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Military Color Vision Requirements
While color vision is tested at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), normal color vision is not a requirement to join the U.S. Military. However, many military jobs require normal color vision.
What's in an Oath?
You may be surprised to learn that there is a class of "military personnel" who can freely violate the enlistment oath, break their promised word of honor, violate a legal contract, and not only are they not held accountable, but often the military will later attempt to recruit these individuals for "another chance."
Oath of Enlistment
Federal law requires everyone who enlists or re-enlists in the Armed Forces of the United States to take the enlistment oath.
Things to Consider When Choosing Which Military Service to Join
All military services are not created equally. Sure, everyone gets the same basic pay and allowances. But other factors, such as enlistment incentives, quality of barracks and base housing, assignment opportunities, job opportunities, deployment rates, and promotion rates vary widely between the branches.
Things to Consider Before Joining the US Military
Joining the US Military can be one of the most challenging and rewarding decisions you ever make. This being said, however, it is something you want to carefully consider before taking the plunge.
How to Survive Military Basic Training
All about Military Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in the five military boot camps, as well as a few tips to help you "survive."
Military Enlisted Jobs
There are more than 800 different types of enlisted jobs available in the various branches of the United States Military.
MEPS at a Glance
MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) is a Department of Defense joint-service organization. Their job is to determine an applicant's physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the Department of Defense, and federal law. Here's an overview of what you can expect when you make that first trip to the MEPS.
MEPS Medical Forms
DOD has replaced the use of the SF 93 with the DD Form 2807-1 and 2807-2. DD Form 2807-2 is used by recruiters to "pre-screen" applicants. Any significant medical problems found by use of this form requires recruiters to get permission from MEPS before recruits can process. The DD Form 2807-1 is the medical form used by MEPS during the MEPS medical examination.
United States Military Enlistment Standards
There is no right to serve in the United States Military. The Military Services may reject applicants for any reason they deem appropriate. Here are some of the general standards applicable for enlistment in the United States Military.
Top 10 Lies (Some) Recruiters Tell
Let's face it. Some military recruiters lie. It's been going on for decades. It happens because military recruiting is a numbers-game. Meet your recruiting goals and you're a sucessful recruiter. Fail to make your goals and your career can be damaged.
Age Requirements to Become a Military Pilot
Each of the military services have different age requirements for individuals who wish to become military pilots or navigators. Here are the requirements for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Military Recruiting Statistics for FY 2008
Up to date military recruiting statistics for Fiscal Year 2007, which runs from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008.
Join the Military or Go to Jail?
Can a criminal court judge sentance a person to military service as an alternative to jail. Can a prosecuter mandate that someone join the military as an alternative to criminal prosecution?
Medical Waivers
The Department of Defense (DOD) sets the overall medical standards for people wishing to join the U.S. Military. If you have a medical condition or a previous medical condition which is disqualifying for Military service, you'll need a medical waiver.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Appointment
The disqualifying medical conditions for this area, for enlistment or accessing in the U.S. Armed Forces are listed here.
Prior Service Enlistments
hinking of getting out of the military, working a few years in civilian life, then -- if you don't like it -- coming back in? Thinking of getting out of one military service, and trying to join a different service? It should be easy, right? After all, one would expect that the military would jump at the chance to enlist someone with prior military experience. Unfortunately, it's not that easy.
FY 2007 U.S. Military Recruiting Statistics
Up to date military recruiting statistics for Fiscal Year 2007, which runs from 1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, or Induction
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces. The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.