STANDARD MILITARY ENLISTMENT PROGRAMS -ENLISTED ENTRANCE PROGRAMS Opportunity Overview Branches Delayed Entry Enlistee can delay entry into active duty for up to one year (normally used by high school students). Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Buddy Deal Buddies join together, may be stationed together, and may also receive a grade- in-pay advance. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Guaranteed Training Enlistment Program Selected line of work or military occupation is guaranteed under contract for training and placement. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Advanced Rank Enlistment Program Based on civilian experience or college education, enlistee is given an advance in rank above the starting Recruit (E-1). Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Enlistment Bonus If enlistee selects and is needed for a critical occupational specialty, the military branch can offer cash incentives for signing. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Reserve Enlistment Reserve duty after initial training is served on a part-time basis. Reservists meet one weekend a month and complete two weeks active duty a year toward retirement. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy National Guard National Guard duty is much like reserve duty, a part-time basis, In recent decades, Guard units have been activated for domestic emergencies and to assist on border drug and illegal alien interdiction. Air Force Army Reenlistment Bonus Much like the enlistment bonus, active duty personnel in critical fields are offered cash bonuses to stay in the service. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy