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Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Enlistment Eligibility SFC Dennis Majewski Arapahoe Recruiting Company Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Agenda Enlistment Overview Qualification Categories Common Reasons for Disqualification Current Enlistment Incentives Summary Questions Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Enlistment Overview Eligibility Determination Testing Physical Enlistment Future Soldier Program Initial Entry Training First Duty Assignment Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Noble Eagles Denver Recruiting Battalion Qualification Categories Age Citizenship Education Dependants Moral/Legal Testing Physical Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Age Non-Prior Service 17-35 Years Old Must have parental consent to enlist at 17 years of age Must physically be in training prior to their 35th birthday Applicants may start working with a Recruiter 30 days prior to 17th Birthday Prior Service Active Duty Must be less than 35 years old after subtracting Prior Active Duty Service from their actual current age Must be able to complete 20 years of service prior to age 62 Reserve Must be able to qualify for retired pay by age 60 Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Citizenship Citizen of the United States Born in the United States Born abroad to US parents Alien who has been lawfully admitted for residence Must possess an I-551 Card (Green Card) National of the United States Citizen of the following: Federated States of Micronesia Palua Republic of the Marshall Islands Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Education High School Junior or Senior Education status must be verified, RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY High School Juniors may only apply for the Army Reserves High School Diploma Graduate or Higher Must possess a Diploma or Official Transcripts General Equivalency Diploma (GED) RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY 15 Semester Hours of College Must be 100 level or higher courses (some exceptions may apply) 22 Quarter Hours or 675 Clock Hours are also acceptable Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Education Job Corps Must possess GED, Trade Certificate and have 675 clock hours Home School Must possess Diploma and Transcripts Currently Enrolled in College Minimum 15 semester hours of 100 level courses, must be enrolled AND attending. Online courses are not allowed. Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Dependants Single with no dependants Single without custody of dependants Married with no more than three dependants (spouse included) Single and pays child support for two or fewer children Exceptions may be made under certain conditions for applicants who do not meet the above criteria Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Moral / Legal Background Screening conducted on all applicants All violations are considered to include juvenile Other Adverse Disposition Definition Cannot have a Felony offense conviction Cannot have a Drug related conviction This includes possession of paraphernalia Cannot have a Lautenberg conviction Cannot have any pending charges or court actions Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Moral / Legal Applicants entire record will be reviewed to determine if they are eligible for enlistment Determination is made based on the number, type, and disposition of the violations Exceptions to Army policy may be granted in individual cases Under no circumstances may a Recruiting Officer assist or intervene on an applicants behalf Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Testing Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test is normed to the general population Test is scored from 0-99 and is a percentage based score Required Scores (Subject to Change or Restrictions) High School Diploma or Higher – 31+ High School Junior or Senior – 31+ General Equivalency Diploma – 50+ Testing Locations High School Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Mobile Examination Site Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Physical Must complete a Physical Examination at the MEPS Physical in similar to a school physical Includes a hearing test, eye exam, range of motion evaluation All prior medical conditions must be disclosed Exceptions made for certain pre-existing conditions Cannot currently be under a doctors care or taking medications Some exceptions may apply Must pass a drug test Body Modifications can disqualify someone from the Army Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Noble Eagles Denver Recruiting Battalion Common Reason for Disqualification Education Status No Education Credentials Current Restrictions Testing Low Test Scores – March2Success Program Physical ADD/ADHD Weight (over or under) Psychological Issues (Law Violations, Counseling) Self Mutilation (Cutting) Drug Testing Excessive Law Violations Body Modification and Tattoos Gauged Ears, Tattoos on Neck and Face, Unacceptable Tattoos Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Noble Eagles Denver Recruiting Battalion Current Enlistment Incentives Active Duty Reserves Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Current Enlistment Incentives Active Duty Deferred Ship Bonus High School Seniors - $100 per month in the Future Soldier Program Maximum $1400 Seasonal Bonuses Up to $10,000 Dependent upon job and start of training date Hi-Grad Bonus Up to $2,000 Dependent upon number of semester hours of college completed Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program Bonus $5,000 Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Current Enlistment Incentives Active Duty Ranger Bonus $5,000 Must complete Ranger Training and accept assignment to a Ranger unit Airborne Bonus $1,000 Must complete Airborne Training Enlistment Bonus Maximum of $40,000 Dependant on job enlisted for, and length of initial contract Loan Repayment Program Maximum benefit of $65,000 Dependant on job enlisted for, and length of initial contract Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Current Enlistment Incentives Active Duty Army College Fund Maximum Benefit of $83,448 Dependant on job enlisted for, and length of initial contract Montgomery GI Bill $49,248 total benefit All Soldiers receive this benefit Cash Bonus are limited by law, to a combined maximum of $40,000 All Incentives are also dependant on ASVAB test score Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Current Enlistment Incentives Reserves Enlistment Bonus Up to $20,000 Dependant on test score and job enlisted for Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill $11,988 total benefit All Soldiers receive this benefit Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill +Kicker $24,588 total benefit Dependant upon job enlisted for and unit of assignment Student Loan Repayment Up to $50,000 Dependant upon job enlisted for and unit of assignment Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Noble Eagles Denver Recruiting Battalion Current Enlistment Incentives Both Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers receive tuition assistance Maximum $4,500 per year Up to $250 per credit hour Post 9/11 GI Bill Department of Veterans Affairs Program 100% Tuition at highest State University $1,000 per year for books Housing Allowance Complete 3 years of service for 100% benefits May be transferred to spouse or children – Minimum 10 years service Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Summary Only 10 percent of the general population is eligible to serve in the Army Due to the complexity of legal/moral backgrounds, contact a Recruiting Officer to determine eligibility Through its enlistment standards, the Army promotes community standards Stay in School Anti-Drug Respect for the Rule of Law The Army is a Professional Organization that enlists only highly qualified individuals Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Questions? Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11 Denver Recruiting Battalion Noble Eagles Contact Information SFC Dennis Majewski (888) 573-6334 [email protected] Pride of the Rockies Year of the Station Commander FY11