you may be devoting four years to an
assignment away from your family, friends and
home. |
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Consider whether you want to request special
training when joining. |
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Visit an Army recruiter. |
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Take notes. |
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Ask for literature. |
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Establish rapport with the recruiter. Recruiters
have quotas, but you have a right to all the
information you need to make an informed
decision. |
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Make sure you clearly specify your desire to
seek assignment to a particular military
occupation specialty. |
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Ask what must be done to assure assignment to
preferred training. |
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Ask your school counselor or the Army recruiter
to schedule you for the Armed Service Vocational
Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test.
ASVAB.US is the place
to learn how to raise your score on the ASVAB.
is the militaries entrance exam. Safe, Secure
and Private |
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Remember, all military services administer
physical tests and do drug screening.
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Understand also that you will be subjected to a
criminal background check. |
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Make no legal commitment until you're absolutely
sure of your decision to join. |
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A successful and enjoyable Army career results
when you do your best every day and treat
military life as an adventure. |
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The Army is large and provides a chance for
rapid promotion to those who work hard.
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The Army has a two-year enlistment option. Some
Reserve service is required. |
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The Army also offers enlistment bonuses and
funds for your college education. |
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Keep in touch with your family after enlistment
via the Internet. |
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Warnings: |
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The ASVAB Test is available in its computerized
version only at a Military Entrance Processing
Station. It takes from 1 to 3 hours to complete,
and results can be available immediately. You
must score at least 31 out of 100 to be
eligible. Higher scores provide better
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Military services want to be a drug-free
environment. Expect regular drug screening.
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