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

When we speak of military, The U.S Marine Corps is probably one of the most sought-after division in the United States’ military. We bring you all the Q&A regarding joining the Marine Corps. At the moment, the Marine Corps stands as is one of the most elite fighting forces in the world. The Marines are a part of the Department of the Navy and operate in close cooperation with U.S. Naval forces at sea. The Marine Corps’ mission is unique among the services. Marines serve on U.S. Navy ships, protect naval bases, guard U.S. embassies, and provide an ever-ready quick strike force to protect U.S. interests anywhere in the world.

How to Apply if you are not a U.S. Citizen?

The US Government allows people who are not citizens to apply to the U.S MARINE CORP. The rule is that  if you are not a citizen but you must be a foreign national legally residing in the United States with an Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien Registration Card (“Green Card” — INS Form I-151/551) may apply. Applicants must speak, write and read English fluently. Apply online using this link

To perform the many duties of the Marine Corps, approximately 174,000 officers and enlisted Marines fly planes and helicopters; operate radar equipment; drive armored vehicles; gather intelligence; survey and map territory; maintain and repair radios, computers, jeeps, trucks, tanks, and aircraft; and perform hundreds of other challenging jobs.

How are the Marines different from the Army?
The Marine Corps is the nation’s 911 force. Thousands of Marines are always deployed aboard naval amphibious ships ready to respond to an international crises. This ability to mobilize quickly has allowed the Marines to become the United States’ ready-reaction force.

The Army on the other hand is a much larger force and is used in larger and longer conflicts. At times, the Army will relieve the Marines after a period of time, much like what happened in Somalia.

The Marines also consider themselves to be a self-sustaining force bringing with it to battle its own air power, artillery and logistics support. Of course, Marines have to travel on Navy vessels in order to to get to its destination.

Marines also are proud to say that ‘every Marine is a rifleman.’ In other words, regardless if you are in the infantry, the air wing or a computer technician, you will given the proper training so that, if need be, you can perform as an infantryman if called upon. It is fair to say that this mentality does not exist in all of the a U.S. Army’s support units.

What are the qualifications to join the Marine Corps?
The following are the basic requirements for joining. You must:

To enlist, you must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien.
Meet exacting physical, mental, and moral standards.
Be between the ages of 17-29. Seventeen-year olds need parental consent.
Have a high school diploma.
Take and pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
Pass a Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam.
Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational fields, with the exception of combat arms specialties: infantry, artillery, and tank and amphibian tractor crew members.

What’s the ASVAB?
This is a measure of different things; your aptitudes. It consists of ten short individual tests covering word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, mathematics knowledge, general science, auto and shop information, mechanical comprehension, electronics information, numerical operations and coding speed. When you take the ASVAB prior to enlisting, not only do you receive scores on each of these individual tests, but several individual test results are combined to yield three academic composite scores: verbal, math and academic ability.

Officer candidates who did not receive a minimum score on the SAT or the ACT must take the ASVAB and score a minimum of 115 on the Electronics Repair composite.

What are some benefits of joining?
The Marine Corp presents you with Steady Income. This means that you are paid twice a month, on the 1st and 15th, every month, based on your pay grade and service requirements. There is also an easy advancement in the sense that you are promoted based on job knowledge, your performance, time in pay grade and service requirements. In the Marine, there is also a Paid Vacation where you earn 2.5 days paid vacation per month for a total of 30 days each year up to 60 days. In the Marine, you are able to choose where to Train. That is to say that you choose your career path based on your aptitude, physical abilities, security clearance, motivation and determination. Personnel of the Marine Corp are also afforded Health Care. While on active duty, you will receive complete medical and dental care at no cost.

Marine  Corp personnel get Allowances in addition to their basic salary. You may also receive additional tax-free money for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) if government housing is not available; Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), if government food facilities are not available in the area you are stationed; and a uniform allowance (for enlisted personnel only) to help maintain your uniform. Serving your country allows for Tax Advantage. Only your basic monthly pay is subject to Federal or State income tax. Also, the GI Bill will help pay for college education or vocational training. In addition to training, there is also tuition Assistance: While on active duty, you may continue your education, and may be helped in defraying the cost of college-accredited courses.

