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Air Force Criminal History Waivers

2010-02-06T14:04:51Z

Nobody has a right to serve in the United States Air Force. Federal law and Department of Defense directives give the military services significant leeway in determining who they want to accept for enlistment or commission. An applicant's criminal and "moral" history plays a large role on whether or not they are eligible to join.

Air Force Criminal History Waivers originally appeared on About.com US Military on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 14:04:51.

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Army Enlistment Incentives

2010-02-06T14:03:50Z

Without doubt, the Army has more enlistment incentives than any of the other
� military services. In fact, the Army offers so many treats to entice applicants
� to join up that it's sometimes hard to keep track of them. Here's a listing
� of current incentives offered for enlistment in the active duty Army and the
� Army Reserves.

Army Enlistment Incentives originally appeared on About.com US Military on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 14:03:50.

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Marine Corps Advanced Enlistment Rank

2010-02-06T14:02:37Z

As with the other military branches, individuals who enlist in the Marine Corps, who meet certain eligibility criteria can enlist at an advanced rank.

Marine Corps Advanced Enlistment Rank originally appeared on About.com US Military on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 14:02:37.

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Navy Full Time Support (FTS) Program

2010-02-06T14:00:28Z

Navy Full Time Support (FTS) sailors are members of the Navy Reserves who perform full-time active duty, receiving the same pay, allowances, and benefits as active duty members. The purpose of the Full Time Support (FTS) program is to train and administer the Navy Reserve.

Navy Full Time Support (FTS) Program originally appeared on About.com US Military on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 14:00:28.

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Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI)

2010-02-06T13:59:03Z

I'm often asked if the Coast Guard has an ROTC program, as do the other military branches. The answer is no. The Coast Guard has an Officer Candidate School, and an Academy, as do the other services, but no ROTC program. What they do have, some might think is a better deal than ROTC: The Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, or CSPI.

Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) originally appeared on About.com US Military on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 13:59:03.

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MEPSat a Glance

2010-01-25T13:12:03Z

MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) is a Department of Defense joint-service organization. Their job is to determine an applicant's physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the Department of Defense, and federal law. Here's an overview of what you can expect when you make that first trip to the MEPS.

MEPSat a Glance originally appeared on About.com US Military on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 13:12:03.

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Choosing a Military Service

2010-01-25T13:06:15Z

All military services are not created equally. Sure, everyone gets the same basic pay and allowances. But other factors, such as enlistment incentives, quality of barracks and base housing, assignment opportunities, job opportunities, deployment rates, and promotion rates vary widely between the branches.here are several protections built-in to the system to ensure accurate results.

Choosing a Military Service originally appeared on About.com US Military on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 13:06:15.

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Drug Testing

2010-01-25T12:58:43Z

DoD labs test 60,000 urine samples each month. All active duty members must undergo a urinalysis at least once per year. Members of the Guard and Reserves must be tested at least once every two years. There are several protections built-in to the system to ensure accurate results.

Drug Testing originally appeared on About.com US Military on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 12:58:43.

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Air Force Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP)

2010-01-10T13:34:15Z

The Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP) is a way Airmen can assist in finding quality men and women to meet the challenges of today's Air Force. Airmen can be a major influence in bringing the Air Force story to their hometown or place of previous residence by assisting the local recruiter in making contacts and developing leads. Airmen are eligible to apply for up to 12 days of non-chargeable leave for RAP.

Air Force Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP) originally appeared on About.com US Military on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 13:34:15.

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Military Police

2010-01-10T13:33:09Z

"Military Police," OK... what are you thinking now? Flashing red and blue lights on the road? Tickets and jerks with power trips? "Hill Street Blues?" Pig, Mud Puppy, "Can't Spell WHIMP without MP?" Maybe you are picturing guns drawn and villains on the ground. Possible "Cops" comes to mind and the theme music rolls in your subconscious.

Military Police originally appeared on About.com US Military on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 13:33:09.

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