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The United States Army is the largest Branch in the Military.Americans believe the U.S.Army is the most important branch of the U.S. armed forces, and they believe the U.S. Navy is one of the least important armed forces(“goarmy”). Being apart of the Military takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
Being apart of the United States Military you have a lot of great benefits that also come with that. Benefits in the military will last you for and lifetime(“Today’s Military”). Army families will always be taken care of they will have no care in the world. Families get free dental care and also they will get free doctor visits and the military will pay for it for them. They give them free insurance on their life(“Army careers”). Having kids while …show more content…

The average score you have to score to get into the military is an 31(“goarmy”). The test is called the ASVAB standing for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery the test is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces(“Today’s military”). Solders have a choice to go into the Army as an enlisted soldier or either and officer. Some of the main differences between being an officer and being enlisted relate to upward mobility.Officers are promoted, Enlisted personnel are advanced. When entering you have to go through and 10 week training(“Donald 7”). Before going solders have to meet a moral requirement. People that looks forward to being apart of the United States Army They can join their junior year of high school and go during the summer of their junior year(Today’s Military”). Also it takes Physical and mental toughness are just basic requirement. Solders lead different military lifestyles,along with stress if raising a family (some) and working a specialized job. Thinking positive and manting a positive attitude is all it takes to really make it …show more content…

Red Phase consists of the first three weeks out of the nine weeks you are there. The recruiters put you into teams. Everyday starts at 4:30 in the morning everyday. Start everyday off with a two mile run everyday. The second Phase soldiers go through is called the White Phase this starts the third week where soldiers work on firing weapons and learn to use heavier weapons hands on. The last phase is called the Blue Phase this is the last stage of Basics and this phase determines if you are eligible graduate and start AIT. They take all the soldiers to the field and show them how to live out in the field. They feed soldiers the ready to eat packages of food everyday while being in the field. When done with the Blue Phase they march all the way back to their destination(Today’s Military”).
Advanced Individual Training soldiers learn the skills to prepare for jobs in the military. AIT consists of the total Basic training period and is where recruits train in the specifics of their chosen field(“Army careers”). Also the program of physical and mental training required to become an U.S. soldier(“Donald 7”). AIT provides hands on training and field instruction. Gain the discipline and work ethic to help you no matter what work path you take in the military. Military have many different schools you can

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