2K Referral Bonus Program

$2K Referral Bonus Program

The $2K Referral Bonus Program allowsRegular Army, Army Reserve and Army NationalGuard Soldiers, Army retirees and DA civiliansthe opportunity to assist with the Army’s recruit-ing efforts. A bonus of not more than $2,000 willbe paid for referring persons for enlistment in theArmy, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Theperson referred must subsequently enlist andcomplete Initial Entry Training. See applicableUSAREC message for guidance.

To provide a referral, visit www.usarec.army.mil/smart or call 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0473.For more information on how to support Armyrecruiting, visit www.2k.army.mil.

https://smart.goarmy.com/dana-na/auth/url_6/welcome.cgi

http://www.2k.army.mil/

The 2009 Pocket Recruiter Guide

The purpose of the Pocket Recruiter Guide isto outline Army programs and incentives in ashirt-pocket format. It serves primarily as a readyreference for recruiters and other members ofU.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Information contained in this guide is currentat the time of publication but is subject to changeand should not be construed as a guarantee ofthe availability of these programs at a given time.Recruiters and authorized members of Recruit-ing Command must verify and validate enlist-ment eligibility, availability and qualifications forspecific enlistment options during Army enlist-ment processing. Users should find the PocketRecruiter Guide a useful aid to help build andmaintain a high-quality Army.

The guide proponent is the USAREC G3.Commander, USARECATTN: G3 Policy1307 Third AvenueFort Knox, KY 40121Comm: (502) 626-5482 (DSN 536)(800) 223-3735, ext. 6-5482

USAREC Mission

Provide the Strength of the Army

USAREC Vision

America’s premier opportunity for service —for citizens and Soldiers

ARMY STRONG

There is strong. And then there’s Army Strong.Army Strong is a unique brand of strength.Everyone is familiar with the tangible power ofthe U.S. Army: the Apaches, the Humvees, theweaponry, the push-ups. This campaign high-lights the true strength of our Army — thestrength that lies within each and every Soldier. Itis harder to see, but it is the strength that makesthe U.S. Army the preeminent land power onEarth.

Being Army Strong is about much more thanbeing physically fit. It is mental and emotionalstrength. It is the confidence to lead. It is thecourage to stand up for your beliefs. It is the

compassion to help others. It is the desire forlifelong learning. It is the intelligence to make theright decision. It is making a difference foryourself, your family, your community and ournation.

Army Strong is also the kind of strength thatendures. It is the strength that comes fromchallenging training, teamwork, shared valuesand personal experience.

It is a strength Like No Other. The U.S. Armyoffers an experience that cannot be foundanywhere else in the world. One of the best ways to explain what it trulymeans to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army is to haveSoldiers - from privates to generals - tell theirstories in communities across the nation. Thereare a variety of recruiting support programs thatgive Soldiers and leaders the opportunity to telltheir Army stories in their hometowns, aftertraining and deployments, as well as for specialrecruiting events. General officers and commandsergeants major may also register to assistrecruiting efforts in their hometowns or otherlocations. For more information on all recruitingsupport programs, visit www.2k.army.mil.

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Table of Contents

GeneralFY 09 Accessions Mission 1Special Missions 2Minimum Enlistment Standards 3Enlistment Options 3Enlistment Incentives 4

TrainingAdvantages of the Regular Army 5Guaranteed Job Training 5Reduced Military Service Obligation, 5 Regular ArmyArmy English Comprehension Enlistment Option 6Prep School 6Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program 7Partnership for Youth Success 7Army Language Program 809L Arabic Interpreter/Translator Program 9Army Reserve Standard Training Program 10Army Reserve Alternate Training Program 10Specialized Training for Army Reserve Readiness (STARR) — Army Reserve 10

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Noncommissioned Officer Education System 12Physical Fitness Assessment Program 13Blue to Green Program 14Warrior Transition Course 14Basic Combat Training Installations 15One Station Unit Training Installations 15Advanced Individual Training Installations 16English Language Training 17Warrant Officer Candidate School 17Officer Candidate School 17

EducationMontgomery GI Bill (Regular Army) — 19Montgomery GI Bill (Army Reserve) — 20Army College Fund 20Loan Repayment Program 22Education Career Stabilization 26Concurrent Admissions Program 27March 2 Success 28Tuition Assistance 28GoArmyEd 28Military Education Programs 29Officer Candidate School 29Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps 31Reserve Options 34


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U.S. Military Academy 36U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School 37

AdventureStation of Choice 39Airborne Training 39Ranger Assignment 39Special Forces Initiative 39Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facilities 39Space Available Travel Programs 40

MoneyActive Army Starting Pay 41Army Reserve Starting Drill Pay 41Referral Bonus 42Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program 43Special Recruiter Assistance Program 44Active Duty for Special Work 45Thrift Savings Plan 46Cash Enlistment Bonuses 46Accelerated Promotion for Education 49Accelerated Promotion for Scouts 49Referral Promotion Program 49FSTP Pre-Basic Training Task List 50


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Special MissionsWarrant Officer Flight Training 52Judge Advocate General’s Corps 53Army Medical Department 55Army Nurse Corps 55Dental Corps 61Medical Corps 66Medical Specialist Corps 71Veterinary Corps 75Medical Service Corps 78Technical Warrant Officer Recruiting 83Chaplain Recruiting 84Army Band Program 86

Service to CountryContinue a Proud Tradition 87

Military Occupational SpecialtiesCMF 11 - Infantry 88CMF 13 - Field Artillery 89CMF 14 - Air Defense Artillery 90CMF 15 - Aircraft Maintenance 91CMF 18 - Special Forces 92CMF 19 - Armor 93CMF 21 - Engineering 94


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CMF 25 -Communications and Information Systems 95CMF 27 - Paralegal 96CMF 31 - Military Police 97CMF 35 - Military Intelligence 98CMF 37 - Psychological Operations 100CMF 38 - Civil Affairs 101CMF 42 - Adjutant General 101CMF 42 - Bands 101CMF 44 - Financial Management 103CMF 46 - Public Affairs 103CMF 56 - Religious Support 104CMF 63/91 - Mechanical Maintenance 104CMF 68 - Medical 105CMF 74 - Chemical 106CMF 79 - Recruitment and Reenlistment 107CMF 88 - Transportation 108CMF 89 - Ammunition 109CMF 92 - Supply and Services 109CMF 94 - Electronic Maintenance and Calibrations 111


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General Information

FY 09 Accessions Mission

(1 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09)

Regular Army 78,000*

U.S. Army Reserve 26,500*

*mission subject to change

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Special Missions RA USARArmy Nurse Corps 183 403Dental Corps 170 35Medical Corps 425 192Specialist Corps 149 57Veterinarian Corps 51 20Medical Service Corps 156 173Army Chaplain Candidate 350 20Army Chaplain 350 20OCS 1400 100AR Direct Commission Program N/A N/AWOFT 172 N/ABand 142 N/ASF Enlisted 2,000 N/ASF Officer 385 N/ASF Aviation 240 N/A35ML Skilled Linguist/ACASP 4835XL Skilled/ACASP 75 N/A

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Minimum Enlistment StandardsRegular Army/Army Reserve enlistment:• Must be at least 17 years old and not havereached the 42nd birthday by date of accession.Written parental consent required for 17-year-olds before enlistment processing.• Must pass enlistment physical.• Must meet moral eligibility requirements/screening.• Must qualify on Armed Services VocationalAptitude Battery for enlistment and MOS se-lected.

Enlistment OptionsTraining of choiceTwo-year enlistmentStation/Command/Unit/Area of choiceAirborne trainingArmy Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP)Army BandWarrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)Officer Candidate School (OCS)Standard Training Program (Army Reserve)Alternate Training Program (Army Reserve)Reduced Military Obligation of ServiceArmy Preparatory School


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Regular Army FirstVariable Enlistment Length (VEL)Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)Special Forces Enlistment OptionTranslator Aide ProgramArmy English Comprehension Enlistment OptionOne Year Prior Service (AR only)

Enlistment IncentivesCash Enlistment BonusArmy College Fund (RA)Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill KickerLoan Repayment Program


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Training

Advantages of the Regular Army

Service to CountryOccupational and career enhancementLeadership/management developmentDiversityIncomeExcitementRespect

Guaranteed Job TrainingThe Army GUARANTEES, in writing, training in aparticular skill before enlistment.

Reduced Military Service Obligation (MSO) This option is available to non-prior service(NPS) applicants only. This option offers a two-year-active duty commitment with four years in aSelected Reserve (SELRES) of the United StatesArmy. All Soldiers enlisting with the option willhave a Military Obligated Service of six yearsinstead of eight.


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Army English ComprehensionEnlistment Option

This option is open to all qualified Army orArmy Reserve applicants without prior servicewho do not comprehend the English languageproficiently. Those enlisting into the regular Armywho do not possess the basic skills to enlist willjoin the Army in an unassigned status. They willattend the English Language Training Programand enlist for four years.

Those enlisting into the Army Reserve willenlist in an unassigned status, attend Englishlanguage training and enlist for six years.

United States Army Preparatory SchoolThis option is available to non-prior service

(NPS) applicants only. This program will enableapplicants who currently do not have an educa-tion credential to meet education enlistmentstandards through a program sponsored by theU.S. Army. This program is available for both RAand USAR enlistment. Soldiers will then com-plete four weeks at the Army Preparatory Schoolin Fort Jackson, S.C., and be administered thestate of South Carolina General Equivalency


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Diploma test. Upon successful completion ofGED testing, the Soldier will go to their sched-uled Basic Combat Training (BCT) or One StationUnit Training (OSUT) class.

Regular Army First ProgramThe Regular Army First program is available to

NPS applicants who enlist for three years plusvariable enlistment (VEL), which is three yearsplus training in the active component (AC) andagrees to a selective reserves (SELRES)assignment in the Army Reserve (AR) or the ArmyNational Guard (ARNG) for the remainder of theeight year Military Service Obligation (MSO).

Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program(ACASP)

Applicants with prior training, education and/or experience (not obtained through militaryservice) may qualify for enlistment at a higherpay grade and use their civilian skills in the Army.Must enlist as specialist (E-4).

Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)PaYS is a program to connect American

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agencies with the United States Army. Applicants,upon selecting an MOS, will sign a statement ofunderstanding with a participating PaYS partner.

These projected job vacancies are intended,though not guaranteed, for Soldiers departingthe Army or Army Reserve who satisfactorilycompleted IADT and were awarded an MOS. TheSoldier is guaranteed an interview with theagency. This program is designed for non-priorservice Soldiers only.

For more information, visit www.armypays.com.

Army Language ProgramAn individual’s ability to comprehend lan-

guage training is evaluated from results of theDefense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB).Language fluency is evaluated through theDefense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) orOral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Enlisteesalready fluent in a foreign language may beeligible for Foreign Language ProficiencyBonuse (FLPB) and/or to enlist as a SkilledLinguist via ACASP at pay grade E-4 for MOS 35Mor 35P.

