The 2007 Pocket Recruiter Guide

The purpose of the Pocket Recruiter Guide is tooutline Army programs and incentives in a shirtpocket format. It serves primarily as a readyreference for recruiters and other members ofthe U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Information contained in this guide is current atthe time of publication but is subject to changeand should not be construed as a guarantee ofthe availability of these programs at a given time.Recruiters and authorized members of theRecruiting Command must verify and validateenlistment eligibility, availability and qualifica-tions for specific enlistment options during Armyenlistment processing. You should find thePocket Recruiter Guide a useful aid to help buildand maintain a high-quality Army.

The guide proponent is the USAREC G3. Userscan contact:

Commander, USARECATTN: G3 Policy1307 Third AvenueFort Knox, KY 40121DSN: 536-0436, Comm: 1 (502) 626-04361 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0436

USAREC Mission

The United States Army Recruiting Commandrecruits Soldiers, both officers and enlisted, tomeet the needs of an expeditionary Army, beginsthe transformation from civilian to Soldier, actsas the Army’s liaison with the American people,and does all with integrity and a professionalismthat clearly demonstrates the warrior ethos andArmy values. We remain relevant and ready toprovide the strength for our Army, today and intothe future.

ARMY STRONG.

There is strong. And then there’s Army Strong.Army Strong is a unique brand of strength.

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

Being Army Strong is about much more thanbeing physically fit. It is mental and emotionalstrength. It is the confidence to lead. It is thecourage to stand up for your beliefs. It is thecompassion to help others. It is the desire forlifelong learning. It is the intelligence to make theright decision. It is making a difference foryourself, your family, your community and ournation.

Army Strong is also the kind of strength thatendures. It is the strength that comes formchallenging training, teamwork, shared valuesand personal experience. A Soldier’s time in theArmy may come to an end, but he or she willalways be Army Strong because the lessonslearned and the values gained are timeless.They will serve as a springboard to life beyondthe Army and will last long after physical strengthfades.

The Army is successful in its mission becauseof the strength of its Soldiers. The Army Strongcampaign exists to honor this simple fact.

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Table of Contents

GeneralFY 07 Accession Mission 1Special Missions 2Minimum Enlistment Standards 3Enlistment Options 3Enlistment Incentives 4

TrainingAdvantages of the Regular Army 5Guaranteed Job Training 5Two-year Enlistment, Regular Army 5Army English Comprehension 6 Enlistment Option15-Month Plus Army Enlistment Option 6Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program 7Partnership for Youth Success 8Army Language Program 809L Arabic Interpreter/Translator Program 9Army Reserve Standard Training Program 10Army Reserve Alternate Training Program 10Specialized Training for Army Reserve 11 Readiness (STARR) — Army Reserve

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Training (continued)Noncommissioned Officers Education 13 SystemPhysical Fitness Assessment Program 14Blue to Green Program 15Warrior Transition Course 15Basic Combat Training Installations 16One Station Unit Training Installations 16Advanced Individual Training Installations 16English Language Training 18Warrant Officer Candidate School 18Officer Candidate School 18

EducationMontgomery GI Bill (Regular Army) — 19 EligibilityMontgomery GI Bill (Army Reserve) — 20 EligibilityArmy College Fund 20Loan Repayment Program 22Concurrent Admissions Program 25Tuition Assistance 26GoArmyEd 26Military Education Programs 27Officer Candidate School 27Warrant Officer Flight Training 29

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Judge Advocate General’s Corps 31Army Reserve Officers Training Corps 33Reserve Options 35U.S. Military Academy 37U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School 38Army Medical Department 39Army Nurse Corps 39Dental Corps 45Medical Corps 49Medical Specialist Corps 54Veterinary Corps 57Medical Service Corps 59Technical Warrant Officer Recruiting 64Chaplain Recruiting 65Army Band Program 68

AdventureStation of Choice 70Airborne Training 70Ranger Assignment 70Special Forces Initiative 70Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facilities 71Space Available Travel Programs 71

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MoneyActive Army Starting Pay 72Army Reserve Starting Drill Pay 72Referral Bonus 73Thrift Savings Plan 74Cash Enlistment Bonuses 74Accelerated Promotion for Education 76Accelerated Promotion for Scouts 76Referral Promotion Program 77FSTP Pre-Basic Training Task List 77

Service to CountryContinue a Proud Tradition 79

Military Occupational SpecialtiesCMF 11 - Infantry 80CMF 13 - Field Artillery 81CMF 14 - Air Defense Artillery 82CMF 15 - Aircraft Maintenance 83CMF 18 - Special Forces 84CMF 19 - Armor 85CMF 21 - Engineering 85CMF 25 - Signal Operations 87CMF 27 - Paralegal 88CMF 31 - Military Police 88

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CMF 33/35 - Military Intelligence Systems 89Maintenance/ IntegrationCMF 37 - Psychological Operations 90CMF 38 - Civil Affairs 90CMF 42 - Adjutant General 90CMF 42 - Bands 91CMF 44 - Financial Management 92CMF 46 - Public Affairs 92CMF 56 - Religious Support 93CMF 63 - Mechanical Maintenance 93CMF 74 - Chemical 94CMF 79 - Recruitment and Reenlistment 95CMF 88 - Transportation 95CMF 89 - Ammunition 96CMF 68 - Medical 97CMF 92 - Supply 98CMF 94 - Electronic Maintenance and 99 CalibrationsCMF 96/35 - Military Intelligence 100CMF 98/35 - Electronic Warfare/Cryptologic Operations 101

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General Information

FY 07 ACCESSION MISSION(1 Oct 06 - 30 Sep 07)

Regular Army 80,000*

U.S. Army Reserve 26,500*

*mission subject to change

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Special Missions RA USAR

Army Nurse Corps 210 440Dental Corps 152 46Medical Corps 335 216Specialist Corps 82 51Veterinarian Corps 47 20Medical Service Corps 129 170Army Chaplain Candidate 120 N/AArmy Chaplain 120 N/AOCS 838 100

AR Direct CommissioningProgram N/A 85WOFT 158 N/ABand 142 N/ASF Enlisted 1,900 N/ASF Officer 320 N/ASF Aviation 249 N/A97EL Skilled Linguist/ACASP 54 N/A98XL Skilled/ACASP 90 N/A

Special mission categories subject toadjustment to meet the needs of the Army/ArmyReserve.

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Minimum Enlistment Standards

Regular Army/Army Reserve enlistment mustbe at least 17 years old and not have reachedthe 42nd birthday by date of accession. Writtenparental consent required for 17-year-oldsbefore enlistment processing.

Must pass enlistment physical.Must meet moral eligibility requirements/

screening.Must qualify on Armed Services Vocational

Aptitude Battery test for enlistment and MOSselected.

Enlistment OptionsTraining of choiceTwo-year enlistmentStation/Command/Unit/Area of choiceAirborne trainingArmy Civilian Acquired Skills Program

(ACASP)Army BandsWarrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)Officer Candidate School (OCS)Standard Training Program (Army Reserve)Alternate Training Program (Army Reserve)

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Enlistment options, continued

15-Month Plus Training (Option 15)Variable Enlistment Length (VEL)Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)Special Forces Enlistment OptionTranslator Aide ProgramArmy Unassigned Training Enlistment OptionArmy English Comprehension Enlistment

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

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Training

Advantages of the Regular Army

SOLDIER

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

Two-Year Enlistment - RAFor qualified applicants, a two-year, plus trainingtime, enlistment is available in selected MilitaryOccupational Specialties (MOS).

• Applicants must score 50 or higher on theArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB) and graduate from high school with adiploma.

- Service to Country- Occupational and career enhancement- Leadership and management development- Diversity- Income- Excitement- Respect

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• Applicant must satisfy any other specialrequirements for training in selected MOS.• Guarantees training in selected MOS forqualified applicants.• Two-year period begins after graduation fromAdvanced Individual Training (AIT).

Army English ComprehensionEnlistment Option

This option is open to all qualified applicantswithout prior service who do not comprehend theEnglish language proficiently. This will allowindividuals who do not possess the basic skillsto enlist in the Regular Army unassigned. Theymust attend the English Language TrainingProgram and enlist for four years.

15-Month Plus Training OptionThe U.S. Army implemented a 15-month plustraining enlistment option in support of nationalservice. It is available command wide in selectedMOSs. These applicants will incur an eight-yearmilitary service obligation.Their MSO will consist of:• 15 months of active duty after completion of all

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initial entry training (basic and advanced indi-vidual training)• 24 months of satisfactory participation in theSelected Reserve as an active drilling member.• Remainder of MSO will consist of any of thebelow: Active drilling member Individual Ready Reserve Other National Service Program

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Non-prior service (not eligible if a DOS)• Tier I graduate or Tier II high school senior• Test Category I-IIIA• Enlistments are available in selected MOS’s.

Army Civilian Acquired SkillsProgram (ACASP)

Applicants with prior training, education and/orexperience (not obtained through militaryservice) may qualify for enlistment at a higherpay grade and use their civilian skills in the Army.• Enlist as Specialist (E-4)

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Partnership for Youth Success(PaYS)

PaYS is a program to connect American indus-tries and state and local goverment agencieswith the United States Army. Applicants, uponselecting an MOS, will sign a statement ofunderstanding with a participating PaYS partner.These projected job vacancies are intended,though not guaranteed, to be available toSoldiers upon departing the Army or ArmyReserve upon satisfactory completion of IADTand award of an MOS. The Soldier is guaranteedan interview with the agency. This program isdesigned for non-prior service Soldiers only.More information is available online atwww.armypays.com.

