Are you debating a career with the United States Armed Services? Do you have dreams of enlisting in the military to serve your country, travel the world, get money for college, or simply live a life of patriotic adventure? In this article I will give you some tips and advice regarding joining the US Armed Services.I often hear this comment from potential military recruits "I think I want to join the Army" (or Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard). Joining the military was one of the best decisions in my adult life and may very well be for you, however this is not a decision that you want to take lightly.While the military certainly offers a great deal of benefits, it also requires a serious commitment with rigorous work and personal sacrifices. Therefor, if this is something you are interested in doing, be sure to properly weigh your options prior to enlistment.
A typical war involved enemy soldiers meeting on the battlefield. The act of war was defined by the soldiers on the ground engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Surrenders and victories were often determined by the ability of one side to fight harder than the other.That is not the case today. Very few battles are still fought in a hand-to-hand combat manner. Few battles are even fought on the actual battlefield. In today's world where technology dominates, many battles are fought in the boardroom, or with weapons fired from a long distance away.
Therefor you first have to consider how you interpret the word 'fight'. In today's military, many service members do not even carry a weapon on deployment. And of the troops deployed to the war zones such as the middle east, many of them are actually stationed on a safe and secured US Military Base working in rather safe conditions, perhaps doing paperwork or other technical aspects related to the larger fight going on.The above scenario applies to a large volume of the troops currently deployed. However, there are still those troops who are actually on the ground, patrolling enemy territory, and yes engaging in hand-to-hand combat if the situation calls for it.
The Army depends on the vigor of youth, but you must be at least 18 to join the service, although a parent or guardian may sign a consent form if you want to enter at 17. Active-duty soldiers must be between 17 and 42, reservists between 17 and 40, and guard soldiers between 17 and 35.Your Citizenship's Status,The Army accepts any legal permit resident of the United States with a green card that substantiates his resident alien status for enlistment in the U.S. Army. If the recruit wants to become a citizen, he will be fast-tracked along the road to naturalization. Until that time, he might be restricted from performing some Army jobs, but he will treated as a citizen within the Army. US citizenship at the time of recruitment is not a requirement to join the Army.
Determining Your Future With ASVAB Testing,Just because you join the Army does not mean that you will be on the front lines. The Army has many needs and offers many job opportunities for recruits. To find your career path, you must pass a battery of tests known as the ASVAB, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.The tests assess your abilities in the following areas:Word knowledge,Paragraph comprehension,Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension,Arithmetic Reasoning,Mathematical Knowledge,Numerical Operations,General Science,Coding Speed,Auto and Shop Information,Mechanical Comprehension.Electronics Information.Your score on the ABVAS determines your fitness for the military, as well as your suitability for particular careers. Some jobs require a higher package of verbal skills,while others require math or engineering abilities. If you are aiming for particular career path, you should review the Army jobs list and then prepare to improve your scores in certain areas much as you would for a college entrance exam.
This is where the second function of the Aviation Training Center comes in. It's their job to develop, refine, institute, and train new tactics and procedures as well as making sure you're maintaining the high flying standards that the Guard demands.When you become a Coast Guard pilot your first stop will be at the ATC and it's someplace you'll frequent throughout your aviation career in the Coast Guard.Serving the country is always an attractive option for the youth. The patriots are always amazed to join the armed forces to serve the nation and humanity by fighting against the opponents and the enemies of humanity. The armed forces are the best career option for the people with courage and enthusiasm.
There were many sentiments shared regarding our Armed Forces and those that serve our country. Regardless of your beliefs and political views, there is no doubt we need to recognize how fortunate we are to have such protection for our Rights Liberty and Freedoms.I was thinking about what I take for granted, the choices I have, the times I spend moaning about the cost of groceries or gas and it hit me. I have that right because someone's relative fought in my name. They did not know me, were strangers to me, but they went to war and as a result, I am a free person with more rights than so many others in third world countries.I never signed up for the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, or Marines Corp. I know my Dad served in the Army but did not see battle. I know my Grandpa Joe was in the Army but do not remember where or when. So, for me personally, I have not dealt with anyone who had war duty and how it affected them.