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completion of basic training and receive follow-up MOS training upon successful completion oftarget language training. Language training isconducted at the Defense Language InstituteForeign Language Center (DLI-FLC), Presidio ofMonterey, Calif. Course duration ranges from 25-63 weeks (depending upon the specific lan-guage). Graduates receive up to 45 semesterhours of college credit.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and must beeligible for security clearance.

Family members of students enrolled at theDefense Language Institute Foreign LanguageCenter may enroll concurrently with the militaryspouse on a space-available basis at no cost.

For more information, contact your brigadeforeign language advocate or call 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 1687 or DSN 536-1687.

09L Interpreter/TranslatorThis program is available for Regular Army, ArmyReserve and IRR enlistments. English training isbased on the English Comprehension Lan-guage Test (ECLT score) or American LanguageCourse Placement Test (ALCPT). Applicantsattend basic training to learn to be a Soldier then


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AIT to learn the skills of being an Interpreter/Translator. Entry pay grade is E-4 (SPC) throughACASP.

Army Reserve Standard Training ProgramInitial entry training is completed during the

same time period. A Soldier will finish BT andthen begin AIT. Upon completion of all training,the Soldier will return to their Army Reserve unit.

Army Reserve Alternate Training ProgramInitial entry training is split between two time

periods — usually two summers, one year apart.Alternate training enables students to continuehigh school, college or vocational studies. It isavailable for seasonal employment personnel.Alternate training is only authorized for thoseMOSs where AIT training is 13 weeks or less.

Specialized Training for Army ReserveReadiness (STARR) - Army Reserve

STARR is a program that allows non-priorservice and prior service Soldiers to be trained ina medical MOS by taking their MOS training at alocal community college. The Soldier is notentitled to room and board or active duty pay


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while attending the civilian school. NPS mustattend basic training prior to the Army paying forthe schooling. The enlistment contract must be6+2 for NPS and four years for PS.

The Army will pay for all books, tuition,laboratory fees, uniforms, equipment, studenthealth insurance, etc., up to $6,000 per year. Allcivilian schooling must be completed in twoyears. Soldier may also qualify for enlistmentbonuses, loan repayment program or Montgom-ery GI Bill. Upon completion of the program, theSoldier will be promoted to the grade E-4 forMOS 68EN5, 68D, 68P, and 68Q; and E-5 for 68Kand 68V.

The following MOSs are eligible for the program:68D Operating Room Specialist68E Dental Specialist68EN5 Dental Laboratory Specialist68G Patient Administration Specialist68H Optical Laboratory Specialist68J Medical Logistics Specialist68K Medical Laboratory Specialist68M Nutrition Care Specialist68P Radiology Specialist68Q Pharmacy Specialist68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist


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68S Preventative Medicine Specialist68T Animal Care Specialist68V Respiratory Specialist68X Mental Health Specialist

Noncommissioned Officer EducationSystem (NCOES)

Soldiers are required to continue trainingduring their military service. NCOES providesmandatory, sequential training dealing withtechnical skills, military tactics and leadership.This training will produce NCOs capable oftraining and leading Soldiers who can work andfight under their supervision.

The courses are:Warrior Leader Course (WLC)Basic Noncommissioned Officers CourseAdvanced Noncommissioned Officers CourseThe Army First Sergeant CourseThe Sergeants Major Academy

WLC and Combat Arms BNCOC attendanceis scheduled by the Soldier’s unit. CombatSupport or Combat Service Support BNCOC,ANCOC, the First Sergeant Course and theSergeants Major Academy attendance is by


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Department of the Army selection board.

Physical Fitness Assessment ProgramAll Future Soldiers must pass the Physical

Fitness Assessment Program in order to ship tobasic training. An initial PFA will be conductedNLT 10 days after enlistment an the final PFAadministered at least 45 days but NLT 30 daysprior to shipping. The following standards mustbe accomplished by Future Soldiers ages 17 to34 prior to shipping to basic training:

Male FemalePush-up (1 minute) 13 3Sit-up (1 minute) 17 171-mile run 8:30 10:30

The following fitness standards must beaccomplished by Future Soldiers age 35 andolder:

Male FemalePush-up (1 minute) 12 2Sit-up (1 minute) 14 141-mile run 8:45 11:00


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If a Soldier fails to accomplish these mini-mum fitness levels, they will renegotiate theircontract. Only one renegotiation is authorized forfinal PFA failure. If they fail a second time, theywill be dischared from the Army and must wait aminimum of 90 days before recontracting.

Blue to Green ProgramThe Air Force and Navy are reshaping their

service to reduce their active duty end strength.One option offered to Airmen and Sailors is toenlist into the Regular Army. See applicableUSAREC messages for guidance in processingthe Future Soldiers.

Warrior Transition Course (WTC)All prior service applicants who are enlisting

into the Regular Army or Army Reserve whowould require Basic Training (nine weeks) willnow attend the Warrior Transition course (fourweeks). This also includes those Soldiers whoare transitioning in under the Blue to GreenProgram.

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applicants enlisting into the Army Reserve whohave completed Army or Marine Corps basictraining will not be required to attend WTCregardless of separation date or current affilia-tion.

Warrant Officer Candidates and OfficerCandidates are excluded from WTC.

Basic Combat Training InstallationsFort Jackson, S.C. (Columbia)*Fort Knox, Ky. (Radcliff)Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. (Waynesville)*Fort Sill, Okla. (Lawton)Fort Benning, Ga. (Columbus)*Basic Combat Training Installations trainingfemale Soldiers.

One Station Unit Training (OSUT)InstallationsInfantry - Fort Benning, Ga. (Columbus)Mechanic/Armor - Fort Knox, Ky. (Radcliff)Combat Engineers - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)Military Police - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)Field Artillery - Fort Sill, Okla. (Lawton)


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Chemical - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)

Advanced Individual Training (AIT)InstallationsAberdeen Proving Ground, Md. (Baltimore)Fort Belvoir, Va. (Alexandria)Fort Bliss, Texas (El Paso)Fort Bragg, N.C. (Fayetteville)Fort Eustis, Va. (Newport News)Fort Gordon, Ga. (Augusta)Fort Huachuca, Ariz. (Sierra Vista)Fort Jackson, S.C. (Columbia)Fort Knox, Ky. (Radcliff)Fort Lee, Va. (Petersburg)Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. (Waynesville)Fort Rucker, Ala. (Dothan)Fort Sam Houston, Texas (San Antonio)Fort Sill, Okla. (Lawton)Naval Amphibious Base, Va. (Little Creek)Presidio of Monterey, Calif. (Monterey)Gulfport Naval Station, Miss. (Gulfport)Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas (Wichita Falls)Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (San Angelo)Pensacola Naval Base, Fla. (Pensacola)Meade AFIS, Md. (Baltimore)


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Redstone Arsenal, Ala. (Huntsville)Panama City Coastal System Station, Fla.(Panama City)Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity,Va. (Yorktown)

English Language TrainingLackland Air Force Base, Texas (San Antonio)Most ESL training is conducted at Lackland AFB.New Soldiers report to Fort Sill, Okla., for initialinprocessing before being sent to Lackland AFBfor ESL training. ESL for 09L is conducted at FortJackson, S.C. (Columbia)

Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS)Training for all Warrant Officer Candidates(Warrant Officer Flight School and TechnicalWarrant Officer Candidates) is conducted at FortRucker, Ala. (Dothan).

Officer Candidate School (OCS)Training for Officer Candidate School is con-ducted at Fort Benning, Ga. (Columbus).


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Education

Montgomery GI Bill Regular Army —Eligibility (Increase for FY 09)

Effective Aug. 1, 2008, the MGIB incentive wasincreased.

• Must have a high school diploma or equiva-lency certificate prior to expiration of initial term ofservice.

• Must be non-prior service or only have InitialActive Duty for Training and entered active dutyfor the first time prior to June 1985.

• Must have completed at least two yearsactive duty.

• All Soldiers participating in the programcontribute $1,200 their first year ($100 permonth).

• Two-year enlistment Soldiers receive a totalbenefit of $38,628 for college ($1,073 per monthfor 36 academic months).

• Three- to six-year enlistment Soldiersreceive a total benefit of $47,556 for college($1,321 per month for 36 academic months).


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Montgomery GI Bill Army Reserve —Eligibility

• Must enlist or reenlist for six years in aTroop Program Unit.

• Be a secondary school graduate or equiva-lent.

• Non-prior service members must becomesecondary school graduates or equivalentsbefore completion of IADT.

• Officers may qualify and must complete DAForm 5447-R, Officer Service Agreement.

• Prior service Soldiers must not haveentitlements from Regular Army GI Bill.

• Must have not received SROTC scholarshipbenefits.

Montgomery GI Bill plus Army CollegeFund, Regular Army Only — Eligibility

• Non-prior service only (Glossary NPS/DOSSoldiers do not qualify for ACF).

• High school diploma graduate or 15semester hours of college.

• Score 50 or better on the ASVAB.


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• Enroll for and participate in the MGIB.• Enlist for two, three or four years

Basic MGIB two- to six-year enlistmentTotal two-year: $38,628 ($1,073/month)Total three-year: $47,556 ($1,321/month)Total four-year: $47,556 ($1,321/month)Total five-year: $47,556($1,321/month)Total six-year: $47,556 ($1,321/month)

Basic MGIB and Army College FundTotal two-year $44,028 ($1,223/month)Total three-year $60,156 ($1,671/month)Total four-year $70,956 ($1,971/month)Total five-year $78,156 ($2,171/month)Total six-year $81,756 ($2,271/month)(Includes 2+2+4 Army College Fund Plus

Program)

Selected Reserve MGIB (Chapter 106)(Effective Oct. 1, 2008)

Increases to $11,844. A full-time student’smonthly payment will increase to $329 per monthfor 36 months; a three-quarter time student’smonthly payment will increase to $246 per month


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for 48 months; and a half-time student’s monthlypayment increases to $164 per month for 72months.

Selected Reserve + MGIB KickerIncreases to $24,444 for reservists assigned

to critical skill positions or critical units. Themonthly payment for a full time student is $679for 36 months.

Loan Repayment ProgramThe Loan Repayment Program is an incentive

designed to increase enlistments of recruits withcollege education.

LRP - Regular Army EligibilityThe following loans are eligible for repayment:• Any loan made, insured or guaranteed

under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Actof 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq)

• Any loan made under part D of such title (theWilliam D. Ford federal Direct Loan Program, 20U.S.C. 1087 a et seq.)

• Any loan made under part E of such title (20U.S.C. 1087 aa Et seq.)


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• Any loan incurred for educational purposemade by a lender that is:

-an agency or instrumentality of a state-a financial or credit institution (including an

insurance company) that is subject to examina-tion and supervision by an agency of the UnitedStates or any State (questionable cases shouldbe forwarded to G7/9, Education Division)

-from a pension fund or a non-profit privateentity subject to case-by-case review/approval byheadquarters, Department of the Army.

