Military Glossary
An Army National Guard recruit takes the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
An Army National Guard recruit takes the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
The ASVAB tests a recruit’s skills in several different areas, and the results help determine a potential recruit’s career options. Later on at MEPS, the recruit will meet with a career counselor to discuss the results and options for a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that best suits the recruit’s skills and the Army National Guard’s needs.
Austin, a recruit in the Air National Guard, describes the role of the Military Training Instructor (MTI) in the Student Flight Program.
All applicants undergo a background check and fingerprinting at MEPS. In addition, biometric scanning is now used to ensure the security of applicants and their personal information.
Before heading off to boot camp, Seaman Recruit Heather Bevel and Seaman Recruit Carey North discuss their reasons for joining the Coast Guard.
Army Reserve Soldiers stand in front of the United States Capitol Building.
The Oath of Enlistment is the final stage of the MEPS process, when applicants officially become members of the U.S. Military.
Taking the Oath of Enlistment is a proud moment for recruits. At that moment, recruits swear to defend the U.S. Constitution.
An Army National Guard recruit takes an eye exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo explains how he transferred from the Air Force to the Air National Guard without a break in service.
Army National Guard recruits take the Oath of Enlistment.
Army Reserve officers talk about why they joined the Reserve, the flexibility it offers and how the Reserve helps further their civilian careers.
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