Therefore, if the applicant has anything in their background that may prevent approval of a clearance, the MEPS job counselors are unlikely to allow the applicant to reserve that job. Some jobs require additional testing. Different jobs have different physical requirements. In order to reserve a job, one must meet the minimum physical profile required for that job. Some jobs especially in the Army and Air Force , require a minimum lifting ability, which must be demonstrated before the job can be reserved for the recruit.
In this case, the choice is yours It should be noted that while these situations have been known to happen, they occur rarely. On the other hand, if you fail to qualify for the job due to a reason within your control you fail in training, you get into trouble, or you give false information on your security clearance application and are denied a security clearance , the choice is not yours.
The military will decide whether to discharge you throw you out , or to retain you and retrain you into a job that you qualify for. If the job you want is not available, your only choices are to choose a different job, or not enlist. Air Force. The Air Force has divided all of their jobs into four aptitude areas General, Electronic, Mechanical, and Administrative. It is unfortunate, but true that a majority of Air Force jobs approximately 60 percent are are reserved for individuals joining under the Guaranteed Aptitude program.
Therefore, many of the available jobs are not released to the Air Force Jobs Counselor. If one enlists in the Guaranteed Aptitude Program, they will meet with a job counselor around the 2nd week of basic training. Understand that not all Air Force jobs within the aptitude area will be on the list.
Only the jobs that have open school seats at that particular point in time. When you receive the list of choices, you have one week to consider it, then you return to the job counselor and give your top 8 choices from the list.
Everyone else in the same week of training, who enlisted in the same aptitude program will also have a list that looks exactly like yours. They will be making choices, as well. Those wishing to enlist in the Air Force must be very flexible when it comes to job assignment. For the past two years and currently , the Air Force has done exceptionally well in recruiting.
In fact, the Air Force has thousands of more volunteers than they have enlistment slots for. Because the Air Force has many more applicants than they have slots for, it is very common for an applicant to process through MEPS, and return enlisted in the DEP Delayed Enlistment Program without a reserved job-slot or shipping date.
Instead, while at MEPS, they provide a list of job and aptitude area preferences to the job counselor, then they are placed on the QWL Qualified Waiting List , for one of their preferences to become available.
This can take several months. Plain and simple. In order to join the Air Force, one must be flexible with both job selections and dates of availability.
The down side? The Air Force will — at times — work someone outside of the job they were trained in. This usually happens when someone does something that results in temporary disqualification from their normal job, or if someone volunteers for a special job or project. While both programs are available, most enlist under the Guaranteed Job program. Again, whether or not you will be offered the job you want depends upon your qualifications, and the needs of the service.
An example would be the Nuclear Program. These programs generally require higher ASVAB line scores, and require a longer service commitment, but offer accelerated promotions, greater training opportunities, and higher enlistment bonuses.
Very, very few Marine applicants get a guaranteed job mostly those with college degrees or high ASVAB scores, applying for certain, designated technical specialties. MOS job is a distant second. Coast Guard. A few schools and therefore jobs are offered during basic training.
As well as offering the fewest guaranteed jobs, the Coast Guard has the fewest overall jobs about 23 of any of the services. On the plus side, for the most part, all of the Coast Guard jobs directly relate to a civilian occupation. Reserves and National Guard. This is because, unlike the active duty forces, who recruit for available slots all over the world, Guard and Reserve recruiters recruit for specific unit vacancies in their local areas.
Regardless of what some of the military recruiting commercials on TV indicate, the military is not a job-placement agency. This is especially true for jobs that everyone wants like computer programming , or jobs that only have a few people assigned. For example, the Air Force has over 22, Security Forces cops assigned.
Compare that to the physical therapist specialists authorized, and you can see that the chances of jobs being open for Security Forces is several dozens of times greater than openings for physical therapists. If you are focused on only one or two job possibilities, you are likely to be disappointed.
This may or may not be true. Each of the services have different requirements when it comes to retraining. In the Army and Air Force, one must usually serve a minimum amount of time usually 36 months for a 4-year enlistment and agree to re-enlist to be eligible for retraining. Even then, approval is based upon individual circumstances, and the needs of the service.
For all of the services, if the job you are serving in is extremely short-manned, or if the job you want to re-train into is over-manned, your retraining application is not likely to be approved. When you enlist in the DEP, you are actually in the military. You are enlisted in the inactive reserves, and are legally and morally bound by your enlistment contract. When you sign on the dotted line in the National Guard, you immediately become a member of your National Guard Unit. This is a binding contract, and if the military wanted to, they could prosecute you for not shipping out on the date specified on the contract.
