NOT EVERYBODY FALLS EASILY INTO A CAREER. Some careers require more soul-searching than others. Careers in the military certainly fall into this category. Military life is highly regimented and makes many demands that most other careers simply do not, like spending long periods of time away from home, moving every few years, and requiring careerists to assume great risks in the service of some very abstract ideals. The fact is, most people would not be well suited to a career in the military. What about you? Do you have what it takes to live in tents for months at a time, usually in unpleasant climates and sometimes where people you have never met are trying to kill you? Do you think you can spend all day, every day getting yelled at in basic training by superiors whose goal is to make sure you have the skills necessary to stay alive in a combat zone? Do you think you could get on a plane to the other side of the world on a few hours' notice, not knowing where you are going or when you might get back? If so, you might have what it takes to serve in the United States Army.With more than a million personnel in the active duty Army, Army Reserve and National Guard, the United States Army is by far the largest American armed service. Its soldiers are deployed across the United States and around the world 365 days a year, ready to defend the United States, its allies and interests against all enemies. The Army needs soldiers with every skill imaginable, from infantry soldiers to man the front lines, to intelligence analysts, helicopter pilots, cooks, musicians, graphic artists, linguists, scientists and many others. In fact, for every soldier posted at the front lines there are 11 soldiers in the rear, supporting their colleagues at the front.

Although there is great debate about how work is changing, there is a clear consensus that changes are fundamental and ongoing. The Changing Nature of Work examines the evidence for change in the world of work. The committee provides a clearly illustrated framework for understanding changes in work and these implications for analyzing the structure of occupations in both the civilian and military sectors. This volume explores the increasing demographic diversity of the workforce, the fluidity of boundaries between lines of work, the interdependent choices for how work is structured-and ultimately, the need for an integrated systematic approach to understanding how work is changing. The book offers a rich array of data and highlighted examples on: Markets, technology, and many other external conditions affecting the nature of work. Research findings on American workers and how they feel about work. Downsizing and the trend toward flatter organizational hierarchies. Autonomy, complexity, and other aspects of work structure. The committee reviews the evolution of occupational analysis and examines the effectiveness of the latest systems in characterizing current and projected changes in civilian and military work. The occupational structure and changing work requirements in the Army are presented as a case study.

The ideal how-to reference for soldiers who want to attain rank in the service, this guide has been revised and updated with the latest requirements for all promotions including NCO, warrant, and commissioned officers. • Advice and proven techniques for improving duty performance and increasing promotion points • Samples of forms and formats for applying for promotion and appearing before promotion boards • Practical hands-on advice for overcoming all the major obstacles to any promotion • Up-to-date information on the latest changes to getting ahead, including recent promotion system overhauls for SGT and SSG

This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC.

Are you considering the Armed Forces for either a term or two of service, or as a twenty-year career? Military Career Fields is a convenient and useful resource by which you can become familiar with the variety of career fields, for both commissioned and enlisted ranks, that are available in the U.S. Armed Forces. From flying supersonic aircraft to piloting a nuclear submarine; from patrolling our coastlines to leading a platoon of soldiers; from delivering mission essential parts to a flight line in Alaska to digital video editing as a videographer; a variety of challenging, rewarding, and meaningful fields of specialty await you in the Armed Forces...developing skills and providing invaluable work experience which can serve you well when seeking employment in the private sector after you have served in protecting your country with honor and distinction in the U.S. military. Military Career Fields will help you make a more informed decision regarding the honor and benefits of serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.