To qualify• Must be non-prior service.• Must be secondary school graduate.• Must disenroll from the Montgomery GI Bill.• Must enlist for a three-year term in an MOS

that offers the LRP.• Applicant must request a deferment or

forbearance on their loan from his/her lender. Adeferment or forbearance is not automatic but issubject to bank approval.

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eligible student loan (whichever is greater) up to$65,000. When a loan exceeds $65,000, only 331/3 percent of $65,000 will be paid each year forthree years. No payments will be made fordelinquent charges or interest amounts thathave accrued.

Individuals will not be reimbursed for pay-ments they have already made to lenders.

Note: Repayment under the LRP is notautomatic. Applicants must fully understandUSAREC Form 1232, especially the requirementto provide timely loan information to the Educa-tion Incentives and Counseling Branch at DAbefore any loans will be paid.

LRP - Army Reserve EligibilityMust have incurred one of the following loans

since Oct. 1, 1975, and before or during the termof enlistment:

The Stafford Student Loan, formerly known asthe Guaranteed Student Loan.

The Perkins Loan, formerly known as theNational Direct Student Loan.

Federally Insured Student Loan.Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students.Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students

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for the LRP).Supplemental Loans for Students.Consolidated Loan Program (incurred in the

Soldier’s name).

To qualify• Must be a high school diploma graduate.• Non-prior service applicants must score 50

or higher on the ASVAB.• Must enlist in a unit or MOS that has been

established as bonus eligible by headquarters,Department of the Army.

• Prior service and in-service personnel mustenlist, reenlist or extend for three or more years.

• Non-prior service applicants must enlistwith an initial assignment to a Troop ProgramUnit for at least six years of their initial 8-yearmilitary service obligation.

For an Army Reserve enlistment, the benefit is$1,500 or 15 percent (whichever is greater)repayment on the outstanding balance ofqualifying loans for each year of satisfactoryservice. Maximum benefit is $10,000 except forselected specialties that qualify for $20,000maximum benefit.


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Education Career StabilizationEducation Career Stabilization applies to non-

prior service standard training only and providesthe opportunity to serve in the Army Reserve andcomplete up to four years of post-secondaryeducation.

Applicants must be a high school senior, highschool diploma graduate, National Guard YouthChallenge or home school and score into I-IIIAon the ASVAB.

Days of service, Split Option/Alternate TrainingProgram or prior service applicants are ineligiblefor ECS.

Applicants who enlist will be stabilized for upto 48 months upon accessing into the ArmyReserve and completing Initial Entry Training.The stabilization period exempts Soldiers fromcurrent mobilization authority (Operation IraqiFreedom/Operation Enduring Freedom), butdoes not exempt Soldiers from a new federalmobilization under Presidential authority. Thestabilization period is based on unit priority andlength of enlistment.

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Loan Repayment Program. Applicants enlistingfor three and four year ECS are entitled toStudent Loan Repayment.

All ECS are entitled to the Army Reserve GIBill, Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI BillKicker.

Concurrent Admissions ProgramConAP is a partnership between the Service-

members Opportunity Colleges and USARECenabling applicants to plan and state their intentto enroll at a college or university concurrent withenlistment.

The college’s goals are to increase enroll-ment of Army and Army Reserve veterans witheducation benefits and to enroll students whoare mature and disciplined. The Army’s goalsare to enlist high quality applicants who wish todelay their college education for financialreasons and to ensure that veterans receive theadvantages offered by SOC institutions.

ConAP is also an effective Future SoldierTraining Program management tool. ConAPSoldiers are more likely to ship than their non-ConAP colleagues.


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March 2 Success The March 2 Success program,www.march2success.com, is a highly interactiveprogram designed to provide high school andcollege students easy access to on-line testpreparation training. March 2 Success allowsyoung men and women to participate throughthis web based program to assist them withimproving their performance on tests of math,science, and English, ACT and SAT preparation,state standardized tests, and overall test-takingskills.

Tuition Assistance - RAAvailable to eligible active duty Soldiers for

approved off-duty courses. The Army funds 100percent of course costs, up to $250 per credithour, with a maximum of $4,500 per academicyear.

Tuition Assistance – Army ReserveAvailable to selected Reserve Soldiers for

approved courses. The Army Reserve funds 100percent of course cost up to $250 per credit hour,with a maximum of $4,500 per academic year.


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GoArmyEdGoArmyEd (www.goarmyed.com) is the

gateway to request Tuition Assistance online,anytime for classroom, distance learning andeArmyU online courses. GoArmyEd is used bySoldiers to pursue their postsecondary educa-tional goals, Army education counselors toprovide educational guidance and colleges todeliver degree and course offerings and to reportSoldier progress.

Military Education ProgramsOfficer Candidate School

Regular ArmyOCS is available to qualified applicants with

or without prior service enlisting for three years.Applicants must be at least 19 years of age andnot have passed their 29th birthday at time ofselection. Age waivers will be considered up tothe maximum enlistment age. Applicants mustbe a U.S. citizen and have a four-year collegedegree or higher from an accredited institution ofpost secondary education. (College seniors mayapply.) Applicants must achieve a minimumgeneral technical score of 110 on the ASVAB test.


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Candidates will receive E-5 pay while in OCS.Graduates of OCS are commissioned as secondlieutenant (O-1).

OCS applicants are eligible for the LoanRepayment Program or the MGIB.

Army ReserveOCS is available to qualified applicants with

or without prior service enlisting for three years.Applicants must be at least 19 years of age andnot have passed their 29th birthday at time ofselection; they must be a U.S. citizen. Applicantsmust have at least 90 transcripted semesterhours of college credit from an accreditedinstitution of post secondary education leading toa bachelor’s degree or higher. (College seniorsmay apply.) Applicants must achieve a minimumgeneral technical score of 110 on the ASVAB test.

Candidates will receive E-5 pay while in OCS.Graduates of OCS are commissioned as secondlieutenant (O-1). OCS applicants are ineligiblefor the MGIB Kicker and or the Student LoanRepayment Program. They are eligible for MGIB.

For availability and eligibility contact head-quarters USAREC at 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0467.


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Army Reserve Direct Commission ProgramArmy Reserve Direct Commission program

allows college graduates with a baccalaureatedegree to commission into a Reserve unit.Applicants go through an initial battalion boardand then a final board at HRC-St. Louis.

The program is available to qualified priorservice and non-prior service not currentlyserving the Army, Army Reserve or IRR. Appli-cants must be 18 years of age and not havepassed their 29th birthday and must be a U.S.citizen. Applicants must have a four-year degreeor higher from an accredited institution of postsecondary education and must be eligible for asecret clearance. Applicants must achieve ageneral technical score of 110 on the ASVAB test.

Candidates will commission upon selectionand when secret clearance is granted.

For additional information contact headquar-ters USAREC at 1(800) 223-3735, ext. 1554 orDSN 536-1554

Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps(ROTC)

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Va., directs the ROTC program. ROTC cadets areconcurrently full-time college students workingtoward academic degrees. The ROTC trainingprogram occupies only a small portion of astudent’s weekly activities.

Cadets spend two to four years in the ROTCprogram depending on the method of entry intothe program. The program includes a BasicCourse, Military Science and Leadership I and IIcourses, and an Advanced Course, MSL III and IVcourses, conducted at 272 host institutionsnationwide and through partnerships with morethan 1,000 other schools. Students can receiveconstructive credit for the Basic Course basedon prior service or other lateral entry criteria, or byattending the Leaders Training Course, formerlyBasic Camp.

All cadets attend the Leadership DevelopmentAssessment Course, usually during the summerprior to their final academic year. Participants arepaid while attending camp(s).

Army ROTC contracts may include a variety ofincentives, from monthly stipends to tuitionscholarships to drill pay and additional leader-ship experience as members of Guard orReserve units. All scholarship cadets, as well as


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non-scholarship cadets in the Advanced Coursereceive a stipend starting at $250 per academicmonth for MSL I, increasing by $50 each year.

College students may compete for two-, three-or four-year tuition scholarships on campus byapplying directly to the professor of militaryscience in the ROTC battalion. Two-, three- andfour-year scholarships are also available on acompetitive basis to active duty Army enlistedpersonnel (Green to Gold) by applying toheadquarters, Cadet Command. High schoolstudents may compete for four-year scholarshipsby applying to Headquarters, Cadet Command.

Requirements of the primary components ofthe scholarship program are listed below:

All individuals must be 17 years old before thescholarship is effective.

All scholarship winners must be U.S. citizens.Students must be able to complete all

requirements for a commission and a collegedegree and be younger than 31 on Dec. 31 of theyear eligible for commissioning.

ROTC program information is available atwww.armyrotc.com or students can call 1 (800)


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USA-ROTC for more information or a scholarshipapplication. High school students are encour-aged to apply for scholarships online.

Recruiters should use USAREC Form 914 toprovide referrals through battalion. Conductpositive handoff of the prospect to Army ROTC bycalling your local ROTC unit or the ROTC unit ofthe prospect’s preference. Ensure that theprospect understands that the referral onlyfacilitates contact with the ROTC unit and doesnot serve as a scholarship application.

Reserve Options

Reserve Forces Duty ScholarshipsTwo-year RFD scholarships offer the same

benefits as other ROTC scholarships butrecipients fulfill their military service obligation inthe Army National Guard or the Army Reserve. Alimited number of Dedicated Army NationalGuard scholarships are also available.

Simultaneous Membership ProgramSMP allows non-scholarship MSL II, III and IV

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neously participate as members of an ArmyNational Guard or Army Reserve unit. Benefitsinclude: drill pay, longevity credit for pay pur-poses, retirement credit and expanded leader-ship training opportunities. May include MGIBbenefits, federal tuition assistance and statetuition assistance. Optional for non-scholarshipMSL II, III and IV cadets, required for RFDscholarship cadets and non-scholarshipGuaranteed Reserve Forces Duty contractedcadets.

Guaranteed Reserve Forces DutyThe GRFD option is available for students

who desire to fulfill their military service obliga-tion in the Army National Guard or Army Reserveinstead of serving on active duty. Available to non-scholarship Advanced Course cadets uponcontracting, required for RFD scholarshipcadets.

ROTC-HPSP Pharmacy ProgramCombine scholarships from the Reserve

Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and the HealthProfession Scholarship Program to providefinancial assistance throughout a student’s


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entire pharmacy education so he/she may obtaina commission with concurrent call to active dutyin the rank of captain. Participants will incur anactive duty service obligation from both ROTCand the HPSP that must be served consecutively,resulting in a six-year ADSO.

U.S. Military AcademyApplicants must be:• At least 17 years old and not have passed

23rd birthday by July 1 of the year entering theU.S. Military Academy.

• A U.S. citizen at the time of admission.• Unmarried and must not have a legal

obligation to support a dependent.• Of good moral character and able to meet

academic, physical and medical requirements.• A high school graduate and submit Scholas-

tic Assessment Test (SAT) or American CollegeTesting (ACT) assessment results for evaluation.A review of scholastic records will be made.

