Apply Now: US, UK Army Application for Africans/Non-citizens to Help in Russia-Ukraine War

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US and NATO Military jobs are opened to nationals of others countries who are qualified and have the right documentations, especially in these difficult times when forces are needed to apply for military jobs. America’s military serves in more than 100 countries around the world, and proudly counts many immigrants among its troops. Immigrants have been welcomed into the ranks of the United States military since 1775, and earning citizenship through military service has been a longstanding American tradition.

How to Apply for U.S Army as a Non-Citizen

The US Military allows for applications to be started online and done carefully whiles going through training etc. Follow this link to begin your application if you have the right documentation.

Salaries of US ARMY:

Military Rank                                                      Average Salary

E-1 No Insignia Private PVT Enlisted Soldier $1,600 per month

E-2 Private Second Class PV2 Enlisted Soldier $1,793 per month

E-3 Private First Class PFC Enlisted Soldier $22,630 – $25,510 per year

E-4 Specialist SPC Enlisted Soldier $25,067 – $30,427 per year

E-4 Corporal CPL Noncommissioned Officer $25,067 – $30,427 per year

E-5 Sergeant SGT Noncommissioned Officer $27,338 – $38,794 per year
E-6 Staff Sergeant SSG Noncommissioned Officer $29,840 – $46,220 per year
E-7 Sergeant First Class SFC Noncommissioned Officer $34,502 – $62,010 per year
E-8 Master Sergeant MSG Noncommissioned Officer $49,633 – $70,787 per year
E-8 First Sergeant 1SG Noncommissioned Officer $49,633 – $70,787 per year
E-9 Sergeant Major SGM Noncommissioned Officer $60,631 – $94,136 per year
E-9 Command Sergeant Major CSM Noncommissioned Officer $60,631 – $94,136 per year
E-9 Sergeant Major of the Army SMA Noncommissioned Officer (Special) $60,631 – $94,136 per year
W-1 Warrant Officer 1 WO1 Warrant Officer $35,597 – $61,510 per year
W-2 Chief Warrant Officer 2 CW2 Warrant Officer $40,554 – $67,687 per year
W-3 Chief Warrant Officer 3 CW3 Warrant Officer $45,828 – $80,392 per year
W-4 Chief Warrant Officer 4 CW4 Warrant Officer $50,184 – $93,478 per year
W-5 Chief Warrant Officer 5 CW5 Warrant Officer $89,233 – $116,770 per year
O-1 Second Lieutenant 2LT Commissioned Officer $36,418 – $45,824 per year
O-2 First Lieutenant 1LT Commissioned Officer $41,958 – $58,068 per year
O-3 Captain CPT Commissioned Officer $48,560 – $79,002 per year
O-4 Major MAJ Field Officer $55,231 – $92,218 per year
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel LTC Field Officer $64,012 – $108,752 per year
O-6 Colonel COL Field Officer $76,784 – $135,936 per year
O-7 Brigadier General BG General Officer $101,257 – $151,283 per year
O-8 Major General MG General Officer $121,860 – $175,676 per year
O-9 Lieutenant General LTG General Officer $172,224 – $186,998 per year
O-10 General GEN General Officer $15,583 per month
O-10 General of the Army GA General Officer $15,583 per month

How to Apply for the British Army Recruitment Online:

The whole application procedure is online and until you are selected for basic army training, there will be no need to be physically present in the U.K. Follow this link to proceed with the application.

Between the ages of 16 and 32, soldiers are accepted by the British Army and for Commonwealth applicants, medicals must be passed before applications will be accepted.

Applicants to the British Army who are not citizens are required to be legally present at the U.K on their own; the army will not facilitate or be directly involved to get you in the U.K validly for the period of your basic training.

The Average Recruitment salary in the UK is £29,511

How to Apply the French Army Jobs:

It is worth noting that persons who want to join the French Legion Army have to present at the Recruitment Center and present their application. There is information on the recruitment here.

Th French Legion is a military service branch of the French Army established in 1831.  For foreigners, there is the French Foreign Legion. Persons who are enlisted in the French army branch  of French Legion  are called Legionnaires. These French Legion men are highly trained infantry soldiers and the Legion is unique in that it was, and continues to be, open to foreign recruits willing to serve in the French Armed Forces. When it was founded, the French Foreign Legion was not unique; other foreign formations existed at the time in France.

French Army Salary
Annual Salary Monthly Pay
Top Earners $70,000 $5,833
75th Percentile $49,500 $4,125
Average $43,417 $3,618
25th Percentile $28,000 $2,333

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE Australian ARMY

Follow the link and start the Australian Army r recruitment online. It is important to use the official Australian government link. Start your application now

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Requirements for Joining Australian Army:

To join the Australian Army, applicants are required to speak English and also have experience. Unlike other nations who do not dwell on experience, Australian Army expects that non-citizens who apply must have military experience either by serving foreign military or Australian Military. With the language, in some cases, exceptions are made for people who have a minimum vocational proficiency in English.

For candidates with this vocational proficiency, IELTS 6.0 based on 4 test components (reading, writing, listening and speaking) must be passed. This test must have been taken at most three years prior to visa application to Australia.

Permanent Australian Defence Force salary ranges by rank, 2018-19
Rank Minimum Salary Maximum Salary
Private (E) $48,325 $87,008
Officer of the permanent force (equivalent)
Lieutenant General (E)1 $405,780 $480,994
Major General (E)2 $240,307 $293,053

Apply Now: US Army Fire Control Specialist Jobs for all

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The US Army allows citizens of other nations to apply for the army if they can prove that they have residence in the country.  Various jobs are available for in the US Military. Currently, Fire Control Specialist and Operating Room Specialist positions are available.

READ ALSO: Apply Now: 2021 US Army Recruitment for Non-Citizens

How to Apply

Application are directly with the army in the United States here.

The Job Positions

Fire Control Specialist:

As a Fire Control Specialist, you’ll use strategic skills to coordinate and integrate weapons operations. You’ll process and relay tactical battlefield information to a network of joint fires in support of mission-based operations. You’ll integrate information from multiple users and sensors through the Army and other service networks, and you’ll operate computer and database systems.

Operating Room Specialist

As an Operating Room Specialist, you’ll assist nurses in prepping patients for surgery and providing assistance to doctors during surgical procedures. You’ll ensure that operating rooms and surgical tools are properly sterilized and inspected before and after procedures.

Apply Now: UN Soldiers and Police Recruitment for Africans and Others

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The United Nations employ soldiers and police for their Peacekeeping across countries. No matter your nationality- Africa, Europe, America, these jobs areas are opened for applications.

How to Apply

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Like US Military, the UN allows for applications to be started online and done carefully whiles going through training etc. Follow this link to begin your application if you have the right documentation. Referrals or applications to the talent pipeline should include a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (or PHP) (which should describe, amongst others, the different positions encumbered, managerial and budgetary experience as well as experience in post-conflict countries or emergencies) and are welcomed. E-mailed applications are not considered.

