Jun 20

How to Join the Air Force

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The part of an army which conducts aerial warfare is generally termed as its air force. The elements of an air force include fighters, helicopters, bombers, transport airplanes, and other aircraft. The United States Air Force was formed on 18th September, 1947. It possesses 5,573 manned aircraft, around 180 unmanned air combat vehicles, 450 intercontinental ballistic missiles, 2,130 air launched cruise missiles and 327,452 active personnel on duty. The procedure of how to join the air force needs to be understood properly to secure good jobs in the air force. Information about joining the air force is given in short in the paragraphs below. Read more on pride of America – the Tomahawk missile.

How to Join the Air Force

The air force provides a lucrative career and gives a chance to work with high end, sophisticated technology. The Air Force Academy trains people for jobs in the United States Air Force. No tuition is charged by the Air Force Academy. The standard of education offered at the academy too is high. Those interested in joining the academy should, however, remember that it is obligatory to serve the air force at least for 5 years after training. Let us understand requirements to join the air force.

Educational Qualification and Aptitude Test
To join the air force, applicants should have at least a High School Diploma. Those who have appeared for General Educational Development (GED) tests can also apply. Applicants interested in joining the air force need to take the ‘Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery’ (ASVAB) examination. The score achieved in this test is termed as the Armed Forces Qualification Test Score (AFQT) score. GED-holders should have an AFQT score of 65 out of 99 to seek admission to the air force. An AFQT score of 50+ is expected from high school graduates. Here is a list of subjects for which one should prepare in order to appear for the ASVAB exam.
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
Word Knowledge (WK)
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
Assembling Objects (AO)
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Electronics Information (EI)
Auto & Shop (AS)
Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
General Science (GS)
Apart from the educational qualifications and tests necessary for joining the air force, the applicant also needs to fulfill some basic requirements; these requirements are enlisted below.
The person should be a citizen of the United States of America.
A person with good character is given preference.
Those interested in the joining the air force should be unmarried, i.e without dependents.
Their age should be between 17 and 23 years as on 1st July of that particular year.
One also needs to possess a social security card in order to join as a cadet.
Academic standards, physical fitness, and leadership qualities in a person are also taken into account.
Background and Medical Check
Applicants who want to join the air force should not have a criminal background. They have to pass various medical tests in order to be eligible to join the air force. The different medical tests conducted for air force applicants include a hearing test, a color blindness test, urinalysis, blood pressure test, etc. In the physical examination, one has to perform various joint exercises. An alcohol breath analyzer test is also conducted, and history of these tests, if available, are also taken into account. Individuals also need to have a clean bill of health, with no existing medical conditions, to be considered eligible for service in the air force.

Jobs in the Air Force

The decision about joining the air force should be taken after prior discussion with elders and veterans who have served in the air force. Listening to the opinions of experienced people would help in taking informed decisions. A job in the air force (or other defense services) is quite hard, in a sense that one has to stay away from the family for minimum 4 years. An aptitude test is necessary for a person to secure an air force assignment. One should obtain detailed information about the test by visiting an air force recruiter. The air force offers as many as 150 different jobs. Here is a list of the various jobs grouped under different sub-sections.

Operation
1A – Aircrew Operations
1C – Command & Control Systems Operations
1N – Intelligence
1P – Aircrew Equipment
1S – Safety
1T – Aircrew Protection
1U – Unmanned Aerospace Systems
1W – Weather
Medical & Dental
4X – Medical
4Y – Dental
Support
3N – Public Affairs
3E – Civil Engineering
3P – Security Forces (Military Police)
3U – Manpower
3S – Mission Support
3V – Visual Information
Maintenance & Logistics
2A – Manned Aerospace Maintenance
2G – Logistics Plans
2F – Fuels
2P – Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory
2M – Missile & Space Systems Maintenance
2S – Supply
2R – Maintenance Management Systems
2W – Munitions & Weapons
2T – Transportation & Vehicle Maintenance
Finance & Contracting
6F – Financial
6C – Contracting
Legal & Chaplain
5R – Chaplain Assistant
5J – Paralegal
Special Investigations
The 7S – Special Investigations (OSI) job is available in this category.

Technical Training Schools

Here is a list of technical training school in the US.
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX
Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton, FL
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD
Altus AFB, Altus, OK
Presidio, Monterey, CA
Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX
Fairchild AFB, Fairchild, WA
Pensacola NAS, FL
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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The decision to join the air force should be taken after understanding the nature of job completely. Given the lucrative job opportunities offered by the air force, one should seriously consider this option, which can not only be a lucrative one, but one of honor and pride as well.

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Mar 02

Reasons to Join the Navy

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There are many reasons that encourages one to join the navy. People consider it a noble decision and a decision influenced by patriotism. Those who want to serve their country in some or the other way, also opt for the navy. However, some decide to join the navy as a base for building a respectable career, and as a substitute to college or studying at an university for a degree. Joining the navy is an honor for many people, as they get the chance to work with the brave men and women who are ready to lay down their lives for protecting our shores. A position in the navy is a well-respected job, and surely makes a person proud. You can easily recognize a navy officer by his posture, his attitude, his confidence, and the way he carries himself.

Navies of different countries encourage young individuals to join them, as they have many job opportunities for people from all walks of life. People have a misconception that the navy offers only one position. They are not aware of the various posts and careers available in the navy. The various departments present in the navy are air engineering, communications and intelligence, marine and weapons engineering, and combat operations.

Employment in the navy is a full-time job, and offers higher pay in comparison to the other jobs in the market. In fact, the salary that a trainee receives in the navy is much more than that of a software professional or an executive manager in the corporate world. It also provides the best promotions, with a rapid increase in salary. Promotions mainly depend upon the rank of the navy personnel and the time he has spent in the navy. There are also some people who think of joining the navy because they are eager to learn more about trade and also avail tremendous travel opportunities. If you join the navy, you get many opportunities of traveling to different countries. But to be fit for this job, mentally and physically, you need to undergo a lot of training exercises. There are rigorous physical and mental training activities that you need to participate in, which make you ever alert, a quick-thinker who can make correct decisions, good at self-defense, and this has a positive effect on your personality. If you are in the navy, people respect and honor you just for the reason that you are a navy personnel. The navy takes care of its sailors in the best way possible. The best medical facilities are provided to all naval personnel. Some individuals may get into this field, just because of the fact that many in their family have been a part of the navy for years, as a family tradition.

One can work on and learn about the latest cutting-edge technology in the world which is used by the navy. He may develop skills that could prove useful in his future endeavors. The US navy offers accommodation and housing provisions, free dining services or food allowances, and uniform allowances to ensure the uniforms are in top condition. Moreover, some duty stations provide sailors with ‘Cost of Living Allowances’ (COLAs). Apart from the regular pay and benefits, some recruits become eligible for cash bonus programs which depend on your level of education and the chosen field, like the ‘Montgomery G.I. Bill’ and ‘Navy Tuition Assistance’. After retirement from the service, the navy still provides assistance to you as a navy veteran. You will enjoy most of the benefits which are provided to an on-duty navy personnel.

Some people do consider this job as recession-proof and safe from any kind of financial crisis. So after all the above reasons, I’m sure you might want to consider a job in the navy.

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