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            <title><![CDATA[2010 Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2010paycharts/a/basicpay.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2010 Defense Authorization Act is now law. The act calls for a 3.4 percent across-the-board increase in military basic pay over 2009. rates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Enlisted Jobs Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/marinejobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[APFT]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/afpt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Soldiers are required to take a physical fitness test at least twice per year. There are three events which are measured: push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Enlisted Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed job description and qualification factors for Air Force enlisted jobs (AFSCs)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/tp/armyenlistedjobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Complete list of Army Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) available for Army enlisted Soldiers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Basic Training]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforcejoin/a/afbmt1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force Basic Training is now 8 1/2 weeks long. Here is the ultimate Air Force Basic Training Survival Guide. All about Air Force Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT), advice on things you can do in advance to prepare, as well as a few tips to help you out while you're there.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypaycharts/a/paycharts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are the military pay charts for calendar year 2009. Included are charts for basic pay, housing allowance, food allowance, per diem, dislocation allowance, COLA rates, drill pay charts, annual salary charts, and more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rank Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theservices/a/rankchart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rank insignia charts for the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as general information about military rank/rate and military rank history.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enlistment Standards]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/enlstandards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There is no right to serve in the United States Military. The Military Services may reject applicants for any reason they deem appropriate. Here are some of the general standards applicable for enlistment in the United States Military.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide to joining the United States Military. All about meeting the recruiter, the military enlistment contract, enlistment incentives, the enlistment process, military pay and benefits and more. If you are thinking of joining the United States military, you owe it to yourself to read this series first.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 Military Basic Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2009paycharts/a/bpay.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Both the House and the Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act include provisions for a 3.9 percent across-the-board increase in military basic pay. This makes a 3.9 percent raise, effective January 1, 2009, pretty much a sure thing. Here are the charts for 2009 military basic pay.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/navyjobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Enlisted Rating (job) descriptions and qualification factors for the United States Navy. Main Menu.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Military Rank and Insignia Chart - Enlisted]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blenlrank.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military Rank Chart for the enlisted pay grades: seaman recruit seaman apprentice lance corporal army navy pv2]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Basic]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/a/marinebasic.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Without doubt, Marine boot camp is more challenging -- both physically and mentally -- than the basic training programs of any of the other military services. Not only are the physical requirements much higher, but recruits are required to learn and memorize a startling amount of information. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Rank Structure]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/l/blafrank.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Insignia identify the rank of each member of the Armed Forces. Members of the Air Force assume a degree of responsibility equal to their rank. The Air Force insignia system is broken down into two major categories: officer ranks and enlisted ranks (the Air Force does not have warrant officers). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surviving Army Basic Training]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about Army Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in Army Boot Camp, as well as a few tips to help you survive.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 BAH]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/housingallowance/a/09bah.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are the calendar year 2009 rates of tax-free housing allowance (Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH) that are provided to military members (with and without dependents) who are authorized to reside off base at government expense. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimum ASVAB Scores]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/genjoin/a/asvabminimum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Each of the services have their own minimum standards when it comes to Armed Forces Vocational Apptitude Battery (ASVAB score requirements, and education levels needed to qualify for enlistment. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIELD 03]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/03.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 03, INFANTRY.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test Chart - Males]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/blfitmale.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every Marine must be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, or duty assignment. Fitness is essential to the day-to-day effectiveness and combat readiness of the Marine Corps. Each Marine must pass a semi-annual physical fitness test (PFT).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Height/Weight Chart - Males]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blmaleweight.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Height/Weight Chart for males in the United States Army ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[OCS]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/a/ocs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to become an officer in the United States Military. In part II of this multi-part feature article, all about applying for Army Officer Candidate School (OCS).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[09 BAH]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/housingallowance/a/09bahewd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are the calendar year 2009 rates of tax-free housing allowance (Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH) that are provided to enlisted military personnel (with dependents) who are authorized to reside off base at government expense. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Awards and Decorations]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armymedals/l/blarmedal.