Define About Army Flashcards

Active Duty & Army Reserve If you choose to serve on Active Duty, you’ll serve full time throughout your length of service. Serving in the Army Reserve allows you to commit to your country while you continue your civilian career and serve when your real-world experience is needed. Both options have unique advantages. Any Soldier, Active or Reserve, may deploy during their career, based on the needs of the Army and each unit’s deployment schedule.
Enlisted Soldiers & Officers As an Enlisted Soldier, you’ll have the specific job skills and the physical and emotional strength to ensure the success of the team on every mission. Warrant Officers have specific technical or tactical specialties (for example: helicopter pilots). And Commissioned Officers are the managers and problem-solvers who lead other Soldiers in all situations.

Being a Soldier means you’re always learning. In the Army, you can take advantage of a long list of job- and leadership-training opportunities giving you the skills to succeed in the Army — and in life. And the strength not only to follow but also to lead.

The Army uses the most powerful and technologically advanced aircraft, land vehicles, equipment and weapons available. If you enjoy working with high-tech gear—or if the speed and power of these vehicles appeals to you—the Army is the place to be.

Soldiers enlisting for Active Duty will serve at one of the many Army Posts located throughout the U.S. and abroad. Those in the Army Reserve will serve at a Post or Reserve Center closer to home. The Army is engaged in operations worldwide, ranging from humanitarian support and peacekeeping, to direct combat. This map indicates the Army bases located across the globe where Soldiers are currently stationed.

The U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world — protecting America’s freedoms at home and abroad, securing our homeland, and defending democracy worldwide. A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose. As a Soldier, you will be prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever you are needed, combat-ready at all times, trained to counter any threat, anywhere.

Over 150 ways to be a soldier There is no limit to the opportunities in the Army — so there’s no limit to what you can learn and achieve. The Army strengthens you, and your future, with expert training in one of over 150 different jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty and over 120 in the Army Reserve. From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there’s an Army job right for you — providing the experience that will give you an edge over those in the civilian world. The Army also offers you money for college and the chance to interview with America’s top corporations.

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BENEFITS THAT LAST A LIFETIME The training and salary you get as a Soldier are only some of the ways the Army strengthens you for tomorrow. The Army also offers money for education, comprehensive health care, generous vacation time, family services and support groups, special pay for special duties, and cash allowances to cover the cost of living.

Every Soldier in the Army earns a salary. On top of that, there are allowances, bonuses and educational benefits that you may qualify for.Basic Pay: Active Duty Soldiers Basic Pay is your base salary as a Soldier on Active Duty. It counts for just part of your total income.
Drill Pay: Army Reserve Soldiers Army Reserve Soldiers earn Drill Pay while training on weekends and during full-time training events.
Special Pay: For Special Duties & Skills There are dozens of types of extra pay for Soldiers and Officers with special skills or duties that carry extra responsibility or risk.
Allowances: Covering the Cost of Living In addition to salary and bonuses, the Army provides allowances for housing, meals and uniforms. Bonuses: Earning Extra Money There are many opportunities for Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers to earn additional money.

With all the great benefits you can receive as an Army soldier, it’s no surprise that more people are choosing an Army education. In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. You’ll also be presented with hands-on career and leadership training from experts in your field, incredible internship opportunities and a variety of valuable experiences to help you prepare for success in any career path you choose.

The Army is committed to the well being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation. Soldiers and their families receive comprehensive health care, life insurance and generous vacation time.
Health Care As a Soldier, you and your family are automatically covered by a comprehensive HMO-type health care plan called TRICARE that provides medical and dental care at little or no cost.
Vacation Time off is an important component of Soldier life and well being. Soldiers on Active Duty receive:

• 30 days vacation earned annually
• Weekends free*
• National holidays*
• Sick days as needed

Beyond salary, education and housing benefits, the Army provides valuable services, support groups, counseling and training for the whole family. Many of the services are free or at discount prices.

• Relocation Assistance Services
• Money Management Services
• Family Advocacy Services
• Legal Assistance Services
• Deployment Services
• Child & Youth Services
• Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program

Some Soldiers choose to build lifelong careers in the Army. Others decide to pursue opportunities in the civilian world. Whatever path you choose, the Army supports your decision with programs and guidance to help you succeed.

• Transitioning from Soldier to Civilian
• Enlisting for Post-Army Career Success
• Earning Professional Training Certificates
• Becoming a Teacher after the Army
• Retiring from an Army Career
• Retirement Savings Plan