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Are You Eligible to Join the Military?

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Eligibility rules can be a little confusing. There are different rules for enlisting and for officer programs. Enlisting: Enlisted members do the hands-on work of the military. They need at least a high school degree (a GED may or may not suffice). Officer: Officers are the managers of the military. Most officer programs require a college degree at minimum, and are very competitive. Many officers have master's or higher degrees. Bef... more

U.S. Army Weight Requirements

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Below is the Army's weight minimum and maximum allowable for recruits to enlist. It is broken down by height and then further in to age groups Height will be measured in stocking feet on a flat surface with the chin parallel to the floor. The body should be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention. The measurement will be rounded to the nearest inch with the following guidelines: If the height fraction is less than 1/2 inc... more

Military Benefits At a Glance

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Military personnel admittedly do not earn fabulous salaries. But then the money is not why anyone joins - if you are after money, go somewhere else! That said, military members are rewarded with substantial tangible and intangible benefits. Here are just a few: Educational Benefits - GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, Servicemember Opportunity Colleges, Education on Duty, etc. Advanced Technical and Specialty Training Cash Bonus... more

Military Ranks and Insignia At a Glance

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Below are the ranks and insignia for all enlisted, warrant officer, and commissioned officer ranks in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. Note: The Army National Guard uses the same rank structure and insignias as the Army and the Air Guard uses the same insignias as the Air Force. Millitary Rank and Grade Insignia Charts: Army, Navy and Marine Corps Enlisted Insignias Coast Guard and Air Force Enlisted ... more

Military Entrance Process At a Glance

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The Military Entrance Processing Station, better known as MEPS. It strikes fear into some, but it really shouldn't - all you need to know is right here. Before you can join, the military has to make sure you are healthy enough and smart enough to, so they send you to MEPS. Read about: MEPS Overview Possibly disqualifying medical and law factors Descriptions of the MEPS process Topics covered: MEPS: An... more