MILITARY SERVICE
If you're interested in a career in the military use the resources below to help guide you.
Do your RESEARCH!
Each branch has different roles and responsibilities in how they support and defend our country. This means that careers also vary with each branch. This document if full of information including facts, historical info and many links to help you explore the different branches, careers and benefits.
*This was put together as a Capstone project by former students
Important steps
Do your RESEARCH! This may be the most important step of the process.
Consider the various ways to serve and how they match your academic/career goals
Speak with more than one recruiter/branch. Branches vary in many ways (Mission, Career opportunities, lengths of basic training and contract commitment).
Do not sign anything until you’ve fully evaluated all options.
Learn the different between Enlisted (Full time active duty), Part-time service (Reserves), ROTC and Service Academies.
Take the ASVAB (see info below) if offered at school (usually in November/December)
Continue with your HS academics, SAT Test, etc. You need a back up plan if for some reason you're ineligible to serve.
Recruitment
US Army https://www.goarmy.com/
61 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT, CT 06810, (860) 541-1479
US Navy https://www.navy.com/
61 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT, CT 06810
US Air Force www.airforce.com
61 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT, CT 06810
US Marines https://www.marines.com/
61 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT, CT 06810
Coast Guard https://www.gocoastguard.com/
Plaza at Burr Corners 1131 Tolland Turnpike, Ste R, Manchester, Connecticut 06042
(860) 533-9409, HQS-SMB-CGRC-ROHARTFORD@uscg.mil
Army National Guard https://www.army.mil/nationalguard
Danbury, CT (860) 883-5025 (current recruiter’s cell)
Air National Guard https://www.goang.com/
Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, CT
Orange Air National Guard Station, Orange, CT
ASVAB Test
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test that is one of the tools used to determine your eligibility to join the military. It’s often given in school and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).
It will also determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. A high score can improve your chances of getting the desired specialty/job.