There are additional benefits which allows for exchange and commissary privileges, moving allowances, temporary lodging expenses, travel, survivor benefits, Veterans Administration home loans and more.
Is infantry the only job in the Marine Corps?
Although the Marine Corps says that “every Marine is a rifleman,” infantry units comprise no more then 15% of the service’s total force. You will be able to work in one of 35 career fields which offer over 300 different jobs.

Some specialty fields available to you:

Aircraft Defense
Aircraft Maintenance
Armor
Broadcasting
Combat Engineer
Communications
Computer Operator/Technician
Electronics
Intelligence
Supply
Use our job matcher to explore careers that match your interest.

Can certain training schools or duty stations be guaranteed to me upon enlistment?
Yes. It will depend on your term of commitment or specialty. Ask your recruiter for details.

Does the Marine Corps take people with prior service?
Yes. The Marine Corps accepts prior-service people.

What if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

Only U.S. citizens or foreign nationals legally residing in the United States with an Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien Registration Card (“Green Card” — INS Form I-151/551) may apply. Applicants must speak, write and read English fluently.

Can the Marine Corps help me obtain U.S. citizenship?
No. The U.S. military cannot assist foreign nationals in obtaining admittance into the United States.

What if I live overseas?
Regulations prohibit the forwarding of recruiting information through international mail, even to U.S. citizens living in foreign countries. Use our online form to reach a recruiter electronically.

How long is boot camp?
Boot camp is 13 weeks, followed by three weeks of either the School of the Infantry or Marine Combat Training.

Where is boot camp?
Boot camp is located at Parris Island Recruit Depot, SC on the east coast and San Diego Recruit Depot, CA for those on the west coast. All women will attend recruit training at Parris Island.

What is boot camp like?
Recruit training is rigorous, demanding, and challenging. The overall goal of recruit training is to instill in the recruits the military skills, knowledge, discipline, pride and self-confidence necessary to be a United States Marine.

In the first several days at the recruit depot, a recruit is assigned to a platoon, receives a basic issue of uniforms and equipment, is given an additional physical, and takes further assignment classification tests. Each platoon is led by a team of three Marine drill instructors. A typical training day for recruits begins with reveille at 0500 (5:00 a.m.), continues with drill, physical training, and several classes in weapons and conduct, and ends with taps at 2100 (9:00 p.m.).

Should I do anything before I go to boot camp?
Yes. Ask your recruiter if you can get a copy of Recruit Regulations. During recruit training you will use the book when told to “study your knowledge.” Pay particular attention to the list of items you cannot bring to boot camp, the 11 General Orders and the Position of Attention.

We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to prepare yourself for running and physical fitness training. It is recommended that you enter recruit training with the ability to run three miles in less then 24 minutes.

For tips on how to get yourself into shape for Boot Camp, see military fitness guru Stew Smith’s articles.

How do I become an officer?

There are a number of ways you can become an officer in the Marine Corps. In almost all cases you will need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Sources of commissioning:

Service Academy
ROTC
OCS
Enlisted Commissioning Program
All Marine officers will complete The Basic School (TBS) upon receiving their commission. TBS is six months and will cover leadership, land navigation, weapons qualifications, small unit tactics and communications.

What if I want to go to a service academy?
A portion of Naval Academy graduates go into the Marine Corps. While at Annapolis, midshipmen have the opportunity to see firsthand the various fields open to them.

How do I apply to the Naval Academy?

To apply, you should have competitive Scholastic Aptitude Scores (SAT) and cannot have reached your 22nd birthday. Visit our service academy info page for more info.

What is Officer Candidate School?
Officer Candidate School is offered to college graduates or those in the process of receiving their Baccalaureate degree who want to become commissioned officers in the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps offers two programs for those who qualify — Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) and Officer Candidates Class (OCC). Training at both programs is at Quantico, VA.

PLC — For Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in College. Candidates will complete either two six-week courses or the 10-week course before receiving their Baccalaureate degree.

OCC — Seniors or those who have already received their Baccalaureate degree will attend a 10-week course.

Both programs occur in the summer and do not interfere with your academic studies.

The 10 or 12 weeks of officer training is intended to measure your leadership potential, you must prove yourself. Upon graduation you decide whether to accept an appointment as a Marine Corps Officer.

