Your First Official Step Toward Joining Any U.S. Mil Branch
Recruiters help you understand eligibility, ASVAB testing, available jobs (MOS / rating / AFSC), enlistment bonuses, and ship-out timelines. Use the official branch finders below, search by ZIP for nearby offices on the map, or call a national line.
Date of birth, citizenship status, education level (HS diploma / GED / college credits), any prior military or law-enforcement history, and a basic medical history (vision, surgeries, prescriptions).
Are you exploring options or ready to ship within a year? Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve? Job-focused or fastest-to-bonus? Clear goals lead to better job recommendations.
Talking to a recruiter — even taking the ASVAB or visiting MEPS — does not obligate you to enlist. You only commit when you sign your enlistment contract.
Job (MOS / AFSC / rating), enlistment bonus, school slot, ship date, and duty-station guarantees must appear in your contract. Verbal promises are not enforceable.
271 total recruiting offices, battalions, and headquarters. Enter a ZIP code to find the closest.
This map shows major branch recruiting headquarters, battalions, and regional offices. For the most complete list of local recruiting stations in your neighborhood, use the official branch recruiter finder links at the top of this page.
Don't be afraid to ask anything — recruiters expect detailed questions, and the answers shape your entire enlistment.