Job Responsibilities
In my current possition my main responsibility is accountability
for all soldiers, equipment, and vehicles. I must know where
everyone and everything is at all times. I am also responsible
for sending up a number of reports through my chain of command
this is usually worth 1-2 hrs of work per day.The accountability
part of the job is maintained at all time while on shift which
is usually 8 hrs. but its the ARMY so if ya gotta work extra
hours its part of the deal.I am also responsible for gathering
and distributing intel from the rest of my fellow soldieres,
which is also something I do constantly through out my usual
shift. Its the ARMY we go 24/7, we never wuit and we are always
open for business. HOOAH!!!
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Job Requirements
To join the military you must have a high school diploma or
equivalant(GED).If you have 60 or more college hours you can
join up and go to Officer Candidate School and become a leader
in todays ARMY. Depending on what kind of job you are looking
for doesn't really matter, the ARMY is always looking for
bright, motivated individuals to fill positions where ever
needed. You will complete an 8 week basic training course at one
of the many military post in the U.S. After the completion of
this training you will receive additional individual training
(AIT) for your specific job title, the length of this training
all depends on what job you have chosen in the military. It can
be anywhere from 7 to 21 weeks all depending on what you want to
do in your military career. The ARMY also offers the G.I. Bill
and Student Loan Assistance Program which will pay back up to
10,000 in student loans prior to enlistment. They will also pay
for you to further your education at any school in the U.S. Its
probably one of the sweetest deals going if you are serious
about a career in the military or even a career in the civilian
world after you have completed your service.
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Uppers
The best part of my job is the brotherhood that I have built with my fellow
soldiers and the memories that I have made over the years. The travel and pay is
pretty sweet to, I've seen parts of the world I would have never had a chance to
see, had I not decided to help defend this great country of ours I'd probably
have worked in some local job and been stuck there for the rest of my life. The
pay is excellent and so are the benefits!!
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Downers
It's just like any other job, some people you work well with,
some people you don't. We have are good days and our bad days
just like any civilian job.For me the good outways the bad by a
vast majority. In general I love my job and love the military
and wouldn't want to do anything else.
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Lifestyle
As for work hours its the ARMY, your on call 24/7 if you gotta work, ya gotta
work. All travel is always paid by the military if it is job related, not to
mention most of the time if you travel there is some incentive pay which is
always a bonus.On the social side we are like one big family, we are always doing
something to keep moral up. Basketball, softball, tournaments. Company pic-nics.
We always find a way to have a good time while not on duty. The ARMY is very
diversified, people from all walks of life. There is a massive amount of people
from different places, regions, races, religions. So if you like to meet new and
different people this is your kinda work.
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Compensation
Your salary depends on your rank and time in service, just like
any other job.But the pay is good at all ranks so there really
isn't anything to complain about on the pay side. Upon
enlistment you may also receive an enlistment bonus ranging from
5,000 to 15,000 dollars all depending on your job title. The
military will also pay for you to further your education and
will pay back up to 10,000 dollars of student loans upon
enlistment. There are a variety of stock options and benefits
which is so long I couldn't possibly get into all of them. Also
after 180 days of active duty servic you will get Veterans
Benefits which will help you through out the countinuation of
your life.
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Advice to Jobseekers
If your looking for something new and exciting this is for you.
If your just coming out of high school and don't know what to do
with the rest of your or if your just tired of your regular 9-5
this is the life for you. The job outlook is unbeleivably
secure, there will always be a need to fight and defend the
U.S., so if your looking for job security. The military will
probably be around for a long,long,long time. So visit your
local recruiter and he will be more than happy to help and
advise you on your enlistment. Looking forward to working with
you in a way, remember its a brotherhood and we are the biggest
family in the world. Do your part to serve the greatest nation
on Earth and see your local recruiter ASAP.
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