How do I apply for OCS?
We suggest you contact an Officer Selection Officer (OSO). The application process includes receiving a minimum combined score of 1000 on the SAT or a 45 on the ACT or a 115 on the Electronics Repair composite of the ASVAB. You must also pass your physical given at a MEPS. Your application package will also include an essay written by you and written statements of your references. The completed package will be submitted to a board, who will select the top candidates from the packages they receive. Please visit the OCS Home Page.

What about ROTC?
You can also receive a commission in the Marine Corps by joining Naval ROTC. Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) program offers tuition and other financial benefits at more than 60 of the country’s leading colleges and universities. Two-year and four-year subsidized scholarships are offered. Participants receive a monthly cash allowance. Two-year and four-year non subsidized NROTC programs are also offered. These are referred to as college programs and provide for monthly cash allowances during the junior and senior years.

Are there promotions to officer rank?
Yes. The Marine Corps has a number of opportunities to become a “Mustang” — someone who is commissioned from the enlisted ranks.

The Enlisted Commissioning Program
This program provides the opportunity for enlisted Marines with two years of college to apply for assignment to the Officer Candidates School and subsequent appointment as unrestricted commissioned officers.

Enlisted Commissioning Education Program
The Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program provides to selected enlisted Marines (who have had no college experience) the opportunity to earn bachelors degrees by attending a college or university as full-time students. Marines in this program who obtain their bachelors degrees and subsequently complete officer candidate training are commissioned as second lieutenants.

The Warrant Officer Program
Warrant officers are technical specialists who are assigned to duties only in their area of expertise. All other officers are said to be “unrestricted” and are assigned to a wide variety of assignments during their career. The Warrant Officer Program provides for the selection and appointment to permanent warrant officer those qualified applicants who are in the grade of sergeant or above at the time of application.

Are there medical opportunities in the Marines?
The Marine Corps actually receives their medical support (doctors, corpsman, nurses) from the Navy.

What Reserve opportunities are in the Marine Corps?
Yes. The Marine Corps Reserve is a part-time force of specially trained people who serve with the Marine Corps one weekend a month and two weeks every year.

You will have to complete the 12 weeks of boot camp but you will have the opportunity to train for one of over 300 different jobs.

What are the qualifications to join the Reserve?
The qualifications to join the reserves are the same as joining the active duty. You must:

Be a U.S. Citizen or a resident alien.
Meet exacting physical, mental, and moral standards.
Be between the ages of 17-29. Seventeen-year olds need parental consent.
Have a high school diploma.
Take and pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
Pass a Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam.
Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational fields, with the exception of combat arms specialties: infantry, artillery, and tank and amphibian tractor crew members.

What training will I receive?
Depending on the program, you will attend boot camp and training for your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Weekend or weekday drills are considered training. Active Duty for Training (ADT) is 12 days of active duty is required annually.

What if I have a problem getting time off from my employer to fulfill my military service obligations?
By law, as a member of the Reserve, you must, upon request, 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 scheduled 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 Marine Corps Reserve Home Page.

Are there pilots in the Marine Corps?
Yes. Aviation is a key component in the Marine Corps’ Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF).

Qualifications:
Flight school candidates are officers who must pass a naval flight physical. Dental exam will check for cavities and other problems that may be affected by changes in air pressure during flight.

Vision requirements are also very stringent. Eyesight should be 20/20 or correctable to 20/20, no exceptions. Uncorrected visual acuity must be better than 20/200 in either eye. There are other limitations imposed based on the type and strength of the lens prescription. In addition, normal color perception, depth perception and field of vision are required.

What do Marine pilots fly?
Marines fly jet fighters, helicopters and other support aircraft. These include:

F/A-18 Hornet
AV-8B Harrier II
EA-6B Prowler
AH-1 Super Cobra
How do I become a pilot?
When applying for a commission in the Marine Corps, you can opt for a guaranteed aviation slot. This means if you complete OCS and pass your flight physical, you will be guaranteed a seat at Naval Flight School after you complete The Basic School.

Flight school will last from 18-24 months depending on the type of aircraft you are assigned. After flight school, you will then spend time qualifying on your assigned aircraft before being assigned to your squadron. Becoming a pilot takes a lot of work and dedication. Do not go down this career path unless you are serious about becoming an aviator.

Can I talk to someone in the service now?
Sure. Visit the Military.com Recruiting Discussion Board.

