Careers-In-The-Military

 

Careers in the Military

 

To Serve as an Enlisted Service Member

The first step toward enlistment in the military is to talk with a military recruiter. Each high school is served by a recruiter from each branch of the military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard). Check with your Career Center to make an appointment.

Military Entrance Processing (MEPS)

MEPS determines an applicant's physical qualifications, aptitude, and moral standards as set by each branch of the military. MEPS includes:
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): An exam that helps determine careers for which a candidate is well suited. The test is available online and in paper format.

• Pass physical examination
• Meet with a counselor and determine career
• Take the oath of enlistment
• Additional Resources:
  Military Sign Up – Steps for Enlisting | Today’s Military

To Serve as a Military Officer

There are four main ways to become a military officer:

• Attend a Senior Military College and Academy – students interested in attending a service academy, such as West Point, need a congressional letter of recommendation. Applications are due in the fall of the senior year. Jurupa's Congress Member is Mark Takano (takano.house.gov). Students can also apply for a letter with Senator Alex Padilla.
• Attend a traditional college and complete the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.
• Attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) after graduating from college.
• Receive a direct commission after earning a professional (advanced) degree.

For more information, visit:
Becoming an Officer — Today's Military ​