Idaho (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 BOISE … [Read more...]
Having Second Thoughts About Joining the Military?
Having Second Thoughts About Joining the Military? It's normal for all recruits to think at one time or another that they have made a mistake by joining the military. Usually this thought occurs during the first week of basic training. Some trainees will find it hard to avoid thinking about their cushy civilian life. If you think you may be one of those recruits that lay … [Read more...]
Women and The Military Draft in America
While women officers and enlisted personnel serve with distinction in the U.S. Armed Forces, women have never been subject to Selective Service registration or a military draft in America. Women who served in the past, and those who serve today in ever increasing numbers, all volunteered for military service. The U.S. came close to drafting women during World War II, when … [Read more...]
Military Phone Numbers
Deciding you want to enlist in the military may be one of the biggest decisions you make in your life. With that said, you need to explore all potential options for each Branch. The internet is a great tool to help you gather information regarding what each branch can offer you. However, some people feel more comfortable talking to someone and getting that interaction that the … [Read more...]
A Typical Day at Basic Training: On the Firing Range
In basic training you will become very familiar with the M-16 rifle, unless you’re in the Navy. Recruits in the Navy don’t fire a rifle at basic training; they fire an M-9 pistol. You will learn how to assemble and disassemble the rifle in a matter of seconds. You will also become extremely familiar with cleaning the rifle. Don’t worry if you have never … [Read more...]