However, you must notify your employer that you intend to take military leave. You must be reemployed after completion of your military duty and return to your job within a reasonable time. You must be treated as though you had never left employment, including scheduled pay raises, promotions or credit for longevity or vacation.
Your employer only has to hold a job open for 60 months if you accept voluntary orders. Flight school candidates are officers who must pass a naval flight physical. Dental exam will check for cavities and other problems that may be affected by changes in air pressure during flight. Vision requirements are also very stringent. There are other limitations imposed based on the type and strength of the lens prescription.
In addition, normal color perception, depth perception and field of vision are required. When applying for a commission in the Marine Corps, you can opt for a guaranteed aviation slot. Flight school will last from months, depending on the type of aircraft you are assigned.
After flight school, you then will spend time qualifying on your assigned aircraft before being assigned to your squadron. Becoming a pilot takes a lot of work and dedication. Do not go down this career path unless you are serious about becoming an aviator. Marine recruiters must present an accurate picture of basic training.
You should be aware of all aspects of the military lifestyle. Be sure you fully understand the enlistment contract. You should ask about:. We can put you in touch with recruiters from the different military branches. Learn about the benefits of serving your country, paying for school, military career paths, and more: sign up now and hear from a recruiter near you.
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Right in your inbox. View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established in and looks "to build leaders of character" through military instruction and In-flight refuelers, also known as boom operators, can pump more than tens of thousands of pounds of gas at a time. The Judge Advocate General's Corps handles matters of military justice and military law, and acceptance requires a four-year Summer is not a restful period at West Point.
Every class there is involved in some exercises during Cadet Summer Training. Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Abdallah. Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Greer. Corporal Brooke Dieters. Sergeant Brian Threat. What is the difference between officers and enlisted service members? How do I become an officer? What does "part-time duty" mean? With the exception of Space Force, all service branches offer part-time opportunities. What's the difference between the National Guard and the Reserve?
How long are people who enter the Military obligated to serve? How long is an average term of service? Are there shorter enlistment commitments available? When were the service branches first established? What is military rank? Learn more at Enlisted and Officer Paths. Who is in charge of the Military? What is Selective Service? Learn more at SSS. What is MEPS? The student testing program, also known as the ASVAB Career Exploration Program CEP , is used for career exploration and is given in high schools and community colleges, at job corps centers and at correctional facilities.
What is ROTC? What happens during basic training? Do you need a high school diploma to join the Military? What are the requirements for joining the Military? Requirements vary by Service, but generally speaking, candidates must meet certain criteria for: Age Physical ability Education Citizenship For details, see Eligibility Requirements. Why do candidates need to speak to recruiters, and what should they ask?
Can certain health problems prevent a candidate from serving? Can foreign-born American citizens join the Military? Can people join the U. Military if they are not American citizens?
Are there special considerations for women enlisting in the Military? Does having a criminal record disqualify a potential recruit from military service? If a candidate has children dependents , can he or she enlist? In fact, most of the Services are even stricter in their policies: Army: Allows married applicants to have two dependents or more with a waiver Marine Corps: Waiver for any dependents is required; eligibility for waiver is based on applicant's relationship to the dependent married, unmarried, separated, divorced, etc.
Navy: May require a waiver for applicants with dependents, and each case is reviewed independently to determine eligibility Air Force: Allows married applicants to have two dependents or three with a waiver ; single applicants require a waiver for up to three dependents; no waivers granted for anyone with four or more dependents Coast Guard: Allows no more than three dependents Once serving, all service members are free to marry and have children as they wish.
How many people join the Military every year? What jobs are available in the Military? How do candidates find the career that they are interested in? Jobs are assigned based on several factors: Current and anticipated military needs Individual career aspirations Individual skills and qualifications Results from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test ASVAB Potential recruits and parents should review the job categories in the careers section of this site and then discuss possible career paths with a recruiter.
Is it possible to switch jobs once in the Military? What is pay like for military jobs? How are service members prepared for success upon leaving the military? How often do service members get raises? How can a young person learn what job might be good for him or her? What kind of training do service members receive? Is it for the college benefits? Is it to learn a trade? Do you want to travel the World for awhile? Before you join, recognize the fact that a stint in the military is not civilian employment.
You can go to jail just for being late for work. No matter how high your rank, no matter which service you join, there will always be someone telling you what to do, and when to do it. Not so, in the military. The military is allowed to discriminate by gender. The recruiter is going to ask you many personal questions during that first interview Have you ever used drugs? Be as specific as possible. He or she may not volunteer information which may chase away a potential quota.
Be very suspicious of any unclear, or vague answers. Always press for specifics. Job selections for these branches are performed during your processing at the Military Entrance Processing Station MEPS , and the recruiters have nothing or little to do with it. Recruiters are busy animals. In fact, recruiters put more hours on-the-job than just about any person in the military. They get their regular paycheck, whether you enlist or not.
She might be speaking at a high school or college. He might be at the recruiting squadron branch, division , taking care of paperwork, or going through a training class.
He might be taking a few days of well-deserved leave vacation. Treat the recruiter with the same courtesy that you would give if you were at a meeting with the hiring director for a civilian job.
If you were trying to get a job with Microsoft, you most certainly would not walk in dressed as a bum, or make an appointment, just to cancel it at the last minute.
