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Military Pathways

Local Recruiting Stations
  • Chico Marines – (667) 893-5692
  • Chico Navy – (530) 342-5717
  • Chico Army – (530) 961-5706
  • Chico Air Force – (530) 210-4023
  • Oroville National Guard – (916) 267-0669
  • Roseville Coast Guard – (206) 815-6035


Military Pathway

  •  Meet with a Recruiter: Initial consultation to determine eligibility (age, education, legal, and health).

  • Take the ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) measures aptitude to determine qualification for military service and specific jobs.

  •  Complete the Physical Exam (MEPS): A comprehensive medical exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to ensure physical fitness, including drug, alcohol, vision, and hearing tests.

  • Select a Job/MOS: Based on ASVAB scores and physical requirements, you will work with a military counselor to select a job specialty, known as a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or rating.

  • Sign Contract & Oath: Sign the enlistment contract, detailing job, bonuses, and training, and take the Oath of Enlistment.