Joining the military can boil down to the simplest of all questions: Is it right for you?
Got what it takes?
Want what it offers?
The military offers valuable training, benefits, travel and meaningful service to this nation, but it's not for everyone.
Answering these questions will help you decide if the military is right for you.
Are you ready for a military life?
A career, or even a stint the service, may include time away from home, periodic moves to new bases and time overseas. Service offers travel, training and experience and competitive starting pay. Unlike civilian jobs, you can't simply quit before finishing your commitment. Service will also challenge you physically, emotionally and mentally, and present you with potentially extreme conditions.
Can you handle the responsibility?
Being an airmen, Marine, soldier or seaman is more than a job. Members of the U.S. military accept responsibilities both on and off duty, 24 hours a day. These responsibilities take Americans around the world in missions that protect democracies, keep the peace in troubled lands and preserve national interests. As part of the team, others will rely on you, sometimes with their lives.
How do you like submarines, aircraft, tanks and ships?
Before you sign up for a career that takes you into the air, out to sea or even under it; you should be prepared. Don't join solely based on a movie or game. The opportunity to work on -- or even pilot -- aircraft, ships, tanks or other technologically
advanced systems excites many people, but not everyone.
What type of career do you want?
Choose wisely. The military offers more than 4,100 different careers. Many of these fields require highly-specialized training and offer opportunities for follow-on professional development. The private sector actively pursues people from within the military because of their unique training and experience.
What do you want from life?
A choice for a particular career is choice for a certain lifestyle. Know what you want before you decide.