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Military

Unlike the US Army applications and rules, the UN does not have its own military force; it depends on contributions from Member States. Any queries about working for the UN in a military capacity should be addressed within an applicant’s own country first.

All military personnel working under the Blue Beret are first and foremost members of their own national armies and are then seconded to work with the UN for periods normally of up to one year in the field, or two years in the UN headquarters.

Police

Peacekeeping wants to recruit more police officers. UN police are recruited as:

  • Individual Police Officers (IPO): About one third of police officers are nominated by their government to serve the United Nations for a period of up to two years. Individual Police Officers are seconded or loaned national police officers and continue to receive their national salary, while the UN pays a daily Mission Subsistence Allowance (MSA).
  • Formed police Units (FPUs): About two thirds of all police are deployed as a trained and equipped, cohesive unit. The Member State is responsible for the payment of any emoluments, allowances and benefits owed to its personnel, while the UN reimburses the Member State for the formed police unit personnel and equipment during the period of assignment to the mission.
  • National seconded police officers on professional posts: About hundred officers (1 percent) are seconded as temporary staff members of the United Nations. Senior positions in police components in field missions, such as the Head of the police component (at P-5 to D-2 level), are usually employed on seconded professional posts.
  • Police components also recruit about two dozen civilian experts with specialised skill sets. They can be recruited, similarly to Individual Police Officers, nominated/ loaned by a member state or on professional posts.

Recruiting women in to senior civilian positions

We are looking for senior qualified women with proven leadership skills, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter to create a ‘talent pipeline’ of Directors in UN Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions.

We seek seasoned managers who have worked in the areas of conflict management, governance, political analysis, media/strategic communication, law, amongst others, to compete for senior positions in our field missions. These roles are mostly at non-duty family stations in conflict or post conflict settings, at the D-1 and D-2 levels in the areas of:

  • Political/Civil Affairs
  • Public Information and Communication
  • Rule of Law and Security Institutions
  • Senior Resources Management Positions
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Service Delivery
    • Director and Deputy Director Mission Support
Who is eligible?

Women with an advanced level university degree, with at least 15 years of relevant professional work experience in one of the areas listed above, and fluent in English. Additional fluency in French or Arabic is strongly desirable. You do not need to have prior UN experience, but it is generally required to have experience in conflict-affected or post-conflict countries or humanitarian emergencies. We have asked Member States to help us identify women with the above eligibility criteria for the talent pipeline. Women at the P-5 level and above in the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, as well as women in our partner intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are also welcome to express their interest directly. This initiative is part of the Secretary-General’s effort to improve the representation and retention of women in the UN system.

Career support activities for women staff members at the P4 to D1 levels are currently being developed.

Why would I want to join this initiative?

Members of the talent pipeline will benefit from regular updates on field mission vacancies for which they are qualified, as well as guidance on the application and assessment process. Note that being a member does not constitute an automatic offer to a post, and all members of the talent pipeline would apply to specific openings via the UN Careers website.

 

Apply Now: US Army Online Application for all Positions.

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No matter your interest in the US Military, once you are ready, the Online Application is available for applications. At the moment, the US Army offers  clear path to a full career of aid in educational scholarships; Army ROTC Scholarship etc. These US Army applications start online and ensure a life-changing path for you, even if you are not a citizen of the United States.

How to Apply for U.S Army as a Non-Citizen

The US Military allows for applications to be started online and done carefully whiles going through training etc. Follow this link to begin your application if you have the right documentation.

US Army for non-citizens

For non-citizens, US Army recruitment for non-citizens can happens through

-Green Card

-DAACA

-MAVANI

General Qualifications

They Include
• You must be a U.S. citizen/resident
• You must be 17-35 years old
• You must be in good physical condition
• You must have a clean legal record
• You must have a high school diploma or GED

No Experience for US Army

US Army application for certain categories do not require experience because the US Army aims at shaping your career.

US Army to help build your Career

Research has shown that the U.S. Army is one of the most diverse career training institutions in the United States. This is because the US Army provides a full support for personnel who need to be established with careers. The Army offers thousands of jobs in more than 150 career fields. If help is required to pursue a career path, the US Army is the best place to proceed.

At the moment, the US Army, through the Army Medical Department alone, a Soldier could train to become a family doctor, a dentist, a nurse, a veterinarian, or a surgeon among a plethora of other medical specialties.

Other areas of career path in the US Army are available; finance,  administration etc.  If as a person, you are you interested in law, computer programming, logistics, public affairs, aviation, or financial managing, the Army provides training for all of those careers and many, many more.

The U.S. Army offers the opportunity to immediately train and work in an in-demand career field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college.

The U.S Army Also Offers
• Comprehensive health care
• Generous vacation time
• Family services and support groups
• Special pay for special duties
• Cash allowances to cover the cost of living
• Retirement 401K
• 30 Day Vacation earned annually
• UP TO A $40,000 SIGNING BONUS

 

Apply Now: U.S Army Recruitment for Non-Citizens ($700,000 Pension Pay)

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Generally, the U. S Army recruits non-citizens into the army. It is a fact that the U.S government paid over $57 billion to military men in pension in 2015. Yes!! that is how much military pensioners take from the government’s pool. Joining the army provides you with this unique opportunity to take home a pension of $700.000 home as pension pay if you are an officer in the U.S Army. Enlisted also can take home as much $200,000.

How to Apply for the U.S Army if you are not a US citizen:

To apply for the U.S Army, Follow the link. It will provide you with the requisite information such as legal residency and how recruits are selected.  visit here.

READ MORE HERE: Apply Now: US Army Recruitment for Non-Citizens

How the Insurance in the US Army works:

Generally, if an individual serves in the US army for 20 years, he/she is given 50% of his salary for the rest of his life. For those on active duty, the military allows for retirement at age 40, which means that pension will be collected for a considerably long time if one is able to stick around long enough for retirement. Admittedly, it is not easy to stick around till pension in the army.  This is because of the stressful nature of the job, the pressure on families and the risk involved in the job. In effect, Just 18%  of men in active duty stick around long enough for their pension.

There are basically two ways of going about retirement in the army;

  • the first option is to receive a defined benefit for the rest of your life. This is calculated using the soldier’s highest basic salary for 3 years as well as the number of years he was in service to the United States of America.
  • The second option is receiving a lump sum of money which is deducted from the to-be-spread money in option 1.

Many question why the U.S has such a lucrative pension plan for the servicemen. The truth is that this pension salary in the army is to ensure that once a serviceman serves 10 years, the desire to quit becomes less because there will be something to look forward to receiving at the end of the service (20 years). Experience counts in the army and the pension ensures people stay in the army.

Areas to Apply in the U.S Military:

There are 5 areas in the U.S military that people can apply to. These are:

U.S. Air Force (USAF)

The Air force deals with all security issues in the airspace of the United STATES of America. This means that persons who apply in this area should be willing to deal airspace issues and threats as well as offering assistance and intel in these areas.