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphical chart showing United States Army medals and decorations, along with descriptions and basic award criteria]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ABCs of the ASVAB]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/asvababcs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ASVAB is the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Test. Test results determine (1) whether or not one qualifies for military service, and (2) if so, what jobs they qualify for. The ASVAB consists of nine sub-tests which results in an overall ASVAB score and various ASVAB sub-test scores.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Time]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/militarytime.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The military operates off a 24-hour clock, beginning at midnight (which is 0000 hours). So, 1:00 AM is 0100 hours, 2:00 AM is 0200 hours, and so-on up until 11:00 PM which is 2300 hours. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surviving Navy Boot Camp]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/aanavybasic1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about Coast Guard Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in Coast Guard Boot Camp, as well as a few tips to help you 'survive.']]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Security Clearance Secrets]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/security.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A security clearance investigation is an inquiry into an individual&amp;#146;s loyalty, character, trustworthiness and reliability to ensure that he or she is eligible for access to national security information. In part 1 of this three-part feature, the basics of a Security Clearance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Commissioned Officer Jobs - Main Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/officerjob1/l/blaroffjobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed information about jobs for commissioned officers in the United States Army.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Fitness Test]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/a/affitness.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Air Force fitness program was established on January 1, 2004. This program replaces the annual ergo-cycle test that the Air Force had used for several years. Under the Air Force Fitness Program, fitness points are awarded in four areas: aerobic (running), body-composition, push-ups, and crunches.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Medical Standards Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/intmedstandards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These pages list medical conditions which are disqualifying for entry into the United States Armed Forces.  The information is derived directly from Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and instructions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enlisted Promotions Made Si...]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/armypromotions/a/armypromotions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to know what it takes to get promoted in the Army? We've taken the 'gobbly-gook' out of the Army Enlisted Promotion Regulation and present the process 'in the clear.']]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 Basic Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypaycharts/a/milpay.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Basic Pay, Drill Pay, and annual salary charts for active duty, National Guard, and reserve military personnel for calendar year 2009.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Chain of Command (Organization)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blchancommand.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The basic bulding block of all Army organizations is the individual soldier. A small group of soldiers organized to maneuver and fire is called a squad. As elements of the Army's organizational structure become larger units, they contain more and more subordinate elements from combat arms, combat support and combat service support units.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Basic Training]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/basictraining.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about Military Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in the five military boot camps, as well as a few tips to help you &quot;survive.&quot;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[United States Military Weapons of War]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyweapons/l/aainfantry1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There is no argument that the United States Military is the most powerful military in the World. We have achieved a level of technology in military weapons and equipment that no other nation on earth comes close to.  In Part I of this article, we discuss some of the weapons and equipment used by U.S. Military Infantry and Special Operations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Main Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ are known as the &quot;punitive articles,&quot; -- that is, specific offenses which, if violated, can result in punishment by court-martial. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Phonetic Alphabet]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/alphabet.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A phonetic alphabet is a list of words used to identify letters in a message transmitted by radio or telephone. Spoken words from an approved list are substituted for letters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Military 101]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/military101.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The basic description of the United States Military, including the mission of the five military branches, organizational chain of command, and an overview of military ranks.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2010 Military Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypay/a/2010paychanges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The major military pay and benefit changes approved by Congress for 2010.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Physical Fitness Chart - Males (Ages 17-21)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitmale17to21.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pysical Fitness Point Chart for Members of the United States Army ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Corps Scout Sniper T...]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/marines/a/marinesniper.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to the nature of the sniper's mission, they must be trained mentally and physically to operate independently forward of friendly positions on the battlefield. The Marine Scout Sniper School trains, not only Marines, but members of the other military services, as well.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enlistment]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/enlage.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One would think that age to enlist in the US military would be a simple category. One is either old enough, or too old, right? Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work that way.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[United States Army Class A Uniform]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blaruniform.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photos and wear instructions for the United States Army Class A (Service Dress) Uniform.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 1]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide for joining the United States Military. In Part 1 various things to consider when deciding which military service to join. Each of the services are different, and some people may be more suited (based upon qualifications, temperament, and/or interests) for one service vs. another.