Army Language Program• An individual’s ability to comprehend languagetraining is evaluated from results of the DefenseLanguage Aptitude Battery (DLAB).• Language fluency is evaluated through theDefense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) orOperational Proficiency Interview (OPI).• Enlistees already fluent in a foreign languagemay be eligible for Foreign Language Proficiency

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Pay (FLPP) and/or to enlist as a Skilled Linguistvia ACASP at pay grade E-4 for MOS 97E or 98G.• Enlistees receive language training uponcompletion of basic training and receive follow-up MOS training upon successful completion oftarget language training.• Language training is conducted at the DefenseLanguage Institute Foreign Language Center(DLI-FLC), Presidio of Monterey, California.Course duration ranges from 25-63 weeks(depending upon the specific language).Graduates receive up to 45 semester hours ofcollege credit.• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.• Must be eligible for security clearance.• Family members of students enrolled at theDefense Language Institute Foreign LanguageCenter may enroll concurrently with the militaryspouse on a space-available basis at no cost.• For more information, contact your BrigadeForeign Language Advocate or call 1 (800) 223-3735 ext 1687 or DSN 536-1687.

09L Arabic Interpreter/TranslatorProgram

• Program is available for Regular Army, Army

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Reserve and IRR enlistments.• English training as needed based on theEnglish Comprehension Language Test (ECLTscore) or American Language Course Place-ment Test (ALCPT).• Basic training to learn to be a Soldier then AITto learn the skills of being a Translator Aide.• Entry pay grade is E-4 (SPC) through ACASP.

See appropriate USAREC messages foradditional qualifications.

Army Reserve Standard TrainingProgram

Initial entry training is completed during thesame time period. A Soldier will finish BT andthen begin AIT. Upon completion of all training,the Soldier will return to their U.S. Army Reserveunit.

Army Reserve Alternate TrainingProgram

• Initial entry training (BT/AIT) is split betweentwo time periods - usually two summers, oneyear apart.

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• Alternate training enables students to continuehigh school, college, or vocational studies.• Available for seasonal employment personnel.• Alternate training is only authorized for thoseMOSs where AIT training is 13 weeks or less.

Specialized Training for ArmyReserve Readiness (STARR) -

Army Reserve• STARR is a program that allows NPS and PSSoldiers to be trained in a medical MOS by takingtheir MOS training at a local community college.• Soldier is not entitled to room and board oractive duty pay while attending the civilian school.• NPS must attend basic training prior to the Armypaying for the schooling.• The enlistment contract must be 6+2 for NPSand four years for PS.• The Army will pay for all books, tuition,laboratory fees, uniforms, equipment, studenthealth insurance, etc., up to $6,000 per year.• All civilian schooling must be completed in twoyears.

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• Soldier may also qualify for enlistmentbonuses, loan repayment program, orMontgomery GI Bill.• Upon completion of the program, the Soldierwill be promoted to the grade E-4 for MOS68EN5, 68D, 68P, and 68Q; and E-5 for 68K and68V.

The following MOSs are eligible for the program:68D Operating Room Specialist68E Dental Specialist68EN5 Dental Laboratory Specialist68G Patient Administration Specialist68H Optical Laboratory Specialist68J Medical Logistics Specialist68K Medical Laboratory Specialist68M Hospital Food Service Specialist68P Radiology Specialist68Q Pharmacy Specialist68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist68S Preventative Medicine Specialist68T Animal Care Specialist68V Respiratory Specialist68X Mental Health Specialist

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Noncommissioned OfficerEducation System (NCOES)

Soldiers are required to continue training duringtheir military service. NCOES providesmandatory, sequential, and progressive trainingdealing with technical skills, military tactics, andleadership. This training will produce NCOscapable of training and leading Soldiers whocan work and fight under their supervision. Thecourses are:

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

WLC and Combat Arms BNCOC attendance isscheduled by the Soldier’s unit. Combat Supportor Combat Service Support BNCOC, ANCOC, theFirst Sergeant Course, and the Sergeants MajorAcademy attendance is by Department of theArmy selection board.

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Physical Fitness AssessmentProgram

All Future Soldiers must pass the PhysicalFitness Assessment Program in order to ship toBasic Training. The following standards must beaccomplished by Future Soldiers ages 17 to 34:

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

The following standards must be accomplishedby Future Soldiers age 35 and older:

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

If a Soldier fails to accomplish these minimumlevels, they will be put in a Fitness Training Unit(FTU) where they will train until they meet thisminimum level.

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Blue to Green ProgramThe Air Force and Navy are reshaping theirservice to reduce their Active Duty end strength.One option offered to Airmen and Sailors is toenlist into the Regular Army. See applicableUSAREC messages for guidance in processingthe Future Soldiers.

Warrior Transition Course (WTC)All Prior Service applicants who are enlisting intothe Regular Army or Army Reserve who wouldrequire Basic Training (BT) (9 weeks) will nowattend the Warrior Transition Course (4 weeks).This also includes those Soldiers who aretransitioning in under the Blue to Green Pro-gram. All Prior Service enlistments into the ArmyReserve who have not completed Army or MarineCorps BT must also attend WTC. All applicantsenlisting into the Army Reserve who havecompleted Army or Marine Corps BT will not berequired to attend WTC regardless of separationdate or current affiliation. Warrant Officer Candi-dates and Officer Candidates are excluded fromWTC.

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Basic Combat TrainingInstallations

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

One Station Unit Training (OSUT)Installations

Infantry - Fort Benning, Ga. (Columbus)Mechanic/Armor - Fort Knox, Ky. (Radcliff)Combat Engineers - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)Military Police - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)Field Artillery - Fort Sill, Okla. (Lawton)Chemical - Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.(Waynesville)

Advanced Individual Training (AIT)Installations

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. (Baltimore)

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Fort Belvoir, Va. (Alexandria)Fort Bliss, Texas (El Paso)Fort Bragg, N.C. (Fayetteville)Fort Eustis, Va. (Newport News)Fort Gordon, Ga. (Augusta)Fort Huachuca, Ariz. (Sierra Vista)Fort Jackson, S.C. (Columbia)Fort Knox, Ky. (Radcliff)Fort Lee, Va. (Petersburg)Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. (Waynesville)Fort Rucker, Ala. (Dothan)Fort Sam Houston, Texas (San Antonio)Fort Sill, Okla. (Lawton)Naval Amphibious Base, Va. (Little Creek)Presidio of Monterey, Calif. (Monterey)Gulfport Naval Station, Miss. (Gulfport)Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas (Wichita Falls)Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (San Angelo)Pensacola Naval Base, Fla. (Pensacola)Meade AFIS, Maryland (Baltimore)Redstone Arsenal, Ala. (Huntsville)Panama City Coastal System Station, Fla.(Panama City)Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity,Va. (Yorktown)

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English Language TrainingLackland Air Force Base, Texas (San Antonio) -All ESL training is conducted at Lackland AFB.New Soldiers report to Fort Sill, Okla., for initialinprocessing before being sent to Lackland AFBfor ESL training.

Warrant Officer Candidate School(WOCS)

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

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

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Education

Montgomery GI Bill Regular Army— Eligibility (Increase for FY 07)

• Effective Oct. 1, 2006, the MGIB incentive wasincreased.• Must have a high school diploma or equiva-lency certificate prior to expiration of initial term ofservice.• Must be non-prior service or only have InitialActive Duty for Training (IADT) and entered AD forthe first time prior to June 1985.• Must have completed at least two years activeduty.• All Soldiers participating in the programcontribute $1,200 their first year ($100 permonth).• 2-year enlistment Soldiers receive a totalbenefit of $31,428 for college ($873 per monthfor 36 academic months).• 3- to 6-year enlistment Soldiers receive a totalbenefit of $38,700 for college ($1,075 per monthfor 36 academic months).

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Montgomery GI Bill Army Reserve— Eligibility

• Must enlist or reenlist for six years in a TroopProgram Unit (TPU).• Be a secondary school graduate or equivalent.• Non-prior service members must becomesecondary school graduates or equivalentsbefore completion of IADT.• Officers may qualify and must complete DAForm 5447-R, Officer Service Agreement.• Prior service Soldiers must not have entitle-ments from Regular Army GI Bill.• Must have not received SROTC scholarshipbenefits.

Montgomery GI Bill plus ArmyCollege Fund,

Regular Army Only — Eligibility• Non-prior service only (Glossary NPS/DOSSoldiers do not• qualify for ACF.• High school diploma graduate or 15 semesterhours of college.• Score 50 or better on the ASVAB.• Enroll for and participate in the MGIB.• Enlist for 2, 3, or 4 years.

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Basic MGIB 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-year enlistmentTotal 2-year $31,428 Month $873Total 3-year $38,700 Month $1,075Total 4-year $38,700 Month $1,075Total 5-year $38,700 Month $1,075Total 6-year $38,700 Month $1,075Basic MGIB and Army College FundTotal 2-year $36,828 Month $1,023Total 3-year $51,300 Month $1,425Total 4-year $62,100 Month $1,725Total 5-year $69,300 Month $1,925Total 6-year $72,900 Month $2,025(Includes 2 + 2 + 4 Army College Fund PlusProgram)

Selected Reserve MGIB(Increase for FY 07) (Chapter 106)Increases to $11,124. A full-time student’smonthly payment will increase to $309 per monthfor 36 months; a three-quarter time student’smonthly payment will increase to $231 per monthfor 48 months; and a half-time student’s monthlypayment increases to $153 per month for 72months.

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Selected Reserve + MGIB Kicker(Increase for FY 07)Increases to $23,724 for reservists assigned tocritical skill positions or critical units. Themonthly payment for a full time student is $659for 36 months.

Loan Repayment ProgramThe Loan Repayment Program (LRP) is anincentive designed to increase enlistments ofrecruits with college education.

