Your local recruiter will help identify what documents are required for enlistment and will also help you get replacements or copies of any documents that will be needed.
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JOINING OVERVIEW
United States Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) is the recruit training program of the United States Army, for service in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. ... Initial Entry Training is divided into two parts: Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The complete Army basic training cycle is about 10 weeks, divided into three phases: Red, White and Blue, which last about three weeks each. After passing the final tests of the Blue Phase, your next step is the graduation ceremony, where you'll get to celebrate your accomplishments with your friends and family.
LEARNING ABOUT ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
01. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
02. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Your recruiter will help you schedule an appointment at the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Your day at MEPS will be spent testing and screening to determine your qualifications for joining the Army. If you haven’t already completed the ASVAB, time will be set aside at MEPS for you to do so. Since everyone entering the armed forces must be in good health, you will have to go through the standard physical examinations. Once you’ve met the physical and ASVAB standards, a counselor will talk to you about job opportunities and the enlistment agreement.
TO ASK A RECRUITER
MEETING WITH A RECRUITER
After deciding which Service branch and service type they're interested in pursuing, the best way for someone to get answers to any questions they have about the Military is to meet with a recruiter.
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EXPLORING BRANCHES & TYPES OF SERVICE
COMPLETING THE JOINING PROCESS
After deciding which Service branch and service type they're interested in pursuing, the best way for someone to get answers to any questions they have about the Military is to meet with a recruiter.
EXPLORE THE ENLISTMENT PROCESS
If a potential recruit wishes to become an officer, the time from deciding to join to being commissioned and entering the Military will vary. Factors include his or her level of education and the type of experience they’d like to have during their training.
EXPLORE BECOMING A MILITARY OFFICER
Commissioned officers generally enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater, or receive officer training following tours of enlisted service. Officers are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require professional…