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Notes on joining the Armed Forces

1-To join the navy you dont have to go or graduate from collage but you have to have a high school diploma. 2-you have to retire after 20 years of working for the armed forces. 3-work conditions depend on what type of branch of the military you are in such as if you are in the navy you usually are in the water 4-officer training-officer training is in the armed forces provided throught the federal service acadamys. 5- other qualifications- in order to join services enlisted personnel must sign a legal agreement. 6- job prospect-Opportunities should be excellent for qualified individuals in all branches of the Armed Forces through 2018. 7-When the economy is good and civilian employment opportunities generally are more favorable, it is more difficult for all the services to meet their recruitment quotas. 8-High school graduates and applicants with a college background will be sought to fill the ranks of enlisted personnel. 9-how many people have joined the armed forces in each branch-561,000 in the Army, 327,000 in the Navy, 325,000 in the Air Force, and 202,000 in the Marine Corps. 10-warent officer traing-The Army Warrant Officer Corps constitutes less than 5 percent of the total Army. 11-The only exception is for Army aviator warrant officer, which has no requirement of prior military service. 12-more education-Training varies for enlisted and officer personnel and varies by occupational specialty. 13-To join the military, applicants must meet age, educational, aptitude, physical, and character requirements 14-People are assigned an occupational specialty based on their aptitude, former training, and the needs of the military. 15-Most military personnel live and work on or near military bases and facilities throughout the United States and the world. 16-Work hours depend on the occupational specialty and mission. 17-Combat specialty officers normally specialize by the type of unit they lead. 18-Automotive and heavy equipment mechanics maintain and repair vehicles, such as humvees, trucks, tanks, self-propelled missile launchers, and other combat vehicles. 19-Marine engine mechanics repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines on ships, boats, and other watercraft. 20-Pay varies by total years of service as well as rank. 21-Following basic training, most recruits take additional training at technical schools that prepare them for a particular military occupational specialty. 22-information that the recruiter gives is likely to stress the positive aspects of military life in the branch in which he or she serves. 23-Some personnel are never deployed near combat areas. 24-These bases and facilities usually offer comfortable housing and amenities, such as stores and recreation centers. 25-Combat specialty officers normally specialize by the type of unit they lead. 26-Powerhouse mechanics install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in power-generating stations. 27-Firefighters put out, control, and help prevent fires in buildings, on aircraft, and aboard ships. 28-if you join the airforce you have to have 20 20 vision to take a fliying class 29-Some training and duty assignments are hazardous 30-officers need a bachelor's or graduate degree.