What does A/D mean in US GOVERNMENT

In order to join active duty, you will need to meet a few criteria, including meeting physical and mental health standards established by the U.S. military. You must also have a valid social security number, be a legal resident of the United States and have completed high school or earned a GED. From there, you'll need to contact your nearest U.S. Military Recruiting Station for more information on how to apply for active duty service and begin the enlistment process.

Generally speaking, applicants who are between 17-34 years old and meet all other eligibility requirements are able to become active duty members of the U.S. military branches. However, some branches do allow applicants over 34 years old in certain circumstances (including prior service experience). Please contact your local Recruiting Station for more detailed information about age requirements.

Depending on the branch of service you choose, an initial active duty commitment may range from two to six years or even longer in some cases. The length of the initial active duty obligation will depend on which job you choose within that particular branch as well as any potential additional enlistment incentives provided by that branch at the time of enlistment. Your local Recruiting Station should be able to provide you with more information about specific enlistment lengths for each job type in each branch of service.

Active Duty offers a wide range of benefits and services including medical care, housing allowances, educational reimbursement programs, retirement plans and opportunities for promotion and career advancement through training and education programs such as college degrees or technical certifications via the Military Tuition Assistance program (TA). Additionally, many branches offer various resources such as mental health counseling services and family support programs designed to help soldiers adjust to their new lives during bi-annual moves across states or countries while serving their country in an official capacity.

Yes! All members regardless of rank are usually entitled to up to 30 days paid leave per year that can be used at anytime throughout their active duty tour/contract period, including emergency leaves if necessary. Your commanding unit should be able provide more details about available leave policies if needed.

Once your contractual period of service is finished, you have several options depending on your preference. You can either continue serving with your current unit or transfer into another one after discussing it with your commander ; you may also opt out completely from military life, choose early retirement or return back home if applicable. Your command should be able to provide additional counseling about available options if needed.