In return for your commitment to serve, most branches of the military have options to help you pay for your education.Couch Potatoes Need Not Apply.If you have watched news footage of our military abroad, you are aware that service personnel work in tough conditions, maneuver difficult terrain, and have many physical demands put upon them. To join up, you must be "fit to fight." You'll need to be in good health, be physically fit, and be able to pass a standard entrance physical exam to meet military entrance requirements.
So, I do not know what it must be like to be the wife waiting for the husband to return and he never does. I am not mother who sends her son off to battle and prays nightly that he returns safely. As a daughter I have never struggled to understand where my Mom or Dad were and what a war really means.I can only empathize. And today, be grateful beyond words. I do not understand nor do I live in fear as those in war torn countries do. And the reason I don't and hopefully never will is because of all those people who serve our country. Their commitment and courage have protected me and my family through all the conflicts and ugliness.
I met an elderly veteran the other day, who stoically stood in the heat, without one word of despair, passing out poppies. And I thought, "hasn't he paid enough, and here he is still serving" How dare I complain about trivial points when this man has faced war for me. I was humbled by his strength and fortitude and his quite acceptance that his duty was not done. I have since discovered his name is Bruno Kramarz and he served in Viet Nam. He was also named Veteran of the Year in Fulton, NY. He is very active in the Veterans and I was so impressed with his quite dignity. His daughter, Joann Bomgren shared his story with me after I told her I met him outside the store. He was there for hours, no complaints and waiting for donations for the poppies. He was also in the first car in our Memorial Day parade-an honor he has earned by his inspiring service to our country.Even on 9/11, though it was now so much closer to home, it was not in my house, not in my town and not in my family. I could feel the pain and was so horrified, but from a distance that has kept me safe. And the people who serve in the Armed Forces have made that possible.The price tag for them lasts a lifetime whether it is memories, injury, or the highest price, their life. For me, they are all heroes and so too are the families of those soldiers. The price of my freedom, of protecting me and my family was paid in full by all those brave people. A debt I can never repay but will forever recognize and be eternally grateful.
[Joining The Coast Guard]
A typical war involved enemy soldiers meeting on the battlefield. The act of war was defined by the soldiers on the ground engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Surrenders and victories were often determined by the ability of one side to fight harder than the other.That is not the case today. Very few battles are still fought in a hand-to-hand combat manner. Few battles are even fought on the actual battlefield. In today's world where technology dominates, many battles are fought in the boardroom, or with weapons fired from a long distance away.
Therefor you first have to consider how you interpret the word 'fight'. In today's military, many service members do not even carry a weapon on deployment. And of the troops deployed to the war zones such as the middle east, many of them are actually stationed on a safe and secured US Military Base working in rather safe conditions, perhaps doing paperwork or other technical aspects related to the larger fight going on.The above scenario applies to a large volume of the troops currently deployed. However, there are still those troops who are actually on the ground, patrolling enemy territory, and yes engaging in hand-to-hand combat if the situation calls for it.
The Army depends on the vigor of youth, but you must be at least 18 to join the service, although a parent or guardian may sign a consent form if you want to enter at 17. Active-duty soldiers must be between 17 and 42, reservists between 17 and 40, and guard soldiers between 17 and 35.Your Citizenship's Status,The Army accepts any legal permit resident of the United States with a green card that substantiates his resident alien status for enlistment in the U.S. Army. If the recruit wants to become a citizen, he will be fast-tracked along the road to naturalization. Until that time, he might be restricted from performing some Army jobs, but he will treated as a citizen within the Army. US citizenship at the time of recruitment is not a requirement to join the Army.
