Joining the United States Army : A Handbook

by Wildsmith, Snow

• ISBN13: 9780786447596
• ISBN10: 0786447591
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-27
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

Summary

This book is for the young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Army. 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.

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. 41
General Information About the Army	p. 47
The History of the Army	p. 49
Career Opportunities in the Army	p. 62
The Enlistment Process	p. 75
"What Is the Enlistment Process?	p. 77
Eligibility Requirements	p. 79
Talking to Military Recruiters	p. 85
The Qualification Process	p. 97
Visiting the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)	p. 101
Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery	p. 111
Joining the Delayed Entry Program	p. 125
Preparing for Basic Training	p. 129
Army Basic Training	p. 157
Overview	p. 159
Basic Training Tips	p. 164
Leaving for Basic Training	p. 169
Reception Week	p. 176
Life During Basic Training	p. 183
Basic Training -Nine 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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