Applicants should obtain a nomination from amember of Congress or from the Secretary of theArmy. Secretary of the Army nominations are alsoallowed for enlisted personnel in the Regular


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Army, the Army Reserve or the Army NationalGuard as well as for ROTC or JROTC cadets.

For more information visitwww.usma.edu/Admissions, call (914) 938-4041or write:

Director of AdmissionsU.S. Military Academy606 Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1797

U.S. Military Academy Preparatory SchoolThe preparatory school is not an enlistment

option. Regular Army and Reserve Soldiers mustmake application to the U.S. Military Academy.

For additional information visitwww.usma.edu/Admissions, call 1 (845) 938-4041 (DSN 688-4041) or write:

Director of AdmissionsU.S. Military Academy606 Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1797


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Adventure

Station of ChoiceIn addition to guaranteed training of choice,

some MOSs will also offer a first duty assign-ment guarantee. The assignment could be to aspecific unit or to a specific location.

Airborne TrainingFor those who qualify, some MOSs also offer

airborne training when available.

Ranger AssignmentFor those who qualify, some MOSs also offer

assignment to a Ranger unit when available.

Special Forces InitiativeSoldiers who want to participate in Special

Forces may sign a letter of intent in conjunctionwith their initial contract. This is an optionassociated with specific MOSs.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation FacilitiesEquipment rentalSports programs (youth and intramural)


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Shooting ranges (trap/skeet, rifle/pistol,archery)

Camping facilitiesPicnic and hiking facilitiesGymnasiums and swimming pools

For more information visit www.armymwr.com.

Space Available Travel ProgramsSoldiers may travel using military flights on a

space available basis at little or no cost. Sol-diers’ families may travel overseas for little or nocost.


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Money

Active Duty Starting PayEffective January 1, 2009+

Private E-1 (less than four months) $1,294.00*+Private E-1 (more than four months) $1,400.00*+Private E-2 $1,569.00*+Private First Class E-3 $1,650.00*+Specialist E-4 $1,827.00*+Sergeant E-5 $1,994.00*+Warrant Officer W-1 $2,595.00*+Chief Warrant Officer W-2 $2,956.00*+Chief Warrant Officer W-3 $3,341.00*+2nd Lieutenant O-1 $2,655.70*+1st Lieutenant O-2 $3,059.90*+Captain O-3 $3,540.40*+

Army Reserve Starting Drill PayEffective January 1, 2009+

Private (less than four months) $173*+Private (over four months) $187*+Private E-2 $209*+Private First Class E-3 $220*+Specialist E-4 $244*+


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Sergeant E-5 $266*+Warrant Officer W01 $346*+Chief Warrant Officer W02 $394*+Chief Warrant Officer W03 $445*+2nd Lieutenant O-1 $354*+1st Lieutenant O-2 $408*+Captain O-3 $472*+

* Totals reflect pay rates less than two years+ FY 09 proposed (unofficial) amounts roundedto the nearest dollar.

Referral BonusThe referral bonus program allows Soldiers of

the Regular Army, Army Reserve, National Guard,Army retirees, DA civilians, NAF employees andFuture Soldiers the opportunity to assist with theArmy’s recruiting efforts. A bonus not to exceed$2,000 per referral will be paid for referring NPSapplicants for enlistment in the Army or ArmyReserve. The person referred must subse-quently enlist and then complete Initial EntryTraining. See applicable USAREC message forguidance. For more information, visitwww.2k.army.mil. To provide a referral, visitwww.usarec.army.mil/smart or call 1 (800) 223-


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3735, ext. 6-0473

Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program(HRAP)

The Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program(HRAP) allows enlisted Soldiers who haverecently completed Advanced Individual Training(AIT), One Station Unit Training (OSUT) or ArmyCivilian Acquired Skills Training (ACASP) toreturn to their hometowns on permissive TDY forup to 14 days to assist the local recruiters bysharing their Army training experiences withfamily, friends, high school classmates, FutureSoldiers, veterans, and community leaders.

HRAP Soldiers report to the recruiting stationand accompany recruiters throughout thecommunity to assist in obtaining quality referralsfor enlistment.

All permanent party Soldiers may apply forHRAP by submitting a DA Form 31, Request andAuthority for Leave, through their chain ofcommand.

Additionally, officers may also volunteer forHRAP duty in their hometowns or areas in whichthey are familiar, such as where they attendedcollege.


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Soldiers participating in HRAP may be eligiblefor the $2,000 referral bonus if those referralsresult in an enlistment.

Soldiers interested in performing HRAPshould be directed to www.2k.army.mil forinformation.

The USAREC HRAP database is the systemof record for tracking a Soldier’s HRAP duty withUSAREC. USAREC leaders must ensure that theHRAP database is kept up to date. Severalreports are available for leaders to monitor andcheck compliance.

Special Recruiter Assistant Program(SRAP)

The Special Recruiter Assistance Program(SRAP) allows Soldiers who have served inOperations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedoman opportunity to share their deployment experi-ences. Selected Soldiers return to their home-towns or other communities on TDY for up to 14days to assist the local recruiters by sharing theirfirsthand accounts of the war with family, friends,students, veterans, Future Soldiers and commu-nity leaders.

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who are OIF/OEF veterans may request toparticipate in the SRAP program.

SRAP Soldiers may be eligible for the $2,000Referral Bonus if those referrals result in anenlistment.

Soldiers can learn more about SRAP andapply for SRAP duty by visiting www.2k.army.mil

The USAREC HRAP database is the systemof record for tracking a Soldier’s SRAP duty withUSAREC.

Active Duty for Special Work (ADOS)Army Reserve Soldiers of all ranks can

support local recruiters to generate leads thatwill result in Army Reserve enlistments throughthe Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS-RC) program.

Reserve Soldiers typically serve five to 14days supporting recruiters within a 50-mileradius of their residence or Reserve TroopProgram Unit (TPU).

Army Reserve Soldiers are a valuableresource to share their experiences. Recruiterswill solicit Army Reserve Soldiers help to gainreferrals by visiting units and corresponding withthe Soldiers they enlisted, and asking them to


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return for ADOS-RC recruiting duty.Each fiscal year, headquarters USAREC

distributes ADOS-RC funds to each brigadebased on the brigade’s non-prior service ArmyReserve mission. The funds are then brokendown to each battalion by each brigade. ADOS-RC tour requests must be done through thebattalion ADOS-RC manger. Once the ADOS-RCSoldier’s tour is complete, the ADOS-RCSoldier’s recruiter or station commander mustsubmit UF 979 to the battalion to ensure that aSoldier’s performance can be reported toUSAREC.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)The Thrift Savings Plan allows a Soldier to set

aside a monthly amount from his or her pay-check to meet future needs, especially retire-ment. TSP is separate from the military retire-ment system, which is based on years of serviceand rank. For more information, visitwww.tsp.gov.

Cash Enlistment BonusesThe Regular Army offers both non-prior

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The amounts range from $1,000 to $40,000determined by enlistment options and qualifica-tions. Bonuses are offered for two or more yearsterm of service.

Bonuses: Hi-Grad, Quick Ship, ACASP, PriorityMOS Enlistment and Airborne.

The Army Reserve bonus ranges from $1,000to $20,000. Bonuses are offered for three- or six-year term of service.

Regular ArmyApplicant must be a high school diploma

graduate and score 31 or higher on the ASVAB.Applicant must satisfy any other special

requirements for training in selected MOS.Applicant must enlist for two or more years.Applicant must enlist for a bonus skill

designated by headquarters, Department of theArmy.

Applicant must be non-prior service (NPS) ordays of service (DOS).

Cash bonus may be combined with eitherloan repayment or Army College Fund in selectedMOS and term of service.


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Broken Service Selective Reenlistment BonusProgram-Prior Service

The Army offers bonuses for selected priorservice applicants as determined by headquar-ters, Department of the Army.

Army Reserve Non-Prior ServiceApplicant must be a secondary school

graduate and score 31 or higher on the ASVABtest.

Applicant must enlist for 6x2 or 3x5 enlistmentoption.

Applicant must be NPS.Bonus is dictated by the vacancy control

number designated by HQDA on REQUEST.Applicant must become MOS qualified and

remain MOS qualified for entire bonus term.

Army Reserve Prior ServiceCash bonus available to eligible prior service

personnel enlisting in the Selected Reserve forDA advertised MOS:

$7,500 for enlistment of three years into aTPU.

$15,000 for enlistment of six years into a TPU.


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Accelerated Promotion for EducationEnlist as: Accredited College Program:Private 2 24 to 47 semester hoursPrivate First Class 48 or more semester hoursSpecialist Bachelor’s degree

Accelerated Promotion for ScoutsThose Boy Scouts who have achieved the

rank of Eagle Scout and Girl Scouts who haveearned the Gold Award Certificate and are eithercurrently in high school, a high school senior ora high school diploma graduate, may enlist asPV2.

Referral Promotion ProgramRegular Army and Army Reserve Soldiers may

be advanced to PV2 (one referral) or PFC (tworeferrals) for referring qualified NPS, GlossaryNPS or PS applicants who enlist in the DelayedEntry Program in the Regular Army, Army Reserveor the Army National Guard prior to the FutureSoldier shipping to basic training. Advancementto PFC with one qualified referral who enlistscombined with the successful completion ofUSAREC Form 1137 “The United States ArmyRecruiting Command Future Soldier Pre-


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Execution Checklist” section II Pre-BasicTraining Task List is authorized.

FSTP Pre-Basic Training Task ListRegular Army and Army Reserve Soldiers may

be advanced to PV2 for successful completion tostandard of the USAREC Form 1137 “The UnitedStates Army Recruiting Command Future SoldierPre-Execution Checklist” section II Pre-BasicTraining Task List. All tasks to include thephysical fitness test must be trained and testedto standard; this is not a “give away” promotion.

The station commander and companycommander will validate and sign section II ofthe USAREC Form 1137. Their signature verifiesthe Future Soldier performed all tasks to stan-dard prior to the form being scanned into theFuture Soldier’s electronic record and forwardedto the Military Entrance Processing Station(MEPS).

Advancement to PFC with one qualifiedreferral who enlists combined with the success-ful completion of the Pre-Basic Training Task Listis authorized. USAREC Form 1137 and trainingmaterials are available atwww.futuresoldiers.com located under the Future


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Soldier Training Tab. Also located there is theFuture Soldier Training System (FSTS) which isan interactive multimedia training system toteach and test to standard the tasks located onUSAREC Form 1137 section II Pre-BasicTraining Tasks and issue the Future Soldier aUSAREC From 1136 Future Soldier Certificate ofTraining.


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Special Missions

Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)-Regular Army

This program is available to qualified appli-cants with or without prior service enlisting forthree years. Applicant must be a high schooldiploma graduate and at least 18 but not havepassed their 33rd birthday at time of USARECselection board. Age waivers will be considered.Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and must score90 or higher on the Alternate Flight AptitudeSelection Test (AFAST). Applicant must achieve aminimum GT score of 110 on the ASVAB test.

