enlistment

Signing up voluntarily

Enlistment is the act of joining a military service or the period of service that follows: His enlistment in the Navy lasted four years.

The term extends to recruiting support for any cause: The campaign focused on enlistment of local volunteers.

An enlistment bonus is money offered to attract recruits.

motivation

patriotism

Devotion to one's homeland

allegiance · loyalty · sacrifice · citizenship · valor · bravery · selflessness · dedication · heroism · pride

military

recruit

New member sought

army · navy · marines · barracks · platoon · sergeant · camouflage · uniform · tactical · conscription

contract

term

Fixed period or word

enrollment · agreement · reenlistment · discharge · extension · expiration · renewal · paperwork · documentation · oath

historical

conscription

Mandatory military enrollment

  • draftPreliminary version of text
  • levyCompulsory government charge
  • impressmentForced military recruitment

muster · mobilization · draftee · volunteer · regiment · militia · compulsory

career

advancement

Forward movement or promotion

posting · assignment · promotion · rank · pension · benefits · vocational · technical · skills · credentials

recruitment

recruiter

One who finds candidates

poster · slogan · pitch · incentive · eligibility · screening · physical · ASVAB · qualification · waiver

Categories
Opposites
military service status

enlistmentdischarge

Release of substance outward

dismissal · separation · mustering out · demobilization · honorable discharge

voluntariness of military service

enlistmentconscription

Mandatory military enrollment

draft · impressment · compulsory service · mandatory service · press-ganging

organizational membership

enlistmentresignation

Voluntary relinquishment of position

withdrawal · dismissal · termination · desertion · expulsion

Phrases
Family

enlistments, re-enlistment

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