What should I ask my recruiter?
Marine recruiters must present an accurate picture of basic training. You should be aware of all aspects of the military lifestyle. Be sure you fully understand the enlistment contract. You should ask about:

Details and qualifications for each specialty.
The current Enlistment Bonuses.
Films or videos about training and duties.
Boot camp.
Special enlistment programs if you have completed Junior ROTC or Navy Cadet training.
Overseas assignments, remote and long duty.
Haircut and grooming standards.
Off-duty education and educational benefits.
Guaranteed training programs.
Where do I get more information?
Complete this form and we’ll get a recruiter in touch with you.

In Canada, Military Job Applications are available but there are several restrictions on these jobs. Most of the applications in the Canadian Army Recruitment are done online; which means that one has to fill forms for application into the Canadian Army online. The filled out application is then sent via mail to the Army. Citizenship is important if you are interested in joining or enlisting in the Canadian Army as a foreigner.  In cases where your application meets the criteria, you’ll then pair with an Army recruiter, who will help you complete additional forms and examinations, prepare for your interview, and enroll into the Canadian Armed Forces. With some patience and dedication, you can become part of the Canadian Army even if you weren’t born in Canada.

How to Apply for Canadian Army (Online Forms)

Click on “Start Application Now” and sign into your account. You can sign in using the same information you use for other online services (banking), or you can sign in with a GCKey user ID and password. Select the right credential option by clicking the appropriate blue button.
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Meeting the Requirements of Canadian Citizenship for Army Application

Over the years, people have expressed interest in becoming Canadian citizens. Become a Canadian citizen. To become a citizen, you must legally live in Canada for 3 consecutive years. After that, applications can be done online , copy the required documents, pay the immigration fee, and mail in your completed application. When approved, take a citizenship test, interview, take your citizenship oath, and receive your citizenship! It is understandable that the process listed herein takes a great deal of effort and time but the reality is that it is required if you want to eventually get into the Canadian Army.
You must speak both English or French fluently and be well versed in Canadian history. You will take both a language assessment and a test on your knowledge of Canada.

Step 2
Age is also important, unless there is a parental consent, in which case one can  apply at age 17 or 16. Other than that 18 years is the required age.

Step 3
Complete up to Grade 10 at a minimum. To get started on a Canadian Armed Forces career, you must complete up to Grade 10 if not beyond. Some jobs will require higher levels of education to get the job. For example, if you want an engineering position, you must have an engineering degree.
If you live in Québec, you must complete up to Secondaire IV.

Steps in Filling Out the Application for Canadian Army

We have gone through bits and pieces of the citizenship steps. At the moment, Army applications are started online in Canada. Click on “Start Application Now” and sign into your account. You can sign in using the same information you use for other online services (banking), or you can sign in with a GCKey user ID and password. Select the right credential option by clicking the appropriate blue button.
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If you are signing in with your online service information, select your sign in partner from the listed options, including Affinity, ATB financial, Scotiabank, and Tangerine, to name a few. Type in your login number, and press “Continue.”
If signing in with a GCKey ID, you can enter your username and password or sign up for an account.

Complete the online form and review your responses before you submit. Fill in the requested information, like your name, address, education, and citizenship status. Be sure to complete all required boxes and answer all questions accurately. After it is submitted, you cannot edit your application. Press “Submit” when you are finished!

You can save your progress and finish it later if you need to. If you do not complete the application within 90 days of your last changes, it will be deleted.
After you submit, you will get an automated email confirming that your application was received. The email will also explain the next steps.

Mail in a copy of your required documents. Make a photocopy of the documents explained in your confirmation email. Put all of your copies into an envelope, and mail it back to the Canadian Armed Forces.

After filing out the form online, some important documents need to reach them by mail;  birth certificate, government issued photo ID (listing Canadian citizenship), education transcripts, trade qualifications, and professional licenses.

Your confirmation email will list what address to mail your documents to. You should also mail in any additional forms required for your particular job. Your confirmation email will detail what forms to complete.

Completing Required Forms and Tests

Complete the reliability screening forms. Screening forms ensure you are trustworthy to handle sensitive government information and equipment. Fill out the forms honestly and completely. With these forms, provide non-family references and disclose any legal obligations (such as parole, student loans, or large debts).
You may be requested to provide fingerprints as well.
The Canadian Government will check the validity of your responses.