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MEPS at a Glance]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/mepsglance.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Uniform Code of Military Justice (UJMJ) - Main Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/justicelawlegislation/l/blucmj.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is federal law, enacted by Congress. Here are the articles of the UCMJ.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Sniper School]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/a/sniperschool.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Army, the average soldier will hit a man-sized target 10 percent of the time at 300 meters using the M16A2 rifle. Graduates of the U.S. Army sniper school are expected to achieve 90 percent first-round hits at 600 meters, using the M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Separation Codes &amp; Reenlistment Eligibility Codes]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcodemenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[MMilitary Reenlistment Eligibility Codes are contained on military discharge documents and determine whether or not one is eligible to re-enter a military service or reenlist into a military service.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 68 - - Medical]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/68.-uL-.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 68 -- Medical]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Fitness]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/a/fitmalecharts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The test is comprised of four components: body composition, aerobics, pushups and sit-ups. In order to pass, individuals must achieve a minimum score in each component, and have a total score of at least 75.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Test Changes]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/a/fitnesschanges.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Air Force Chief of Staff has approved several changes to the Air Force Physical Fitness Test (AFPFT), which will be effective in January 2010.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/3d.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job description and qualification criteria for Air Force enlisted AFSCs (jobs). Career Field 3D - Cyberspace Support]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aircrew Operations]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobaircrew.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. AIRCREW OPERATIONS CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Computing the ASVAB (AFQT) Score]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/l/blafqtscore.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Only four areas of the ASVAB test are used to compute the overall ASVAB score, also known as the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score.  The four areas of the ASVAB used to compute the AFQT score are: Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Arithmatic Reasoning (AR), and Mathmatics Knowledge (MK).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Intelligence]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobintel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. INTELLIGENCE CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Officer Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/officerj3/a/officerjobsmenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification criteria for Marine Corps commissioned officer and warrant officer jobs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Body Fat]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/bodyfat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Body fat standards and body fat measuring procedures for members of the United States Military.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Military Rank and Insignia Chart - Officer]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blofficerrank.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military Rank Chart for the enlisted pay grades: army air force air force capt lieutenant colonel air force lt lieutenant junior grade]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Physical Fitness Chart - Males (Ages 22-26)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitm22to26.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pysical Fitness Point Chart for Members of the United States Army ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Weight Charts]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/afmaxweight.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Air Force changed their weight standards, both for those serving, and for applicants when they adopted their new physical fitness program on January 1, 2004.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[School Locations]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/techschloc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Shown here are the codes used to describe Air Force technical training locations, which are found in our Air Force Enlisted Job Description Pages:]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Individual Drill Drill consists of certain movements by which a military unit is moved in an orderly]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Top Picks - Military Combat Flight Simulator Computer Games.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobmedical.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. MEDICAL CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/blarasvabscores.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Army converts the ASVAB subtest scores into 10 composite score areas known as line scores. The line scores determine what job(s) an individual qualifies for. Here are the line score requirements for Army enlisted jobs (MOS).]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armymanuals/a/arfm2120.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Army Field Manual 21-20 -- ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Physical Profile Serial System - The PULHES Factors]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/l/blpulse.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To determine medical standards for different jobs, and to make sure that military members are medically qualified to perform the duties of that job, the military has developed a medical profile indicator, known as the physical profile serial system.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Fitness Componant Points - Males]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/l/blmalefitness.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Point charts for the new Air Force Physical Fitness Program (effective Jan 04) for males.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 35]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/35.-xiW.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are the Army MOS's (enlisted jobs) that fall into Field 35 - Intelligence]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[State-by-State Listing of Major U.S. Military Bases]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blstatefacts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[State-by-state listing showing major U.S. Military Bases and Installations located in the state, along with personnel totals for active duty personnel stationed in the state, and number of Guard and Reserves located within the state.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Marine Corps Sniper Rifle]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/weapons/a/marinesniprifle.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Marine snipers have found a new best friend. The Marine Corps has upgraded the old sniper rifle, the M-40A1, replacing it with a new and improved rifle. The M-40A3 will fully replace the M-40A1 by October 2004.