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Taking the ASVAB: Tips and Strategies

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The day before the test, it is paramount to (a) not worry, and (b) get a good night's sleep! If you're taking the test at your school, these should not be so difficult, but if you're going with your military branch to a hotel and waking up at 4 in the morning, relaxation and sleeping can be a problem. The night before, be sure you get to bed early. Read, watch TV, draw - do something to help you relax and sleep well. When you go to actually t... more

Explore the Several Ways To Serve

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Generally speaking, all the services offer active duty (full time) and Reserve (part time) careers. If you have the right qualifications, you may have the opportunity to train to be an officer (i.e., through Officer Candidate School, or military academies). Individual services may also have other options. The chart below provides more details on the ways you can join each military branch. Ways of Joining U.S. Ar... more

Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

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Height & Weight Charts: Navy Below are the Navy's height and weight allowances for recruits to enlist. MEN WOMEN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Weight Height Weight (pounds) (inches) (pounds) ... more

Joining the Coast Guard Reserve

Experts Say Coast Guard Needs More Ships

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The Coast Guard Reserve has operated since 1939 when it served as an organization of boat owners to promote boating safety. During WWII, the present Coast Guard Reserve was established as a military service, and by the end of the war there were 144,000 Coast Guard Reservists. The Reserve has served in every major conflict and intervention since. It serves a vital role in assisting the active Coast Guard in a variety of demanding missions suc... more

ASVAB and Air Force Jobs

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Jobs in the Air Force are called AFSC's (short for Air Force Specialty Code). To find what jobs you qualify for, the Air Force breaks down your ASVAB subtest scores into groups known as "qualification areas." The ASVAB subtests are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Numerical Operations (NO); Coding Speed (CS); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechanic... more