Follow the Link to speak with an ARMY & Army Reserve recruiter https://www.goarmy.com/locate-a-recruiter.html

The Army, as one of the three military departments (Army, Navy and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense, is composed of two distinct and equally important components: the active component and the reserve components. The reserve components are the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.

ARMY

The Army is a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, providing expeditionary land forces wherever and whenever they are required. Working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army trains and equips Soldiers and creates leaders among them to rapidly respond when they are called upon to serve our Nation. Visit GOARMY.COM to learn how to go about enlisting or joining in different capacities, Army life, benefits, pay, and assignments information.

ARMY RESERVE

The Army Reserve is playing a critical role in the army's transformation. With over one million Soldiers available at any time, the Army Reserve provides a highly skilled, flexible force that can support the Army when and where they are needed most - it is a multi-component unit force, training with Active and National Guard units to ensure all three components work as a fully integrated team. Visit GOARMY.COM/RESERVE to learn how to go about enlisting or joining in different capacities, Army life, benefits, pay, and assignments information.

CIVILIAN SERVICE

The Army offers abundant opportunities for challenging and rewarding civilian employment in virtually all career fields and in all parts of the world. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, a veteran, a current Federal employee, or a U.S. citizen without federal experience, the Army has a job for you. For more information about a career path that will help you develop both professionally and personally:

• Office of Personnel Management

• Army Civilian Personnel

• USAJobs

• Federal Retirement Programs

• Civilian Pay Chart (2012)

• Army Civilian Service

• Civilian Expeditionary Workforce

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Follow the link to fill out an interest form and contact a recruiter for the Marines https://rmi.marines.com/request-information/todaysmilitaryenlrmi

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps plays a major role as the first force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. Total service commitment ranges from four to six years.

Marine Corps Reserve

The Marine Corps Reserve is critical to the Marine Corps' ability to provide a balanced, ready force. Many Marines come to the Reserve after serving on Active Duty, as the Reserve gives them an outlet to continue serving while pursuing a civilian career or furthering their education.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• obtain your high school diploma and be a legal U.S. resident between 17 and 28.

• To commission as a Marine Officer, you must be a United States citizen between 20 and 28 and have obtained both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree.

• Both enlisted and officer candidates must pass a criminal background check and have no felony convictions.

• New recruits must pass The Initial Strength Test, or IST, to demonstrate their physical fitness. The IST consists of pull-ups or push-ups, crunches or plank pose, and a 1.5-mile timed run.

• The Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) must be passed with a score of 31 or higher, and those with nontraditional degrees or a GED must score at least a 50.

INITIAL STRENGTH TEST

To even begin recruit training, aspiring Marines must pass the Initial Strength Test (IST). It is recommended that recruits report to training with scores well above the minimum standards. The IST consists of the following test

PULL UPS / PUSH UPS

Male: 3 pull-ups or 34 push-ups (2:00 time limit)

Female: 1 pull-up or 15 push-ups (2:00 time limit)

RUN

Male: 1.5 mile run in 13:30

Female: 1.5 mile run in 15:00

PLANK OR CRUNCHES

Male: 40 second plank (1:03 minimum)

Female: 44 crunches (2:00 time limit)

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test, or PFT, evaluates stamina and physical conditioning. It includes 3 parts: pull-ups or push-ups, crunches or plank pose, and a 3-mile timed run.

Males: 3 mile run in 28 minutes or less.

Females: 3 mile run in 31 minutes or less.

COMBAT FITNESS TEST

The Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, or CFT, measures functional fitness and simulates the demands of battle in full combat utility uniforms. The three parts of the CFT are Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire.

• The Movement to Contact drill is an 880-yard sprint that mimics the stresses of running under pressure in battle.

• In the Ammunition Lift, Marines must lift a 30-pound ammunition can overhead until elbows lock out. The goal is to lift the can as many times as possible in a set amount of time.

• The Maneuver Under Fire is a 300-yard course that combines a variety of battle-related challenges, including crawls, ammunition resupply, grenade throwing, agility running, and the dragging and carrying of another Marine.

Follow the link to find and contact your local Navy recruiter https://www.navy.com/local

Navy

Today’s Navy handles operations on and under the sea, in the air and on the ground. It spans 100 international ports and the open ocean. Elite groups within the Navy, such as the SEALs and Navy Divers, receive specialized training for advanced warfare situations. A Navy Sailor generally serves a term of four years aboard one of the Navy's 297 deployable ships, though options for shorter time commitments exist.

Before Serving in the Navy

• To enlist in the Navy, you must be between 17 and 39 years old, or between 19 and 42 to become an Officer. A high school diploma is preferred, but a high school equivalent such as the GED may also be accepted. All Navy recruits must take the ASVAB test to determine placement within the Service.

• Navy training begins with seven to nine weeks of Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Rigorous physical and classroom exercises transform civilians into Sailors and prepare them for their first tour of duty.

Navy Reserve

The Navy Reserve is a valued partner of the Navy's active-duty component. It offers citizens the chance to serve on a part-time basis, training near home until called to Active Duty. A reservist can pursue a full-time civilian education or career, or obtain special military training while serving.

Before Serving in the Navy Reserve

• To join the Navy Reserve, you must be between 18 and 35 years old (exceptions can be made for those with prior service). You must also pass a physical exam and have a high school diploma, although, in rare instances, GED certificates can be accepted. For individuals with prior service, your physical exam is very important when re-affiliating with the Navy Reserve. All enlisted Navy reservists must take the ASVAB test to determine placement within the Service.

• Navy Reserve training, like full-time Navy training, begins with seven to nine weeks of Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.