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/choosing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army E-5/E-6 Enlisted Administrative Promotion Points]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armypromotions/l/blpromptmenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Administrative points awarded for various criteria for the Army Enlisted Promotion System.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army ASVAB Scores]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/asvab.-uMS.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Army ASVAB Aptitude Scores]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surviving Coast Guard Boot Camp]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/cgjoin/l/aacgbasic1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about Coast Guard Basic Training. Includes a detailed description of what you can expect in Coast Guard Boot Camp, as well as a few tips to help you 'survive.']]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coast Guard Job Description - Main Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/cgjoin/l/blcgjobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed job description for Coast Guard enlisted jobs (AFSCs)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Ribbons &amp; Medals]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcemedals/l/blafmedals.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphical representation of United States Air Force  Decorations, including detailed description and qualification requirements.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2009paycharts/a/salary.-uXa.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The charts show the average annual salaries of active duty members of the United States Military for calendar year 2009. The charts include base pay, average housing allowance, monetary food allowance, and the tax advantage of untaxed allowances.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[11 General Orders of a Sentry -- Navy Version]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blsentry.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 11 General Orders of a Sentry as listed in the Navy's DEP (Delayed Enlistment Program) study guide.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Commissioned Officer Promotions]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/promotions/l/blofficerprom.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The chart on this page is derived from DOD Instruction 1320.13. It shows the point where commissioned officers (in any of the services) can expect to be promoted (assuming they are selected for promotion), based upon their time-in-service. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIELD 02]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/02.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 02, INTELLIGENCE.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Weight Charts for Females]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blweightfemale.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Soldiers are weighed at least twice per year (usually in conjunction with the Army Physical Fitness Test, to ensure they meet Army standards for weight and fitness. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Boot Camp - Page 2]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/aanavybasic2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most new recruits travel to Great Lakes, via air travel, from their MEPs location to O'Hare Airport in]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide to joining the United States Military. In Part 5, all about military pay, including base pay and special pays.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[United States Army Enlistment Bonuses]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armybonuses/l/blenlistbonus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Certain jobs in the United States Army are authorized a monetary enlistment bonus. Here is a list of the jobs which qualify.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[DOD (Military) Urinalysis (Drug Test) Program]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/bldrugtests.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 4]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide to joining the United States Military. In part 4, all about enlistment contracts and enlistment incentives such as enlistment bonuses, college fund, guaranteed duty assignment, buddy enlistment program, and more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Command]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobcommand.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS OPERATIONS CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy and Marine Decorations - Main Menu]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnavawards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Navy and Marine Corps medals, awards, and decorations, along with detailed criteria for award and qualification.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Ratings]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/aviation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These are the Navy enlisted ratings that fall into the Aviation Community. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Basic Training (Page 2)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Reception Battalion : Believe it or not, for many, this is the hardest part of Army Boot Camp. Desert]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[11B]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/11b.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 11B--Infantryman]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 3]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide for joining the United States Military. In Part 3, what you can expect during the enlistment process, and how the military services determine what enlisted job you will get.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Justice 101 - Part 3, Enlisted Administrative Separations]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/justicelawlegislation/l/aadischarge1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about the United States Military Justice System, including information on court martials, article 15s, rights of the accused, administrative demotions, discharges, counselings, reprimands, and more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/l/blsscra.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed Explanation of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA). Includes legal citations, precident, and examples for each provision of the law. The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) provides legal protections to members of the United States Military for civil legal proceedings.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 11 - - Infantry]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/11.-uIY.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 11 -- Infantry]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/travelpay/a/pcsentitlements.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military members who make Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves from one duty station to another are authorized many entitlements. Below is a quick glance of the major entitlements authorized in conjunction with moving from one duty assignment to another.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Defense Language Aptitude B...]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/dlab.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All about the military's Defense Language Appitude Battery (DLAB), the test given which measures ability to learn a foreign language.