STANDARD MILITARY ENLISTMENT PROGRAMS
-ENLISTED ENTRANCE PROGRAMS
Opportunity
Overview
Branches
Delayed Entry
Enlistee can delay entry into active duty for up to one year (normally used by high school students).
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Buddy Deal
Buddies join together, may be stationed together, and may also receive a grade- in-pay advance.
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Guaranteed Training Enlistment Program
Selected line of work or military occupation is guaranteed under contract for training and placement.
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Advanced Rank Enlistment Program
Based on civilian experience or college education, enlistee is given an advance in rank above the starting Recruit (E-1).
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Enlistment Bonus
If enlistee selects and is needed for a critical occupational specialty, the military branch can offer cash incentives for signing.
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Reserve Enlistment
Reserve duty after initial training is served on a part-time basis. Reservists meet one weekend a month and complete two weeks active duty a year toward retirement.
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
National Guard
National Guard duty is much like reserve duty, a part-time basis, In recent decades, Guard units have been activated for domestic emergencies and to assist on border drug and illegal alien interdiction.
Air Force
Army
Reenlistment Bonus
Much like the enlistment bonus, active duty personnel in critical fields are offered cash bonuses to stay in the service.
Prior Service Options