U.S. Army (USA)

The biggest of the 5 branches in the military, the army servicemen are called soldiers. tHEY HANDLE GROUND COMBAT.

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Essentially, Coast Guards enforce maritime laws of the US Government. This means that they deal with coastal security concerns, top of which has been working with the Drug Enforcement.

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)

Marines provide support to other branches and guard US Embassies in all countries.

U.S. Navy (USN)

The Navy handles security concerns in the water areas(bodies) of the U.S

Apply Now: Australian Army Recruitment for Non-Citizens

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The Australian Defence Force has room for non-citizens who want to join the Army in Australia. At the moment, Australian Army expects these non-citizens to get some form of clearance from their country of origin before proceeding with the application. In the past, recruits in the Australian Army have been New Zealand nationals who were permanent residents in Australia. Also, if one could prove he has applied for Australian citizenship, it is a plus in terms of joining the Australian Army. In all these, Australian army requires that non-citizens who apply to join them are willing to naturalize for Australia.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE  ARMY

Follow the link and start the Australian Army r recruitment online. It is important to use the official Australian government link. Start your application now

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Requirements for Joining Australian Army:

To join the Australian Army, applicants are required to speak English and also have experience. Unlike other nations who do not dwell on experience, Australian Army expects that non-citizens who apply must have military experience either by serving foreign military or Australian Military. With the language, in some cases, exceptions are made for people who have a minimum vocational proficiency in English.

For candidates with this vocational proficiency, IELTS 6.0 based on 4 test components (reading, writing, listening and speaking) must be passed. This test must have been taken at most three years prior to visa application to Australia.

Apply Now: Online British Army Recruitment for Africans (Commonwealth Countries)

Positions in Australian Army:

The ADF is comprised of three services, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), The Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and each service has different recruitment criteria for non-Australian citizens and non-Permanent Residents. The criteria and vacancies change periodically so you should consult their official pages regularly.

Officer selection criteria
Soldier selection criteria
General entry requirements
Education

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY

If, as a serving or ex-serving member of an overseas Military service, you can directly transfer your skills and experience to the ADF, you may be able to fill a gap that can’t currently be satisfied by local recruiting. Applications are administered by the individual services, not Defence Force Recruiting, and you can read more about how to apply here:

Officer Applications
It is worth noting that persons who wish to apply in the Australian Army, as refered to as All Expression of Interest (EOI) from Officers for consideration for October 2019 appointment /enlistment through the Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme (OLTS).

Applicants who are eligible and make it through the next stage in the Australian Army recruitment will be invited by the Australian Army. During this invitation, they will give given an Application to complete after which a a return of certified copies of the documents requested during application.

New Expression of Interest processing will commence from 03 May 2019 for appointment October 2019, applications submitted prior to this date will not receive a response within 28 days of the application being submitted.

Note: Processing time for appointment through the Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme will take 18 to 24 months to process.

Soldier Applications
All Expression of Interest (EOI) from Soldiers for consideration for October 2019 appointment /enlistment through the Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme (OLTS) will close on the 04 April 2019.

If invited to proceed further all applicants will receive an Application to complete and return with certified copies of requested documentation. All applications must be complete and returned by 02 May 2019.

New Expression of Interest processing will commence from 03 May 2019 for appointment October 2019, applications submitted prior to this date will not receive a response within 28 days of the application being submitted.

Note: Processing time for appointment through the Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme will take 18 to 24 months to process.

Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme
The purpose of the Australian Army’s Overseas Lateral Transfer Scheme is to address capability shortfalls within the Army that cannot be solved using Australian personnel.

The Lateral Transfer Scheme is underpinned by a Labour Agreement that has been agreed upon between the Australian Defence Force and various stakeholders within the Australian Federal Government. Applicants that do not meet the criterion within the agreement cannot be sponsored for a Lateral Transfer.

Eligibility and Sponsorship
There are sponsorship options for people who want to join the Army. This sponsorship is provided by The Australian Army and it is mainly for applicants who are serving or ex-serving foreign military personnel for service in the Army.

However, this sponsorship does not apply to Foreign nationals who do not have any military experience. Also, this sponsorship is only for non-citizens who want to apply into the Australian Army. This means that citizens of Australia who want to apply into the Army are not eligible for the sponsorship. Moreover, if you are an Australian citizen with another passport (dual citizenship), you are not allowed into this sponsorship program.

This is to suggest that if you are citizen, You must through Defence Force Recruiting if you satisfy normal Australian citizenship requirements.

Even with this whole sponsorship, the Australian Army has categorized trades into Officer and Soldier groups. These groups determine who qualifies for the sponsorship. Personnel sponsored from overseas under the auspices of the Labour Agreement must be sponsored to an occupation as defined in the Agreement.

Officer Priority Categories
The Australian Army is currently seeking applications from officers experienced in the Corps / fields listed below. Expressions of interest must meet the criteria and personnel who are not qualified /experienced in the fields listed below will not be considered.

Aviation Corps. Rotary wing pilot, with a priority for Qualified

Flying Instructors. Pilots should have a minimum of 1500 hours rotary wing experience and flying logs must be supplied with any Expression of Interest. Non-commissioned officer pilots with suitable experience may be considered for specialist service officer entry.

Nursing Corps. Qualified nurses with registration that can be transferred to Australia.

Medical Corps. Qualified doctors with registration that can transfer to Australia.

Officer Other Categories
General Service Officers (GSO) at the rank of senior LT and CAPT for all corps are welcome to apply. Applicants at the rank of MAJ and above may apply however, may only be considered for positions at the rank of CAPT (with some exceptions noted below). Specific areas of interest are:

Avionics,Ground Electrical RAEME,Software and Flight Test Engineers. Qualified commissioned Engineers at the rank of CAPT with four year qualifications capable of being verified and certified by Engineers Australia. Prospective candidate must have engineering qualifications recognised by Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust) and not through the Washington Accord process prior to be selected, at own cost.
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Qualified with Engineer degree / Aerospace Engineer at the rank of CAPT.
Ordnance / Supply. Priority for GSO LT and CAPT, GSO Ammunition Tech Officers at rank of LT to CAPT.
Infantry Corps. The Australian Army has a priority for officers with an electronic warfare or Cyber Warfare experience or background. Other interest in GSO CAPT and MAJ.
Artillery Corps. Qualified Offensive Support with amphibious or mechanised experience at the rank of LT to CAPT
Engineer Corps. Qualified Combat /Construction Engineers at the rank of CAPT.
Public Relations / Public Affairs Corps. Qualified at the rank of LT to CAPT..
Transport Corps. Qualified at the rank of LT to CAPT.

Soldier Categories
The Australian Army is currently seeking applications from soldiers qualified in the trades and at the ranks listed below.

Expressions of interest must meet the criteria and personnel who are not qualified in the trades listed below will not be considered.