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Boot Camp - Page 3]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/aanavybasic3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you've joined the Navy because of your love for the sea, you'll be excited to learn that your new]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Enlistment Incentives]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/a/enlincentive.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2009paycharts/a/bas.-uVK.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Monthly monetary food allowance for members of the United States Military for 2009.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oath of Enlistment]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/oathofenlist.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Federal law requires everyone who enlists or re-enlists in the Armed Forces of the United States to take the enlistment oath. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 21 - - Engineering]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/21.-uJZ.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 21 -- Engineering]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/afbmtstudy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You don't have to study a thing in advance in order to graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT). However, you'll quickly find out during AFBMT that there is never enough time to get everything done that you're expected to do. That's a universal rule of basic training. The more studying you do in advance, the less time you will have to spend &quot;in the books&quot; studying during basic.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/15.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 15 -- Aviation]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Klick Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqklickdef.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions about the U.S. Military -- How Far is a &quot;Klick&quot; in the Military? ]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitmale27to31.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pysical Fitness Point Chart for Members of the United States Army ]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Phase I : Phase I is also known as the "Red Phase," or "Patriot Phase." Phase I runs from Week One to]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/l/blscramenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[On December 19, 2003, the President of the United States signed into law H.R. 100, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. This law completely rewrites the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, expanding many of the previous law's civil protections. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIELD 58]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/58.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 58, MILITARY POLICE AND CORRECTIONS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 6]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/military6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide for joining the United States Military. In part 6, all about the military's on-base family housing, payment of housing allowance (BAH), and dormitory (barracks) life.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/ss/afpilot.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Becoming an Air Force pilot isn&amp;#8217;t easy. If you make it, you will be among the elite of the elite in the United States armed services. Here&amp;#8217;s what you need to do to try to reach this lofty goal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIELD 8000 TO 9599]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/8095.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 80 --MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENT MOS'S.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalpay/a/retirementpay.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The military retirement pay system used to be easy to understand. Then, in the 80's Congress started making changes, making the system a little more complicated.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/weightmale.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Marine Corps' weight and body fat standards are health and performance based, and not based on appearance. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Basic Training (Page 4)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Phase II: This is known as the "White Phase," or "Gunfighter Phase." For all you "Rambos," out there,]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0311new.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions, MOS details, and qualification factors. MOS 0311 -- Rifleman]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 25 - - Signals]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/25.-uJt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 25 -- Signals]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ASVAB Scores Required for Navy Jobs]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blasvabscores.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Navy uses the individual ASVAB subtest score areas to determine job qualifications.  Here are the line score requirements for Navy enlisted jobs (MOS).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[History of the Draft]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/deploymentsconflicts/l/bldrafthistory.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Background of the selective service system ('The Draft') of United States.]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/justicelawlegislation/a/article15.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) refers to certain limited punishments which can be awarded for minor disciplinary offenses by a commanding officer or officer in charge to members of his/her command. In the Navy and Coast Guard, nonjudicial punishment proceedings are referred to as &quot;captain's mast&quot; or simply &quot;mast.&quot; In the Marine Corps, the process is called &quot;office hours,&quot; and in the Army and Air Force, it is referred to as &quot;Article 15.&quot;]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/miscshopping/tp/asvab.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the test used by the United States Military to determine eligibility to join, and job qualifications. Using a Study Guide to help prepare can increase ASVAB test scores. Some folks have found these study guides can raise their AFQT scores by as much as 30 percent.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Enlisted Ratings Insignia Charts]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blratings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Charts which show the rating insignia for various Navy specialities.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Re-Enlist Bonus Charts]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armybonuses/a/reenlistbonus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The purpose of Re-enlistment bonuses are to encourage soldiers to re-enlist in MOSs (jobs) that are considered to be &quot;short&quot; by the Army.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CREO]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/a/creolist.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Navy publishes the Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO) listing twice per year for sailors in the paygrades of E-1 through E-6. While the listing is intended to provide information about retraining possibilities, it also serves as a handy reference for promotion opportunities and for new applicants to determine whether or not the rating of their choice is likely to be available.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Enlistment Bonus]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcebonuses/a/afenlbonus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Monetary bonus amounts offered by the United States Air Force for enlistment in AFSCs (jobs) that the Air Force considers to be critically undermanned.