Enlistment Checklist

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Enlistment Checklist

  Appointment / Initial Interview

To determine your tentative qualifications for entrance into the Massachusetts Air National Guard and inform you about our outstanding programs.

 

 Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

A three hour test used to determine what jobs you are best suited for in the Massachusetts Air National Guard.  The test if offered in Boston or Taunton.

 

 Physical

You must be given a physical exam to determine your tentative medical qualifications for entrance into the Massachusetts Air National Guard.  The physical is administered at the Boston Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), similar to a sport physical and will take approximately four hours to accomplish.

 

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO: A DAY AT MEPS

 

 Career Selection

You will attend a job briefing based on your physical and mental qualifications of your choice.  You will meet your potential supervisor for an explanation of the job description and duties.  It is the perfect opportunity to “picture” yourself doing the job and working in the environment. 

 Enlistment day

The most important step in your journey by which to better yourself and help prepare you for the future.

 

 On this day, you will: 

Accomplish final documents with your Recruiter

Participate in the Oath of Enlistment insuring your membership in the Air National Guard

 

A  Representative will escort you to the following areas:

 

Retention Office Manager: to verify and finalize bonus eligibility

Education and Training: to answer all of your Basic Training/Technical School date questions.

Finance: to establish pay records.  You will need your checking account and routing numbers.

Customer Service: to assist in accomplishing benefit forms.  Please ensure you have all copies of marriage, divorce and birth certificates available.

  

Your commitment to the Massachusetts Air National Guard will be effective the day of your enlistment.  We highly encourage you to bring your significant other, friends and or parents during any of your processing.