If anyone has the most modern and powerful army in the world, it is America. Every person dreams of joining this army. Do you know that Indian citizens can also join this army.
America’s army has high-tech fighter planes, tanks and ships. Every year America spends millions of dollars on its army. Let us tell you what you have to do if you want to join the US Army.
Before answering this question, it is important to know how much salary the soldiers working in the US Army get. The starting annual salary of a private (E1) rank soldier is approximately 21 thousand dollars (approximately Rs 17 lakh), while a sergeant (E5) rank soldier gets 30 thousand dollars (approximately Rs 25 lakh). On an average, the annual salary of a soldier is around 41 thousand dollars (about Rs 34 lakh).
As a soldier’s rank increases, his salary also increases. Now the question arises whether only American citizens can be recruited in the American Army? The answer is no. Actually, foreign citizens are also recruited in the American Army, and there is a prescribed process and rules for this. Let us know how Indian citizens and other foreign citizens can become a part of the US Army.
This is how Indians can get jobs in the American Army.
To become a part of the US Army, first of all it is necessary to be physically fit. Apart from this, good education is also important. To join the US Army, you also have to provide documentation of legal residence in America. Now we know what else is required to join the US Army.
You can join the army through this card
According to the US government website, apart from US citizens, some non-citizens also get the opportunity to join the army. If a person has a ‘US Permanent Resident Card’ (Green Card), he can become a part of the US military, even if he is not a US citizen. This means that only Indians holding green cards can join the US Army. Apart from this, to join the army, it is also necessary to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
This is the age limit for joining the US Army.
The age limit for recruitment in the US Army varies from branch to branch. Age limit for Air Force is 17-42 years, for Army 17-35 years, for Coast Guard 17-41 years, for Marine Corps 17-28 years, for Navy 17-41 years and for Space Force 17- Is 42 years old. If a person is recruited as an officer or reserve, his age limit is different.
This qualification is required for recruitment
A person who wants to join the Army has to pass the ‘Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery’ (ASVAB) test. A minimum score is prescribed for recruitment in every branch, which decides which job the candidate can get after recruitment. To become a part of the military, a high school diploma or general diploma (GED) is required. If a person wants to join the officer rank, he must have a four-year college degree.
Physical-medical test has to be given
Before joining the US Army, all candidates undergo physical and medical examination. This test ensures whether the candidate is physically fit to serve in the army or not. Physical fitness is also required to join the army, and it is mandatory to pass the physical fitness test during recruitment.
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