Choose your service based upon your interests, not whether or not the recruiter was kind enough to buy you lunch at McDonalds. Once you make your decision, make an appointment with the recruiter for the service you want to join. The recruiter will ask you a bunch of questions to see if you qualify for military service.
These will be questions about age, citizenship or immigration status, education level, criminal history, drug abuse history, and medical conditions.
The recruiter may weigh you, and ask to see personal paperwork birth certificate, high school diploma, social security card, etc. It is a felony to give false information or withhold required information on any military recruiting paperwork. See I Cannot Tell a Lie for detailed information about possible consequences. Marine Corps recruiters work with recruits to fill job or enlistment program quotas that are given to them from their headquarters.
They then have seven days to go to MEPS, take the physical and then do the final signing for that job. The applicant will have to meet the qualifications for the job ASVAB, physical profile, security clearance requirements, etc. To get the job of your choice requires two things: 1 There must be an available vacancy for the job, and 2 you must be qualified for the job.
Job Qualification. Job qualification is based on several factors. Therefore, if the applicant has anything in their background that may prevent approval of a clearance, the MEPS job counselors are unlikely to allow the applicant to reserve that job. Some jobs require additional testing.
Different jobs have different physical requirements. In order to reserve a job, one must meet the minimum physical profile required for that job. Some jobs especially in the Army and Air Force , require a minimum lifting ability, which must be demonstrated before the job can be reserved for the recruit. In this case, the choice is yours It should be noted that while these situations have been known to happen, they occur rarely. On the other hand, if you fail to qualify for the job due to a reason within your control you fail in training, you get into trouble, or you give false information on your security clearance application and are denied a security clearance , the choice is not yours.
The military will decide whether to discharge you throw you out , or to retain you and retrain you into a job that you qualify for. If the job you want is not available, your only choices are to choose a different job, or not enlist.
Air Force. The Air Force has divided all of their jobs into four aptitude areas General, Electronic, Mechanical, and Administrative. It is unfortunate, but true that a majority of Air Force jobs approximately 60 percent are are reserved for individuals joining under the Guaranteed Aptitude program. Therefore, many of the available jobs are not released to the Air Force Jobs Counselor. If one enlists in the Guaranteed Aptitude Program, they will meet with a job counselor around the 2nd week of basic training.
Understand that not all Air Force jobs within the aptitude area will be on the list. Only the jobs that have open school seats at that particular point in time.
When you receive the list of choices, you have one week to consider it, then you return to the job counselor and give your top 8 choices from the list. Everyone else in the same week of training, who enlisted in the same aptitude program will also have a list that looks exactly like yours. They will be making choices, as well. Those wishing to enlist in the Air Force must be very flexible when it comes to job assignment.
For the past two years and currently , the Air Force has done exceptionally well in recruiting. In fact, the Air Force has thousands of more volunteers than they have enlistment slots for. Because the Air Force has many more applicants than they have slots for, it is very common for an applicant to process through MEPS, and return enlisted in the DEP Delayed Enlistment Program without a reserved job-slot or shipping date. Instead, while at MEPS, they provide a list of job and aptitude area preferences to the job counselor, then they are placed on the QWL Qualified Waiting List , for one of their preferences to become available.
This can take several months. Plain and simple. In order to join the Air Force, one must be flexible with both job selections and dates of availability. The down side? The Air Force will — at times — work someone outside of the job they were trained in. Go to Contact a Marine and fill out the form.
Contact information for your nearest Marine Corps recruiter will be provided after the form is submitted. The recruiter has been through the journey you are considering, from the beginning of the decision process all the way through recruit training and beyond. It is the recruiter's job to help you decide if the Marine Corps is a good fit for you.
Fill out this form. The contact information for a Marine Corps selection station near you will be provided after you submit the form. Make an appointment. While walk-ins are taken, an appointment ensures that you have the Officer Selection Officer's undivided attention. Before you go, write down any questions you have about becoming a Marine Officer. Don't be afraid to ask them. Answering your questions is part of the Officer Selection Officer's job.
Don't forget to gather informational brochures and booklets when you visit. Fill out this form to receive local recruiter information. This will provide the Family Day schedule, and you can learn more about travel, lodging, ceremonies, graduation packet, and vehicle passes. Information regarding graduation day is available on the website of each Marine Corps Recruit Depot. This page is a great resource for both you and your family as you talk about enlisting in the Marine Corps.
It will provide a list of topics you can discuss with your family. A recruiter can also help you find the best way to discuss the decision with your family.
As tattoos vary from one person to another, recruiters are the best resource for questions about tattoos, including placement, number, and how they may affect your career in the Marine Corps.
Contact a Marine recruiter for more information on becoming a Marine. You must be 17 years old to contact a Marine Recruiter and enlist in the Marine Corps. If you meet those requirements, please contact a local recruiter by requesting more information.
You will also receive information in the mail about the Marine Corps. No, you must be at least 17 years old to enlist in the Marine Corps. However, you can request more information regardless of age.
Contact a Marine Recruiter to learn more about becoming a Marine. While all Marine Corps officers must have a degree from an accredited four-year university before receiving their commission, college students can begin their training toward earning a commission during college.
Enlisted Marines without a college degree may apply to earn a degree and seek a commission through one of the enlisted-to-officer programs.
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