Aircraft Life Support Fitter – PTE and CPL. Qualified to undertake inspection, testing, repair, manufacturing, assembly, refurbishment and modification of Rotary Wing aircraft safety and survival equipment.

Ammunition Technician – SGT and above. Qualified as an ammunition and explosives specialist, providing ammunition safety, performance assurance, technical advice, support pertaining to Explosive Ordnance (EO) safety, assurance, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations. Personnel with Logistic Corps backgrounds, particularly in Ammunition Supply.

Analyst Intelligence Operations – CPL and above.Must be fully qualified in Army Intelligence. In addition to Army Intelligence qualifications, Human Intelligence (HUMINT), exploitation, advanced language qualifications and/or experience within Special Operations are preferred.

Artillery Command Systems Operator (ACSO) – Bombardier and above. Is a technical operator in a small team who is qualified to establish and maintain command and control of the artillery digitised battlespace management, target predication and communication systems. An ACSO is responsible to design and build a battlespace management database; to design, implement and manage a small unit digital data network plan and to design, implement and manage a sub unit communication plan. An ACSO engages targets with artillery and mortar fire, plans and conducts survey task and supervises target and calibration records. Qualification in AFATDS or Bowman (or equivalent) Systems is desirable.

Artillery Observer – SGT and above. Is a member of a Joint Fires Team who is qualified to observe, locate and prosecute targets using surface to surface, fixed or rotary wing aerial and naval to surface fires. The modern observer is trained using a digitised battlespace management and target prediction system. An artillery observer operates an array of target acquisition and combat communications equipment to conduct offensive support operations. A qualification in AFATDS or Bowman (or equivalent) systems is desirable.

Artillery Operator Unmanned Aerial System Operator – Gunner and Bombardier. Qualified to operate Unmanned Aerial Systems, meteorology, survey and communication equipment.

Cargo Specialist – CPL and SGT. Qualified to receive, process, stage, manifest and on forward stores and equipment of multi–modal transhipment points. Responsible to pack, load, secure, unload and account for various cargo on all modes of transport. Operate vehicles and riffing equipment with a payload up to and including 100 tonnes.

Cavalryman – All ranks. Qualified to drive, gun, command and maintain the cavalry Armoured Fighting Vehicle. Undertake mounted or dismounted reconnaissance, surveillance, offensive and defensive operations.

Communication Systems – CPL and above. Qualified to configure, operate, maintain, diagnose faults and redeploy Communications and Information Systems (CIS) and manage networks.

Driver Specialist – CPL and above. Qualified to operate and manage heavy articulated Army vehicles. Required to load and unload a vehicle and its associated equipment with a payload up to and including 55 tonnes. Employed to drive heavy articulated vehicles including Bulk Liquid Fuel Tankers (BLFT), Semi-trailers, Road Trains and Tank/Plant Transporters.

Fitter Armament – CPL and above. Qualified to inspect, classify, repair, modify and recondition of a wide range of military weapons, general engineering equipment and watercraft.

Geospatial Technician – CPL and above. Qualified to collect, manipulate, analyse, manage, portray, reproduce and distribute geospatial information which includes maps, graphics, digital geographic information in vector, raster and matrix form and geographical coordinates.

Ground Crewman Mission Support – All ranks. Qualified to establish, maintain and technical control of command, control and communications equipment and facilities in support of Army Aviation aircraft operations.

Information Systems Technician – SGT and above. Operates, plans and manages a wide range of Information Systems (IS) equipment, peripherals, ancillaries, software, personnel management, tactical IS preparation, planning and Trade Management, install, configure, maintain and repair IS equipment in support of Communication and IS (CIS) operations.

Medical Operator – All ranks. Applicants are required to liaise directly with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to gain registration prior to any subsequent application to transfer to the ADF. This is a pre-requisite and once completed, you may submit an enquiry with the required documentation. Civil registration does not guarantee enlistment.

Operator Electronic Warfare – CPL and SGT Qualified to operate and conduct operator maintenance on a wide range of electronic warfare equipment and systems.

Operator Unit Supply – CPL and above. Qualified to provide supply support, operate supply systems, undertake inventory control and distribution at unit level. Must have Logistic Corps background, rather than a regimental appointment.

Operator Petroleum – CPL. Qualified to undertake the deployment, construction, operation and maintenance of a range of petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) storage and handling facilities. This includes the operation of POL equipment, the laboratory testing and analysis of POL produces and the storage, packaging and disposal of dangerous goods, Flammable Gas and Liquids.

Recovery Mechanic – CPL. Qualified to recover and undertake operator maintenance of Vehicle, Plant and Armoured vehicles. Undertake a wide range of recovery tasks in support of military equipment and operations.

Rifleman (Sniper) – All ranks Applicants must be a qualified Sniper.

Special Forces. Eligibility for SAS/Commando will be based on merit determined by the Special Forces Career Advisor and subjected to Australian Army requirements.

Supervisor Building Services – SGT and above. Qualified Carpenter or Draughtsman and have experience in supervising and managing works. Plan and provide governance for construction, maintenance and repair projects that are primarily related to the provision of engineering services (e.g. water, electricity, sewerage, mechanical services, heating and air conditioning).

Supervisor Engineering Services – SGT and above. Qualified Electrician or Plumber and have experience in supervising and managing works. Plan and provide governance for construction, maintenance and repair projects that are primarily related to the provision of engineering services (e.g. water, electricity, sewerage, mechanical services, heating and air 5. conditioning).

Supervisor Platoon Operations – SGT and above. Qualified to an infantry supervisory level and possess qualifications and experience in accounting and acquitting of ammunition, fuel, rations and stores issued to the platoon for training or operational tasks.

Supervisor Section Operations – CPL. Qualified to an infantry supervisory level and possess qualifications and experience in accounting and acquitting of ammunition, fuel, rations and stores issued to the section for training or operational tasks.

Technician Avionics – CPL and SGT. Qualified to undertake inspection, testing, repair, refurbishment, modification and recovery of Rotary Wing aircraft communication, navigation, radar, electrical and electronic instrument systems.

Technician Electrical – CPL and SGT. Qualified to inspect, classify, maintain and repair generators, refrigeration and air-conditioning, automotive electrics and field power distribution fleets.

Technician Electronic – PTE to SGT.Qualified to inspect, classify, maintain and repair generators, refrigeration and air-conditioning, automotive electrics and field power distribution fleets.

Vehicle Mechanic – SGT. Qualified to inspect, classify, maintain, repair, modify, rebuild and recondition of a wide range of military vehicles.

 

 

 

Apply Now: Denmark Military Online Recruitment for Non-Citizens

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Denmark allows for Foreign nationals to serve in the Danish military. Usually, serving in the Danish Military may either be under the same conditions as citizens of Denmark or a special agreement that Denmark drafts with these non-citizens. 

