How long is each brach of the military's enlistment contract? In other words how long does one have to serve in each branch. I know for the marines, it's 4 years active and 4 years inactive. But what about the rest? Also, what is the shortest enlistment time the military offers? Where can i find out more about all this info? I checked military.com but didn't see anything regarding this question. Thanks
2007-02-26 15:03:10 · 8 answers · asked by World Expert 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You are obligated a total of 8 years of service...Typically, you serve 4 active years and 4 years inactive (available for recall). Most people sign up for 4 years active duty; although recruiters will entice an offer to you for a 6 year active duty and 2 year inactive contract. In return you may come out of bootcamp a paygrade higher or leave home with a pay grade higher.
I am Active Duty Coast Guard and I have see almost every side of the military except for the Air Force...
Regards,
Anthony
2007-02-26 16:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your total initial contract will be 8 years combined active/ inactive service. The shortest active service tour is 2 years.....I believe only the Navy offers the 2 year enlistment; but the Coast Guard might also. If you really want to know....just open up the phone book and look up the closest Recruiting Office.
2007-02-26 15:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by RedHairedTempest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was active for 6 and inactive for 2 (Navy).
Normally it is 4 and 4 but I had to extend because my school was so long...I was an electronics tech and my school was a year and a half.
2007-02-26 15:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air Force - 4 years
2007-02-26 15:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by lululegs2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About every one has an 8 year contract divided into active and inactive. You can choose how you want to divide it, up to 6 years active.
2007-02-26 15:09:10 · answer #5 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noramally its 4 and 4...but certain jobs at least for the Navy require you to join for a longer time. When I joined I got 4 and 4, someone else got 3 and 5, and one girl got 6 and 6!
2007-02-26 18:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there all six year usely 4 active and 2 inactive
2007-02-26 15:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by edshult 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a recruiter and sign up son.
I think the army and the marines are going to be short a few people after tomorrow after the 60 minutes show
2007-02-26 15:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by FOA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