Applicant must undergo a Class I FlightPhysical Examination in addition to the physicalexamination at the MEPS and have the Class IFlight Physical approved by Fort Rucker, Ala.,prior to the USAREC selection board. Flightphysical must be less than 18 months old.

Candidates will receive E-5 pay while inWOCS training. Applicants incur a six-yearservice obligation from the date of graduation asa warrant officer.


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WOFT applicants are not eligible for the ArmyCollege Fund and the Loan Repayment Pro-gram. They are eligible for the MGIB.

WOFT-Army ReserveFor availability and eligibility contact head-

quarters USAREC at 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0467.

Judge Advocate General’s CorpsDirect commissions are available to individu-

als who have graduated from an American BarAssociation accredited law school with a J.D. orL.L.B. degree and are members in good stand-ing of the bar of a Federal court or the highestcourt of any state or the District of Columbia.Individuals may apply during first semester of thefinal year of law school.

ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend law school and are eligible to beselected to serve in the JAG Corps must apply inNovember or March if not selected by theNovember board.

Applicants are commissioned as first lieuten-ant and promoted to captain at six to ninemonths of service. Initial three-and-a-half month


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program begins at Fort Lee, Va., (three weeks)and concludes (10 weeks) at the JAG school inCharlottesville, Va. The training continues withfour weeks of the Direct Commissioned OfficerCourse (DCO) and ends with six weeks of officerleadership and Soldier skills training at BasicOfficer Leadership Course (BOLC). Graduateprograms for senior captains and junior majorsoffer an L.L.M. accredited by the American BarAssociation. The 10-month program is at the JAGschool in Charlottesville, Va.

Over 40 continuing legal education (CLE)courses are offered annually, which meet moststate CLE requirements. The summer internprogram offers real and immediate legalexperience in legal positions for 100 lawstudents.

For more information, visit www.jagcnet.army.mil, call 1 (866) ARMY-JAG or write:

Department of the ArmyJudge Advocate Recruiting Office Suite 5200Office of the Judge Advocate General1777 N. Kent St.Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194


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Army Medical Department (AMEDD)

Army Nurse CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team. Commissions areavailable to qualified registered nurses in theActive Army or the Army Reserve. Active Armyapplicants must have a minimum of a baccalau-reate degree in nursing. Applicants must bebetween 21 and 46 1/2 years of age (i.e., mustbe less than 47 years of age at the time ofcommission/accession) to qualify for appoint-ment. Army Reserve applicants must have aminimum of an associate degree or diploma innursing.

Inter-Service Transfer Bonus (ISTB)Provides a one-time lump sum payment of

$10,000 to any health professional active dutyofficer of a sister service who transfers to theactive Army in a commissioned status to theArmy Medical Department. Payment is madeafter all training is completed and individualreports to the first permanent duty station.


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All applicants:• Must be less than 47 years of age at the time

of commissioning/accession.• Must be a graduate of a nursing program

accredited by the National League for Nursing orthe commission on Collegiate Nursing Educa-tion, or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Educa-tion.

• Must hold a current, valid and unrestrictedlicense to practice nursing.

• Must be a U.S. citizen for active duty. Perma-nent residents are only eligible for Army Reserve.

Nurse ROTC ScholarshipsTwo-, three- and four-year ROTC scholarships

are available for students pursuing a baccalau-reate degree at an accredited school of nursing.Two-year scholarships are available for studentspursuing certain advanced practice nursingmaster’s degree. ROTC program requirementsand benefits outlined in the pocket guide alsoapply to nursing students.

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AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program(AECP)

Provides active duty enlisted Soldiers theopportunity to complete their baccalaureatedegree in nursing. The Army pays for tuition up to$3,000 per term or $2,250 per quarter, totaling upto $9,000 per academic year, books (reimbursedup to $1,000 per year) and mandatory fees for upto 24 months of schooling.

Direct all interested individuals to the AECPManager at DSN 536-0381, (502) 626-0381 orsend inquiries to [email protected].

Active Duty Army Nurse ProgramsActive Duty Army Nurse Accession Bonus: All

qualified nurses who do not currently hold acommission as a nurse in any service may beeligible to receive a $10,000 accession bonus ifcombined with loan repayment or $20,000 if loanrepayment is not taken.

Active Duty Nurse Loan Repayment Program:Will repay up to $40,000 of qualified loans.

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eligible to enlist in the Army Reserve. Provides$10,000 bonus and $1,000 per month stipendduring months enrolled in a full-time CCNE orNLN accredited BSN producing nursing pro-gram. Must complete BSN in six to 24 monthsand pass NCLEX-RN exam. Commissioned asan Army Nurse Corps officer upon completion ofprogram. Obligation is four years for a one yearcompletion of program or five years for a two yearcompletion program. Commissioned officers arenot eligible; prior enlisted Army Soldiers musthave completed all mandatory service obliga-tions.

Army Nurse Anesthesia ProgramsUniformed Services University of HealthSciences (USUHS) or U.S. Army GraduateProgram in Nursing (AMEDD Center andSchool)

Nurse AnesthesiaMaster’s degree program. Students receive

full pay and allowances commensurate with rankduring entire program. Tuition expenses paid bythe Army. Active duty obligation is 54 months.


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Inter-Service Transfer Bonus (ISTB) Provides a one-time lump sum payment of$10,000 to any health professional active dutyofficer of a sister service who transfers to theactive Army in a commissioned status to theArmy Medical Department. Payment is madeafter all training is completed and individualreports to the first permanent duty station.

Army Reserve Army Nurse ProgramsSpecial Pay

Provides a bonus of $15,000 per year fornurse anesthetists and $10,000 per year fornurses with their BSN. The HPBP applies toqualified critical care nurses, medical/surgicalnurses, psychiatric nurses and perioperativenurses for a maximum of three years. Partici-pants must serve in a U.S. Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit, AMEDD Personal ManagementCommand (APMC), or Individual MobilizationAugmentee (IMA) Program. Individuals may beeligible, if qualified, to participate in one otherArmy Reserve incentive program.


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Specialized Training Assistance Program(STRAP)

Stipend program for nurse anesthesia andcritical care nurses currently enrolled in accred-ited programs. Participants receive a monthlystipend, currently over $1,900. Participants incura two-year obligation in the Army Reserve foreach year or partial year of financial assistanceand must serve in an Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit, National Army Medical DepartmentAugmentee Detachment or Individual Mobiliza-tion Augmentee Program upon completion oftraining. Individuals may be eligible, if qualified,to participate in one other Army Reserve incentiveprogram. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Health Professional Loan Repayment Program(HPLR)

Provides education loan repayment for nursesqualified in nurse anesthesia, critical care,medical/surgical, psychiatric, and perioperativenursing who are serving in an Army ReserveTroop Program Unit, National Army MedicalDepartment Augmentee Detachment or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Foreach year of satisfactory service in an Army


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Reserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Department Augmentee Detachment orIndividual Mobilization Program, a maximum of$20,000 will be applied to an education loan forthe first two years and $10,000 for the third yearfor a total of $50,000. Individuals may be eligible,if qualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Dental CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team.Direct commissions are available in the

Regular Army or Army Reserve for graduates ofan accredited dental school in the United States,District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada witha DMD or DDS degree.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanentresidents. RA applicants may apply during lastsix months of dental school if they have passedPart II of National Boards. Army Reserve appli-cants must possess a valid license at time ofapplication. Must be licensed to practice dentistry


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in the U.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or aU.S. territory if already graduated from dentalschool. Must be less than 47 years of age uponinitial appointment.

ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend dental school are eligible to be se-lected to serve in the Dental Corps.

Active Duty Dental Corps Programs

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)

One- to four-year scholarships to studentsaccepted to or enrolled in accredited schools ofdentisty. Provides full tutition, monthly stipend ofover $1,900 and reimbursement for mandatorybooks, certain items of professional equipmentand certain other academic fees. Active dutyobligation is one year for each year receiving thescholarship with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. Students must be U.S.citizens.

Critical Skills Accession Bonus (CSAB) Twenty thousand dollar lump sum for medicalstudent in conjunction with (HPSP) four-year


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active commitment served concurrently with(HPSP) obligation.

Advanced General Dentistry Program (one-year)

One-year residency program for graduatingdental students and practicing dentists withinthree years of graduation. Graduate dentistsmust be licensed and a U.S. citizen. Must beenrolled in the final year at a U.S. accrediteddental school or have graduated from such aschool within the past three years.

Dental Corps Active Duty Accession BonusActive duty accession bonus for qualified

dentists and dental specialists of $75,000, paidin lump sum at the first permanent duty station.Active duty obligation is a minimum of 48months. Must be a U.S. citizen

Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)

Will repay up to $40,000 of qualified loansannually for a maximum of three years. Activeduty obligation is one year for each year receivingloan repayment with a minimum period of three


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years on active duty. HPLRP may be used withthe active duty Dental Corps Accession Bonus;active duty obligations are served consecutively.Individual must be a U.S. citizen.

Army Reserve Dental Corps ProgramSpecial Pay

Provides a $75,000 special pay for generaldentists, comprehensive dentists,prosthodontists and oral surgeons. The specialpay is paid in increments of $25,000 and isawarded yearly up to a total of three years.Participants must serve in an Army ReserveTroop Program Unit, National Army MedicalAugmentee Detachment or the IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program while receivingthe bonus. If qualified, individuals can participatein one other Army Reserve incentive program.Must be a U.S. citizen


Stipend program for oral surgeons currentlyenrolled in an accredited residency program.Participants receive a monthly stipend of over$1,900. Participants incur a two-year obligation


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in the Army Reserve for each year or partial yearof financial assistance and must serve in anArmy Reserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment or IndividualAugmentee Mobilization Program upon comple-tion of training. If qualified, individuals canparticipate in one other Army Reserve incentiveprogram. Individuals must be U.S. citizens.

Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)

Provides up to $50,000 for repayment ofeducation loans for general dentists, compre-hensive dentists, prosthodonists and oralsurgeons serving in the Army Reserve TroopProgram Units, National Army MedicalAugmentee Detachment, or the IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program. For each yearof satisfactory service in the Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit, National Army Medical AugmenteeDetachment, or Individual MobilizationAugmentee Program, a maximum of $20,000 willbe applied to an education loan, up to a total of$50,000. If qualified, individuals can participatein one other Army Reserve incentive program.Must be a U.S. citizen.


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Medical/Dental Student Stipend Program(MDSSP)

MDSSP is available only to medical and dentalstudents. MDSSP participants incur an obligationof one year for every six months (or part thereof)for which they receive the stipend. This obligationperiod will be satisfied immediately followingmedical/dental school completion unless theindividual elects to enter the STRAP program forresidency in an eligible specialty. In that event,the original MDSSP contract will be amended toreflect the STRAP contract.

Medical CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team.Commissions are available to qualified

physicians in the Regular Army and ArmyReserve. Must be a U.S. citizen for Regular Armyor a permanent resident for Army Reserve.Regular Army and Army Reserve applicants musthave a doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree


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from an accredited U.S. school of medicine orosteopathy. Foreign graduates may apply if theyhave a permanent certificate from the Educa-tional Council of Foreign Medical Graduates.

