Ever since the announcement of the United States Space Force (USSF), there have been many contemplating the types of military careers that could happen as a result of having a new branch of military service. Once the Space Force became a reality, it brought a wave of interest not only from those who are considering […]
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Those considering joining the US Reserve Armed Forces must weigh the pros and cons of serving as a Reservist. And it’s not as easy as simply deciding you want to serve part-time in the military rather than going for a full time career in uniform. There are nuances in each branch of service–some don’t want […]
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You may want to rejoin the military after your discharge for many reasons. You might miss the camaraderie or you may want to re-enlist for financial, insurance or other benefits. No matter your reason, rejoining the military isn’t as simple as filling out an application and picking up where you left off. You might even […]
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What is Defense Language Aptitude Battery testing? U.S. Army forms include a request to be administered a DLAB test. These forms describe the program as follows: “The Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) evaluates the aptitude of a soldier to learn a foreign language.” Not all troops need to learn another language as part of their […]
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Many potential new recruits and their families are understandably concerned about the rigors of basic training. Whether it’s the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, how should someone get ready for these fitness requirements? What follows should not be considered medical advice. This is information provided based on […]
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There are many questions parents have when a son or daughter decides to join the United States military. Some of those important questions concern military deployments and the safety of the troops who serve in this capacity. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about military deployments: What Does It Mean to Be […]
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If you want to join the Army, one area you should get familiar with as soon as possible is the U.S. Army enlistment height and weight requirements. Army height and weight requirements are a crucial part of the screening process for future soldiers. All officers and enlisted personnel must contend with these requirements as a […]
Read MoreJoining the military with issues in your past, such as a criminal record, is not impossible, but much depends on the age, nature, and severity of the issues that led to the run-ins with the law. DoD ‘Moral Standards’ This issue comes up because the Department of Defense has a set of criteria it will […]
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test is used by each branch of the military to determine a military recruit’s aptitude in ten different areas. The ASVAB test helps assign new recruits into career fields they may be well-suited for, but the ASVAB should not be considered an IQ test. It is a multiple-aptitude […]
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Editor’s Note: The Army modified its uniform and grooming standards in 2021 and added more authorized tattoos in 2022. Updates included significant changes to Army Regulation (AR) 670, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, and the new ALARACT 40/2021, U.S. Army Appearance and Grooming Modifications. The Purpose of AR 670-1 AR 670-1 prescribes […]
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