LRP - Regular Army Eligibility• Must have incurred one of the following loanssince Oct. 1, 1975, and before enlistment:• The Stafford Student Loan, formerly known asthe Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL).• The Perkins Loan, formerly known as theNational Direct Student Loan (NDSL).• Federally Insured Student Loan (FISL).• Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students (ALAS).• Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students(PLUS) (incurred for the use of the individualcontracting for the LRP).• Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS).• Consolidated Loan Program (CLP) (incurred in

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Soldier’s name).• Must be non-prior service.• Must be secondary school graduate.• Must disenroll from the Montgomery GI Bill.• Must enlist for a three-year term in an MOS thatoffers the LRP.• Applicant must request a deferment or forbear-ance on their loan from his/her lender. A defer-ment or forbearance is not automatic but issubject to bank approval.• For each year of initially contracted service, theArmy will repay $1,500 or 33 1/3 percent of aneligible student loan (whichever is greater) up to$65,000 maximum. When a loan exceeds$65,000, only 33 1/3 percent of $65,000 will bepaid each year for three years. No payments willbe made for delinquent charges or interestamounts that have accrued.• Individuals will not be reimbursed for paymentsthey have already made to lenders. Note:Repayment under the LRP is not automatic.Applicants must fully understand USAREC Form1232, especially the requirement to providetimely loan information to the Education Incen-tives and Counseling Branch before any loanswill be paid.

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LRP - Army Reserve Eligibility• Must have incurred one of the following loanssince Oct. 1, 1975, and before or during the termof enlistment:• The Stafford Student Loan, formerly known asthe Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL).• The Perkins Loan, formerly known as theNational Direct Student Loan (NDSL).• Federally Insured Student Loan (FISL).• Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students (ALAS).• Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students(PLUS) (incurred• or the use of the individual contracting for theLRP).• Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS).• Consolidated Loan Program (CLP) (incurred inthe Soldier’s name).• Must be a high school diploma graduate.• Non-prior service applicants must score 50 orhigher on the ASVAB.• Must enlist in a unit or MOS that has beenestablished as bonus eligible by HQDA.• Prior service and in-service personnel mustenlist, reenlist, or extend for three or more years.• Non-prior service applicants must enlist withan initial assignment to a Troop Program Unit for

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at least six years of their initial 8-year militaryservice obligation.• For an Army Reserve enlistment the benefit is$1,500 or 15 percent (whichever is greater)repayment on the outstanding balance ofqualifying loans for each year of satisfactoryservice. Maximum benefit is $10,000 except forselected specialties that qualify for $20,000maximum benefit.

Concurrent Admissions Program(ConAP)

ConAP is a partnership between the Service-members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) andUSAREC enabling applicants to plan and statetheir intent to enroll at a college or universityconcurrent with enlistment.The college goals are to increase enrollment ofArmy and Army Reserve veterans with educationbenefits and to enroll students who are matureand disciplined.The Army goals are to enlist high quality appli-cants who wish to delay their college educationfor financial reasons and to ensure that veteransreceive the advantages offered by SOC institu-tions.

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ConAP is also an effective Future SoldierTraining Program (FSTP) management tool.ConAP Soldiers are more likely to ship than theirnon-ConAP colleagues.

Tuition Assistance - RAAvailable to eligible active duty Soldiers forapproved off-duty courses. Current tuitionassistance policy: The Army funds 100 percentof course costs up to $250 per credit hour, with amaximum of $4,500 per academic year.

Tuition Assistance – Army ReserveAvailable to selected Reserve Soldiers forapproved courses. Current tuition assistancepolicy: The Army Reserve funds 100 percent ofcourse cost up to $250 per credit hour, with amaximum of $4,500 per academic year.

GoArmyEdGoArmyEd (www.goarmyed.com) is the gatewayto request Tuition Assistance online, anytime forclassroom, distance learning and eArmyU onlinecourses. GoArmyEd is used by:

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- Soldiers to pursue their postsecondary educa-tional goals

- Army Education Counselors to provide educa-tional guidance

- Colleges to deliver degree and course offeringsand to report Soldier progress

Military Education Programs

Officer Candidate School (OCS)Regular Army

• Available to qualified applicants with or withoutprior service enlisting for three years.• Must be at least 19 years of age and not havepassed 29th birthday at time of selection.• Age waivers will be considered up to themaximum enlistment age.• Must be a U.S. citizen.• Must have a four-year college degree or higherfrom an accredited institution of post secondaryeducation. (College seniors may apply.)• Must achieve a minimum General Technical(GT) score of 110 on the ASVAB test.

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• Candidates will receive E-5 pay while in OCS.• Graduates of OCS are commissioned assecond lieutenant (O-1).• OCS applicants are eligible for the LoanRepayment Program or the MGIB. A $10,000bonus is limited to certain areas of concentration(AOC).

Army Reserve• Available to qualified applicants with or withoutprior service enlisting for three years.• Must be at least 19 years of age and not havepassed 29th birthday at time of selection.• Must be a U.S. citizen.• Must have at least 90 transcripted semesterhours of college credit from an accreditedinstitution of post secondary education leading toa bachelor’s degree or higher. (College seniorsmay apply.)• Must achieve a minimum General Technical(GT) score of 110 on the ASVAB test.• Candidates will receive E-5 pay while in OCS.• Graduates of OCS are commissioned assecond lieutenant (O-1).• OCS applicants are ineligible for the MGIBKicker and or the Student Loan Repayment

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Program. They are eligible for MGIB.• For availability and eligibility contact Headquar-ters USAREC, 1 (800) 223-3735 ext. 6-0467.

Warrant Officer Flight Training(WOFT)

Regular Army• Available to qualified applicants with or withoutprior service enlisting for three years.• Applicant must be a high school diplomagraduate.• Applicant must be at least 18 but not havepassed 33rd birthday at time of USARECselection board. Age waivers will be considered.• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.• Applicant must score 90 or higher on theAlternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST).• Applicant must achieve a minimum GT score of110 on the ASVAB test.• Applicant must undergo a Class I FlightPhysical Examination in addition to the physicalexamination at the MEPS and have the Class IFlight Physical approved by Fort Rucker, Ala-bama, prior to the USAREC selection board.Flight physical must be less than 18 months old.• Candidates will receive E-5 pay while in WOCS

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training. Applicants incur a 6-year serviceobligation from the date of graduation as awarrant officer.• WOFT applicants are not eligible for the ArmyCollege Fund and the Loan Repayment Pro-gram. They are eligible for the MGIB.

Army ReserveFor availability and eligibility contact Headquar-ters USAREC, 1-800-223-3735, extension 6-0467.

Army Reserve Direct Commission ProgramArmy Reserve Direct Commission programallows college graduates with a BaccalaureateDegree to commission into a reserve unit.Applicants go thru an initial battalion board andthen a final board at HRC-St. Louis.• Available to qualified PS and NPS not currentlyserving the Army, Army Reserve, and IRR.• Must be 18 years of age and not have passedtheir 29th birthday.• Must be a U.S. citizen.• Must have a four-year degree or higher from anaccredited institution of post secondary educa-tion.

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• Must be eligible for a secret clearance.• Must achieve a general technical (GT) score of110 on the ASVAB test.• Candidates will commission upon selectionand when secret clearance is granted.

For additional information contact HQ USARECat 1(800) 223-3735 ext. 1554 or DSN 536-1554

Judge Advocate General’s Corps• Direct commissions are available to individu-als who have graduated from an American BarAssociation accredited law school with a J.D. orL.L.B. degree and are members in good stand-ing of the bar of a Federal court or the highestcourt of any state or the District of Columbia.• May apply during first semester of the final yearof law school.• ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend law school are eligible to be selected toserve in the JAG Corps must apply in Novemberor March if not selected by the November board.• Applicants commissioned as first lieutenant,promoted to captain at six to nine months ofservice. Initial three and a half month programbegins at Fort Lee, Virginia (three weeks) and

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concludes (10 weeks) at the JAG school inCharlottesville, Virginia. The training continueswith four weeks of the Direct CommissionedOfficer Course (DCO) and ends with six weeks ofofficer leadership and Soldier skills training atBasic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC). Gradu-ate programs for senior Captains and juniorMajors offers L.L.M. accredited by the AmericanBar Association. The 10-month program is at theJAG school in Charlottesville, Virginia.• Over 40 continuing legal education (CLE)courses offered annually, which meet most stateCLE requirements. The summer intern programoffers real and immediate legal experience inlegal positions for 100 law students.

For more information, visit www.jagcnet.army.milor write:

Department of the ArmyJudge Advocate Recruiting Office Suite 5200Office of The Judge Advocate General1777 N. Kent St.Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194or call 1 (866) ARMY-JAG

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Army Reserve Officers’ TrainingCorps (ROTC)

• The U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe,Va., directs the ROTC program.• ROTC cadets are concurrently full-time collegestudents working toward academic degrees. TheROTC training program occupies only a smallportion of a student’s weekly activities.• Cadets spend two to four years in the ROTCprogram depending on the method of entry intothe program. The program includes a BasicCourse, Military Science and Leadership (MSL) Iand II courses, and an Advanced Course, MSL IIIand IV courses, conducted at 272 host institu-tions nationwide and through partnerships withmore than 1,000 other schools. Students canreceive constructive credit for the Basic Coursebased on prior service or other lateral entrycriteria, or by attending the Leaders TrainingCourse (LTC), formerly Basic Camp.• All cadets attend the Leadership DevelopmentAssessment Course (LDAC), usually during thesummer prior to their final academic year.Participants are paid while attending camp(s).• Army ROTC contracts may include a variety ofincentives, from monthly spending money

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stipends, to tuition scholarships, to drill pay andadditional leadership experience as members ofGuard or Reserve units.• All scholarship cadets, as well as non-scholar-ship cadets in the Advanced Course receive astipend starting at $250 per academic month forMSL I, increasing by $50 each year.• College students may compete for 4-, 3- or 2-year tuition scholarships on campus by applyingdirectly to the Professor of Military Science in theROTC battalion.• Two-, 3- and 4-year scholarships are alsoavailable on a competitive basis to active dutyArmy enlisted personnel (Green to Gold) byapplying to Headquarters, Cadet Command.• High school students may compete for 4-yearscholarships by applying to Headquarters, CadetCommand.•Requirements of the primary components of thescholarship program are listed below: All individuals must be 17 years-old before thescholarship is effective. All scholarship winners must be U.S. citizens. Students must be able to complete all require-ments for a commission and a college degreeand be under 31 years of age on December 31 of

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the year eligible for commissioning.