SEE ALSO: Apply Now: US Army Recruitment for Non-Citizens

How to Apply for Denmark Army if you are not a Citizen

At the moment, the online recruitment into the Danish Army is handled by the Danish Defense Recruiting Service. Most of the information regarding the application and the application in itself can be accessed  here . The information about the recruitment into the Royal Danish Army provided therein are complete and has the required forms to fill in this particular application.

The Danish Defense Recruiting Service takes into consideration, during the recruitment, o persons who are already living in Denmark. It is even easier if the said persons are in the process of applying for permanent residency or citizenship. Also, persons who already have a special connection with Denmark make it easier for the application to proceed since it is a matter of Nation Security. The applications sorted out by the Danish Defense Recruiting Service are done and accessed an individual basis. Like many military applications for non-citizens, limits are placed on applications and ranks that non-citizens can enjoyed. Usually, this is done for National Security reasons. For example, only Danish citizens may apply for cadet training at the service academies in the army.

As a non-citizen, the Danish Defense Recruiting Service only takes applications of Danish Army recruitment from non-citizens in writing. Also, the Danish Defense Recruiting Service expects that these persons pass the required physical and psychological evaluation before they are recruited into the Royal Danish Army. These evaluations will take into consideration if your command of  the Danish language is good enough to ensure that in combat, you are not liability. Danish laws state that persons who have served in the Army may be recalled for duty at any time but it does not equate your national service to your native country. As such, even if one serves in the Royal Danish  Army, he is expected to do his national service.

Denmark Military:

Let us go a little bit into the Danish Army, since not much is known to non-citizens. Per the constitution of Denmark,  the Danish Cabinet is the commanding authority of the Defence, though it cannot mobilize the armed forces, for purposes that are not strictly defence oriented, without the consent of parliament.

Danish Armed Forces
The Armed Forces
The mission of the Armed Forces is:

  1. to prevent conflicts and war;
  2. to assert Denmark’s sovereignty and to ensure its continued existence and integrity;
  3. and to promote a peaceful development in the world, with respect for human rights.
    The tasks of the Armed Forces range from: Participation in international operations all over the world, to survey and protect Danish territory and territorial Waters, and to support the society with a number of vital tasks. These include surveillance of Denmark’s air space and territorial waters, environmental surveillance, Pollution Prevention, fisheries inspection, Search & Rescue operations, Support to the Police Authorities and to the Emergency Management Agency.
    Our Core Values are: Credibility, Transparency, Trust, Independence and Responsibility.

Besides the Arctic Command, The Royal Danish Air Force, and The Royal Danish Navy, this organisation includes the following sections;

The Royal Defence College
The Defence College is the Danish Armed Forces’ joint centre for military studies and educations. Its contribution to defence operations is carried out by enhancement of the Armed Forces capabilities through education, research, and advisory support services.

The activities are predominantly focused on the Armed Forces. However, individual courses are also offered to civilians from outside the Forces.

The Defence College activities centers on the core military subjects i.e. Strategy and Military Operations, national and international Security & Defence policy, leadership excellence and military history.

The Army
The Army consist of an Army Staff, located in Karup: approximately 90 staff personnel.

The total strength of the Army is approximately 8,400 troops, excluding the approximately 4,100 conscripts undergoing basic training.
The Army is commanded by the Army Staff, Defence Command Denmark, located at Karup Air Base. They have several operational and supporting units, suchs as the Royal Life Guards, the Guard Hussar Regiment, the Army Intelligence Centre and Army Non-Commissioned Officers School, and the Army Combat and Fire Support Centre.

Defence Command Denmark
Defence Command Denmark is the military command authority of the Armed Forces. Together with the four other authorities under the Minister of Defence, i.e. for Material & Equipment, for Buildings & Facilities and for Finance, it forms the Danish Defence with its approximately 20.000 men and women.

Defence Command Denmark is commanded by the Chief of Defence with his Deputy Chief of Defence. The Chief of Defence is responsible for the command and control of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

Royal Danish Military Academy
The Royal Danish Military Academy offers training in tactics, leadership and management. Students gain a deep insight into modern principles of leadership, and get to try their strengths against them, attaining real leadership experience throughout the training. They also have subjects such as Political Science, with special focus on defence and security policy. The students gain a thorough insight into international security policy, which is important knowledge when they as officers are responsible for a large unit of soldiers on national as well as international missions.

The Army participates in international peace-building and peace-keeping missions, where soldiers, sergeants and their officers solves tasks on ground.

Royal Danish Naval Academy 

The Royal Danish Naval Academy is an academy that trains its students  in tactics, leadership and management in a military context. The academy gives its students training into repairing their equipment, knowing the security of Denmark and also the boarders of Denmark. The training in this school is one of a kind; it churns out recruits who partake in operations beyond Danish boarders

Royal Danish Air Force Academy
The Royal Danish Air Force Academy gives out military training. The military training is not limited to combat, but also military leadership and management. This move ensures that recruits who come from the academy are of high quality and able to conduct military operations in the airspace. Recruits from this school  co-operate as Air Force officers. In this school, subjects such as Political Science are taught. This ensures that students have training that focuses defence and security policy of nations. The learning process is not limited to theory alone; They are taught modern principles of leadership in both theory and practice and are trained thoroughly in the ability to lead, in everyday life as well as in critical situations – in Denmark or abroad.

Per the constitution of Denmark, the  Air Force’s duty is to ensure that Denark has a safe airspace. It does so by monitoring the airspace of Denmark and protecting it from harm or intruders. They also assist and monitor the marine environment and assist in rescue operations at sea, with transportation assignments etc.

The Air Force also solves tasks internationally, where they assists with transportation aircrafts, Fighters, transportation helicopters and surveillance radars.

APPLY NOW: U.S Air Force Online Recruitment (Military Jobs) for Non-Citizens

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The branch of the US Military that deals with aerial support is called the US Air Force and over the years, non-citizens have been allowed into the U.S Air force, just as it is in the other branches.  The U.S Air force provides a great career path that allows for enlisted personnel to pursue their dream and interest. The U.S. Military Air Force. U.S Air Force (Military) provide enlisted personnel with opportunities to bring out the best of their potential.

How to Apply for the U.S Air Force

The selection and recruitment process is done online and over the years, citizens of other countries have been allowed to apply provided they have permanent resident permit. Follow the link as details of the U.S Airforce recruitment and selection process  here.

