The army in the USA is voluntary, the call does not occur. In order to enlist in the army, you should go through a series of tests and checks, on which much depends. Service is a whole world that will be very different from what you are used to, but there are positive aspects. As one of the appeals at the assembly point of the US Army says: "If you want to see the world, come to serve in the US Marine Corps!"
You will need
green card or American citizenship, graduation certificate, good health
Instruction manual
1
Find your nearest recruiter. This can be done via the Internet or by asking people. Come and talk to him. Be extremely careful. Often recruiters take advantage of the fact that many future recruits do not know anything about the army. He will ask several questions, the answers to which will depend on whether or not you are suitable for military service. You must have: American citizenship or a green card, age from 17 to 41 years, a certificate of graduation. You should not get involved in drugs, have drives for serious offenses. Must be physically healthy, not have chronic diseases. Must speak a little, understand and write in English. If your age is 17 years old, you will need written permission from your parents that they are not against your joining the army.
2
Take a preliminary test in math and English. If he passed successfully, then the recruiter will start to persuade you to enlist in the army. He will list the benefits and benefits, but the decision should be made only by you. Then fill out several questionnaires, leave your address and phone number to the recruiter. If, for any reason, you do not answer calls, he will come to your home. After you have agreed and passed the criteria, you will be taken to a special department for working with draftees at the nearest military base. You also need to go through a series of tests.
3
After that, they will check your health, then you will be interviewed and at the counselor (chancellor) choose the term of the contract, the work that you will perform and the place of service. All this will depend on the state of the documents and the test. Sign the contract, before that read it carefully and make sure everything is put down correctly, take the oath. After that, you are considered a GI (government issue) and do not belong to yourself. Then you will go to the training part - Basic Combat Training.
note
In the army you can get a different profession, but if you do not have American citizenship, then the choice will be limited.
Useful advice
If you have a higher education, not even finished, confirm it officially - this will give a higher rank and salary.
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