I need help with the army?

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Hi I want to join the army I have been thinking about it alot the last couple of months do you have to have a high school diploma or ged I don't know if it matters but I live in ny and before joining the army what kind of tests do they give you to see if you qualify
 
Hello.

Hope you are fine.

ASVAB Short Test. There are 3 tests in this.

ASVAB Full-Length Test. And also there are 3 tests in this.


About the ASVAB

If you're serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense.

Start now by taking our practice ASVAB tests. These tests will give you an idea of how you'll score, and identify areas that need improvement. Then use our suggested resources and ASVAB study guides to learn how to prepare for the ASVAB test.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - ASVAB Practice Test


How important is the ASVAB test?

Your scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge (see below) -- count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.

Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB will determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. A high score will improve your chances of getting the specialty/job and signing bonus you want.

Scoring high on the ASVAB will require study and concentration. Don't skimp on preparing for this test. It's your future. Get the most out of it.

Medical Waivers

The process starts when you complete the medical pre-screening form at the recruiter's office. The recruiter sends this up to MEPS when he/she asks for a medical examination appointment. Now, MEPS does not belong to any particular branch of service. It's what's known as a "Joint Command," and operates independently from all the service branches (even though it's administratively controlled by the Army....probably because the Army processes more new recruits each year than any other service branch).

The form is reviewed by a doctor at MEPS. If there are any potentially disqualifying medical conditions listed on the form, MEPS may contact the recruiter to ensure you bring a copy of your civilian medical records (concerning the condition) with you to the examination.

Sometimes the doctor doing the review will determine you have a medical condition which is obviously disqualifying with little or no chance of a waiver. In such cases, MEPS may disqualify you on the spot, and refuse to do the medical examination at all. If this happens, you're pretty much dead in the water. There is no appeal to this. It's technically possible for the recruiting commander of the service you're trying to join to go around MEPS and request a medical waiver from their own medical command, but -- in the years I've been writing about joining the Military -- I've only seen this happen three times. In all three cases, the applicant walked on water (aced the ASVAB, college degree, called their Mothers regularly, etc.).

Once your medical examination is complete, you are determined to be either "medical qualified for military service," or "medically disqualified for military service," according to the medical standards set by DOD. There are two types of disqualifications: temporary and permanent. Don't get too wrapped up in these terms. "Permanent" doesn't necessarily mean you can't join the Military, and "Temporary" doesn't mean you need a waiver. Temporary means that you currently have a disqualifying medical condition, but that will change with time. An example would be a broken toe. You can't enlist with a broken toe, but once it heals (assuming there are no complications) the condition will no longer be disqualifying, and you'll be able to enlist without a waiver. Permanent means you have a disqualifying medical condition that isn't going to change with time, such as a history of depression. You can't enlist with a permanent medical disqualification, unless you receive an approved waiver.


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go see a recruiter (active army/ reserve/ national guard), dont listen to anything they say that appeals to you, you need atleast a GED and to start signing up you will fill out a bunch of paper work about where you've lived and the jobs youve had, you need a picture ID, birth certificate and social security card, Pick a job (MOS) then find out what you need for an ASVAB score then you will go to meps and take the ASVAB, the next day you will get a full physical, blood test, drug test and what not, if you do drugs, have an std or any diseases you will be disqualified for life, they ask you if youve ever had a speeding ticket or gotten into trouble with the police, say no unless youve got a felony, then in most cases your banned for life, DUI and your out for life, they make sure you can do basic functions, like fall on your knees and do the duck walk, rotate all your joints, its a long day of waiting in line to do physical tests that last about 1 hour and your there for 8, then at the end you get finger printed and sign your contract and sign in, then if your guard you swear in and ship or go home and then go back to meps and ship to basic, the recruiter will tell you everything you need to know, but dont trust them period, find someone who knows alot about it but doesnt have anything to gain from you joining and then man up and pull the trigger, its going to be what you make of it, once you get in dont get into any trouble, work hard in PT, and go to every school they offer you
 
dude join the marine corps same requirements just marines are in better physical shape than army, u wanna be tough??? eh yeah! ha join the corps brother. and the asvab is easy dont worry just concentrate on it bro good luck!. remember this chant..... hey marine look to ur left look to ur right, what do you see? a bunch of army faggits tryin to be like me!.... that quote inspires me go marines bro. oh and remember the worlds deadliest weapon is a marine and his rifle semper fidelis my brother and good luck in the corps.
 
You need a high school diploma I'm not sure but I think some mos you can have GED (not sure). You need to take the ASVAB test prior to enlisting to determine what mos you can have. If you qualify for an mos the army can guarantee the mos for you. Go talk to your local recruiter for more information than I can offer.
Hope I helped.
 
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