Military Education

Have you ever thought of pursuing your electrician career via military education? What ever branch (Army, Air force, Navy, Marines)you decide to pick, make sure you let the recruiter know the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty)you want to pursue.

If funding your education is your primary concern, the military education is one option you should look into.

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What do you get from military education training?

• Well for one you get paid while you are learning your occupation.
• Your salary increase with rank and time of service.
• In addition to your basic military pay, you're also eligible for tax-free housing.
• Enlisted personnel receive daily food allowances.
• You'll also save by shopping at tax free on-base department and grocery stores.
• They also have Thrift Savings Plan which is similar to 401K plan.
• You'll be eligible to retire after 20 years of service.
• You will have comprehensive medical & dental care.
• How does 30 days of vacations per year sound?

You will earn while you learn when you decide to go in this direction. Discover the GI Bill and what it can do for you. SIGN UP on the link to the right and you will get the information you need.

The military schools program forces you to succeed! NO Slackers here. When you need a little motivation, this is the place to go.

In fact, I know a lot of people who made a career in the military. They put in 20 years of service in their specified field and then retired with pensions, and still young enough to pursue their trade specialty in private sector creating another income for themselves. Planning and preparation is the key here.

So what do you do next?

ASVAB Is a test called Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. It will determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. Preparation is the key here.

Branches that offers a military electrician career...

U.S. Air Force -They offer Electrical Systems Apprentice which is essentially the same job as a civilian Electrician. You will install, service, modify, and repair electrical equipment and systems. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and industrial electronic circuits and equipment.

U.S. Army - They offer Interior Electrician, Interior Electricians are responsible for installing and repairing electrical wiring systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings.

U.S. Navy - They offer Construction Electrician CE. Navy Construction Electricians build, maintain and operate power production facilities and electrical distribution systems for naval installations.

U.S. Marines - They offer MOS 1141, Electrician. Electricians install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical power distribution systems for operating forces deployed in the field. Additionally, electricians operate and perform organizational maintenance on electrical power generating equipment.

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