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, plus training for two weeks per year, plus the possibility 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 Army’s 41 recruiting battalions: Albany, N.Y.; Columbia, S.C.; Miami; Raleigh, N.C.; Cleveland; Kansas City, Mo.; Oklahoma City; Sacramento and Southern California (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 education). Note: 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: o  11X  Infantryo  13B  Cannon Crewmembero  13D  Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialisto  13F  Fire Support Specialisto  13M  Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmembero  13P  MLRS Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialisto  13S  Field Artillery Surveyoro  13W  Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmembero  15Q  Air Traffic Controllero  15R  AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairero  15T  UH-60 Helicopter Repairero  15U  CH-47 Helicopter Repairero  19D  Cavalry Scouto  19K  Armor Crewmano  21B  Combat Engineero  21C  Bridge Crewmembero  21E  Heavy Construction Equipment Operatoro  21F  Crane Operatoro  21J  General Construction Equipment Operatoro  21K  Plumbero  21L  Lithographero  21M  Firefightero  21R  Interior Electriciano  21S  Topographic Surveyoro  21T  Technical Engineero  21U  Topographic Analysto  21V  Construction and Asphalt Equipment Operatoro  21W  Carpentry and Masonry Specialisto  25L  Cable Systems Installer-Maintainero  31B  Military Policeo  31E  In ternment and Resettlement Specialisto  42A  Personnel Administration Specialisto  42L  Administrative Specialisto  44C  Financial Management Techniciano  45B  Small Arms/Artillery Repairero  52C  Utilities Equipment Repairer-Heating and ACo  52D  Power-Generation  Equipment Repairero  56M  Chaplain Assistanto  63B  Light-Wheel  Vehicle Mechanico  74D  Chemical Operations Specialisto  88H  Cargo Specialisto  88M  Motor Transport Operatoro  88N  Transportation Management Coordinatoro  89B  Ammunition Specialisto  91E  Dental Specialisto  91G  Patient Administration Specialisto  91Q  Pharmacy Specialisto  91R  Veterinary Food Inspection Specialisto  91S  Preventive Medicine Specialisto  91T  Animal Care Specialisto  91W  Health Care Specialisto  92A  Automated Logistical Specialisto  92F  Petroleum Supply Specialisto  92G  Food Service Operationso  92M  Mortuary Affairs Specialisto  92S  Laundry and Textile Specialisto  92W  Water Treatment Specialisto  92Y  Unit Supply Specialisto  96 R  Ground Surveillance Systems Operator