Enlistment Programs

Military Enlistment Programs

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. Air Force

Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps Navy