However, current regulations and policies require the military services to discharge you from the DEP, if — at any time before shipping out — you apply to be released from the contract the request should be in writing and should state the reason you wish to be discharged from the DEP. In fact, the only bad consequences to dropping out of the DEP, is that if you later want to enlist in that same service, it will be on THEIR terms, not yours.
Most services have policies that require a waiver processing for recruits who previously dropped out of DEP of their service. That being said, if you request a discharge from the DEP, expect your recruiter to be justifiably angry. See The Delayed Enlistment Program for more detailed information. This is the contract that is used for military enlistments and re-enlistments. Of all the paperwork you signed during the process to join the military, this is the most important document.
See Part 3 of this series for more information about the DEP. No more than two drills can be performed on one calendar day, and each drill must be at least four hours long. Most units schedule multiple drills over one weekend each month two drills Saturday and two drills Sunday.
Depending on the program, you will receive boot camp and maybe technical training. Weekend or weekday drills are considered training. Active duty for training ADT is 12 days of active duty with your unit or in an Air Force school and is required annually. By law, as a member of the Reserve, you, upon request, must be granted a leave of absence to satisfy a requirement for military training. The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requires employers to provide Reservists with time away from their jobs to perform military duty.
However, you must notify your employer that you intend to take military leave. You must be reemployed after completion of your military duty and return to your job within a reasonable time. You must be treated as though you had never left employment, including schedule pay raises , promotions or credit for longevity or vacation.
Your employer only has to hold a job open for 60 months if you accept voluntary orders. For additional information, see the USAF home page. Generally, you can attend any school you qualify for. This is training for a specialty you have chosen. It may involve work details and duty, but the main focus is on technical and professional training.
Yes, you will be paid for every day you serve according to published pay schedules for your pay grade, in addition to any temporary duty or travel allowances. Recruiters must present an accurate picture of service. You should be aware of all aspects of the military.
Be sure you fully understand the enlistment contract. You should ask about:. We can put you in touch with recruiters from the different military branches. Learn about the benefits of serving your country, paying for school, military career paths, and more: sign up now and hear from a recruiter near you.
In January , I sat down with my granddad, Ken Marschner, and asked him questions I had never thought to ask. Hobbies like BMX, motocross, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and others are now full-time sports for many young athletes. Get the scoop on discounts and latest award-winning military content. Also, in the military, you have to take orders. You cannot execute anything or carry any task without permission from your seniors. When compared to other branches of the military specifically the Marine Corps and Army , the Air Force is considered one of the safer branches to serve in.
There are some specific bonuses that the Air Force offers that may not be available under other branches. A typical enlistment contract for the Air Force is 4 years in duration. All branches of the military have the potential of being engaged in armed conflict.
As mentioned above, however, the chances are substantially lower than those of the Marines or Army. Other than handling matters of national security, the Armed Forces provide many other job opportunities for US Citizens. Being part of an organization whose purposes is to preserve peace and security, and also defend the US air space and its territories, you will be in a better place to serve your country. The benefits, as well as the downsides, of the Air force we have highlighted here exist in the other military branches as well.
But despite the odds, feeling of pride and belonging, as well as your determination, will help you survive and stay in this force. No contract is 20 years long, you can choose between 4 and 6 year contracts only. I will get it changed up right away, thanks for pointing it out! Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Also, it is one of the most scientifically and technologically advanced air forces around the globe excelling in its core functions such as: Nuclear Deterrence Operations Air Superiority Special Operations Global Integrated ISR Space Superiority Rapid Global Mobility Personnel Recovery Global Precision Attack This branch of the military is tasked with the responsibility of providing air support for land and water forces, and assist in the recovery of troops in the field.
Air Force bases are near exciting destinations all over the world and even provide easy access to resources such as camping, hiking and boating gear that allow you to fully experience and explore each location. The task of defending the people and resources of the United States is our top priority. For our Airmen, this means the possibility of being deployed to an active mission site every twenty months. We know that Airmen have parents, siblings, extended family, friendships and other loved ones outside of the Air Force who play an important role in their lives.
Joining the Air Force is a life-changing decision that impacts more than just you as an individual. While living on base, you may have friends and family come and visit. Guests may use on-base recreations with you as their host and have access to base lodging that allow them to stay much more affordably than they could off-base.
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