The time taken to be selected for a trade depends on your individual strengths, the requirements of your selected trade and how often your trade is recruited for. MEPS is not owned by the Army. You'll then review and sign your active duty enlistment contract, take the enlistment oath again, then be put on a plane to your basic training location (the Army has several basic training bases). Below is your step-by-step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles. CONTACT A U.S. ARMY RECRUITER STEP 3 Plan to complete your HPSP application … Registration takes about 20 minutes. It's a little more thorough than applying for other jobs. It's not owned by any of the branches.

This is the least challenging fitness test you are ever likely to experience in the Army. You can get ready, and make sure you pass with flying colours, by completing our sample Aptitude Tests and using Force Fit in advance. The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery, more commonly referred to as the ASVAB is used by the Army primarily for two purposes: (1) to determine if you have the mental capability to be successful through basic training and other Army training programs, and (2) to determine your aptitude for learning various Army jobs. If you've chosen an officer role you will have your leadership, teamwork and other areas of potential assessed: This stage of the application process is for those candidates who have applied for entry as an Officer. The Army has more than  200 enlisted jobs to choose from. It's a little more thorough than applying for other jobs.

Completing your application should take about 1 hour. The Army recruitment process is designed to make sure you have the qualities we need, while helping you identify the ideal role.

While waiting in the DEP, you'll meet with your recruiter periodically. DefenceJobs is the official recruitment website for Australia's Navy, Army and Air Force, View your application or start an application, Medical Process for Candidates Applying for Entry into the Australian Defence Force, Guide to Aptitude Testing for Joining the ADF, Learn how fit you must be to join the Army, Explore entry methods and development pathways, Complete any outstanding forms from the Candidate Hub, Talk to a Careers Coach (via phone) about the service and role(s) you are considering, Original or certified copy of your birth certificate or passport, Proof of citizenship or permanent residency, Proof of secondary and tertiary education records and results, If relevant, details of employment history and any trade qualifications, Consists of a multiple choice general ability or reasoning test, and mathematical ability test, Helps determine which service and position(s) you are most likely to be suited to, Includes questions about your education, fitness level and sporting history and any relevant leadership experience you have, Helps provide career advice on roles most suited to your background, eligibility and interests, Head-to-toe examination requiring you to dress down to your underwear, Assesses your physical fitness and suitability to perform specific duties, Identifies any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to serve, Includes tests for flexibility and may include exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups, Asks about various aspects of your life including your educational and employment histories, family circumstances, social and sporting activities, and interest in joining the ADF, Determines how you are likely to cope living within a military environment, Checks whether your values and life outlook are compatible with the ADF, Assesses whether you will be effective in your chosen role, Provides an opportunity for you to articulate why you want to join the ADF and demonstrate what you know about the job or jobs you have applied for, Assesses your suitability for the position(s) applied for and your ability to withstand the demanding requirements of ADF service, Present yourself well and dress appropriately, Know your resume and be able to expand on it if asked to, Show interest and enthusiasm, as we want to know you want the job, Don't hesitate to ask for clarification if unsure of anything, as this shows that your interest is genuine, Be really familiar with all the details of the role you're applying for studying the job description on this website, Prepare answers for some of the questions you might be asked such as 'why do you want this job?' Your Case Manager can arrange this for you, please call 13 19 02.