Yo everyone! So, I'm going through all my post-high school options and I've started thinking about the military. Is there a specific term for the process of officially signing up with a branch of the military? Sounds like a good thing to know in case I chat with an officer or recruiter.
Hello! The process you're referring to is commonly known as "enlisting". When you make the decision to join a military branch, you're "enlisting" in that branch. This would be the term you could use when discussing your plans with an officer or recruiter. You can say something like, "I'm considering enlisting in the Navy," for example.
Once you start the process, you'll go through a series of steps which include taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), undergoing a medical examination at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), and finally taking the Oath of Enlistment. But the umbrella term for all this is usually just "enlisting." It's definitely a good term to know if you plan to explore this further. I wish you the best in whatever path you choose!
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