To join as a soldier you must: You must be at least 16 years old to join the Army as a soldier. You can start your application when you’re 15 years and 9 months. Be enlisted before your 36th birthday. If you’re under 18, you’ll also need parental consent to […]
You may hear these solders called medic, corpsman, doc, or combat medic as all are used interchangeably depending on the service. Also, the roles of medical professionals in the military will vary. What is a combat medic called? Overview. Some Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained to provide medical care […]
Age. You must be at least 17 years and 9 months when you apply. You can apply to join the Army until the day before your 50th birthday (for Reserve Soldier) and 48 years and 9 months for Officer Roles. There are higher age limits for some specialist roles, and […]
Annual pay for each rank Military rank Pay grade E-6 $3,188 – $4,297 per month E-7 $4,190 – $5,765 per month E-8 $4,615 – $6,581 per month E-9 $5,637 – $8,753 per month What is the highest paid military rank? Highest Paying US Military Ranks The highest military rank is […]
Entry requirements You’ll usually need: 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course. 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course. What qualifications do you need to join […]
If you already hold a degree on joining, the pathway allows you to study for a master’s degree in Leadership and Strategic Studies. Your degree studies will begin at the same time as your Commissioning Course and will continue throughout your early career as a lieutenant and captain. Does the […]
Fully funded degrees There are many ways to get a fully funded degree with the Army, after you start serving. This means the Army will pay all your tuition fees, whilst paying you a salary. You will work towards the qualification as part of your training. Does the British Army […]
As a PhD scientist (biochemist for me) you will enter the military as an O-3. That is a captain in the Army or Air Force, and a lieutenant in the Navy. Base pay for an O-3 in 2016 was $3,963/month, or around $47,000/year, but that’s not all. What rank do […]
The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps do not have medics, they have corpsmen. Navy corpsmen get their names from the U.S. Navy’s Hospital Corps. Established in 1898, the Hospital Corps gave the U.S. Navy the ability to give enlisted sailors formal medical training. Can you be a field […]
Military chemists are responsible for developing concepts, methods, techniques, and policy in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, and weapons of mass destruction. What does a chemist do in the army? Army chemist jobs include a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist. This position entails helping establish defense measures against […]
Scientists are paid less because they’re doing it for their own pleasure. The topics they choose to work on are the ones that they’re most passionate about. But markets don’t pay people for indulging – in fact, there’s a cost for indulgence. Do scientists get paid enough? According to Business […]
Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. Is biochemistry a good career? Biochemistry is a valuable degree commercially and that will come in useful for a range of well-paid jobs in an array […]
Average U.S. Department of the Navy Chemist yearly pay in the United States is approximately $78,340, which is 9% above the national average. What is the highest salary for a chemist? Only one-third of them went to work in the chemical industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the […]
Army chemist jobs include a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist. This position entails helping establish defense measures against chemical and nuclear warfare or attacks, training civilians about safety in the event of an attack and maintaining decontamination equipment. What can chemists do in the military? Chemists conduct and […]
Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that […]