Determining Your Future With ASVAB Testing,Just because you join the Army does not mean that you will be on the front lines. The Army has many needs and offers many job opportunities for recruits. To find your career path, you must pass a battery of tests known as the ASVAB, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.The tests assess your abilities in the following areas:Word knowledge,Paragraph comprehension,Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension,Arithmetic Reasoning,Mathematical Knowledge,Numerical Operations,General Science,Coding Speed,Auto and Shop Information,Mechanical Comprehension.Electronics Information.Your score on the ABVAS determines your fitness for the military, as well as your suitability for particular careers. Some jobs require a higher package of verbal skills,while others require math or engineering abilities. If you are aiming for particular career path, you should review the Army jobs list and then prepare to improve your scores in certain areas much as you would for a college entrance exam.
This is where the second function of the Aviation Training Center comes in. It's their job to develop, refine, institute, and train new tactics and procedures as well as making sure you're maintaining the high flying standards that the Guard demands.When you become a Coast Guard pilot your first stop will be at the ATC and it's someplace you'll frequent throughout your aviation career in the Coast Guard.Serving the country is always an attractive option for the youth. The patriots are always amazed to join the armed forces to serve the nation and humanity by fighting against the opponents and the enemies of humanity. The armed forces are the best career option for the people with courage and enthusiasm.
There were many sentiments shared regarding our Armed Forces and those that serve our country. Regardless of your beliefs and political views, there is no doubt we need to recognize how fortunate we are to have such protection for our Rights Liberty and Freedoms.I was thinking about what I take for granted, the choices I have, the times I spend moaning about the cost of groceries or gas and it hit me. I have that right because someone's relative fought in my name. They did not know me, were strangers to me, but they went to war and as a result, I am a free person with more rights than so many others in third world countries.I never signed up for the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, or Marines Corp. I know my Dad served in the Army but did not see battle. I know my Grandpa Joe was in the Army but do not remember where or when. So, for me personally, I have not dealt with anyone who had war duty and how it affected them.
In return for your commitment to serve, most branches of the military have options to help you pay for your education.Couch Potatoes Need Not Apply.If you have watched news footage of our military abroad, you are aware that service personnel work in tough conditions, maneuver difficult terrain, and have many physical demands put upon them. To join up, you must be "fit to fight." You'll need to be in good health, be physically fit, and be able to pass a standard entrance physical exam to meet military entrance requirements.
So, I do not know what it must be like to be the wife waiting for the husband to return and he never does. I am not mother who sends her son off to battle and prays nightly that he returns safely. As a daughter I have never struggled to understand where my Mom or Dad were and what a war really means.I can only empathize. And today, be grateful beyond words. I do not understand nor do I live in fear as those in war torn countries do. And the reason I don't and hopefully never will is because of all those people who serve our country. Their commitment and courage have protected me and my family through all the conflicts and ugliness.
I met an elderly veteran the other day, who stoically stood in the heat, without one word of despair, passing out poppies. And I thought, "hasn't he paid enough, and here he is still serving" How dare I complain about trivial points when this man has faced war for me. I was humbled by his strength and fortitude and his quite acceptance that his duty was not done. I have since discovered his name is Bruno Kramarz and he served in Viet Nam. He was also named Veteran of the Year in Fulton, NY. He is very active in the Veterans and I was so impressed with his quite dignity. His daughter, Joann Bomgren shared his story with me after I told her I met him outside the store. He was there for hours, no complaints and waiting for donations for the poppies. He was also in the first car in our Memorial Day parade-an honor he has earned by his inspiring service to our country.Even on 9/11, though it was now so much closer to home, it was not in my house, not in my town and not in my family. I could feel the pain and was so horrified, but from a distance that has kept me safe. And the people who serve in the Armed Forces have made that possible.The price tag for them lasts a lifetime whether it is memories, injury, or the highest price, their life. For me, they are all heroes and so too are the families of those soldiers. The price of my freedom, of protecting me and my family was paid in full by all those brave people. A debt I can never repay but will forever recognize and be eternally grateful.
No comments:
Post a Comment