U.S. Army

What Is The U.S. Army Made Of?

The strength of the Army lies not only in numbers but also in the individual Soldier. Because no matter what job they have or rank they hold — there is nothing stronger than a U.S. Army Soldier. The Army consists of more than 675,000 Soldiers: 488,000 on Active Duty, ready to respond immediately to any mission; 189,000 in the Army Reserve, who can be rapidly mobilized when their skills are needed in times of national emergency or global conflict.

Over 150 ways of becoming a soldier.

There is no limit to the opportunities in the Army — so there's no limit to what you can learn and achieve. The Army strengthens you, and your future, with expert training in one of over 150 different jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty and over 120 in the Army Reserve.

From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there's an Army job right for you — providing the experience that will give you an edge over those in the civilian world. The Army also offers you money for college and the chance to interview with America's top corporations.

Please visit www.goarmy.com for more information on careers in the army.

Two Choices—One Army

With tensions building around the globe, it takes a multi-tiered force of highly trained, committed Soldiers to protect our freedoms and uphold democracy. This force consists of Active Duty Soldiers and Soldiers in the Army Reserve. These two groups work in tandem to create the most powerful, well-prepared fighting force in the world.

Active Duty: Serving Full Time

Active Duty is similar to working at a full-time civilian job. There are hours when, as a Soldier, you will be training or performing your job, and then there are off-hours when you can do what you like. For an Active Duty Soldier, your length of service can range from two to six years. Typical deployments are 12 months in length, and after six months, Soldiers are usually eligible for a two-week Rest & Relaxation (R&R) leave. The exact length of deployment depends on each unit's specific mission.

Army Reserve: Serving When Needed

The Army Reserve is more like a part-time job that enables you to keep your civilian career while you continue to train near home and serve your country. Many professionals as well as college students are Soldiers in the Army Reserve.

As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you should expect to spend one weekend a month in training and attend a two-week Field Training Exercise (FTX) once a year. In times of war, Soldiers in the Army Reserve may be called up to Active Duty ("activation”) as our country's needs require. Service options for the Army Reserve range from three to six years, depending on your Army job and where your Army Reserve Center is located.

Please visit your local recruiter or www.goarmy.com for more information.

Army Officer: Inspiring Strength in Others

Becoming an Army Officer allows you to empower and inspire strength in others while gaining valuable leadership experience.  When you lead Soldiers, you gain the strength to lead in life.  As an Officer, you learn to lead from the front – from day one – through the Army’s unique and unparalleled training. With leadership comes opportunity for the future, including the chance to advance your education through graduate degree programs and education benefits unique to Army service.  You will develop skills to achieve success in the military, your community and later in business and public life.

Opportunities and Benefits

As an Army Officer, you’ll gain Army benefits such as pay and allowances for the rank at which you are commissioned.  If you’re in a critical job, you may qualify for special pay. Other benefits include:

• Tuition assistance
• Student Loan Repayment: Post 9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill 
• Health and life insurance
• Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k)
• Commissary and post exchange shipping privileges
• 30 days of vacation with pay earned annually (for active Army Officers)
• Officer accession bonus of up to $10,000 (for Army Reserve Officers)

If you’re ready to live up to your potential and make an impact on our nation, become an Army Officer.  To learn more about becoming an Officer, visit:  www.goarmy.com/officer

Contact Information:

Local Recruiting Offices

Recruiting Station	Phone Number
Dearborn Station	313-562-3900
Rosedale Park Station	734-425-3672
Southgate Station	734-284-5950
Westland Station	734-729-0450
Livonia Station	734-425-6416
Bel Air Station	313-893-5730
Eastpointe Station	586-771-1891
Mt. Clemens Station	586-463-5007
Lakeside Station	586-254-3250
Detroit Metro Station	313-568-0415
Warren Station	586-558-5747
Clarkston Station	248-625-1378
Madison Heights Station	248-577-2948
Auburn Hills Station	248-334-5342
Lapeer Station	810-664-9401
Grand Blanc Station	810-953-1721
Ann Arbor Station	734-434-6723
Howell Station	517-546-6511

U.S. Army Contact: 1-800-USA-ARMY Website: www.goarmy.com