Two Year Enlistments (National Call to Service)

Two Year Enlistments (National Call to Service)Two Year Enlistments (National Call to Service)The Army is dramatically expanding its National Call to Service (NCS) Enlistment Program, commonly called the Two-Year Enlistment. Congress mandated that all of the military services offer the NCS program, effective October 2003. Under the NCS program, a person enlists on active duty for a period of 15 months, following basic training and job training (which makes an average 24-month active duty enlistment period). What Does the NCS Mean for You? Everyone who enlists under the NCS incurs a total 8-year military service obligation. Following the active duty commitment, recruits will have to accept one of the following Reenlist on active duty (for a time period that will be specified in the original enlistment contract).Serve two years in the active National Guard or Reserves (this means a minimum of drilling one weekend per month, positiv training for two weeks per year, plus the possibil ity of being recalled to active duty by the President for deployments/contingency operations, etc.). After serving for the additional time period mentioned above, the commitment is not over yet (remember, this is a total eight-year commitment). Whatever time remains of that total eight-year commitment, must be spent in one of the following programs Active DutySelected Reserves (The one that requires weekend drill and two weeks per year training)Inactive Reserves (The program where you can be recalled to active duty if needed, but dont perform weekend drill or annual training)Another program such as Peace Corps or AmericorpsCombination of any of the above As with the other services, the Army wasnt thrilled with the program when Congress mandated it, and instituted it on a very limited basis. The program was only available at 10 of the Armys 41 recruiting battalions Albany, N.Y. Columbia, S.C. Miami Raleigh, N.C. Cleveland Kansas City, Mo. Oklahoma City Sacramento and Southern Califor nia (Mission Viejo, Calif.), and San Antonio, Texas. However, sagging recruiting numbers have prompted the Army to expand the program to all of their recruiting locations. What Are the Benefits of the NCS? Members who enlist under the National Call to Service Program will receive their choice of one of the following enlistment incentives Payment of a bonus in the amount of $5,000, payable on completion of the active duty service portion.Payment in an amount not to exceed $18,000 of outstanding principal and interest on qualifying student loans. This is also payable upon completion of the active duty portion.An Education Allowance which is equal to Full Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Education Rates for up to 12 months of education (which currently equates to $816 per month for 12 months of full-time education).An Education Allowance which is equal to 1/2 Monthly GI Bill Benefits for up to 36 months of education (which currently equates to $408 per month for 36 months of full-time ed ucation). musiknote Recruits who enlist under the National Call to Service program are not eligible for the MGIB unless they later reenlist for two or more additional years. Recruits will be required to stipulate in the enlistment contract which of the above incentives they will receive. MOSs in Program The 15-month-plus enlistment option is available for the following military occupational specialties o11XInfantryo13BCannon Crewmembero13DField Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialisto13FFire Support Specialisto13MMultiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmembero13PMLRS Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialisto13SField Artillery Surveyoro13WField Artillery Meteorological Crewmembero15QAir Traffic Controllero15RAH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairero15TUH-60 Helicopter Repairero15UCH-47 Helicopter Repairero19DCavalry Scouto19KArmor Crewmano21BCombat Engineero21CBridge Crewmembero21EHeavy Construction Equipment Operatoro21FCrane Operatoro21JGeneral Construction Equipment O peratoro21KPlumbero21LLithographero21MFirefightero21RInterior Electriciano21STopographic Surveyoro21TTechnical Engineero21UTopographic Analysto21VConstruction and Asphalt Equipment Operatoro21WCarpentry and Masonry Specialisto25LCable Systems Installer-Maintainero31BMilitary Policeo31EInternment and Resettlement Specialisto42APersonnel Administration Specialisto42LAdministrative Specialisto44CFinancial Management Techniciano45BSmall Arms/Artillery Repairero52CUtilities Equipment Repairer-Heating and ACo52DPower-GenerationEquipment Repairero56MChaplain Assistanto63BLight-WheelVehicle Mechanico74DChemical Operations Specialisto88HCargo Specialisto88MMotor Transport Operatoro88NTransportation Management Coordinatoro89BAmmunition Specialisto91EDental Specialisto91GPatient Administration Specialisto91QPharmacy Specialisto91RVeterinary Food Inspection Specialisto91SPreventive Medicine Specialisto91TAnimal Care Specialisto91WHealth Care Specialisto92AAutomated Logistical Specialisto92FPetr oleum Supply Specialisto92GFood Service Operationso92MMortuary Affairs Specialisto92SLaundry and Textile Specialisto92WWater Treatment Specialisto92YUnit Supply Specialisto96RGround Surveillance Systems Operator