To explain the role of the U.S Air Force, it is part of the Department of Defense (DOD) and it handles operations in the air and defends the U.S sovereignty in terms of their airspace and air base. They also build landing strips and has the   Air Force Space Command under its supervision. In general, military men in this branch are called Airmen. Like other branches of the U.S Military, it has reserves; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

Jobs Categories Available

Licensed Practical Nurse

Band Officer

WATER AND FUEL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (U.S AIR FORCE JOBS)

VEHICLE MANAGEMENT (U.S AIR FORCE JOBS)

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (U.S AIR FORCE JOBS)

TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (U.S AIR FORCE JOBS)

TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY SPECIALIST (TACP)

STRUCTURAL/CONSTRUCTION MEN

SPECIAL TACTICS OFFICER

PAVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE (SERE)

SAFETY

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER

SERVICES

SECURITY FORCES OFFICER

SECURITY FORCES

SAFETY

REGIONAL BAND

AIR FORCE RANKS AND PAY

Seal of the Air ForceAir Force Ranks – Enlisted and Officer, from Lowest to Highest

Pay Grade Insignia Rank Abbreviation Classification 2017 Pay Range
E-1 No Insignia Airman Basic AB Enlisted Airman $1,600 per month
E-2 Insignia of an Air Force Airman Airman Amn Enlisted Airman $1,793 per month
E-3 Insignia of an Air Force Airman First Class Airman First Class A1C Enlisted Airman $22,630 – $25,510 per year
E-4 Insignia of an Air Force Senior Airman Senior Airman SrA Enlisted Airman $25,067 – $30,427 per year
E-5 Insignia of an Air Force Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant SSgt Noncommissioned Officer $27,338 – $38,794 per year
E-6 Insignia of an Air Force Technical Sergeant Technical Sergeant TSgt Noncommissioned Officer $29,840 – $46,220 per year
E-7 Insignia of an Air Force Master Sergeant Master Sergeant MSgt Noncommissioned Officer $34,502 – $62,010 per year
E-8 Insignia of an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant SMSgt Noncommissioned Officer $49,633 – $70,787 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant CMSgt Noncommissioned Officer $60,631 – $94,136 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Command Chief Master Sergeant CCM Noncommissioned Officer $60,631 – $94,136 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Of The Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Of The Air Force CMSAF Noncommissioned Officer (Special) $60,631 – $94,136 per year
O-1 Insignia of an Air Force Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant 2d Lt Commissioned Officer $36,418 – $45,824 per year
O-2 Insignia of an Air Force First Lieutenant First Lieutenant 1st L Commissioned Officer $41,958 – $58,068 per year
O-3 Insignia of an Air Force Captain Captain Capt Commissioned Officer $48,560 – $79,002 per year
O-4 Insignia of an Air Force Major Major Maj Field Officer $55,231 – $92,218 per year
O-5 Insignia of an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Lt Co Field Officer $64,012 – $108,752 per year
O-6 Insignia of an Air Force Colonel Colonel Col Field Officer $76,784 – $135,936 per year
O-7 Insignia of an Air Force Brigadier General Brigadier General Brig General Officer $101,257 – $151,283 per year
O-8 Insignia of an Air Force Major General Major General Maj G General Officer $121,860 – $175,676 per year
O-9 Insignia of an Air Force Lieutenant General Lieutenant General Lt Ge General Officer $172,224 – $186,998 per year
O-10 Insignia of an Air Force General General Gen General Officer $15,583 per month
O-10 Insignia of an Air Force General of the Air Force General of the Air Force GAF General Officer $15,583 per month

Apply Now: French Army Recruitment for Africans and other Non-Citizens

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Military Job Applications:  Military jobs application in the French have seen a spike since the Paris Attack. This makes a considerable amount of sense since security is of concerns. There are Jobs in the area of military are opened at the French Foreign Legion. The French army, one of the most powerful in the world, has welcomed soldiers from other countries for many years. A non-citizen can enlist in the military.

How to Apply the French Army Jobs:

It is worth noting that persons who want to join the French Legion Army have to present at the Recruitment Center and present their application. There is information on the recruitment here.

Th French Legion is a military service branch of the French Army established in 1831.  For foreigners, there is the French Foreign Legion. Persons who are enlisted in the French army branch  of French Legion  are called Legionnaires. These French Legion men are highly trained infantry soldiers and the Legion is unique in that it was, and continues to be, open to foreign recruits willing to serve in the French Armed Forces. When it was founded, the French Foreign Legion was not unique; other foreign formations existed at the time in France.

Military Job Applications :

At the moment, the French Legion army is Commanded by French officers, it is open to French citizens. At the moment, there are only  24% of French citizens (as at 2017) in the French Legion. This explains why are a lot of no citizens move to apply.  The important and secure point worth noting in the French Legion Army is that any soldier who becomes injured during a battle for France can immediately apply to be a French citizen. This is assured  under a provision known as “Français par le sang versé” (“French by spilled blood”).  As of 2008, enlisted members into the French Army Legion come from 140 countries. After serving in the French Legion Army for three years, one is allowed to applied for French citizenship.

It is a fact that the Legion has been in existence for a very long time and records have it  that the Legion has since 1831, suffered the loss of nearly 40,000 men on active service in France, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar, West Africa, Mexico, Italy, the Crimea, Spain, Indo-China, Norway, Loyada, Syria, Chad, Zaïre, Lebanon, Central Africa, Gabon, Kuwait, Rwanda, Djibouti, former Yugoslavia, Somalia, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan, Mali, Sahel and others. Non citizens who enlist in the French Army Legion start of as Private and advance to Private First Class after completing their training. The non commissioned officer is the next remarkable rank.

Requirement:

It is expected that applicants report at an information desk (PILE) or at a preselection center (CP) located in Metropolitan France. France will provide everything needed (accommodation, food and clothing) once you present yourself that you want to join the French Legion Army. You do not necessarily have to speak the French Language to be accepted in the French Legion Army. It is very tight selection process and close to 15% of applicants are accepted every week. The Legion has its own selection process and they determine whom to select or reject. The selection process is quiet complex; with 15 high ranking military personnel in charge. They basically take into consideration what motivated you and everything else about your personality. You have to be physically and mentally fit to join the French Legion Army. During the selection process, you are allowed to go home on specific days and contact your family at your free time.

Learn About the French Military.

The French Legion takes in everyone as a single person, no matter your marital status and initial contract is always 5 years. The recruitment process, after showing up and showing interest,  takes 2 – 5 weeks. It is important to know that the French Legion Army starts the recruitment process when you pass your passport to a serving legionnaire in a recruiting center. Rejection or Acceptance is decided by the Army and during the stage of recruitment, the Army takes care of all your needs.

Every week, the Army announces persons who have been accepted or rejected into the French Legion Army.

CAREERS AVAILABLE IN FRENCH ARMY

Military examination, very technical, allows for recruits to build their career in the French Legion Army. At the moment, the following careers are available in the French Legion  Army. When you are selected into the Legion, you have 20 working days of leave in the first year, 25 in the second and 45 in the third. All these are paid leave.

