Job Selection and Enlistment Flashcards

What is a 'Delayed Entry Program' (DEP) enlistee's military status?

Answer: Inactive Reserve member under military control

DEP enlistees are in the Inactive Ready Reserve, meaning they have enlisted but are not yet on active duty and have limited military obligations.

How long can a recruit remain in the Delayed Entry Program before shipping to basic training?

Answer: Up to 365 days

Most branches allow recruits to remain in the DEP for up to one year (365 days) before they must ship to basic training.

What ASVAB line score determines eligibility for intelligence-related jobs in the Army?

Answer: Surveillance and Communications (SC)

The Surveillance and Communications (SC) composite score is key for intelligence and surveillance-related Army MOSs.

What is the significance of a 'B' enlistment option versus an open enlistment?

Answer: B options guarantee a specific job or career field

Lettered enlistment options (like 'B') guarantee the recruit a specific MOS or career field rather than enlisting open-category.

Which military branch uses the term 'AFSC' to identify enlisted job specialties?

Answer: Air Force

The Air Force uses Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) to classify enlisted personnel by their specific career field.

A recruit scoring below the minimum AFQT score can attempt to improve it by doing what?

Answer: Retaking the ASVAB after a mandatory waiting period

Recruits can retake the ASVAB after a mandatory waiting period (typically one month after initial testing, then six months for subsequent tests) to try to achieve a qualifying score.

What is 'open contract' enlistment?

Answer: Enlisting without a guaranteed specific job, leaving job assignment to the military

An open contract means the recruit enlists without a specific MOS guarantee, and the military assigns a job based on needs and qualifications.