Fill out a clearance pre-assessment about where you lived abroad. You will also receive this assessment and instructions via email. Review the email, and gather any official documents requested in the email. Once you complete the assessment and have all the documents needed, mail them back to the Canadian Armed Forces.
The email will also provide you with an address to mail in your documents.
Required documents may include copies of your passport, birth certificate, and visas. The Canadian Government may have you send additional documents if you have immediate family members living outside of Canada.
The entire process can take between 6-18 months, depending on how long it takes to retrieve documents from your home country’s security forces.

Schedule your aptitude test with a recruiter and take a practice test. After your online application is processed, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Your recruiter will schedule your aptitude test.

Complete the practice test to get a sense of what the questions on the test will be like, so you can do your best. ‘

Practice questions can be things like “VICTORY is the opposite of ____” and “Which number comes next in the following series? 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.”

Complete the aptitude test to determine your job. You have 45 minutes to answer 60 questions, testing your verbal, spatial, and problem-solving skills. Answer each question to the best of your ability. Your test results will show your strengths and weaknesses, which then help officers determine your job type.

Job types range includes artillery, combat, engineers, clerks, administration, transportation, and the list goes on.

Finish a medical and fitness examination. First, complete a medical questionnaire about your medical history. Answer questions about your current and past illnesses and any medication you take. Then, complete the physical examination with a licensed doctor. A doctor will measure your height and weight, as well as evaluate your hearing, perception, and vision.

Your recruiter will help you prepare for your examinations, find a doctor, and schedule your appointment.
If you have any unique medical conditions, this process can take a bit longer. You may have to obtain and submit official letters from specialists.

Enrolling in the Army

Prepare for your interview with a military career counselor. A military career counselor will invite you to an official job interview after they receive your test results. To prepare for the interview, review the job description, and reflect on why you want to join the Army. Be prepared to talk about your experience and education.

You can also look up practice questions on the “Application Process” section of the website.
Practice questions include things like, “What do you like about the jobs you listed on the application?” or “Why do you want to join the army as a foreigner?”

Interview for your desired job. On the day of your interview, style your hair neatly and wear professional clothes, like trousers, a button-down shirt, and a tie. You will answer questions on your knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces and the job you applied for. Prove to them that you are the right fit for this role!

Stay calm and act confidently. You’ve done a ton of preparation for this, and now you can show them what makes you great!

Pass the reliability and security screenings. After your interview, your recruiter will contact you and let you know which documents to submit for security check. They will help you collect and mail in documents that will determine your security clearances.

Different jobs will require different levels of security clearance, and this must be finalized before you can be offered a job.
You will send in documents covering personal information, education qualifications, professional credentials, criminal record, credit history, and employment history.
Since you were not born in Canada, you may have to supply additional documents regarding your home country.

Enroll in the Canadian Army within 10 days if you are offered a job. After all steps are completed and processed, you will be offered a job if the Army wants you! The military career counselor will contact you to offer you the job. Once you receive the job offer, you have 10 days to accept or refuse the offer.

You will then be mailed joining instructions and information about your enrolment ceremony as well as basic training.

Swear into the Canadian Armed Forces at your enrollment ceremony. Your joining instructions will provide you with detailed information regarding when your ceremony will take place and how to invite your friends and family. This is when you make your commitment to the Canadian Army. Congratulations!

If you are signing in with your online service information, select your sign in partner from the listed options, including Affinity, ATB financial, Scotiabank, and Tangerine, to name a few. Type in your login number, and press “Continue.”
If signing in with a GCKey ID, you can enter your username and password or sign up for an account.

Complete the online form and review your responses before you submit. Fill in the requested information, like your name, address, education, and citizenship status. Be sure to complete all required boxes and answer all questions accurately. After it is submitted, you cannot edit your application. Press “Submit” when you are finished!

You can save your progress and finish it later if you need to. If you do not complete the application within 90 days of your last changes, it will be deleted.
After you submit, you will get an automated email confirming that your application was received. The email will also explain the next steps.

Mail in a copy of your required documents. Make a photocopy of the documents explained in your confirmation email. Put all of your copies into an envelope, and mail it back to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Documents to mail in include your birth certificate, government issued photo ID (listing Canadian citizenship), education transcripts, trade qualifications, and professional licenses.

