How to Enlist in the United States Air Force

How to Enlist in the United States Air Force. The motto of the United States Air Force is Aim High. Today, the United States Air Force selection criteria are at an all-time high. The standards can be met with relative ease when following a series of concrete steps.

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Newspaper
• Phone book

Instructions

1. Research the existing USAF specialty codes (AFSC) for detailed descriptions of the job fields where there are available openings.

2. Contact an area United States Air Force recruiter and set up an appointment to meet with them to discuss career options. To lessen the formal meetings, the meeting can take place in the potential recruit&s home or a meeting place that is conducive for a relaxed atmosphere.

3. Set up an appointment to take the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery. This test will determine job specialty codes for jobs that your test scores show you are qualified to hold.

4. Review all United States Air Force guidelines and standards for enlistment. In today&s United States Air Force, there are few occurrences for waivers. Consult with the recruiter to discuss all of these options.

5. Meet with medical and dental representatives at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to have a through and diagnostic medical and dental examination and evaluation.

6. Examine the service contract. Proofread the entire length of the service contract. Any services guarantees that were made by the United States Air Force recruiter must be contained in the contract. All extra incentives such as increased pay, location of assignments and time in service should be annotated on the contract before you sign anything.

7. Recite your oath. Raise right hand and reiterate the words of the enlisting officer. This is your first act as a member of the United States Air Force. Aim High!

Tips & Warnings

• When selecting job specialty codes, do not pick only one. Pick several. That will make it easier to transition from civilian. It allows the Air Force to place you in several types of skills.