ROTC program information is available at:www.armyrotc. com or students can call 1 (800)USA-ROTC for more information or a scholarshipapplication. High school students are encour-aged to apply for scholarships online.

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

Reserve OptionsReserve Forces Duty Scholarships (RFD)Two-year RFD scholarships offer the samebenefits as other ROTC scholarships butrecipients fulfill their military service obligation inthe Army National Guard or the Army Reserve. Alimited number of Dedicated Army NationalGuard scholarships are also available.

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Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)SMP allows non-scholarship MSL II, III and IVcadets and RFD scholarship cadets to simulta-neously participate as members of an ArmyNational Guard or Army Reserve unit. Benefitsinclude: drill pay, longevity credit for pay pur-poses, retirement credit, and expanded leader-ship training opportunities. May include MGIBbenefits, federal tuition assistance, and statetuition assistance. Optional for non-scholarshipMSL II, III and IV cadets, required for RFDscholarship cadets and non-scholarshipGuaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)contracted cadets.

Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)The GRFD option is available for students whodesire to fulfill their military service obligation inthe Army National Guard or Army Reserve insteadof serving on active duty. Available to non-scholarship Advanced Course cadets uponcontracting, required for RFD scholarshipcadets.

ROTC-HPSP Pharmacy ProgramCombine scholarships from the Reserve

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Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and the HealthProfession Scholarship Program (HPSP) toprovide financial assistance throughout astudent’s entire pharmacy education so he/shemay obtain a commission with concurrent call toactive duty in the rank of captain. Participants willincur an active duty service obligation (ADSO)from both ROTC and the HPSP that must beserved consecutively, resulting in a six-yearADSO.

U.S. Military Academy• Applicant must be at least 17 years old and nothave passed 23rd birthday by July 1 of the yearentering the U.S. Military Academy.• Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of admission.• Must be unmarried and must not have a legalobligation to support a dependent.• Must be of good moral character and able tomeet academic, physical, and medical require-ments.• Must be a high school graduate and submitScholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or AmericanCollege Testing (ACT) assessment results forevaluation. A review of scholastic records will bemade.

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• Must obtain a nomination from a Member ofCongress or from the Secretary of the Army.• Secretary of the Army nominations are alsoallowed for enlisted personnel in the RegularArmy, the Army Reserve, or the Army NationalGuard as well as for ROTC or JROTC cadets.

For more information write to:Director of AdmissionsU.S. Military Academy606 Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1797Or call (914) 938-4041www.usma.edu/Admissions

U.S. Military Academy PreparatorySchool

The preparatory school is not an enlistmentoption. Regular Army and Reserve ComponentSoldiers must make application to the U.S.Military Academy.

For additional information write to:Director of AdmissionsU.S. Military Academy606 Thayer Road

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West Point, NY 10996-1797or call 1 (845) 938-4041/DSN 688-4041www.usma.edu/Admissions

Army Medical Department(AMEDD)

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

All applicants:• Must be less than 47 years of age at the time ofcommissioning/accession.• Must be a graduate of a nursing programaccredited by the National League for Nursing or

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the commission on Collegiate Nursing Educa-tion, or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Educa-tion.• Must hold a current, valid, and unrestrictedlicense to practice nursing.• Must be a U.S. citizen for active duty. Perma-nent residents are only eligible for Army Reserve.

Nurse ROTC Scholarships• 2-, 3-, and 4-year ROTC scholarships areavailable for students pursuing a baccalaureatedegree at an accredited school of nursing.• 2-year scholarships are available for studentspursuing certain advanced practice nursingmaster’s degree.• ROTC program requirements and benefitsoutlined in the pocket guide also apply to nursingstudents.• Direct all interested individuals to call 1-800-USA-ROTC or visit the ROTC Web site atwww.armyrotc.com.

AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program(AECP)Provides active duty enlisted Soldiers theopportunity to complete their baccalaureate

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degree in nursing. The Army pays for tuition up to$3,000 per term or $2,250 per quarter, totaling upto $9,000 per academic year, books (reimbursedup to $1,000 per year) and mandatory fees for upto 24 months of schooling. Direct all interestedindividuals to the AECP Manager, DSN 536-0381,commercial 1 (502) 626-0381 or send inquiriesto aecp@usarec.army.mil.

Active Duty Army Nurse ProgramsActive Duty Army Nurse Accession Bonus: Allqualified nurses who do not currently hold acommission as a nurse in any service may beeligible to receive a $10,000 accession bonus ifcombined with loan repayment or $20,000 if loanrepayment is not taken.Active Duty Nurse Loan Repayment Program:Will repay up to $30,651 of qualified loans.

Army Nurse Candidate ProgramBSN degree program. Students must be eligibleto enlist in the Army Reserve. Provides $10,000bonus and $1,000 per month stipend duringmonths enrolled in a full-time CCNE or NLNaccredited BSN producing Nursing Program.

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Must complete BSN in 6 months to 24 monthsand pass NCLEX-RN exam. Commissioned asan Army Nurse Corps officer upon completion ofprogram. Obligation is four years for a one yearcompletion of program or five years for a two yearcompletion program. Commissioned officers arenot eligible, prior enlisted Army Soldiers musthave completed all Mandatory Service Obliga-tions.

Army Nurse Anesthesia ProgramsUniformed Services University of Health Sci-ences (USUHS) Uniformed Services University ofHealth Sciences (USUHS)

Nurse AnesthesiaMaster’s degree program. Students receive fullpay and allowances commensurate with rankduring entire program. Tuition expenses paid bythe Army. Active duty obligation is 54 months.

U.S. Army Graduate Program in AnesthesiaNursing (AMEDD Center and School)Master’s degree program. Students receive fullpay and allowances commensuate with rankduring entire program. Tuition expenses paid by

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the Army. Active duty obligation is 54 months.

Army Reserve Army Nurse ProgramsSpecial PayProvides a bonus of $10,000 per year for nurseanesthetists, $10,000 per year for nurses withtheir BSN , and $5,000 per year for AD nurses.The HPBP applies to qualified critical carenurses, medical/surgical nurses, psychiatricnurses, and perioperative nurses for a maximumof three years. Participants must serve in a U.S.Army Reserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Department Augmentee Detachment(NAAD), or Individual Mobilization Augmentee(IMA)Program. Individuals may be eligible, ifqualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program.

Specialized Training Assistance Program(STRAP)Stipend program for nurse anesthesia andcritical care nurses currently enrolled in accred-ited programs. Participants receive a monthlystipend, currently over $1,235. Participants incura 2-year obligation in the Army Reserve for eachyear or partial year of financial assistance and

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must serve in a Army Reserve Troop ProgramUnit, National Army Medical DepartmentAugmentee Detachment, or IndividualAugmentee Mobilization Program upon comple-tion of training. Individuals may be eligible, ifqualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Health Professional Loan Repayment Program(HPLR)Provides education loan repayment for nursesqualified in nurse anesthesia, critical care,medical/surgical, psychiatric, and perioperativenursing who are serving in an Army ReserveTroop Program Unit, National Army MedicalDepartment Augmentee Detachment, or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Foreach year of satisfactory service in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Department Augmentee Detachment, orIndividual Mobilization Program, a maximum of$20,000 will be applied to an education loan forthe first two years and $10,000 for the third yearfor a total of $50,000. Individuals may be eligible,if qualified, to participate in one other Army

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Reserve incentive program. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Dental Corps• Direct all interested applicants to the nearestHealth Care Recruiting Team.• Direct commissions are available in theRegular Army or Army Reserve for graduates ofan accredited dental school in the U.S., District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, or Canada with a DMD orDDS degree.• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanentresidents.• RA applicants may apply during last six monthsof dental school if they have passed Part II ofNational Boards.• U.S. Army Reserve applicants must possess avalid license at time of application.• Must be licensed to practice dentistry in theU.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S.territory if already graduated from dental school.• Must be less than 47 years of age upon initialappointment.• ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend veterinary school are eligible to beselected to serve in the Veterinary Corps.

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Active Duty Dental Corps Programs

Early Commissioning Program (ECP)Students are eligible for application and com-missioning upon entrance into dental school andanytime during dental school. Early Commis-sioning Program Officers are assigned to aArmy Reserve Control Group and begin accruingtime for pay purposes.

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)One through 4-year scholarships available tostudents accepted to or enrolled in accreditedschools of dentistry. Provides full tuition, monthlystipend of over $1,200, and reimbursement ofcertain academic fees. Active duty obligation isone year for each year receiving the scholarshipwith a minimum period of three years on activeduty. Individuals must be U.S. citizens.

Advanced General Dentistry Program (1-year)(AGD-1)One-year residency program for graduatingdental students and practicing dentists withinthree years of graduation.

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Graduate dentists must be licensed.

Dental Corps Active Duty Accession BonusActive duty accession bonus for qualifieddentists and dental specialists of $30,000, paidin lump sum at the first permanent duty station.Active duty obligation is a minimum of 48months.

Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)Will repay up to $30,651 of qualified loansannually for a maximum of three years. Activeduty obligation is one year for each year receivingloan repayment with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. HPLRP may be used withthe Active Duty Dental Corps Accession Bonus;active duty obligations are served consecutively.Individuals must be U.S. citizens.

