What to Consider Talking to a Recruiter/ Makeup for Women in the Military

1) "GET ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS"


Have you wanted to talk to a recruiter but have been holding it off? Maybe you're shy about it. It's not that bad! It's just like interviewing for a job. Make sure you have questions embedded in your mind before you go in. But where do you start? What questions do you even ask? Well, let's check out good things to have in mind first!

2) "

• Understand eligibility and military life
• Pick the right service for you
• Understand the jobs you're eligible for
• Understand the benefits you can get
• Get the best benefits package possible
• Prepare for basic training and a military career"

I know these are just the basics but hey! Everyone has to start somewhere! Here's a few frequently asked questions recruiters get that you might want to keep in mind if you're interested. 

2) "How long do I have to enlist for? What's the minimum commitment?

Answer: Generally the minimum is two years, but the amount of benefits you receive directly relates to your commitment. "

"How long is basic training? Where is it? What is it like?

Answer:

• Air Force basic training is a little over 6 weeks at Lackland AFB, Texas.
• Army boot camp is 9 weeks and occurs at a variety of places based on your specialties.
• Coast Guard recruit training is 8 weeks at the Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J.
• Marine recruit training is 13 weeks at Marine Corp Training Depots at Parris Island, S.C. and San Diego, Calif.
• Navy basic training is 8 weeks at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Il."

"What jobs are available?

Answer: Ask your recruiter about openings in these and related fields. Then, use the delayed entry program to get the training you want. Training programs are related to the job specialty that you are assigned to. You should ask your recruiter about the entire career path in that chosen field. Most military specialties have follow-on training as you gain expertise and rise in rank."

"What are the possibilities for remote or overseas duty stations?

Answer: All services have overseas opportunities. Overseas service is often considered a "square to fill" for advancement. Ask your recruiter."

Crazy! I know! Taking a step into life is pretty scary considering we all just got out ACT scores in. But maybe life giving you lemons is too much to handle so tossing them away and grabbing a pair of combat boots wouldn't be so bad!

3) "10 Most Attractive Female Armed Forces"

Come on ladies! I know makeup is such an important thing! Well, it is for me! But do you seem like the military might get in the way? Not on my watch! I'll show you the standards of what and what NOT to wear makeup wise!

4) "Females may wear cosmetics if they are conservative and complement the uniform and their complexion...Permanent makeup, such as eyebrow or eyeliner, is authorized as long as the makeup conforms to the standards outlined above... Females will not wear shades of lipstick and nail polish that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme. Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, white, bright (fire-engine) red, khaki, camouflage colors, and fluorescent colors. Soldiers will not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors to nails. Females will comply with the cosmetics policy while in any military uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty."

Not too bad. Am I right? Basically what this is saying is that it's okay to wear as long as it's very natural. But that doesn't mean you can go out on a night with girl friends and put on your best dress and a red lip! While being in uniform, however, toning it down just a little would not do anybody harm. 

Sources: 

1) "Contact the Army: Talk to an Army Recruiter." Goarmy.com. United States Army., 2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015.

http://www.goarmy.com/talk-with-us.html

2) "Play 20 Questions With the Recruiter." Military.com. Military Advantage., 2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015.

http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/military-recruiter-twenty-questions.html

3) "10 Most Attractive Female Armed Forces." Pakistan Defence., 2005-2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015.

http://defence.pk/threads/10-most-attractive-female-armed-forces.291439/

4) Powers, Rod. "U.S. Army Grooming Standards - Appearance Regulations." About.com., 2015. Web. 24 Apr. 2015.

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/army/a/armygrooming_3.htm