Your confirmation email will list what address to mail your documents to. You should also mail in any additional forms required for your particular job. Your confirmation email will detail what forms to complete.

Completing Required Forms and Tests

Complete the reliability screening forms. Screening forms ensure you are trustworthy to handle sensitive government information and equipment. Fill out the forms honestly and completely. With these forms, provide non-family references and disclose any legal obligations (such as parole, student loans, or large debts).
You may be requested to provide fingerprints as well.
The Canadian Government will check the validity of your responses.

Fill out a clearance pre-assessment about where you lived abroad. You will also receive this assessment and instructions via email. Review the email, and gather any official documents requested in the email. Once you complete the assessment and have all the documents needed, mail them back to the Canadian Armed Forces.
The email will also provide you with an address to mail in your documents.
Required documents may include copies of your passport, birth certificate, and visas. The Canadian Government may have you send additional documents if you have immediate family members living outside of Canada.
The entire process can take between 6-18 months, depending on how long it takes to retrieve documents from your home country’s security forces.

Schedule your aptitude test with a recruiter and take a practice test. After your online application is processed, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Your recruiter will schedule your aptitude test.

Complete the practice test to get a sense of what the questions on the test will be like, so you can do your best. ‘

Practice questions can be things like “VICTORY is the opposite of ____” and “Which number comes next in the following series? 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.”

Complete the aptitude test to determine your job. You have 45 minutes to answer 60 questions, testing your verbal, spatial, and problem-solving skills. Answer each question to the best of your ability. Your test results will show your strengths and weaknesses, which then help officers determine your job type.

Job types range includes artillery, combat, engineers, clerks, administration, transportation, and the list goes on.

Finish a medical and fitness examination. First, complete a medical questionnaire about your medical history. Answer questions about your current and past illnesses and any medication you take. Then, complete the physical examination with a licensed doctor. A doctor will measure your height and weight, as well as evaluate your hearing, perception, and vision.

Your recruiter will help you prepare for your examinations, find a doctor, and schedule your appointment.
If you have any unique medical conditions, this process can take a bit longer. You may have to obtain and submit official letters from specialists.

Enrolling in the Army

Prepare for your interview with a military career counselor. A military career counselor will invite you to an official job interview after they receive your test results. To prepare for the interview, review the job description, and reflect on why you want to join the Army. Be prepared to talk about your experience and education.

You can also look up practice questions on the “Application Process” section of the website.
Practice questions include things like, “What do you like about the jobs you listed on the application?” or “Why do you want to join the army as a foreigner?”

Interview for your desired job. On the day of your interview, style your hair neatly and wear professional clothes, like trousers, a button-down shirt, and a tie. You will answer questions on your knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces and the job you applied for. Prove to them that you are the right fit for this role!

Stay calm and act confidently. You’ve done a ton of preparation for this, and now you can show them what makes you great!

Pass the reliability and security screenings. After your interview, your recruiter will contact you and let you know which documents to submit for security check. They will help you collect and mail in documents that will determine your security clearances.

Different jobs will require different levels of security clearance, and this must be finalized before you can be offered a job.
You will send in documents covering personal information, education qualifications, professional credentials, criminal record, credit history, and employment history.
Since you were not born in Canada, you may have to supply additional documents regarding your home country.

Enroll in the Canadian Army within 10 days if you are offered a job. After all steps are completed and processed, you will be offered a job if the Army wants you! The military career counselor will contact you to offer you the job. Once you receive the job offer, you have 10 days to accept or refuse the offer.

You will then be mailed joining instructions and information about your enrolment ceremony as well as basic training.

Swear into the Canadian Armed Forces at your enrollment ceremony. Your joining instructions will provide you with detailed information regarding when your ceremony will take place and how to invite your friends and family. This is when you make your commitment to the Canadian Army. Congratulations!

Some Military Jobs seem cool but the reality is they have their downsides. Army recruiters, particularly, the U.S Army Recruiters, are likely to tell you that these cool Army Jobs are right for you without explaining the downside to you. In this post, we shall give you the downside of at least 5 Army Jobs that people think are cool but have some crappy downside.