Combat specialties

  • sniper
  • tank driver
  • paratrooper
  • sapper
  • machine gunner
  • anti-tank rocket launcher
  • armoured vehicle driver
  • and other…

Administration

  • secretary
  • accountant
  • data-processing support
  • computer support
  • and other…

Signals

  • radio operator
  • radio mechanic
  • telephone exchange operator
  • and other…

Control

  • light vehicle driver
  • truck driver
  • articulated truck driver
  • bus driver
  • dredge driver
  • and other…

Maintenance

  • mechanic
  • electrician
  • welder
  • painter
  • small arms expert
  • and other…

Miscellaneous

  • paramedic
  • data processing specialist
  • physical education instructor
  • graphic designer
  • musician
  • photographer
  • cook
  • and other…

25% of legionnaires will become the non-commissioned officers (N.C.O.). All NCOs in the Legion started as simple legionnaires (except for a few NCOs from the French Army, assigned to some regiments as well-trained specialists).

10% of Legion officers started their career as simple legionnaires and worked up through the ranks.

French Army Ranks and Salries

There is starting salary of €1,200 (excluding food and accommodation) for recruits and recruits are given their own new pistol. The rifle must never be left unattended to, even in battle.

Foreign Legion rank Equivalent rank NATO Code Period of service Insignia
Engagé Volontaire Recruit 15 weeks basic training. None
Legionnaire 2e Classe Private / 2nd Class Legionnaire OR-1 On completion of training and Marche képi blanc (March of the White Kepi). None
Legionnaire 1e Classe Private / 1st Class Legionnaire OR-2 After 10 months of service. Première classe Légion.PNG
Caporal Corporal OR-3 Possible after 1-year of service, known as the Fonctionnaire Caporal (or Caporal “Fut Fut”) course. Recruits selected for this course need to show good leadership skills during basic training. Caporal Légion.png
Caporal Chef Senior Corporal OR-4 After 6 years of service.

FRENCH ARMY SALARIES:

It is worth noting that the French Legion Army takes care of her people in terms of shelter and food. These are not included in the salaries below:

RANK SERVICE 1°RE 2°REP * 3°REI ** Foreign theater ***
Legionnaire 10 months 1205 € 1460 € 1433 € 3567 €
Caporal 03 years 1226 € 1480 € 1452 € 3626 €
Caporal-chef 10 years 1303 € 1607 € 1600 € 3939 €
Sergent 07 years 1351 € 1648 € 1650 € 3929 €
Sergent-chef 10 years 1779 € 2095 € 1945 € 4186 €
Adjudant 17 years 2007 € 2140 € 2180 € 4748 €
Adjudant-chef 21 years 2078 € 2427 € 2477 € 4818 €

There are several bonuses that the French Legion Army affords recruits:

  • * Parachute bonus
  • ** Overseas allowance (French territories)
  • *** Foreign theater operations – Overseas allowance (abroad)

The Pay examples (the most basic salary), dating back to 2010, are increased by 1-2 % now

According to 2018, you could start collecting a regular retirement pension after 17 years and 6 months of honorable service.

 

Apply Now: US Army Recruitment for People who can Speak Certain Languages to be Translators

If you are able to speak certain Languages, the US Military allows for  Job Application in the  Military with huge bonuses. This is in-line with the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI), who aims at enlisting persons who are NOT legal non-citizens of the United States into the US Military if they have skills that the Army requires. In exchange for this service and commitment, the US Military assures and facilitates expedited U.S. citizenship for such persons. Individuals who join the Army through this program are able to move from non-immigrant visa or asylee/refugee/Temporary Protected Status (TPS) directly to citizenship. In most cases participants in the program will become naturalized U.S. citizens by the time they graduate from ten weeks of Basic Combat Training or accept a commission as Army Officers.

How to Join the U.S Army if you are not a US Citizen but have this  Skills

Follow the link as details of the Army recruitment and selection process can be found on how people from other countries can apply for the Army with legal US residency, visit here.

The skill set required suggests that currently, the Army is searching for  individuals who can speak more than one language. Read the general requirements below to see if you qualify to join the Army through this program.

The army cherishes the role of The interpreter/translator and it is worth noting that they are primarily responsible for interpreting and preparing translations between English and a foreign language.

One can not ignore the importance of Interpreters and translators in the military as they break the chain between cultures, concepts and languages that allow for the military to not only gather intelligence but also execute plans in combat.

Applicants must be in one of the following categories at the time of their enlistment:

Non-immigrant categories E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, O, P, Q, R, S, T, TC, TD, TN, U or V

Asylee, refugee, Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

There is also the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In this category, the applicants must legally reside in the United States for a minimum of two years prior to joining the Army (excluding DACA) without a single absence from the country lasting longer than 90 days

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a qualifying score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AQFT)

Must be 17-34 years old and be under 35 at the time of shipping to BCT

Job Duties

  • Prepare nontechnical Army translations into the target language and perform sight translations from a target language into English
  • Assist military contracting officers with local purchases
  • Provide interpretation support at military traffic control points and local media events

Requirements

There is no single form of certification required for interpreters and translators in the United States Army, but there are a variety of different tests that workers can voluntarily take to demonstrate proficiency. For Military men, the American Translators Association provides accreditation in more than 24 language combinations for its members; other options include a certification program offered by The Translators and Interpreters Guild. Many interpreters are not certified. Military translators undergo rigorous training that prepares them for translator careers both in service and in the civilian world.

Proficient in one or more of the following target languages:

Chinyanja Yao, Chiyao, Zulu, and Afrikaans, Xhosa, Swahili, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fula, Mande, Kru, Mel, and the divergent language Gola, Swahili, ‎Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Twi, Ga, Ewe, Krio, Shona, Ndebele.

Pushtu/Pashto/Pachto
Pushtu-Afghan
Persian-Afghan (Dari)
Persian-Iranian (Farsi)
Arabic-Modern Standard
Arabic-Gulf-Iraqi
Arabic-Egyptian
Arabic-Levantine
Arabic-Libyan
Arabic-Moroccan
Arabic-Tunisian

CRITICAL LANGUAGES

Applicants must have a qualifying score on a proficiency test in his or her native language. CURRENT LANGUAGES RECRUITED Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Baluchi, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cebuano, Cambodian-Khmer, Chinese, Czech, French (with citizenship from an African Country), Georgian, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hindi, Hungarian, Ibo/Igbo, Indonesian, Japanese, Kashmiri, Korean, Kurdish, Lao, Malay, Malayalam, Moro (Tausug/Maranao/Maguindanao), Nepalese, Pashto, Persian Dari, Persian Farsi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Sindhi, Singhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu (with citizenship from Pakistan or Afghanistan), Uzbek, Yoruba

Training
Some Military interpreters/translators will require English language training prior to their nine weeks of Basic Combat Training. After completing Basic Combat Training, you’ll attend Advanced Individual Training to learn the skills that are required to perform Interpreter support in the following areas:

Checkpoint Operations
Medical Support
Locally Employed Personnel Screening
Training Host-Nation Forces
VIP Escort
Contract Negotiations
Cultural Awareness
Helpful Skills
Ability to listen, read and speak in English
Fluency in a foreign language(s)
Interest in other cultures

Working Conditions
Working environments for interpreters and translators vary. Civilian interpreters work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, courtrooms, and conference centers. Military translators and interpreters working conditions are similar to civilian interpreters, however many military translators also serve in roles such as community relations, inelegance gathering, and other related military missions.

