Thinking of Enlisting?
Signing up for the military isn't like taking a job or registering for a camp or school. It is a serious decision that has lifelong consequences. Recruiters are quick to emphasize the good points about being in the military, but there are many downsides. What recruiters say about life in the military at best omits many facts. At worst, recruiters tell out and out lies to sign up recruits.
"Before you Enlist" offers a rational voice to help counter misleading recruitment practices and promises. Order the DVD today to show at your school or group -- only $5 each! Additional resources are available for workshops, alternatives to the military, and more. 
Do You Know Enough to Enlist?
- Military recruiters and ads promise a lot. Before you join,
take a good look at what you're getting into. See our publications page to order in English and Spanish. More >
Ten Points to Consider Before You Sign a Military Enlistment Agreement
- Do not make a hasty decision about enlistment! Learn More >
Is there a Trial Period in the Military?
- There is no such thing as a "trial period," a "period
of adjustment," or a chance to get a "flavor of the
military." More >
Will I get my GI Bill Benefits?
- The Montgomery GI Bill, as many veterans have found, is no sure bet. Hundreds of thousands have found themselves declared ineligible in the past decade. More >
The Poverty Draft: Eight Things You Need to Know
- The DOD spends more than $4 billion a year to recruit high-achieving, low-income youth. More >
Getting Out of the Military
What is the Difference Between Good and Bad Discharges?
- I have heard that when you leave the US military, you get either a "bad" discharge or a "good" discharge. What does this mean?
More >
The recruiter said that if I got a bad discharge I would still be eligible for GI Bill benefits. Is that true?
- The recruiter is wrong. The current Pentagon education plan for recruits – known as "The New GI Bill" or "The Montgomery GI Bill" – is one of the most widely misunderstood government benefits, apparently even by recruiters. More >
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