Applicants must have completed at least oneyear of an approved Graduate Medical Education(GME) internship and be less than 47 years ofage at the time of commissioning/appointment(waivers granted on a case by case basis).Applicants must hold a current license topractice medicine in the U.S., District of Colum-bia or Puerto Rico and be at least board eligible.

Active Duty Medical Corps ProgramsHealth Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)

Provides up to four-year scholarships tostudents accepted to or enrolled in accreditedschools of medicine or osteopathy. Provides fulltuition, monthly stipend over $1,600, andreimbursement for certain books and equipment.Active duty obligation is one year for each yearreceiving the scholarship with a minimum periodof two years on active duty, not counting medicalschool, internship, or residency. Individuals mustbe U.S. citizens.


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Critical Skills Accession Bonus (CSAB)$20,000 lump sum for medical student inconjunction with (HPSP) four-year active commit-ment served concurrently with (HPSP) obligation

Uniformed Services University of HealthSciences (USUHS) School of Medicine

Applicants must possess a baccalaureatedegree. Students receive full pay and allowancescommensurate with rank during entire program.Tuition expenses paid by the Army. Graduatesreceive MD degrees and are reappointed as RAcaptains in the Medical Corps. Active dutyobligation is seven years, not counting medicalschool, internship or residency.

Direct all interested individuals to call theUSUHS at 1 (800) 772-1743 or visitwww.USUHS.mil.

Financial Assistance Program (FAP)Open to physicians at any point during their

residency training, such as Post Graduate Year(PGY) II and above. Certain individuals may beeligible to apply in (PGI) I based on OTSGguidance. Provides an annual grant of $45,000


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plus a monthly stipend over $1,900. Active dutyobligation is two years for the first year of FAPparticipation plus one year for each additionalyear of participation with a minimum period oftwo years on active duty. Individuals must be U.S.citizens.

Active Duty Health Professionals Loan Repay-ment (ADHPLR)

Provides up to $38,300 a year for repaymentof education loans for physicians for up to threeyears. Serve active duty time concurrently whilereceiving the incentive.

Army Reserve Medical Corps ProgramsHealth Professional Special Pay

Provides a $30,000 special pay for physiciansin eligible specialties joining the Army Reserve.The bonus is paid in increments of $10,000, andawarded yearly up to a total of three years.Physicians must have completed a residencyprogram in the specialty in which they areapplying. Participants must serve in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment or IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program. Individuals


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may be eligible, if qualified, to participate in oneother Army Reserve incentive program.

Medical/Dental Student Stipend Program(MDSSP)

MDSSP is available only to medical anddental students. MDSSP participants incur anobligation of one year for every six months (orpart thereof) for which they receive the stipend.This obligation period will be satisfied immedi-ately following medical/dental school completionunless the individual elects to enter the STRAPprogram for residency in an eligible specialty. Inthat event, the original MDSSP contract will beamended to reflect the STRAP contract.


Stipend program for physicians in designatedspecialties currently enrolled in accreditedresidency programs. Participants receive amonthly stipend, currently over $1,900. Partici-pants incur a one-year obligation in the ArmyReserve for every six months or portion thereof offinancial assistance. STRAP participants mustserve in an Army Reserve Troop Program Unit,


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National Army Medical Augmentee Detachmentor the Individual Mobilization Augmentee Pro-gram after completing residency. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLR)

Provides up to $50,000 for repayment ofeducation loans for physicians in certainspecialties who are serving in Army ReserveTroop Program Units, National Army MedicalAugmentee Detachment, or the IndividualMobilization Program. For each year of satisfac-tory service in an Army Reserve Troop ProgramUnit, National Army Medical Augmentee Detach-ment, or the Individual Mobilization AugmenteeProgram, a maximum of $20,000 will be appliedto an education loan, up to a total of $50,000.Individuals may be eligible, if qualified, to applyfor one other Army Reserve incentive.

Medical Specialist CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team.Direct Active Duty and Army Reserve commis-

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graduated from accredited schools of occupa-tional therapy, physical therapy, dietetics andphysician assistant studies. Applicant must be agraduate of the respective occupation and havepassed licensure/registration/certification.Applicant must be less than 47 years of ageupon initial appointment.

ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend graduate school for one of the abovespecialties are eligible for appointment as acommissioned officer. They may be branched atRA or Army Reserve, contingent on the needs ofthe Army once all requirements are met toinclude licensure/registration or certification.

Active Duty Student ProgramsU.S. Army — Baylor University Doctoral Pro-gram in Physical Therapy

Provides a doctor of physical therapy degree.Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree orbe in their last semester of undergraduateschool to apply to the 30-month training pro-gram. Active duty obligation is 81 months,including the program. Other prerequisites:minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1, minimum GREscore of 1000, minimum GRE verbal score of


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450. For more information, visit http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/nutrition/splash.php

Doctor of Science in Occupational TherapyProgram (DSCOT)

The Army Doctor of Science in OccupationalTherapy Program provides a Doctor of Sciencedegree in Occupational Therapy. It is an 18-month training program at Brooke Army MedicalCenter in San Antonio, Texas. Applicants mustpossess a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree inOccupational therapy, and individuals with only aBachelor’s degree must have earned at least 30post-graduate clinically oriented credits. Appli-cants must also have a miminum GPA of 3.0,have graduate record examination scores fromwithin the past five years and meet all criteria forappointments as an Army Occupational Thera-pist.

U.S. Military – Baylor University Graduateprogram in Nutrition

Program includes a nine-month dieteticphase and a 12 month internship and researchphase for students. Students who successfullycomplete the program will be granted a Master of


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Science in Nutrition from Baylor University andwill be eligible to sit for the Registration Exami-nation for Dieticians. Applicants must havecompleted or be in their last semester ofdietetics academic work to apply. Active dutyobligation is six years, including internship andprogram. Other prerequisites: minimumcumulative GPA of 3.0 – minimum GRE score of1000, minimum GRE writing score of 3.5. TheWeb site is: http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/nutrition/splash.php

Military Physician Assistant TrainingProvides active duty and Reserve Soldiers the

opportunity to complete a two-year trainingprogram, culminating in a master’s degree inphysician’s assistant studies and commissionas an Army Medical Specialist Corps officer.Active duty obligation is four years following thetraining program.

Active Duty Specialist Corps ProgramsHealth Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)

Will repay up to $40,000 of qualified loansannually for a maximum of three years for


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physician assistants. Active duty obligation isone year for each year receiving loan repaymentwith a minimum period of three years on activeduty. Individuals must be U.S. citizens.

Veterinary CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team.Direct commissions are available in the

Regular Army and Army Reserve for individualswho have graduated from an accredited veteri-nary school in the U.S., District of Columbia,Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory with a DVM or VMDdegree; or have graduated from a foreignveterinary school and have an EducationalCommission for Foreign Veterinary GraduateCertificate. Applicants may apply within 12months of graduating from veterinary school orafter graduation and must be licensed to practiceveterinary medicine in the U.S., the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory.

HPSP applicants may apply at any pointduring veterinary school and must be less than47 years of age upon initial appointment.

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selected to serve in the Veterinary Corps. Allapplicants must be eligible for appointment as acommissioned officer.

Active Duty Veterinary Corps ProgramsHealth Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP) Veterinary Medicine

Provides one- to three-year scholarships toveterinary students accepted to or enrolled inaccredited programs of veterinary medicine.Provides full tuition, monthly stipend over $1,900,and reimbursement for mandatory books, certainitems of professional equipment and certainother academic fees. Active duty obligation is onefor each year receiving the scholarship with aminimum period of three years of active duty.Must be a U.S. citizen.

Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP) Veterinary Medicine

Will repay up to $40,000 of qualified loansannually for a maximum of three years and amaximum monetary total of $120,000. Active dutyobligation is one year for each year of loanrepayment, with a minimum period of three yearson active duty. Must be a U.S. citizen and pos-


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sess a current unrestricted license.

Army Reserve Veterinary Corps ProgramsSpecial Pay

Provides a $75,000 special pay for veterinar-ians. The special pay is paid in increments of$25,000 and is awarded yearly up to a total ofthree years. Participants must serve in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit (TPU), or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program (IMA)while receiving the special pay. Applicants areeligible, if qualified, to participate in other ArmyReserve incentive programs.

Health Professionals Loan RepaymentProgram (HPLRP)

Provides up to $50,000 for repayment ofeducation loans for veterinarians serving in ArmyReserve Troop Program Units or the IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program. For each yearof satisfactory service in the Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit or Individual MobilizationAugmentee Program, a maximum of $20,000 willbe applied to an education loan for the first twoyears, and up to $10,000 the third year for a totalof $50,000. Individuals may be eligible, if


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qualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program.

Must be a U.S. Citizen for all the USARprograms.

Medical Service CorpsDirect all interested applicants to the nearest

Health Care Recruiting Team.Based on the annual needs of the Army

commissions may be available to applicants inthe RA or Army Reserve. Commissions areavailable in the areas of audiology, optometry,biochemistry, clinical laboratory, clinical psychol-ogy, entomology, environmental science, healthservices administration, immunology, microbiol-ogy, nuclear medical science, parasitology,pharmacy, podiatry, research psychology,environmental engineering and social work.

Specific degree requirements may be ob-tained from the local Health Care recruiter.Applicants must be between 21 and 42 years ofage (must be less than 42 years of age at thetime of accession) to qualify for appointment.


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Active Duty ProgramsHealth Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)Optometry

Provides two-, three- and four-year scholar-ships to students enrolled in or accepted toaccredited optometry programs. Provides fulltuition, monthly stipend over $1,900, andreimbursement of certain academic fees. Activeduty obligation is one year for each year receivingthe scholarship with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)Counseling/Clinical Psychology

Provides one- and two-year scholarships tostudents in APA accredited clinical or counselingpsychology doctoral programs. Provides fulltuition, monthly stipend over $1,900, andreimbursement of certain academic fees. Activeduty obligation is one year for each year receivingthe scholarship with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. Must be a U.S. citizen.


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Clinical Psychology Internship Program (CPIP)The Army sponsors a one-year clinical

psychology internship program at five militarymedical treatment facilities: Walter Reed ArmyMedical Center, Washington D.C.; Tripler ArmyMedical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii; Brooke ArmyMedical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas;Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Wash.;and Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center,Fort Gordon, Ga. Applicants must have com-pleted all course work toward a doctorate inpsychology. Officers enter the program in therank of captain and incur a 49-month dutyobligation (including the one-year internship).Must be a U.S. citizen.

Audiology Externship ProgramProvides a one year clinical audiology

externship to students who have completed allacademic coursework for their clinical doctoratein audiology and are eligible for the one yearprogram. Training is conducted at Womack ArmyMedical Center, Fort Bragg, N.C. A 36-monthobligation following completion of the externshipis incurred.