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Fitness]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/afbmtintfitness.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force officials highly recommend you be able to meet these minimum fitness standards when you arrive at basic. This isn't mandatory, but it'll make you life much easier:]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/enljobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are more than 800 different types of enlisted jobs available in the various branches of the United States Military. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/weightcharts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Soldiers are weighed at least twice per year (usually in conjunction with the Army Physical Fitness Test, to ensure they meet Army standards for weight and fitness. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Origins of Hooah]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/hooah.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You can hear it echoing from the hallowed halls of Fort Benning, Ga.'s Infantry Center to the ranges at Fort Lewis, Wash. It is uttered at award ceremonies, bellowed from formations, and repeated before, during and after training missions. You can hear it shouted by Air Force Security Forces, Pararescue, and Combat Controllers. The word is thundered out by Navy SEALs, and by United States Marines (who pronounce it OohRah!). So, where did the term originate?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Weight]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/marweight.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are required to maintain their weight/body fat according to Marine Corps standards, and pass a semi-annual physical fitness test.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Considerations]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/chooseaf.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Choosing a military service can be a complicated decision. The services differ when it comes to enlistment incentives, assignment opportunities, quality of life programs, deployment rates, promotion opportunities, and more. Here are the pros and cons of choosing to enlist in the United States Air Force.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Marine Corps MOS (Job) Listing]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/blmarinejobs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Listing of enlisted jobs available in the United States Marine Corps]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Officer MOS Listing]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blofficermos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[OFFICER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AOC TITLE BRANCH 11 INFANTRY * 11A INFANTRY BRANCH 12 ARMOR * 12A ARMOR,]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disability Discharge]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/medseparation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When a military member has a medical condition (including mental health conditions) which renders them unfit to perform their required duties, they may be separated (or retired) from the military for medical reasons. The process to determine medical fitness for continued duty involves two boards -- One is called the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and the other is called the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[danger close]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/glossarytermsd/g/dangerclose.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Glossary of United States Military words and phrases -- danger close]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Marines Recruit Weight Chart - Males]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/l/blintweightmale.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This chart shows the weight requirements to enlist in the Marine Corps Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Housing Allowance]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2010paycharts/a/bah.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military housing allowance rates are not set by the Authorization Act. Housing allowance rates are actually determined by an annual housing survey conducted by the Department of Defense (DOD).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Engineering]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobce.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Separation Codes]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/code2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These codes are contained in your military records and may be annotated on various military separation documents.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HM]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/hm.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Enlisted Rating (job) descriptions and qualification factors for the United States Navy. On this page, all about Hospital Corpsman (HM).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[18X]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/18x.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 18X - Special Forces Enlistment Option]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 18 - - Special Forces]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/18.-uJK.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about Field 18 -- Special Forces]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Weapons &amp; Equipment - Guns]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyweapons/l/blguns.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[United States Army weapons and equipment, including photos and descriptions of guns, pistols and automatic weapons]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Enlistments]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/a/choosearmy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Choosing a military service can be a complicated decision. The services differ when it comes to enlistment incentives, assignment opportunities, quality of life programs, deployment rates, promotion opportunities, and more. Here are the pros and cons of choosing to enlist in the United States Army.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pilot Vision Requirements]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/genjoin/a/pilotvision.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One question that I'm often asked is what the vision requirements are to become a pilot or navigator in the United States Military. Each of the services have their own standards.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[19D]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/19d.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 19D -- Cavalry Scout]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Regulations - Army Regulation 670-1 -- Wear And Appearance Of Army  Uniforms And Insignia]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyreg/l/blar6701.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[United States Army regulations, manuals, and Pamphlets available to read on the Internet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army General Orders (For Boot Camp)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/blbasicgenorder.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The three general orders that recruits in Army Basic Training (Boot Camp) are expected to memorize.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ASVAB Line Scores]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/asvab.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about Marine Corps ASVAB Line Scores]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ASVAB]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/asvabsample.