Army Reserve Dental Corps ProgramsSpecial PayProvides a $30,000 special pay for generaldentists, comprehensive dentists,prosthodontists, and oral surgeons. The specialpay is paid in increments of $10,000 and is

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awarded yearly up to a total of three years.Participants must serve in an Army ReserveTroop Program Unit, National Army MedicalAugmentee Detachment, or the IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program while receivingthe bonus. Individuals may be eligible, if quali-fied, to participate in one other Army Reserveincentive program.

Specialized Training Assistance Program(STRAP)Stipend program for oral surgeons currentlyenrolled in an accredited residency program.Participants receive a monthly stipend of over$1,200. Participants incur a 2-year obligation inthe Army Reserve for each year or partial year offinancial assistance and must serve in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment, or IndividualAugmentee Mobilization Program upon comple-tion of training. Individuals may be eligible, ifqualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program. Individuals must beU.S. citizens.

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Health Professionals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)Provides up to $50,000 for repayment of educa-tion loans for general dentists and oral surgeonsserving in the Army Reserve Troop ProgramUnits, National Army Medical AugmenteeDetachment, or the Individual MobilizationAugmentee Program. For each year of satisfac-tory service in the Army Reserve Troop ProgramUnit, National Army Medical Augmentee Detach-ment, or Individual Mobilization AugmenteeProgram, a maximum of $20,000 will be appliedto an education loan, up to a total of $50,000.Individuals may be eligible, if qualified, toparticipate in one other Army Reserve incentiveprogram.

Medical Corps• Direct all interested applicants to the nearestHealth Care Recruiting Team.• Commissions are available to qualifiedphysicians in the Regular Army and ArmyReserve.• Must be a U.S. citizen for Regular Army or apermanent resident for Army Reserve.• Regular Army and Army Reserve applicants

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must have a doctor of medicine or osteopathydegree from an accredited U.S. school ofmedicine or osteopathy. Foreign graduates mayapply if they have a permanent certificate fromthe Educational Council of Foreign MedicalGraduates.• Must have completed at least one year of anapproved Graduate Medical Education (GME)internship.• Must be less than 47 years of age at the time ofcommissioning/appointment (waivers grantedon a case by case basis).• Must hold a current license to practice medi-cine in the U.S., District of Columbia, or PuertoRico.• Must be at least board eligible.

Active Duty Medical Corps Programs

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)Provides up to four-year scholarships tostudents accepted to or enrolled in accreditedschools of medicine or osteopathy. Provides fulltuition, monthly stipend over $1,300, and reim-bursement for certain books and equipment.

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Active duty obligation is one year for each yearreceiving the scholarship with a minimum periodof two years on active duty, not counting medicalschool, internship, or residency. Individuals mustbe U.S. citizens.

Uniformed Services University of HealthSciences (USUHS) School of MedicineApplicants must possess a baccalaureatedegree. Students receive full pay and allowancescommensurate with rank during entire program.Tuition expenses paid by the Army. Graduatesreceive MD degrees and are reappointed as RAcaptains in the Medical Corps. Active dutyobligation is seven years, not counting medicalschool, internship, or residency. Direct allinterested individuals to call the USUHS at 1(800) 772-1743 or visit the USUHS Web site atwww.USUHS.mil.

Financial Assistance Program (FAP)Open to physicians at any point during theirresidency training, such as, Post Graduate Year(PGY) II and above. Certain individuals may beeligible to apply in PGI, based on OTSG guid-ance. Provides an annual grant $26,089 plus a

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monthly stipend over $1,300. Active dutyobligation is two years for the first year of FAPparticipation plus one year for each additionalyear of participation with a minimum period oftwo years on active duty. Individuals must beU.S. citizens.

Army Reserve Medical Corps Programs

Health Professional Special PayProvides a $30,000 special pay for physicians ineligible specialties joining the Army Reserve.The bonus is paid in increments of $10,000, andawarded yearly up to a total of three years.Physicians must have completed a residencyprogram in the specialty in which they areapplying. Participants must serve in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment, or IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program. Individualsmay be eligible, if qualified, to participate in oneother Army Reserve incentive program.

Specialized Training Assistance Program(STRAP)Stipend program for physicians in designated

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specialties currently enrolled in accreditedresidency programs. Participants receive amonthly stipend, currently over $1,300. Partici-pants incur a 1-year obligation in the ArmyReserve for every six months or portion there ofpartial of financial assistance. STRAP partici-pants must serve in an Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit, National Army Medical AugmenteeDetachment, or the Individual MobilizationAugmentee Program after completing residency.Must be a U.S. citizen.

Health Professionals Loan RepaymentProgram (HPLR)Provides up to $50,000 for repayment of educa-tion loans for physicians in certain specialtieswho are serving in Army Reserve Troop ProgramUnits, National Army Medical AugmenteeDetachment, or the Individual MobilizationProgram. For each year of satisfactory service inan Army Reserve Troop Program Unit, NationalArmy Medical Augmentee Detachment, or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program, amaximum of $20,000 will be applied to aneducation loan, up to a total of $50,000. Individu-

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als may be eligible, if qualified, to apply for oneother Army Reserve incentive.

Medical Specialist Corps• Direct all interested applicants to the nearestHealth Care Recruiting Team.• Direct Active Duty and Army Reserve commis-sions are available to individuals who havegraduated from accredited schools of occupa-tional therapy, physical therapy, dietetics, andphysician assistant.• Applicant must be a graduate of the respectiveoccupation and have passed licensure/registra-tion/certification.• Must be less than 47 years of age upon initialappointment.• ROTC cadets who apply for educational delay toattend graduate school for one of the abovespecialties are eligible for appointment as acommissioned officer. They may be branched atRA or Army Reserve, contingent on the needs ofthe Army once all requirements are met toinclude licensure/registration or certification.

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Active Duty Student Programs

Occupational Therapy Field Work ExperienceProvides six months Level II Fieldwork affiliationsfor occupational therapy students. Applicantsmust have completed and be in their lastsemester of occupational therapy academicwork to apply. Active duty obligation is threeyears, including the internship. Provides tuitionreimbursement up to $6,000.

U.S. Army — Baylor University Doctoral Pro-gram in Physical TherapyProvides a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree orbe in their last semesterof undergraduate schoolto apply to the 27-month training program. Activeduty obligation is 81 months, including theprogram. Other prerequisites: minimumcumulative GPA of 3.1 — minimum GRE score of1000, minimum GRE verbal score of 450.

Army Dietetic Internship/Graduate Program inNutritionProvides a nine-month dietetic internship and 11month didactic/research curriculum for dietetic

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students. Applicants must have completed or bein their last semester of dietetics academic workto apply. Active duty obligation is six years,including internship and program. Other prereq-uisites: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 –minimum GRE score of 1000, minimum GREwriting score of 3.5.

Military Physician’s Assistant TrainingProvides active Duty and Reserve Soldiers theopportunity to complete a 2-year training pro-gram, culminating in a master’s degree inphysician’s assistant studies and commissionas an Army Medical Specialist Corps officer.Active duty obligation is four years following thetraining program.

Active Duty Specialist Corps Programs

Health Professianals Loan Repayment Pro-gram (HPLRP)Will repay up to $30,651 of qualified loansannually for a maximum of three years forPhysician Assistants. Active duty obligation isone year for each year receiving loan repaymentwith a minimum period of three years on active

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duty. HPLRP may be used with the Active DutyDental Corps Accession Bonus; active dutyobligations are served consecutively. Individualsmust be U.S. citizens.

Veterinary Corps• Direct all interested applicants to the nearestHealth Care Recruiting Team.• Direct commissions are available in theRegular Army and Army Reserve for individualswho have graduated from an accredited veteri-nary school in the U.S., District of Columbia,Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory with a DVM or VMDdegree; or have graduated from a foreignveterinary school and have an EducationalCommission for Foreign Veterinary GraduateCertificate.• May apply within six months of graduating fromveterinary school or after graduation.• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medi-cine in the U.S., the District of Columbia, PuertoRico, or a U.S. territory.• HPSP applicants may apply at any point duringveterinary school.• Must be less than 47 years of age upon initialappointment.

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• ROTC cadets who apply for educational delayto attend veterinary school are eligible to beselected to serve in the Veterinary Corps.• All applicants must be eligible for appointmentas a commissioned officer.

Active Duty Veterinary Corps Programs

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP) Veterinary MedicineProvides one- to three-year scholarships toveterinary students accepted to or enrolled inaccredited programs of veterinary medicine.Provides full tuition, monthly stipend over $1,200,and reimbursement for certain academic fees.Active duty obligation is one for each yearreceiving the scholarship with a minimum periodof three years of active duty. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Army Reserve Veterinary Corps ProgramsSpecial PayProvides a $30,000 special pay for veterinarians.The special pay is paid in increments of $10,000and is awarded yearly up to a total of three years.Participants must serve in an Army Reserve

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Troop Program Unit, National Army MedicalAugmentee Detachment, or the IndividualMobilization Augmentee Program while receivingthe bonus. Individuals may be eligible, if quali-fied, to participate in one other Army Reserveincentive program.

Health Professionals Loan RepaymentProgram (HPLRP)Provides up to $50,000 for repayment of educa-tion loans for veterinarians serving in the ArmyReserve Troop Program Units, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment, or the Indi-vidual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Foreach year of satisfactory service in the ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, National ArmyMedical Augmentee Detachment or IndividualMobiliztion Augmentee Program, a maximum of$20,000 will be applied to an education loan, upto a total of $50,000. Individuals may be eligible,if qualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program.

Medical Service Corps• Direct all interested applicants to the nearestHealth Care Recruiting Team.

