Military Enlistment
QUICK CHECK ANSWERS:
1. U.S. citizenship or proof of residency; high 	
school diploma or equivalent; good health; pass	-	
ing scores on ASVAB; between ages 17 and 34; 
between heights 5'0" to 6'8" for men and be	-	
tween 4'10" and 6'8" for women.	
2. 8.
3. a) Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, 	
Paragraph Comprehension, Math Knowledge.  
b) If you can or cannot enlist in the military.	
4. Ability for success and aptitude (talent).
5. a) For enlistment: No.  
 b) For career fields: no.
6. As compared to others who took the same tests.
7. Army.
8. Submit documents and have a good case.
9. a) Military Entrance Processing Station.  
 b) ASVAB testing, physical testing, medical ex	-	
amination, paperwork processing.	
10. a) Army 9 weeks.  
 b) Air Force 8 1/2 weeks. 
 c) Navy 8 weeks and 3 days.  
 d) Marines 13 weeks plus 3 weeks of combat 	
training for men.  	
 e) 8 weeks.
11. a) Basic training site nearest student's home.
 b) Branch for this training site.
12. a) Introductory briefings; uniform fitting; 	
records processing; barracks upkeep training; 
drill/marching instruction; physical training 
(PT).  	
 b) Any 5: Military courtesy, military regulations, 	
military rules of conduct, military hygiene and 
sanitation, military organization and mission, 
weapons. 	
13. a) Army.  
 b) 4 years active duty.  
 c) 4 years reserve duty.	
14. a) Enlistment contract.  
 b) To make sure it is correct because getting out 	
of your commitment after you sign the contract 
is difficult.