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military guide
branches

TW E LV E !
THE FOUR BRANCHES
OF THE MILITARY
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When you think about the branches of the U.S. Military you probably immediately
think of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. But did you know that our military
is really made up of 12 branches: five active duty and seven part-time duty?
Here’s the breakdown:
ACTIVE DUTY (FULL TIME)
Active duty members are full-time members of the military stationed at a
base domestically or overseas. Active duty military members are usually
enlisted for 2-6 year terms.
RESERVES (PART TIME)
The Reserves were created as a means to have trained forces at home while
active duty members are deployed. Reserve units may be deployed in times
of national emergency or wartime, but are otherwise part-time service
members. This allows reservists to have a civilian job or attend school while
serving their country, as peacetime requirements consist of one weekend per
month and a single two-week program annually.
NATIONAL GUARD (PART TIME)
Like the Reserves, National Guard members are required to serve one
weekend per month as well as an annual two-week service. The National
Guard mainly serves to provide homeland security and humanitarian relief,
such as during natural disasters. Also, like the Reserves, National Guard
members are able to have civilian careers or attend school while serving.
Active Duty
Reserves
National Guard
Army
Marines
DO YOU
QUALIFY?
DID YOU KNOW that only one in
four of all 17-24 year olds is fit to serve in
the United States military? Reasons such
as the rising levels of obesity, tattoos, and
even ADHD medications, are the reasons
that the majority are ineligible. Would
you make the cut?
• Must score a minimum 33 on Armed
Forces Qualification Test
• No tattoos on neck, face or fingers
• No ear gauges
• No ADHD medication within the past
12 months
• No felony convictions (remember,
there is no such thing as “sealed re-
cords” for the government!)
• No persistent illegal drug use
• No insulin-dependent diabetes
• Must meet height & weight
requirements
Reasons for
Not Qualifying
Navy
28% 31%
Overlapping
Air Force
Coast
guard
Medical
8% Drugs
2% Aptitude
2% Dependents
1% Conduct
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reasons
29%
Qualify for
Service