What is it called when you join the military in high school?

This program lets you join the Guard while you’re still in high school. The summer following graduation, you’ll attend Advanced Individual Training and train for your Guard job (your MOS). In most cases, you should be home in time to start college in the fall.

Can a 17 year old join the Army?

Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma.

What do you ask someone in the military?

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• When were you drafted or when did you enlist?
• What do you remember about the day you enlisted?
• How did you tell your family and friends that you were joining the military?
• If you enlisted, what were some of the reasons that you joined the military?
• How did you imagine military life before you joined?

What do you do in the military after high school?

The Army has the ROTC program, which offers tuition assistance for four years in exchange for service with the Army. Upon graduation, students earn the rank of Second Lieutenant, and are ready to begin their careers in the Army.

How do you join the military after high school?

Split-option enlistment — As a junior in high school, you can enlist in the Army National Guard and not interrupt your high school education. You start by attending basic training the summer after your junior year. You will return home in time for your senior year in the fall.

How do you join the Army from high school?

Can a high school student join the military?

According to the Navy, high school seniors who have successfully completed a minimum of two years in JROTC may enlist in any service branch at the pay grade of E-2. Those successfully completing three years of JROTC may enlist at the pay grade of E-3. Most seniors enlist in the military at the pay grade of E-1.