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• Based on the annual needs of the Armycommissions may be available to applicants inthe RA or Army Reserve.• Commissions are available in the areas ofaudiology, biochemistry, clinical laboratory,clinical psychology, entomology, environmentalscience, health services administration, immu-nology, microbiology, nuclear medical science,parasitology, pharmacy, podiatry, researchpsychology, sanitary engineering, and socialwork.• Specific degree requirements may be obtainedfrom the local Health Care recruiter.

Applicants must be between 21 and 42 years ofage (must be less than 42 years of age at thetime of accession) to qualify for appointment.

Active Duty ProgramsHealth Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)OptometryProvides 2-, 3- and 4-year scholarships tostudents enrolled in or accepted to accreditedoptometry programs. Provides full tuition,monthly stipend over $1,319, and reimburse-

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ment of certain academic fees. Active dutyobligation is one year for each year receiving thescholarship with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Health Professions Scholarship Program(HPSP)Counseling/Clinical PsychologyProvides 1- and 2-year scholarships to studentsin APA accredited clinical or counseling psychol-ogy doctoral programs. Provides full tuition,monthly stipend over $1,319, and reimburse-ment of certain academic fees. Active dutyobligation is one year for each year receiving thescholarship with a minimum period of threeyears on active duty. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Clinical Psychology Residency Program (CPRP)The Army sponsors a one-year clinical psychol-ogy internship program at five military medicaltreatment facilities: Walter Reed Army MedicalCenter, Washington D.C., Tripler Army MedicalCenter, Honolulu, Hawaii, Brooke Army MedicalCenter, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Madigan ArmyMedical Center, Fort Lewis, Wash., and Dwight D.Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon,

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Ga. Applicants must have completed all coursework toward a doctorate in psychology. Officersenter the program in the rank of captain andincur a 49-month duty obligation (including theone-year internship). Must be a U.S. citizen.

Audiology Externship ProgramProvides a one year clinical audiology externshipto students who have completed all academiccoursework for their clinical doctorate in audiol-ogy and are eligible for the one year program.Training is conducted at Womack Army MedicalCenter, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A 36 monthobligation following completion of the externshipis incurred.

Pharmacist Health Professional LoanRepayment ProgramProvides up to $91,953 for repayment of educa-tional loans for postgraduate education. Paid at$30,651 per year (less taxes) with a three-yearminimum obligation. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Pharmacist Accession BonusActive Duty accession bonus for qualifiedpharmacist of $30,000, paid in lump sum at the

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first permanent duty station. Active duty obligationis a minimum of 48 months.

Podiatric Surgery ResidencyThe Army sponsors a 36-month podiatric surgeryresidency at Womack Army Medical Center, FortBragg, North Carolina. Applicants must have adoctor of podiatric medicine (DPM). Officers enterthe program in the rank of captain and incur a84-month active duty obligation (including the 36-month residency).

Army Reserve Medical Service Corps ProgramHealth Professional Loan RepaymentProvides education loan repayment for qualifiedoptometrists, clinical psychologists, andentromologists who are serving in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, the AMEDDProfessional Management Command, or theIndividual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Foreach year of satisfactory service in an ArmyReserve Troop Program Unit, the AMEDDProfessional Management Command, orIndividual Mobilization Program, a maximum of$20,000 will be applied to an education loan upto a total of $50,000. Individuals may be eligible,

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if qualified, to participate in one other ArmyReserve incentive program. Must be a U.S.citizen.

Health Professionals Bonus ProgramProvides a $30,000 recruitment bonus foroptometrists, and clinical psychologists, a$15,000 bonus for entomologists joining theArmy Reserve. The bonus is paid in incrementsof $10,000 or $5,000, and awarded yearly up to atotal of three years. Physicians must havecompleted a residency program in the specialtyin which they are applying. Participants mustserve in an Army Reserve Troop Program Unit,AMEDD Professional Management Command,or Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program.Individuals may be eligible, if qualified, toparticipate in one other Army Reserve incentiveprogram.

Technical Warrant OfficerRecruiting

Headquarters, USAREC processes all technicalwarrant officer applications for in-serviceSoldiers (Regular and Army Reserve). Opportuni-ties currently exist for Army Reserve Soldiers

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(both Troop Program Unit and Individual ReadyReserve) to apply in more than 45 warrant officerspecialties.To obtain Regular Army qualification require-ments contact:

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

Or call: DSN 536-0271/ or 0328 or toll free 1(800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0271/6-0328,

Contact the recruiting Web site atwww.usarec.army.mil/warrant.

Chaplain RecruitingChaplain Candidates• Must be commissioned prior to their 40thbirthday.• Age waivers may be approved up to age 42 ifapplicant has at least 2 years of prior service.• Shortage faith group age waivers will beconsidered.• Must have a bachelor’s degree of not less than

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120 semester hours from an A.C.E. accreditedschool.• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment inthe next entering class of an A.C.E. accreditedseminary graduate program. Distance learningis acceptable.• May be a non-U.S. citizen, legally admitted tothe U.S. for permanent residence with properdocumentation.• Must be able to receive ecclesiastical approval.• Must pass the Army medical exam per AR 40-501.• Must meet Army height and weight standards inAR 600-9.• Approved applicants may be eligible for up to$4,500 per year in tuition assistance.• Enlisted recruiters will receive 10 points foreach Chaplain Candidate referral even if they donot access.

Chaplain Qualifications• Must be commissioned prior to their 42ndbirthday.• Age waivers may be considered with priorservice.• Roman Catholic priests will be considered up

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to age 50.• Must possess a graduate level degree -usually a Masters of Divinity- in theology orrelated studies from an A.C.E. accreditededucational institution which includes no lessthan 72 hours of graduate-level work.• Must be ordained and endorsed by a faithgroup or denomination that is recognized by theDoD Chaplain Board.• May be a non-U.S. citizen, legally admitted tothe U.S. for permanent residence with properdocumentation for Army Reserve applicants only.• Must pass the Army medical exam per AR 40-501.• Must meet Army height and weight standards inAR 600-9.• For active component, applicant should havetwo years of professional work experience aftermeeting the educational requirement. This isnot a requirement for Army Reserve chaplains.• A $6,000 bonus is available for Army Reservechaplain applicants only payable aftercompleteing the Chaplain Officer Basic Course.• Enlisted recruiters will receive 10 points foreach chaplain referral even if they do not access.For further information on chaplain candidate or

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chaplain qualifications call DSN 536-0702 or tollfree 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0702 or 6-0435.

The chaplain recruiting Web site ishttp://chaplain.goarmy.com.

Army BandEntrance into the Army Band Program requires apassing audition score. Auditions can bescheduled through your recruiting brigade BandLiaison.

For more information, contact your brigade bandliaison or call 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0485 orDSN 536-0485.

You may also visit the band site atwww.band.goarmy.com.

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Adventure

Station of ChoiceIn addition to guaranteed training of choice,some MOSs will also offer a first duty assign-ment guarantee. The assignment could be to aspecific unit or a specific location.

Airborne TrainingFor those who qualify, some MOSs also offerairborne training, when available.

Ranger AssignmentFor those who qualify, some MOSs also offerassignment to a Ranger unit, when available.

Special Forces InitiativeSoldiers who want to participate in specialforces may sign a letter of intent in conjunctionwith their initial contract. This is an optionassociated with specific MOSs.

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) Facilities

Equipment rentalSports programs (youth and intramural)Shooting ranges (trap/skeet, rifle/pistol, archery)Camping facilitiesPicnic and hiking facilitiesGymnasiums and swimming pools

For more information visit the MWR Web site atwww.armymwr.com.

Space Available Travel ProgramsSoldiers may travel using military flights on aspace available basis at little or no cost. Sol-diers’ families may travel to and from overseaslocations for little or no cost.

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Money

Active Duty Starting PayEffective Jan. 1, 2007+

Private E-1 (less than 4 months) $1,203.90*+Private E-1 (over 4 months) $1,301.40*+Private E-2 $1,458.90*+Private First Class E-3 $1,534.20*+Specialist E-4 $1,699.50*+Sergeant E-5 $1,854.00*+

Warrant Officer W-1 $2,413.20*+Chief Warrant Officer W-2 $2,732.70*+Chief Warrant Officer W-3 $3,106.80*+

2nd Lieutenant O-1 $2,469.30*+1st Lieutenant O-2 $2,844.30*+Captain O-3 $3,292.20*+

Army Reserve Starting Drill PayEffective Jan. 1, 2007+

Private (less than 4 months) $161*+Private (over 4 months) $174*+Private E-2 $195*+Private First Class E-3 $205*+Specialist E-4 $227*+

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Sergeant E-5 $247*+

Warrant Officer W-1 $322*+Chief Warrant Officer W-2 $364*+Chief Warrant Officer W-3 $414*+

2nd Lieutenant O-1 $329*+1st Lieutenant O-2 $379*+Captain O-3 $439*+

* Totals reflect pay rates less than two years+ FY 07 proposed (unofficial) amounts roundedto the nearest dollar.

Referral BonusThe referral bonus program allows Soldiers ofthe Regular Army, Army Reserve and ArmyNational Guard and Army retirees the opportunityto assist with the Army’s recruiting efforts. Abonus of not more than $2,000 will be paid forreferring other persons for enlistment in theArmy, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Theperson referred must subsequently enlist andthen complete Initial Entry Training. See appli-cable USAREC message for guidance. To

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provide a referral, visit www.usarec.army.mil/smart or call 1 (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0473.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)The Thrift Savings Plan allows a Soldier to setaside a monthly amount from his or her pay-check to meet future needs, especially retire-ment. TSP is separate from the military retire-ment system, which is based on years of serviceand rank. Visit www.tsp.gov

Cash Enlistment BonusesThe Regular Army offers both non prior serviceand prior service enlistment bonuses. Theamounts range from $1,000 to $40,000 deter-mined by enlistment options and qualifications.Bonuses are offered for two or more years termof service.Note: Bonuses: Hi-Grad, Quick Ship, ACASP,Priority MOS Enlistment and Airborne.

