On April 23, 1908, an organized group was formed to arm the United States with a team of trained medical practitioners to assist in times of national emergencies. Today, this group is known as the United States Army Reserve.  Soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve serve in the military part-time while maintaining civilian careers and lifestyles. They are a specialized group that is dedicated to supporting Active-Duty soldiers and aids in helping communities. Joining the U.S. Army Reserves When you enlist to join the Army Reserve, you’ll have the flexibility to pursue your career and personal g ..read more

April 2nd is the start of Explore Your Career Option Week. Choosing or changing a career path that aligns with your personality can help you feel more fulfilled and happy when you go into work each day. Keep reading to identify careers that could be ideal for you based on your personality.   INTROVERTED PERSONALITIES The Somewhat-Shy Problem Solver (INTJ)You have a creative side but tend to think practically and enjoy solving problems on your own by examining ideas and theories. Sometimes, you have a difficult time finding the energy to be social. Ideal careers: Lawyer, Financial Advisor ..read more

If you’re interested in joining the United States Navy Nuclear Field (NF) program, perhaps as a nuclear propulsion plant operator, there are a number of steps you need to take in order to qualify.  To be academically eligible for the NF program, you must have passed one full year of high school or college-level algebra. You must also meet the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and Navy Advanced Programs Test (NAPT) requirements. You will need to take the NAPT if you do not qualify for the NF program based solely on your ASVAB line scores.  RELATED: What Your ASVAB Sco ..read more

Earlier this year, Prometric launched a DSST remote testing program for eligible military servicemembers, providing an alternative to the traditional test site. The remote test is administered through ProProctor to make the testing experience reliable, convenient, and relaxing for test takers. We’ve compiled a list of resources to streamline the process of managing and preparing for your remote exam appointment:  Managing Your Remote Exam DSST candidates can find information on the Prometric website to schedule, reschedule, confirm, and cancel your remote exam on ProProctor.  Easily ..read more

If you’re serving in the military and are looking to become a commissioned officer, passing the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) exam is the first step. Passing the exam does not guarantee a position and is only one element of the application process. High school and college GPAs and general application components all factor into placement.  If you are taking the OAR as a civilian that has yet to enlist, you must contact your recruiter to discuss next steps in the application process. Your scores will be used to determine admittance to Officer Candidate School. About the exam The OAR exam is ..read more

If you’re a current member of the military, you now have the option to take a DSST exam online through a remote proctor with minimal setup. No need to find an open test site! To participate in online testing, verify that your computer meets system and hardware requirements. You will then need to download and install the ProProctor application.  Currently, all DSST exams are available for online proctoring with the exception of The Principles of Public Speaking Parts 1 & 2, which are only available at a testing center.   To schedule your remotely proctored exam or to make an ..read more