I know the Army well and can help you understand if it’s the right fit for you. If you haven't already, I'll help you define your goals and ensure you're set up for success in all that you do.
You'll get a preview of what the ASVAB is like, what to study for, and where your results could take you.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a placement test that helps you find out which job in the Army is right for you. Your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score determines whether you're eligible to join and you'll need to score at least 31 to enlist. Your ASVAB category scores determine job opportunities based on your knowledge and skills in ten different areas.
With more than 200 jobs and unlimited possibilities, I’ll help you find the one you'll be glad you chose. Explore areas that suit your interests, from medical and technical roles to action-packed jobs on the battlefield. Create a future combining your passions with your skillset.
We'll set an appointment at the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Your eligibility to join the Army as an enlisted Soldier is evaluated at MEPS during a series of screenings and tests. These evaluations determine if you meet the physical, mental, and moral standards set by the Army.
After selecting your job, you are fingerprinted and undergo a Pre-Enlistment Interview (PEI), where questions are asked that may determine ineligibility in joining. If enlisting in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), personal conduct rules are communicated to you. With your Guidance Counselor, you will sign your enlistment contract at this time.
When all the above is completed, you will participate in the Oath of Enlistment ceremony. This ceremony is conducted by a commissioned Officer, who also signs your enlistment contract. While every enlisted Soldier takes the Oath of Enlistment, there is no mistaking the personal meaning this moment holds for each recruit—including you.
Once you’ve taken the Oath, you’ll prepare to attend Basic Training. This is where you’ll gain the physical and mental skills you’ll need to serve. More importantly, it’s where you’ll be introduced to the values and traditions that come with being a Soldier.
Go from new recruit to skill professional. Similar to a trade school, Advanced Individual Training (AIT) schools teach Soldiers the technical skills needed for their specific Army job. Most Soldiers attend it immediately after Basic Training.
Once your AIT is complete, you'll receive your official assignment location, where you'll begin your full-time career as a Soldier.
With TRICARE, the Army's health insurance program, you'll have access to
Receive annual cost-of-living and merit-based pay raises, plus non-taxable Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Subsistence (BAS), along with reimbursements for relocation.
Earn civilian college credits during AIT and access specialized military schooling that enhaces yor MOS skillset—valuable for civilian or military career paths.
Contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching after two years, along with lifetime pension eligibility after 20 years of service.
Your initial enlistment secures placement, employment training, and housing for a minimum of four years, with opportunities for contract continuation and post-service federal employment.
Depending on your job selection, qualifications, and time of enlistment, you may be eligible for substantial bonuses when you sign your contract.
The Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program offers countless intramural and installation-level sports and activities on nearly every post, hosting competitive leagues for basketball, football, volleyball, powerlifting, and more. If you excel at your sport, you can apply to represent in competitions such as the Armed Forces Championships, or even join the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), competing in international competitions including the Olympics, while still serving in uniform.
Many Army jobs require or offer the opportunity to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance, which can unlock coveted military positions and lucrative civilian careers post-service. To qualify, you'll need good financial standing, no felony convictions, and U.S. citizenship.