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Pharmacist Health Professional Loan Repay-ment Program

Provides repayment of educational loans forpostgraduate education. Provides $40,000 peryear (less taxes) up to three years with a three-year minimum obligation. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Pharmacist Accession BonusActive duty accession bonus for qualified

pharmacist of $30,000, paid in lump sum at thefirst permanent duty station. Active duty obligationis a minimum of 48 months.

Podiatric Surgery ResidencyThe Army sponsors a 36-month podiatric

surgery residency at Womack Army MedicalCenter, Fort Bragg, N.C. Applicants must have adoctor of podiatric medicine (DPM). Officers enterthe program in the rank of captain and incur an84-month active duty obligation (including the 36-month residency).

Army Reserve Medical Service Corps ProgramHealth Professional Loan Repayment

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qualified optometrists, clinical psychologists andentromologists who are serving in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, the AMEDDProfessional Management Command or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Foreach year of satisfactory service in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, the AMEDDProfessional Management Command, orIndividual Mobilization Program, a maximum of$20,000 will be applied to an education loan upto a total of $50,000. Individuals may be eligible,if qualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Health Professionals Bonus ProgramProvides a $45,000 recruitment bonus for

optometrists, microbiologists, clinical lab andclinical psychologists and a $30,000 bonus forentomologists joining the Army Reserve. Thebonus is paid in increments and awarded yearlyup to a total of three years. Physicians must havecompleted a residency program in the specialtyin which they are applying. Participants mustserve in an Army Reserve Troop Program Unit,AMEDD Professional Management Command or


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Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program.Individuals may be eligible, if qualified, toparticipate in one other Army Reserve incentiveprogram.

Technical Warrant Officer RecruitingHeadquarters USAREC processes all

technical warrant officer applications for in-service Soldiers (Regular and Army Reserve).Opportunities currently exist for Army ReserveSoldiers (both Troop Program Unit and IndividualReady Reserve) to apply in more than 45 warrantofficer specialties.

To obtain Regular Army qualification require-ments visit www.usarec.army.mil/warrant, callDSN 536-0271 or 0328 or 1 (800) 223-3735, ext.6-0271/6-0328 or write:

HQ USARECATTN: RCRO-SM-A1307 Third AvenueFort Knox, KY 40121

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Chaplain candidates:• Must be commissioned prior to their 43rd

birthday. Shortage faith group age waivers will beconsidered.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree of not lessthan 120 semester hours from an ACE accred-ited school.

• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollmentin the next entering class of an ACE accreditedseminary graduate program. Distance learningis acceptable.

• May be a non-U.S. citizen, legally admitted tothe U.S. for permanent residence with properdocumentation.

• Must be able to receive ecclesiasticalapproval.

• Must pass the Army medical exam per AR40-501.

• Must meet Army height and weight standardsin AR 600-9.

Approved applicants may be eligible for up to$4,500 per year in tuition assistance. Enlistedrecruiters will receive 10 points for each Chap-lain candidate referral even if they do not access.


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Chaplain qualifications• Must be commissioned prior to their 47th

birthday. Age waivers may be considered withprior service up to age 50 for USAR only. RomanCatholic priests will be considered up to age 50.

• Must possess a graduate level degree intheology or related studies from an ACE accred-ited educational institution which includes noless than 72 hours of graduate-level work.

• Must be ordained and endorsed by a faithgroup or denomination that is recognized by theDoD Chaplain Board.

• May be a non-U.S. citizen, legally admitted tothe U.S. for permanent residence with properdocumentation for Army Reserve applicants only.

• Must pass the Army medical exam per AR40-501.

• Must meet Army height and weight standardsin AR 600-9.

For active component, applicant should havetwo years of professional work experience aftermeeting the educational requirement. This is nota requirement for Army Reserve chaplains.

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chaplain applicants payable only after complet-ing the Chaplain Officer Basic Leaders Course.Enlisted recruiters will receive 10 points for eachchaplain referral even if they do not access.

For more information, visitwww.chaplain.goarmy.com, call DSN 536-0702or 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0702 or 6-0435.

Army BandEntrance into the Army Band Program re-

quires a passing audition score. Auditions canbe scheduled through your recruiting brigadeBand Liaison.

For more information, visitwww.band.goarmy.com or call 1 (800) 223-3735.ext. 6-0485 or DSN 536-0485.


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Service to Country

Continue a Proud TraditionCitizen Soldiers have proudly defended the

United States for more than 233 years. It beganin 1775, when the Minutemen put down theirtools and picked up their muskets to repel athreat to their way of life. And today’s Army andArmy Reserve Soldiers are prepared to follow intheir footsteps if the need should arise.

Why not join them? You’ll have the satisfactionof serving your country, defending our freedomand maintaining the American way of life.


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Military Occupational Specialties

The following is a synopsis of Military Occupa-tional Specialties and Career ManagementFields of Army skills. The Army recruiter will havethe most current information.

(Reserve) MOS available only in Army Reserve* MOS closed to women+ Not an entry level MOSt MOS requires additional testing for qualificationF Additional Flight Physical (15Q & 35K)

CMF 11-InfantryInfantry Soldiers are trained on the latest high-

tech equipment (weapons, night observationdevices, combat vehicles, radio/data transmis-sion, etc.) and gain experience in leadership,management and teamwork as they function asmembers of cohesive, highly skilled combatunits. Infantry Soldiers are capable of serving ina variety of organizations such as Light, Airborne,Air Assault, Ranger, Stryker and Bradleyequipped Infantry units. Soldiers develop aWarrior Ethos of self-confidence, discipline andmaturity as they sharpen their interpersonal,


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teaching, counseling, critical thinking and writingskills. Leadership and management skills areforged under everyday high pressure. Infantrychallenges produce mentally and physicallytough, mission focused leaders who are in highdemand in the civilian job market.

MOS TITLE11X* Non-prior service enlistment MOS (surro gate MOS below will be determined at Initial Active Duty Training.)11B* Infantryman11C* Indirect Fire Infantryman

CMF 13-Field ArtilleryField artillery work is highly specialized. On

the civilian side, the skills and knowledgeacquired in the Army might be translated intomeaningful work in a variety of engineering,manufacturing and production fields.

MOS TITLE13B* Cannon Crewmember13D* Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist13F* Fire Support Specialist


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13M* Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember13P* MLRS Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist13R* Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator13S Field Artillery Surveyor13W Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember

CMF 14-Air Defense ArtilleryAir defense artillery work is highly specialized.

Although it is unique to the military, the skills andknowledge acquired could be translated intocivilian work with private industries, publicagencies and other users or manufacturers ofcomplex electromechanical equipment.

MOS TITLE14E PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer14J Air Defense Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator/ Maintainer14M* Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember (Reserve Component Only)


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14S Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember14T PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/ Maintainer

CMF 15-Aircraft MaintenanceCivilian opportunities in aircraft maintenance

are related directly to Army positions. There areaircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines andcorporate aircraft - all of which are required byfederal law to have routine inspections, mainte-nance and servicing.

MOS TITLE15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer15F Aircraft Electrician15G Aircraft Structural Repairer15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer15J OH-58D/ARH Armament/Electrical/ Avionics Systems Repair15K+ Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor15M Utility Helicopter Repairer, UH-1 (Reserve Component Only)15N Avionic Mechanic15P Aviation Operation Specialist


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15Q F Air Traffic Control Operator15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer15S OH-58D/ARH Helicopter Repairer15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer15V OH-58 Helicopter Repairer (Reserve Component Only)15X AH-64A Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer (Reserve Component Only)15Y AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer

CMF 18-Special ForcesSpecial Forces is an elite military organization

that employs specialized elements to accom-plish specifically directed missions in times ofpeace and war. Although CMF 18 MOSs are notentry level positions, a Special Forces Soldierwith specialized training, skills, knowledge andpersonal development can obtain worthwhileemployment in law enforcement, personalsecurity or national security agencies.


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MOS TITLE18X*t Special Forces Candidate (NPS enlistment MOS (surrogate MOS 18B, C, D or E will be determined during Special Forces Qualification training)18B*/+ Special Forces Weapons Sergeant18C*/+ Special Forces Engineer Sergeant18D*/+ Special Forces Medical Sergeant18E*/+ Special Forces Communications Sergeant

CMF 19-ArmorArmor and Cavalry Soldiers are trained on the

latest high tech equipment and gain experiencein leadership and teamwork as they function asmembers of close-knit, highly skilled combatunits. Armor Soldiers develop self-confidenceand discipline as they hone their interpersonal,critical thinking and writing skills. These areskills that cut across all occupational categoriesand are highly valued in the civilian job market.

MOS TITLE19D* Cavalry Scout19K* M1 Armor Crewman


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CMF 21-EngineeringEach of the Army jobs is related directly to

similar or equivalent civilian occupations. Armyexperiences may help prepare a Soldier forpossible employment in construction, forestry, orindustrial operations in the civilian sector.

MOS TITLE21B* Combat Engineer21C Bridge Crewmember21D Diver21E Heavy Construction Equipment Operator21G Quarrying Specialist (Reserve Compo- nent only)21K Plumber21M Firefighter21P+ Prime Power Production Specialist21Q Transmission and Distribution Special- ist (Reserve Component only)21R Interior Electrician21T Technical Engineer21V Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator21W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist21Y Geospatial Engineer


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CMF 25-Communications and InformationSystems

These MOSs are responsible for radio andtelevision equipment repair; still, motion, andvideo photography documentation; multimediagraphics illustration; supervision of visualinformation activities; switching equipment;network control facilities; single and multi-channel high frequency radio systems; installingand repairing cable and fiber optics systems.

The information operations Career Manage-ment Field is designed to perform duties thatpertain to computer operations and maintenanceactivities. Civilian career opportunities have beenexcellent for some time and are expected tocontinue, if not expand, as more and morebusinesses, institutions, government agenciesrely on computerized systems to provide themwith the information they need to functionefficiently.

MOS TITLE25B Information Technology Specialist25C Radio Operator-Maintainer25E+ Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager


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25F Network Switching Systems Operator- Maintainer25L Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer25M Multimedia Illustrator25N Nodal Network Systems Operator- Maintainer25P Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer25Q Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer25R Visual Information Equipment Operator- Maintainer25S Satellite Communications Systems Operator- Maintainer25T+ Satellite/Microwave Systems Chief25U Signal Support Systems Specialist25V Combat Documentation/Production Specialist25W+ Telecommunications Operations Chief25X+ Senior Signal Sergeant25Z+ Visual Information Operations Chief

CMF 27-ParalegalThe Paralegal Specialist is a highly trained

professional who plays a critical role in thedelivery of legal services to commanders,Soldiers, the Army and the joint environment.


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The Paralegal Soldier is a technical expert in thelegal field, a leader, and a warrior. ParalegalSoldiers gain highly technical training in theareas of operational and international law, legalassistance and claims. Paralegal Soldiersoperate as part of a highly-trained legal team inoperational units and in garrison.