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ASVAB consists of nine subtest. Each subtest has a time limit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[SF 86 - Security Clearance Questionnaire]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blsf86.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Standard Form (SF) 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, is the form that is used by military personnel, government contractors, and government employees to apply for a Security Clearance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Uniforms]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforce/a/afdresspart2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Air Force military uniform combinations developed slowly into what is worn today. During this evolution, uniform design changed from one of many devices to a very plain one. The present Air Force uniform with its authorized badges, insignia, and devices is plain, yet distinctive, providing the appearance of a military professional. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Air Force Enlisted Rank Force Structure]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/l/blranks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Air Force enlisted force is comprised of distinct and separate ranks. Each correlates to increased levels of training, education, technical competence, experience, leadership, and managerial responsibilities. Here are the general descriptions and average promotion times for each Air Force enlisted rank.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[3P0X1]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob3p0x1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. 3P0X1 - SECURITY FORCES]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[09 DLA]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/travelpay/a/09dla.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military members may be entitled to a dislocation allowance (DLA) when relocating their household due to a PCS. However, keep in mind that DLA is intended to partially reimburse relocation expenses not otherwise reimbursed and probably will not reimburse all of the relocation expenses. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Boot Camp - Page 4]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/aanavybasic4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Week 3. During the third week, there's less classroom learning, and more on-hands learning. Your classroom]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Field 06]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/06.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 06, COMMUNICATIONS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 pay]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/payandbenefits/a/congress09.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2009 Defense Authorization Act is now law, and Congress has passed a whole lot of pay and benefit changes for the upcoming year. Here's a sneak-peek at what our congress-critters have in store for you]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Choose]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/a/choosenavy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Choosing a military service can be a complicated decision. The services differ when it comes to enlistment incentives, assignment opportunities, quality of life programs, deployment rates, promotion opportunities, and more. Here are the pros and cons of choosing to enlist in the United States Navy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Medical Waivers]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/medicalwaiver.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Department of Defense (DOD) sets the overall medical standards for people wishing to join the U.S. Military. If you have a medical condition or a previous medical condition which is disqualifying for Military service, you'll need a medical waiver.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Security Clearance Guidelines]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blsecmenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Under Executive Order (issued by the President of the United States), the military services must use certain factors when determining whether or not to approve a security clearance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Codes - Army]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcode3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These codes are contained on military discharge documents and determine whether or not one may reenlist or enlist in a military service at a later time. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Choose Marine]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/a/choosemarine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Choosing a military service can be a complicated decision. The services differ when it comes to enlistment incentives, assignment opportunities, quality of life programs, deployment rates, promotion opportunities, and more. Here are the pros and cons of choosing to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIELD 13]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/13.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Marine Corps enlisted MOSs (jobs). On this page, all about FIELD 13, ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Initial Accession Weight Charts - Male]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/blintweightmale.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Minimum and maximum weights for males wishing to join the United States Army]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Gift Ideas]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militaryshoppingsurplus/tp/milgifts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So, what do you get for that military person who seems to have everything? Here are a few gift ideas for that military person in your life.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Physical Fitness Chart - Males (Ages 32-36)]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitmale32to36.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pysical Fitness Point Chart for Members of the United States Army ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 2]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide for Joining the United States Military. In Part 2, what you can expect, and what you should be ready for when meeting the military recruiter. Also, what the military recruiter will expect from you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Article 92]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm92.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ are known as the &quot;punitive articles,&quot; -- that is, specific offenses which, if violated, can result in punishment by court-martial. Here is information about Article 92&amp;#151;Failure to obey order or regulation.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[68w]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/68w.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 68W - Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Code of Conduct]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/justicelawlegislation/a/codeofconduct1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Code of Conduct (CoC) is the legal guide for the behavior of military members who are captured by hostile forces. The Code of Conduct, in six brief Articles, addresses those situations and decision areas that, to some degree, all military personnel could encounter. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Out of the Military]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/getout.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hardly a week goes by that I don't receive email from someone asking how they can get out of the military. Sometimes the person is disillusioned -- perhaps their recruiter lied to them, or perhaps they had &quot;selective listening,&quot; and only heard what they wanted to hear. Perhaps they simply decide, after basic training and/or job training that they don't like the military, and want out.