Joining the United States Air Force : A Handbook

by Wildsmith, Snow

• ISBN13: 9780786447589
• ISBN10: 0786447583
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-01
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

Summary

This book is for the young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Air Force. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join the military, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for and learning what to expect at basic recruit training. The goal of the McFarland Joining the Military book series is to help young people who might be curious about serving in the military decide if military service is right for them, which branch is the best fit, and if they are qualified for and prepared for military service. Includes lists of books, web links, and videos; a glossary; and an index.

Author Biography

Snow Wildsmith is a former teen librarian now working as a book reviewer and writer. She specializes in comic s for teens and children, reviewing for Booklist, Good Comics for Kids, No Flying No Tights, and more. Co-author of The Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics, Snow grew up in a military family and now lives in North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Read This First	p. 1
Thinking About Joining the Military	p. 3
Things to Consider for Potential Enlistees	p. 5
Things to Consider for Parents of Potential Enlistees	p. 24
Things to Consider for Spouses of Potential Enlistees	p. 30
Military Benefits	p. 34
The Branches of the Military	p. 42
General Information About the Air Force	p. 47
The History of the Air Force	p. 49
Career Opportunities in the Air Force	p. 62
The Enlistment Process	p. 77
What Is the Enlistment Process?	p. 79
Eligibility Requirements	p. 81
Talking to Military Recruiters	p. 87
The Qualification Process	p. 99
Visiting the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)	p. 103
Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery	p. 113
Joining the Delayed Entry Program	p. 127
Preparing for Basic Training	p. 131
Air Force Basic Training	p. 159
Overview	p. 161
Basic Training Tips	p. 165
Leaving for Basic Training	p. 170
Zero Week	p. 177
Life During Basic Training	p. 184
Basic Training - Eight Weeks of Hard Work	p. 196
Graduation and Beyond	p. 206
Glossary of Military Terms	p. 211
For More Information	p. 215
Resources	p. 221
Index	p. 227
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