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

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Regular Army• Applicant must be a high school diplomagraduate and score 31 or higher on the ArmedServices Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.• Applicant must satisfy any other specialrequirements for training in selected MOS.• Applicant must enlist for two or more years.• Applicant must enlist for a bonus skill desig-nated by HQDA.• Applicant must be non-prior service (NPS) ordays of service (DOS).• Cash bonus may be combined with either loanrepayment or Army College Fund in selectedMOS and term of service.

Broken Service Selective Reenlistment BonusProgram- Prior ServiceThe Army offers bonuses for selected priorservice applicants as determined by HQDA.

Army Reserve Non-Prior Service• Applicant must be a secondary school gradu-ate and score 31 or higher on the ASVAB test.• Applicant must enlist for 6x2 or 3x5 enlistmentoption.• Applicant must be NPS.

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• Bonus is dictated by the vacancy controlnumber designated by HQDA on REQUEST.• Applicant must become MOS qualified andremain MOS qualified for entire bonus term.

Army Reserve Prior ServiceCash bonus available to eligible prior servicepersonnel enlisting in the Selected Reserve forDA advertised MOS: $7,500 for enlistment of 3 years into a TPU. $15,000 for enlistment of 6 years into a TPU.

Accelerated Promotionfor Education

Enlist as Accredited College ProgramPV2 24 to 47 semester hoursPFC 48 or more semester hoursSPC Bachelor’s degree

Accelerated Promotion for ScoutsThose Boy Scouts, who have achieved the rankof Eagle Scout, and Girl Scouts, who haveearned the Gold Award Certificate, and are eithercurrently in high school, a high school senior, ora high school diploma graduate, may enlist asPV2.

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Referral Promotion ProgramRegular Army and Army Reserve Soldiers may beadvanced to PV2 (one referral) or PFC (tworeferrals) for referring qualified NPS, GlossaryNPS, or PS applicants who enlist in the DelayedEntry Program, Regular Army, National Guard orthe Army Reserve. Advancement to PFC with areferral who enlists combined with the success-ful completion to standard of the FSTP, RegularArmy, and Army Reserve Pre-Basic Training Tasklist is authorized.

FSTP Pre-Basic Training Task ListRegular Army and Army Reserve Soldiers may beadvanced to PV2 for successful completion tostandard of the pre-basic training task list. Alltasks to include the physical fitness test must betrained and tested to standard; this is not a “giveaway” promotion. The station commander andcompany commander will validate and sign thetask list form. Their signature verifies the FSTPperformed all tasks to standard, prior to the formbeing forwarded to the Military Entrance Process-ing Station (MEPS). Advancement to PFC with areferral who enlists combined with the success-

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ful completion to standard of the FSTP Pre-basicTraining Task List is authorized. The task list andtraining manual are available on the USARECFSTP Web site, www.ArmyDEP.com.

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Service to Country

Continue a Proud TraditionCitizen Soldiers have proudly defended theUnited States for more than 231 years. It began in 1775, when the Minutemen putdown their tools and picked up their muskets torepel a threat to their way of life. And today’s Army and Army Reserve Soldiersare prepared to follow in their footsteps if theneed should arise. Why not join them? You’ll have the satisfaction of continuing toserve your country, defending our freedom, andmaintaining the American way of life.

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Military Occupational Specialties

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

(Reserve) = MOS available only in Army Reserve* = MOS closed to women+ = Not an entry level MOSt = MOS requires additional testing for qualificationF = Additional Flight Physical (15Q & 96U)~ = MOS redesignates 30 Sep 07.> = CMF 35- Military Intelligence (will encompassCMF 33, 96 and 98 as of 30 Sep 07).

CMF 11 - InfantryInfantry Soldiers are trained on the latest high-tech equipment (weapons, night observationdevices, combat vehicles, radio/data transmis-sion, etc.) and gain experience in leadership,management, and teamwork as they function asmembers of cohesive, highly skilled combatunits. Infantry Soldiers are capable of serving in avariety of organizations such as Light, Airborne,

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Air Assault, Ranger, Stryker, and Bradleyequipped Infantry units. Soldiers develop aWarrior Ethos of self-confidence, discipline, andmaturity as they sharpen their interpersonal,teaching, counseling, critical thinking, and writingskills. Leadership and management skills areforged under everyday high-pressure. Infantrychallenges produce mentally and physicallytough, mission focused leaders who are in highdemand in the civilian job market.MOS TITLE11X* Non-prior service enlistment MOS(surrogate MOS below will be determined atInitial Active Duty Training.)11B* Infantryman11C* Indirect Fire Infantryman

CMF 13 - Field ArtilleryField artillery work is highly specialized. On thecivilian side, the skills and knowledge acquiredin the Army might be translated into meaningfulwork in a variety of engineering, manufacturing,and production fields.MOS TITLE13B* Cannon Crewmember

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13D* Field Artillery Automated Tactical DataSystems Specialist13F* Fire Support Specialist13M* Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember13P* MLRS Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist13R* Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator13S Field Artillery Surveyor13W Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember

CMF 14 - Air Defense ArtilleryAir defense artillery work is highly specialized.Although it is unique to the military, the skills andknowledge acquired could be translated intocivilian work with private industries, publicagencies, and other users or manufacturers ofcomplex electromechanical equipment.MOS TITLE14E PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer14J Air Defense Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator/Maintainer

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14M* Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember (Reserve Component Only)14S Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember14T PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/ Maintainer

CMF 15 - Aircraft MaintenanceCivilian opportunities in aircraft maintenance arerelated directly to Army positions. There areaircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines andcorporate aircraft - all of which are required byfederal law to have routine inspections, mainte-nance, and servicing.MOS TITLE15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer15F Aircraft Electrician15G Aircraft Structural Repairer15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer15J OH-58D/ARH Armament/Electrical/ Avionics Systems Repair15K+ Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor15M Utility Helicopter Repairer, UH-1 (Reserve Component Only)15N Avionic Mechanic

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15P Aviation Operation Specialist15Q F Air Traffic Control Operator15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer15S OH-58D/ARH Helicopter Repairer15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer15V OH-58 Helicopter Repairer (Reserve Component Only)15X AH-64A Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer (Reserve Component Only)15Y AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer

CMF 18 - Special ForcesSpecial Forces is an elite military organizationthat employs specialized elements to accom-plish specifically directed missions in times ofpeace and war. Although CMF 18 MOSs are notentry level positions, a Special Forces Soldierwith specialized training, skills, knowledge, andpersonal development can obtain worthwhileemployment in law enforcement, personalsecurity, or national security agencies.MOS TITLE18X* Special Forces Candidate (NPS enlistment MOS (surrogate MOS 18B, C, D or E

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will be determined during Special ForcesQualification training)18B*/+ Special Forces Weapons Sergeant18C*/+ Special Forces Engineer Sergeant18D*/+ Special Forces Medical Sergeant18E*/+ Special Forces Communications Sergeant

CMF 19 - ArmorArmor and Cavalry Soldiers are trained on thelatest high tech equipment and gain experiencein leadership and teamwork as they function asmembers of close-knit, highly skilled combatunits. Armor Soldiers develop self-confidenceand discipline as they hone their interpersonal,critical thinking, and writing skills. These areskills that cut across all occupational categoriesand are highly valued in the civilian job market.MOS TITLE19D* Cavalry Scout19K* M1 Armor Crewman

CMF 21 - EngineeringEach of the Army jobs is related directly to similaror equivalent civilian occupations. Army experi-ences may help prepare a Soldier for possible

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employment in construction, forestry, or industrialoperations in the civilian sector.MOS TITLE21B* Combat Engineer21C Bridge Crewmember21D Diver21E Heavy Construction Equipment Operator21G Quarrying Specialist (Reserve Component only)21J General Construction Equipment Operator21K Plumber21L Lithographer21M Firefighter21P+ Prime Power Production Specialist21Q Transmission and Distribution Specialist (Reserve Component only)21R Interior Electrician21S Topographic Surveyor21T Technical Engineer21U Topographic Analyst21V Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator21W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

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CMF 25 - Signal OperationsAs a civilian with Army experience in audiovisual(AV) work, there are employment opportunities inradio and television stations, AV productionhouses, government agencies, schools, andcolleges. Civilian career opportunities have beenexcellent for some time and are expected tocontinue if not expand, as more and morebusinesses, institutions, government agenciesrely on computerized systems to provide themwith the information they need to functionefficiently.MOS TITLE25B Information Technology Specialist25C Radio Operator-Maintainer25D Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer25F Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer25L Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer25M Multimedia Illustrator25N Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer25P Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer25R Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer

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25Q Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer25S Satellite Communications Systems Operator- Maintainer25T+ Satellite/Microwave Systems Chief25U Signal Support Systems Specialist25V Combat Documentation/Production Specialist25W+ Telecommunications Operations Chief25X+ Senior Signal Sergeant25Y+ Information Systems Chief25Z+ Visual Information Operations Chief

CMF 27 - ParalegalPrivate industry and business, as well as publicservice agencies, have experienced a continu-ing need for competent administrative person-nel. Whether in the Army or in civilian life,administrative workers are the backbone ofeffective and efficient management.MOS TITLE27D Paralegal Specialist

CMF 31 - Military PoliceUpon returning to civilian life, a Soldier may findconsiderable opportunities in police, security, or

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investigative employment. The backgroundacquired in the Army could be applied to a careerwith a federal, state, local law enforcementagency, or in the fields of correctional or indus-trial security.MOS TITLE31B Military Police31D+ Criminal Investigations Special Agent31E Internment and Resettlement Specialist

