Careers in the US Military: Tradespeople

Careers in the US Military: Tradespeople — page 1 — the right fit When you think about important jobs in the military you might think of people planning missions or commanding troops However some of the most important jobs in the military are the trades These jobs help keep people safe make missions successful and more The US Military has several branches the Army Air Force Navy Marines and Coast Guard All of them have jobs for tradespeople trades traydes particular jobs or crafts especially those that require working with the hands or with machines 4

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Careers in the US Military: Tradespeople — page 3 — Have you ever taken an important test If you want to join the US Military and work in a trade you might take one of the most important ones of your life Some people take a test called the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB in high school This important test lasts 2 5 hours It will decide what job a recruit might have in the military When a recruit enters the US Military they go to Basic Military Training After that some of the recruits who are going into the trades attend trade school Others get on-the-job training at their first military base recruit ri-KROOT someone who has recently joined the armed forces or any group or organization 6

Careers in the US Military: Tradespeople — page 4 — A QUICK START No college or experience No problem Many military programs offer recruits job training for beginners Military members also have opportunities to attend college with assistance from the government 7

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