Paralegal Soldiers are given the opportunity toearn a civilian Paralegal degree by enrolling inthe Army JAG Corps Paralegal Degree Program,a joint educational opportunity provided by theArmy, The College of Mount Saint Joseph andThe University of Great Falls.

These professionals are much sought after inthe civilian world by private industry and busi-ness, as well as public service agencies.

MOS TITLE27D Paralegal Specialist

CMF 31- Military PoliceUpon returning to civilian life, a Soldier may

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acquired in the Army could be applied to a careerwith a federal, state, local law enforcementagency, or in the fields of correctional or indus-trial security.

MOS TITLE31B Military Police31D+ Criminal Investigations Special Agent31E Internment and Resettlement Specialist

CMF 35- Military IntelligenceSoldiers are trained in the latest intelligence

collection, analysis and exploitation techniquesutilizing cutting edge technology. Because of thecomplexity of MI systems, this CMF has its ownSystems Maintenance/Integration MOS. MISoldiers provide predictive, accurate, timely andactionable intelligence in order to supportmissions from the tactical battlefield commanderto the national command level.

The MI Soldier allows the U.S. Army to seefirst, hear first and take action first against ourenemies. MI Soldiers serve in a variety of units toinclude Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger, JointSpecial Operations units and other SpecialMission Units. The MI Soldier often has accessto the most sensitive, classified information in


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order to assist the war fighter’s mission.Corporations, government agencies and other

organizations highly regard intelligence experi-ence for selected civilian jobs because itrepresents abilities that are usually associatedwith managerial and executive-level work. MISoldiers are entrusted with handling andsafeguarding classified information.

MOS TITLE35F Intelligence Analyst35G Imagery Analyst35H Common Ground Station Analyst35L Counterintelligence Agent35M Human Intelligence Collector35N Signals Intelligence Analyst35Pt+ Cryptologic Linguist35S Signals Collection Analyst35T Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/ Integrator35Wt EW/SIGINT Specialty

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language to English and from English to theirnative language. The interpreter/translator alsotranslates simple written documents. Theinterpreter/translator mission extends across thetactical battlefield. This MOS supports Armyoperations by providing foreign languagecapability and foreign area expertise to com-mands at all echelons, thereby enhancingcultural awareness of Army personnel.

CMF 37-Psychological Operations

Experience as a PSYOP specialist developsskills in basic marketing techniques from marketsegmentation, analysis of consumer behavior toadvertising and sales promotion. The Soldier isfurther exposed to data processing, graphicsmanipulation, broadcast journalism andvideography. An assignment within PsychologicalOperations provides the Soldier considerableformulation of information strategies that involvejoint, combined and inter-agency coordination.

All active component CMF 37F Soldiersreceive basic foreign language and airbornetraining. Cultural orientation is derived fromOCONUS experience.


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MOS TITLE37F Psychological Operations Specialist

CMF 38-Civil Affairs

MOS TITLE38B Civil Affairs Specialist (Reserve Compo- nent Only)

CMF 42-Adjutant GeneralPrivate industry and business, as well as

public service agencies, have experienced acontinuing need for competent administrativepersonnel. Whether in the Army or in civilian life,administrative workers are the backbone ofeffective and efficient management.

MOS TITLE42A Human Resources Specialist42F Human Resources Information System Management Specialist

CMF 42-BandsEmployment opportunities for civilian musi-

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competitive, depending on the job or type of workbeing sought. Typical employers of musiciansare symphony orchestras, concert bands, rock orpop music bands, theaters, radio and televisionstations, movie studios, concert halls, schools,colleges, recording studios — just aboutanywhere that music is played. Best market forqualified musicians is college music programs.MOS 42R Army Band Candidate will have anAdditional Skills Identifier (ASI) to identify theinstrument played.

MOS TITLE42R9B t Cornet or Trumpet Player42R9C t Euphonium Player42R9D t French Horn Player42R9E t Trombone Player42R9F t Tuba Player42R9G t Flute or Piccolo Player42R9H t Oboe Player42R9J t Clarinet Player42R9K t Bassoon Player42R9L t Saxophone Player42R9M t Percussion Player42R9N t Keyboard Player


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42R9T t Guitar Player42R9U t Electric Bass Guitar Player42S t Special Bandsperson (Active Duty only)

CMF 44-Financial ManagementFinancial Management Soldiers are trained in

the field of accounting, resource management,budgeting, and cash management as well as thefinancial aspects of government contracting.These skills can be applied in the civilian sectorin the areas of banking, bookkeeping, andcomptrollership, payroll management, and orderinvoicing.

MOS TITLE44C/36B Financial Management Technician

CMF 46-Public AffairsWith the training and experience acquired by

doing Army public affairs work, an individual iswell qualified for similar civilian work. Typicalemployers would include corporations, advertis-ing and public relations agencies, broadcastingstations, newspapers, magazines and govern-ment agencies.


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MOS TITLE46Q Public Affairs Specialist46R t Public Affairs Broadcast Journalist

CMF 56-Religious SupportSoldiers in this field gain experience in

leadership, management, training and team-work. Civilian opportunities in private industry,business and public service agencies includeadministrative worker, counselor, programmanager, human resources, business manage-ment, crisis intervention positions, financial,quality control and budgeting officer.

MOS TITLE56M Chaplain Assistant

CMF 63/91 Mechanical MaintenanceMachines play such an important role in our

lives that just about anywhere you go, you willfind them in use, and wherever they are used,someone is needed to keep them going.Manufacturing plants, industries, constructioncompanies and apartment buildings all utilize 91CMF equipment that is closely related to thekinds in the Army.


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MOS TITLE44B/91W Metal Worker44E/91E Machinist45B/91F Small Arms/Artillery Repairer45G/91G Fire Control Repairer45K/91K Armament Repairer52C/91C Utilities Equipment Repairer-Heating and AC52D/91D Power Generation Equipment Repairer62B/91L Construction Equipment Repairer63A*/91A M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer63B/91B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic63D*/91P Artillery Mechanic63H/91H Track Vehicle Repair63J/91J Quartermaster and Chemical Equip- ment Repairer63M*/91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer

CMF 68-MedicalEach Army medical job has a direct civilian

counterpart. Whether in the Army or in civilian life,medical workers are in great demand andopportunities for advancement are excellent inboth cases.


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MOS TITLE68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist68D Operating Room Specialist68E Dental Specialist68G Patient Administration Specialist68H Optical Laboratory Specialist68J Medical Logistics Specialist68K Medical Laboratory Specialist68M Nutrition Care Specialist68P Radiology Specialist68Q Pharmacy Specialist68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist68S Preventive Medicine Specialist68T Animal Care Specialist68V Respiratory Specialist (USAR)t68W Health Care Specialist68X Mental Health Specialist

CMF 74-ChemicalSecurity of our homeland against weapons of

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radiological and nuclear defense. Civilianopportunities for personnel with this knowledge,skills and abilities are available in a broad rangeof fields.

MOS TITLE74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

CMF 79-Recruitment and ReenlistmentA Soldier gains invaluable experience for

civilian employment particularly in the area ofpersonnel and sales work. Personnel employerscan be found at all levels of government andprivate industry.

MOS TITLE79R+ Recruiter79S+ Career Counselor79T+ Recruiting and Retention Noncommis- sioned Officer (Army National Guard)79V+ Retention and Transition NCO (Re- serve)


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CMF 88-TransportationThe Transportation Corps is responsible for

the worldwide movement of units, personnel,equipment and supplies. Transportation CorpsNCOs assist in the planning, staffing, directingand supervising of Army and Department ofDefense transportation operations at the tactical,operational and strategic levels of war.Warfighting operations, joint operations and inoperations other than war all involve models oftransportation. Potential civilian employers aretrucking firms, marinas, airports, railroads andintra-coastal shipping companies.

MOS TITLE88H Cargo Specialist88K Watercraft Operator88L Watercraft Engineer88M Motor Transport Operator88N Transportation Management Coordinator88P Railway Equipment Repairer (Reserve


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Component Only)88T Railway Section Repairer (Reserve Component Only)88U Railway Operations Crewmember (Reserve Component Only)88Z t Senior Transportation Sergeant

CMF 89-AmmunitionAs a civilian, one could find that Army training

and experience would be suitable in a widevariety of jobs ranging from manufacturing andproduction to warehousing and distribution work.

MOS TITLE89A Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist89B Ammunition Specialist89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist

CMF 92-Supply and ServicesThe Army’s Quartermaster Branch studies

and utilizes modern business methods toensure the efficient and effective support ofSoldiers and worldwide Army operations. Ourrelationship to fundamental business practices


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and industrial influence make Quartermasterskills in the Army’s Supply and Service arenaeasily transferable to civilian industries.

Skills learned through classroom and on-the-job training vary greatly. Some examples are asfollows: supply data processor, inventoryspecialist, warehousing manager, food servicemanagement, mortuary sciences, airload andparachute preparation, fabric and upholsteryrepair and commercial laundry skills (hospitaland hotel).

In addition, Department of the Army andDepartment of Defense jobs are some of thefastest growing careers in the civilian sector.Logistical and supply skill sets learned in everyQuartermaster MOS are some of the highestdesired qualifications needed to fill thosepositions as well as in the aviation, oil industry,supply distribution and culinary professions.

MOS TITLE92A Automated Logistical Specialist92F Petroleum Supply Specialist92G Food Service Specialist92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist


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92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist92R Parachute Rigger92S Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist92W Water Treatment Specialist92Y Unit Supply Specialist

CMF 94-Electronic Maintenance and CalibrationsThere is an increasing need in the civilian

sector for people with experience in the elec-tronic maintenance field. The training andexperience gained may prepare a person for avariety of civilian occupations in the electronicsfield, to include electronics testers, electronicsassemblers and electronics inspectors.

MOS TITLE94A Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer94D Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer94E Radio and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer94F Computer/Detection Systems Repairer94H Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist


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94K Apache Attack Helicopter Systems Repairer94L Avionic Communications Equipment Repairer94M Radar Repairer94P Multiple Launch Rocket System Re- pairer94R Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer94S Patriot System Repairer94T Avenger System Repairer94W+ Electronic Maintenance Chief94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator and Maintainer


Recruiter’s Code of EthicsI am responsible for representing the United

States Army in an important position during thisperiod of the Army’s history. My neglect or delay infulfilling this responsibility could place in dangerthe American way of life and the sacred course ofhuman freedom.

I will encourage to enlist in the United StatesArmy those young men and women who aremorally, aptitudinally, physically and administra-tively qualified, young people who will serve withhonor and distinction, and with whom I would beproud to serve in peace as well as in war.

I will always maintain the highest standards ofmilitary and moral conduct in the performance ofmy duties while conducting recruiting operationsthroughout the United States, its territories andoverseas. I will leave no questions as to thecorrectness of my ethical standards or moralpurpose, and I will always demonstrate anunshakable sense of integrity.

I dedicate myself to the support of my Armyand my country. And, when I have fulfilled myresponsibilities and discharged my duties, I willhave strengthened the United States, its Armyand this code that I will represent. I am in theArmy and in my community.


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