CMF 33 - Military Intelligence Systems Mainte-nance/IntegrationThe work done in the Army is duplicated incivilian life by those who design and manufac-ture communications equipment. The electronicknowledge needed to repair and maintain suchequipment is in short supply and is highlymarketable. Network configuration and informa-tion assurance is performed at the lowest levelsin a secure environment. Employment openingsare found with electronic equipment manufactur-ers, telecommunications companies, and in theInformation Technology field.MOS TITLE33W1+/35T~ Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator

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CMF 37 - Psychological OperationsExperience as a PSYOP specialist developsskills in basic marketing techniques from marketsegmentation, analysis of consumer behavior toadvertising and sales promotion. The Soldier isfurther exposed to data processing, graphicsmanipulation, broadcast journalism, andvideography. An assignment within Psychologi-cal Operations provides the Soldier considerableformulation of information strategies that involvejoint, combined, and inter-agency coordination.All active component CMF 37F Soldiers receivebasic foreign language and airborne training.Cultural orientation is derived from OCONUSexperience.MOS TITLE37F Psychological Operations Specialist

CMF 38 - Civil AffairsMOS TITLE38B Civil Affairs Specialist (Reserve Component Only)

CMF 42 - Adjutant GeneralPrivate industry and business, as well as publicservice agencies, have experienced a continu-

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ing need for competent administrative person-nel. Whether in the Army or in civilian life,administrative workers are the backbone ofeffective and efficient management.MOS TITLE42A Human Resources Specialist42F Human Resources Information System Management Specialist42L Administrative Specialist (Reserve Component only)

CMF 42 - BandsEmployment opportunities for civilian musicianscan range from moderately to highly competitive,depending on the job or type of work beingsought. Typical employers of musicians aretheaters, radio and television stations, concerthalls, schools, colleges, recording studios - justabout anywhere that music is played. Bestmarket for qualified musicians is college musicprograms. MOS 42R will have an AdditionalSkills Identifier (ASI) identify the instrumentplayed.MOS TITLE42R9B t Cornet or Trumpet Player42R9C t Euphonium Player

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42R9D t French Horn Player42R9E t Trombone Player42R9F t Tuba Player42R9G t Flute or Piccolo Player42R9H t Oboe Player42R9J t Clarinet Player42R9K t Bassoon Player42R9L t Saxophone Player42R9M t Percussion Player42R9N t Keyboard Player42R9T t Guitar Player42R9U t Electric Bass Guitar Player42S t Special Bandsperson - (Active Duty only)

CMF 44 - Financial ManagementMOS TITLE44C Financial Management Technician

CMF 46 - Public AffairsWith the training and experience acquired bydoing Army public affairs work, an individual iswell qualified for similar civilian work. Typicalemployers would be corporations, advertisingand public relations agencies, broadcastingstations, newspapers, magazines, and govern-

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ment agencies.MOS TITLE46Q Public Affairs Specialist46R t Public Affairs Broadcast Journalist

CMF 56 – Religious SupportSoldiers in this field gain experience in leader-ship, management, training, and teamwork.Civilian opportunities in private industry, busi-ness, and public service agencies includeadministrative worker, counselor, programmanager, human resources, business manage-ment, crisis intervention positions, financial,quality control and budgeting officer.MOS TITLE56M Chaplain Assistant

CMF 63 - Mechanical MaintenanceMachines play such an important role in our livesthat just about anywhere you go, you will findthem in use; and wherever they are used,someone is needed to keep them going.Manufacturing plants, industries, constructioncompanies, and apartment buildings all utilizeequipment that are closely related to the kinds inthe Army.

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MOS TITLE44B Metal Worker44E Machinist45B Small Arms/Artillery Repairer45G Fire Control Repairer45K Armament Repairer52C Utilities Equipment Repairer-Heating and AC52D Power Generation Equipment Repairer62B Construction Equipment Repairer63A* M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer63B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic63D* Artillery Mechanic63H Track Vehicle Repair63J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer63M* Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer

CMF 74 - ChemicalSecurity of our homeland against weapons ofmass destruction is paramount in the post 9/11work and 74Ds provide that protection. TheseSoldiers specialize in chemical, biological,radiological, and nuclear defense. Civilian

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opportunities for personnel with theseknowledges, skills, and abilities are available ina broad range of fields.MOS TITLE74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

CMF 79 - Recruitment and ReenlistmentA Soldier gains invaluable experience for civilianemployment particularly in the area of personneland sales work. Personnel employers can befound at all levels of government and privateindustry.MOS TITLE79R+ Recruiter79S+ Career Counselor79T+ Recruiting and Retention Noncommissioned Officer (Army National Guard)79V+ Retention and Transition NCO (Reserve)

CMF 88 - TransportationThe majority of Army positions in this field areclosely related to similar civilian occupations.Potential civilian employers are trucking firms,

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marinas, airports, railroads, and intra-coastalshipping companies.MOS TITLE88H Cargo Specialist88K Watercraft Operator88L Watercraft Engineer88M Motor Transport Operator88N Transportation Management Coordinator88P Railway Equipment Repairer (Reserve Component Only)88T Railway Section Repairer (Reserve Component Only)88U Railway Operations Crewmember (Reserve Component Only)88Z t Senior Transportation Supervisor

CMF 89 – AmmunitionAs a civilian, one could find that Army training andexperience would be suitable in a wide variety ofjobs ranging from manufacturing and productionto warehousing and distribution work.MOS TITLE89B Ammunition Specialist89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist

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CMF 91/68 - MedicalEach Army medical job has a direct civiliancounterpart. Whether in the Army or in civilian life,medical workers are in great demand, andopportunities for advancement are excellent inboth cases.MOS TITLE68W Medical Equipment Repairer68D Operating Room Specialist68E Dental Specialist68G Patient Administration Specialist68H Optical Laboratory Specialist68J Medical Logistics Specialist68K Medical Laboratory Specialist68M Hospital Food Service Specialist68P Radiology Specialist68Q Pharmacy Specialist68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist68S Preventive Medicine Specialist68T Animal Care Specialist68V Respiratory Specialist68W Health Care Specialist68X Mental Health Specialist

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CMF 92 - SupplyThe Army’s Quartermaster Branch studies andutilizes modern business methods to ensure theefficient and effective support of Soldiers andworldwide Army operations. Our relationship tofundamental business practices and industrialinfluence make Quartermaster skills in theArmy’s Supply and Service arena easily transfer-able to civilian industries. Skills learned throughclassroom and on-the-job training vary greatly.Some examples that are easily transferable tocivilian industry are supply data processor,inventory specialist, warehousing manager, foodservice management, mortuary sciences, airloadand parachute preparation, fabric and upholsteryrepair, and commercial laundry skills (hospitaland hotel). Comparable employment is oftenfound in civilian industries and the civilian jobsector uses skills learned in every Quartermas-ter MOS.MOS TITLE92A Automated Logistical Specialist92F Petroleum Supply Specialist92G Food Service Operations92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist

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92R Parachute Rigger92S Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist92W Water Treatment Specialist92Y Unit Supply Specialist

CMF 94 - Electronic Maintenanceand CalibrationsThere is an increasing need in the civilian sectorfor people with experience in the electronicmaintenance field. The training and experiencegained may prepare a person for a variety ofcivilian occupations in the electronics field, toinclude electronics testers, electronics assem-blers and electronics inspectors.MOS TITLE94A Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer94D Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer94E Radio and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer94F Computer/Detection Systems Repairer94H Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist

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94K Apache Attack Helicopter Systems Repairer94L Avionic Communications Equipment Repairer94M Radio Repairer94P Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer94R Avionic System Repairer94S Patriot System Repairer94T Avenger System Repairer94V+ Electronic and Missile Systems Maintenance Chief94W+ Electronic Maintenance Chief94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator and Maintainer

CMF 96 - Military IntelligenceCorporations, government agencies, and otherorganizations highly regard intelligence experi-ence for selected civilian jobs, because itrepresents abilities that are usually associatedwith managerial and executive-level workabilities that establish integrity, loyalty, andtrustworthiness.

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MOS TITLE96B/35F~ Intelligence Analyst96D/35G~ Imagery Analyst96H/35H~ Common Ground Station Analyst96U F/35K~ Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator97B/35L+~ Counterintelligence Agent97E t/35M~ Human Intelligence Collector

CMF 98 - Electronic Warfare/CryptologicOperationsElectronic warfare (EW) work is highly special-ized and unique to the military. However, manycivilian employers regard an EW background ashighly desirable. Typical employers of EWpersonnel are electronics manufacturers andtelecommunications companies.MOS TITLE98C t/35N~ Signals Intelligence Analyst98G t/35P~ Cryptologic Linguist98Y/35S~ Signals Collection Analyst98X t Crypto Linguist-Analyst

RECRUITER’S CODE OF ETHICS

I am responsible for representing the United StatesArmy in an important position during this period of theArmy’s history. My neglect or delay in fulfilling thisresponsibility could place in danger the American wayof life and the sacred course of human freedom. I will encourage to enlist in the United States Armythose young men and women who are morally,aptitudinally, physically, and administratively qualified,young people who will serve with honor and distinc-tion, and with whom I would be proud to serve inpeace as well as in war. I will always maintain the highest standards ofmilitary and moral conduct in the performance of myduties while conducting recruiting operations through-out the United States, its territories, and overseas. I willleave no questions as to the correctness of my ethicalstandards or moral purpose, and I will alwaysdemonstrate an unshakable sense of integrity. I dedicate myself to the support of my Army and mycountry. And, when I have fulfilled my responsibilitiesand discharged my duties, I will have strengthened theUnited States, its Army, and this code that I willrepresent. I am in the Army and in my community.