for students

Welcome to Before Enlisting's online program! You likely landed here at the direction of your teacher. 

If you are considering joining the military, ask yourself some tough questions before signing that contract. Getting into uniform is easy, getting out if you change your mind is very difficult. 

Below, you will find our Before You Enlist video, a quiz to test your knowlege, and writing assignments you may have been assigned. If you are looking for our Supplemental Videos, click here. If you are looking for resources regarding alternative careers to the military or how to fund your higher education, click here. 

1. Watch the "Before You Enlist" video

2. Check your knowledge

• Read 12 Facts Your Recruiter Doesn't Want You to Know 

• Review Questions to Ask Your Recruiter to see if you know the answers

3. Want to Learn More?

• Hear actual veterans share about their experiences

• Read more hard truths about joining the military

  • Is life in the military worse than having strict parents?

  • Invisible Wounds: PTSD & Moral Injury

  • What Every Young Woman Should Know

  • LGBTQ? Think Twice Before Enlisting

  • Last Exit: Skip Your Ship Date Consequence Free

• Learn about alternatives to the military