How to Apply for U.S Army Jobs

Before we move on to these jobs, we shall run you through how to apply for US Army Jobs wherever you are and whichever interest you may have. This link has details on such applications

Here are eight awesome jobs that sometimes, unexpectedly, suck:

1. Mortarmen lob bombs but carry insane weight

You may have heard of Mortarmen and Lob Bombs but the reality is that Mortar Soldiers, for example, with the 77th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, work around the clock in the Army to fire a 120mm mortar round to provide indirect, suppressive fire for infantry Soldiers during a squad live-fire exercise November 3, 2016 at Udari Range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

A recruit is likely to think that being handed rifles to bomb enemies via mortar  shells is cool, however, what most enlisted men fail to let recruits know is the weight of these shells. Imagine a Mortarman who has to get close to his firing point and thence has to carry a mortar weighing  20-40 pounds in addition to mortar shells that weigh about 4 pounds each. That is incredibly difficulty and even impossible when some Mortar systems go high up as 81mm.

2. Wolfhound operators 

Anyone told you that these servicemen are literally nerds? Oh yes, that is the fact and U.S. Army Sgt. John Leslie, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., cited as an example, completes system setup for the Wolfhound intelligence gathering system during the fielding and training class at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, January 25, 2014.

You really have learn a whole lot if you decide to go this way because there’s a class of soldier that can detect the location of enemy transmissions and then listen in on them, translating them instantly if they’re a linguist or have one nearby. But, unless the carrier is an infantryman who can absolutely destroy on the Expert Infantry Badge course, they’re going to be derided as a nerd. The basic point with this category is that there is a never ending learning process and most of the stuff are geeky stuff.

3. Public affairs

In war times, Public Affairs are literally tourist. Cool? May be not!! One would expect to see some action in the army. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie, photojournalist with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, photographs from the back of a Stryker fighting vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in Shorabak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2012. That is certainly not an easy one and no one really tells you that for a fact.

For the efforts of patrol and hitting buildings, clearing obstacles for combat and literally doing the dirty job, you are still regarded a tourist if you are in this service. You have to learn bits and pieces of every place and apply.

4. Cav scouts 

Imagine being the ears and eyes of your units and yet being underrated. That is the exact feeling of U.S Army Soldiers who are Cav Scouts. One time, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Multinational Battle Group-East’s Forward Command Post cleared a building during a training exercise in Gracanica, Kosovo, May 10, 2017.

From crawling in mud to being regarded as weird, Cav Scouts go through some of the toughest times in gathering information for the Military.

5. Medics 

Ever heard thought of being a Medic in the Army? Maybe it is not as cool as the others. Even worse is the kind of stuff they see; the craziest endings of war go through Medics. California Army National Guard Soldiers from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade prepare simulated casualties to be evacuated by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, 40th CAB, at a tactical combat casualty care lane at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, February 23, 2016.

Most enlisted men contract all sort of diseases when they are away fro home and Medics have to deal these diseases. It is not easy the kind of things they see.

If you ever have to leave the military, one of your scariest moments would be the realization that it is the end of an era; an era where people will not respect you based on the uniform. More often than not, the major worry is securing a job worth your experience. We have compiled a list of some of the jobs that fit right for a military veteran.

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Customer Service 

You may not have thought of this job in connection to military veteran but they actually have something in common; tolerance.  Entry level in this job is not very good but it certainly is a job one can consider after retiring. The patience of wielding so much power and yet being reserved does not come often. If you made it through the military, you can make it through the Customer Service sector.

Mechanic

Most military men are handy. That is to say that they can do many things with the hand because of the training they go through. This kind of training allows for the veteran to apply some of his handy nature on a job. Certainly, a few months training or diploma will polish the veteran to be a better mechanic.

CDL Driver/Operator

The isolation from numerous operations in the military leaves many veterans with PTSD. Some veterans would rather get a job that gives them that isolation. A CDL Driver/Operator is certainly worth considering because it gives you the alone time.

Construction

Still on the handy nature of military men. Jobs in construction is merely a transfer of the skills from military. Servicemen learn to build and do everything on their own. As a veteran, being into construction will be perfect and not much change will be felt.

Literally Anything!!!! When we say anything, we mean it!! What most people don’t realize is that being in the military is a source of pride and preparation for everything this world has to offer. As such, once you are out, you qualify for anything this world has to offer.