Follow the link to find and contact your local Air Force recruiter https://www.airforce.com/find-a-recruiter

Follow the link to find and contact your local Air Force Reserve recruiter https://afreserve.com/where-to-serve/

Follow the link to find and contact your local Air National Guard recruiter https://www.goang.com/how-to-join.html

Air Force

Today's Air Force operates with a three-part vision: global vigilance, reach and power. This vision empowers a technologically advanced force that is focused on air, space and cyberspace superiority.

Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is an integral part of our country's dominant presence in air, space and cyberspace. With readiness as its primary charge, the Air Force Reserve contributes daily to the Air Force mission and is actively involved in operations around the world.

Air National Guard

Like the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard is comprised of citizen Airmen who train part time, close to home, until called upon for duty. These professionals serve both federal and state governments — assisting their communities and helping the Air Force guard America's skies.

There are more than 140 Air National Guard units throughout the U.S. and its territories, with varying service options for a Guardsman to choose from.

Before Serving in the Air Force/Reserve/National Guard

• To join the Air Force, you must be between 18 and 39 years old (17 with parental consent). While exceptions are sometimes made for candidates with GEDs or other high school equivalents, high school diplomas are preferred. As in most Service branches, the ASVAB test is used to match recruits with jobs. Officer candidates are required to take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT).

• All Air Force recruits spend eight and a half weeks in Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. During this time, trainees develop the discipline, confidence and skills to grow into Airmen.

Follow the link to apply to the Space Force https://usairforce.secure.force.com/spaceforce/#/1

Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is the Military’s newest service branch, with advanced defensive operations on land, in the air and in orbit. The Space Force maintains the military’s competitive edge in space with specialized training and enhances its capabilities through the acquisition and development of next-generation space-based systems.

• The United States Space Force is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, organized under the Department of the Air Force in a manner very similar to how the Marine Corps is organized under the Department of the Navy.

Enlisted qualifications & Steps

• Must be 17-39 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma, with 15 college Credits or GED

• All Space Force recruits must take the ASVAB test to determine placement within the Service.

• Recruits are screened on moral and physical standards as set by federal law. recruits are then paired with a counselor to provide placement options based on qualifications

• Training will take place as a part of the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), here you will await selection and departure for basic training

Officer qualifications & Steps

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree, If you apply after enlistment your unite commanders recommendation is required.

• Upon meeting basic requirements, you submit your application online or with your local recruiter.

• to qualify for officer rank you must take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), this test can only be take a total of two times so prepare as needed.

• If you are actively enlisted in the Air Force or the Space Force, you must obtain an AF Form 422 ( confirming your prior testing and that you are medically fit to serve)

• Your application is then reviewed by the Officer Training School Selection Board to determine if and where you fit into the space force and then assigned to the next Basic Officer Training Course. These courses are held biannually in February and August.

Opportunities for civilians

• As the Space Force takes shape, Air Force Civilian Service is recruiting the brightest civilian minds in science, technology, aerospace, and engineering to help forge its future. Incredible opportunities await talented and ambitious professionals who can contribute to this vital new branch of our military. We currently have dozens of jobs that need to be filled. Get details and start the application process.

Follow the link to take a look at Space Force career Opportunities https://afciviliancareers.com/space-force/

The Following is your nearest Coast Guard recruiting location

Address: 11005 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 Suite 111

Phone: (562) 864-1096

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3PM

Follow the Link to Find Coast Guard recruiters in the greater Los Angeles area https://www.gocoastguard.com/about-us/find-recruiter

Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the Military responsible for an array of maritime duties, from ensuring safe and lawful commerce to performing rescue missions in severe conditions.

Before Serving in the Coast Guard

• To join the Coast Guard, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien between 18 and 31 years old (17 with parental consent). While GEDs are sometimes accepted, high school diplomas are preferred. All recruits take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test to determine placement. Those interested in becoming officers may apply to the Coast Guard Academy or talk to their local recruiter about other options.

• Basic Training takes place for eight weeks at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey. Daily fitness and swimming drills combined with classroom instruction prepare recruits mentally and physically for life in the Coast Guard.

Coast Guard Reserve

The Coast Guard Reserve offers citizens the opportunity to serve on a part-time basis, while still serving their country and community. Reservists take part in maritime safety, mobility, security, national defense and the protection of natural resources. Coast Guard reservists spend an average of one weekend a month and two weeks a year performing duties vital to our nation's security.

Before Serving in the Coast Guard Reserve

• To join the Coast Guard Reserve, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien between 18 and 39 years old (17 with parental consent). While GEDs are sometimes accepted, high school diplomas are preferred. All recruits take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test to determine placement.

• Coast Guard reservists undergo Basic Training at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey, for eight weeks. Reservists also train one weekend per month and two weeks every summer.

Follow the Link to contact a National Guard recruiter https://www.nationalguard.com/get-started

Army National Guard

The Army National Guard is community-based and reports to the governor of its respective state unless called to protect U.S. domestic interests in times of conflict or natural disaster. They may also be deployed internationally alongside full-time service members when necessary. Today's National Guard fields troops from all U.S. states and territories. Each unit operates independently. Members of the National Guard hold civilian jobs or attend school while conducting their military training part time. Each state has its own Guard, as required by the Constitution; in fact, it is the only branch of the military whose existence is actually required by the Constitution.

Before Serving in the Army National Guard

• To enlist in the Army National Guard, you must be between 18 and 35 years old (17 with parental consent). You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A high school diploma is preferred, but a high school equivalent such as the GED may also be accepted. You must also take the ASVAB test and a physical fitness exam.

• All National Guard members must complete 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, the same boot camp