Salary
Earnings depend on language, subject matter, skill, experience, education, certification, and type of employer, and salaries of interpreters and translators can vary widely. Interpreters and translators with language skills for which there is a greater demand, or for which there are relatively few people with the skills, often have higher earnings. Interpreters and translators with specialized expertise, such as those working in software localization, also generally command higher rates.

Individuals classified as language specialists for the federal government earned an average of $71,625 annually in 2005. In addition the Military will pay an annual special pay of up to $12,000 a year for servicemembers who are proficient in foreign languages. This is paid in addition to the military base pay rate.

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations over the 2004-14 period, reflecting strong growth in the industries employing interpreters and translators. Higher demand for interpreters and translators in recent years has resulted directly from the broadening of international ties and the increase in the number of foreign language speakers in the United States. In addition, current events and changing political environments, often difficult to foresee, will increase the need for persons who can work with other languages. For example, homeland security needs are expected to drive increasing demand for interpreters and translators of Middle Eastern and North African languages, primarily in federal government agencies such as the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.

Next Step
The U.S. Army is is currently offering the following cash bonuses:

Translator Aide (Middle-Eastern languages) bonus of $10,000 for enlisting in the U.S. Army Individual Ready Reserve.
An Army Civilian Skills bonus of $5,000 for the Army (active duty) or $15,000 for the Army Reserve for applicants with no previous military service experience.
An additional $20,000 Quick Ship bonus for those who are willing to report to basic training within 30 days.
These bonuses may be combined with the Army’s other cash enlistment bonuses for a maximum combination of $40,000 a four-year enlistment.

Note: In addition to regular pay and benefits, Army translators also qualify for up to $1,000 a month in Foreign Language Proficiency Pay

JOINING THE US ARMY

To join as a soldier you must:
You must be at least 18 years old to join the US Army as a soldier.
You can start your application when you’re 17 years and 7 months.
Be in Phase 1 training before your 35th birthday.
If you’re under 18, you’ll also need parental consent to join.

To enlist in the United States army, you must be a legal resident. The Army offers over 150 different careers in a wide variety of categories. The key to your career path is your ASVAB score, which helps to identify the Army jobs that fit you the best.

Learn About the US Military
Get a brief overview of the five service branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and know which one of them you may want to enlist:

U.S. Air Force (USAF)
U.S. Army (USA)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
U.S. Navy (USN)

The Air Force is part of the Department of Defense (DOD). It’s responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. airspace and air bases, and building landing strips. The Air Force Space Command is under this branch. Service members are known as airmen. The reserve components are Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

The Army is part of the DOD and is the largest of the five military branches. It handles major ground combat missions, especially operations that are ongoing. The Army Special Forces unit is known as the Green Berets for its headgear. Service members are known as soldiers. The reserve components are Army Reserve and Army National Guard.

The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s responsible for maritime law enforcement, including drug smuggling. It manages maritime search and rescue and marine environmental protection. It also secures ports, waterways, and the coasts. Service members are known as Coast Guardsmen, nicknamed Coasties. The reserve component is Coast Guard Reserve.

The Marine Corps is part of the DOD. It provides land combat, sea-based, and air-ground operations support for the other branches during a mission. This branch also guards U.S. embassies around the world and the classified documents in those buildings. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) members are known as Raiders. All service members are referred to as Marines. The reserve component is Marine Corps Reserve.

The Navy is part of the DOD. It protects waterways (sea and ocean) outside of the Coast Guard’s jurisdiction. Navy warships provide the runways for aircraft to land and take off when at sea. Navy SEALs (sea, air, and land) are the special operations force for this branch. All service members are known as sailors. The reserve component is Navy Reserve.

When you can join the US army:

The army is very flexible and as such, allows for the basic entry age requirements depend on whether or not you are entering the regular army, or Territorial Army, as an officer or soldier. If regular army, officers can join aged 18 to 26 years and soldiers can join between 16 and 32 years and 11 months.

Salaries of US ARMY:

In the rank of E-1 No Insignia Private PVT Enlisted Soldier, enlisted personnel receive  $1,600 per month

The rank of E-2 Private Second Class PV2 Enlisted Soldier also receive $1,793 per month

Next is the E-3 Private First Class PFC Enlisted Soldier who receive $22,630 – $25,510 per year

The E-4, which is the Specialist SPC Enlisted Soldier receive $25,067 – $30,427 per year

Also, the E-4, which consists of the  Corporal CPL Noncommissioned Officer receive $25,067 – $30,427 per year

The E-5 Sergeant SGT Noncommissioned Officer receive $27,338 – $38,794 per year

The next rank is the E-6 Staff Sergeant SSG Noncommissioned Officer who receive  $29,840 – $46,220 per year

The Sergeant First Class SFC Noncommissioned Officer, which is the E-7, receive  $34,502 – $62,010 per year

Also, E-8 Master Sergeant MSG Noncommissioned Officer receive $49,633 – $70,787 per year

First Sergeant 1SG Noncommissioned Officer, which is the E-8, receive $49,633 – $70,787 per year

The E-9 rank of Sergeant Major SGM Noncommissioned Officer receive $60,631 – $94,136 per year

The next is E-9 Command Sergeant Major CSM Noncommissioned Officer who receive $60,631 – $94,136 per year

Last in the E rank is the E-9 Sergeant Major of the Army SMA Noncommissioned Officer (Special) who receive  $60,631 – $94,136 per year

The W Rank and their Salaries

W-1 Warrant Officer 1 WO1 Warrant Officer $35,597 – $61,510 per year
W-2 Chief Warrant Officer 2 CW2 Warrant Officer $40,554 – $67,687 per year
W-3 Chief Warrant Officer 3 CW3 Warrant Officer $45,828 – $80,392 per year
W-4 Chief Warrant Officer 4 CW4 Warrant Officer $50,184 – $93,478 per year
W-5 Chief Warrant Officer 5 CW5 Warrant Officer $89,233 – $116,770 per year

Next Batch of Rank and their Salaries
O-1 Second Lieutenant 2LT Commissioned Officer $36,418 – $45,824 per year
O-2 First Lieutenant 1LT Commissioned Officer $41,958 – $58,068 per year
O-3 Captain CPT Commissioned Officer $48,560 – $79,002 per year
O-4 Major MAJ Field Officer $55,231 – $92,218 per year
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel LTC Field Officer $64,012 – $108,752 per year
O-6 Colonel COL Field Officer $76,784 – $135,936 per year
O-7 Brigadier General BG General Officer $101,257 – $151,283 per year
O-8 Major General MG General Officer $121,860 – $175,676 per year
O-9 Lieutenant General LTG General Officer $172,224 – $186,998 per year
O-10 General GEN General Officer $15,583 per month
O-10 General of the Army GA General Officer $15,583 per month