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transfer to Active Duty]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/guardandreserve/a/reservetransfer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information and procedures about transfering from the National Guard or Reserve Military Forces to the Active Duty Forces.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[U.S. Air Force Regulations -Air Force Instruction 36-2903 --DRESS AND PERSONAL  APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL ]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/afreg/l/blafi362903.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[United States Air Force regulations, manuals, and instructions available to read on the Internet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Army Helicopter Pilot]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/ss/rotarypilot.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Flying aircraft is a coveted career in the United States armed services, and the process to become a military pilot is a competitive one. Most candidates need at least a bachelor&amp;#8217;s degree to apply. The exception is the Army, where the fleet consists mainly of helicopters rather than fixed-wing aircraft.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reserve Retirement]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/reserveretirmentpay/a/reserveretire.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The retirement pay system for the Reserves and National Guard is different than that of active duty, because it has to take into account part-time service.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Tech School Restrictions]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/techschoolrest.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Restrictions on what one can or cannot do continues after Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT), when one arrives at their technical school for job training. Like the other services, the Air Force uses a phase system.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2008 Base Pay Charts]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/fy2008paycharts/a/basepay.-uNd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The FY 2008 Military Authorization Act includes an across-the-board increase in military base pay of 3.5 percent, effective January 1, 2008. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Military Separation Codes - Alphabetical]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/lifeafterthemilitary/l/blcode_2_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These codes are contained in your military records and may be annotated on various military separation documents.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marine Basic 2]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marinejoin/a/marinebasic2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Part 2 of a two-part article about what one can expect when attending Marine Corps Basic Training at Parris Island, or San Diego.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navy Boot Camp - Page 5]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/aanavybasic5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Week 6. During the sixth week, you'll get your Division photos taken (you can buy these at Graduation,]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2009 Housing]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypaycharts/a/bahrates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Military housing allowances, including active duty BAH, BAH RC/T, Partial BAH, and BAH-DIFF rates for 2009.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[General Category]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjobgen.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job aptitude area categories &amp;#150; General Aptitude Category.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[31B]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/31b.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 31B -- Military Police]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Reenlistment Bonuses]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcebonuses/l/blreenbonus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Like the other services, the Air Force offers monetary reenlistment bonuses to individuals who agree to reenlist in certain, designated AFSCs (jobs).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Air Force Jobs - Stregnth Req Codes]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/l/blstregnth.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Explanation of strength codes used for Air Force enlisted AFSC (job) qualifications.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enlistment Age]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/f/faqenlage.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions about the U.S. Military &amp;#8211; What is the maximum age to enlist in the Military?  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AF Composite Scores]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcejoin/a/afcomposite.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To qualify for specific Air Force jobs, applicants must achieve a specific score in the applicable Air Force Appitude Qualification Area. The areas are G-General, M-Mechanical, A-Administrative, and E-Electrical.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MA]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/ma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Enlisted Rating (job) descriptions and qualification factors for the United States Navy. On this page, all about Master at Arms (MA).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Special Operations Forces]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/specialops.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lock up a bunch of military members in a room, ask them to debate which Special Operations Group is the best. However, don't make any plans for the immediate future. They'll still be arguing about it when the beer and potato chips run out.  Here's a look at U.S. Military Special Operations Forces.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aircraft Maintenance]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. MANNED AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE CAREER FIELD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Survive Boot Camp]]></title>
            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/l/blbootcamp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed Article about Surviving Military Basic Training]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Army publishes an &quot;In&quot; and &quot;Out&quot; call-listing which lists Army MOSs (jobs) for each rank where soldiers can re-train out of, or re-train into. This listing can also be used as a &quot;snap-shot&quot; for which MOSs in each specific rank is &quot;overmanned,&quot; &quot;undermanned,&quot; or &quot;balanced.&quot;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Average Salary 2009]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Airman Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) (As of 31 October 1999) OPERATIONS Aircrew Operations 1A0X1]]></description>
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            <link>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navynecs/a/necmenu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The NEC system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joining the Military, Part 11]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The ultimate guide to joining the United States Military. In Part 11, all about the military enlisted promotion system.]]></description>
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