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Smart Soldier is an online community run by current military personnel and recent veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Services. Our goal is to provide a supportive online resource to help new recruits, currently enlisted members and military veterans make informed choices throughout their military careers.
Is the Military For You?
Talking with the recruiterCheck with us to see if your recruiter is being straight with you.
Expert Advice
Get first-hand advice from actual personnel! We're here to help you decide which jobs, length of service and bonuses are right for you.
Basic Training
Getting Physically PreparedExpert physical fitness tips like how to add 40 points to your PT score overnight!
Stories from recent graduates
Get real advice and inside information that will put you ahead of your peers.
Delayed Entry Program
If you change your mindHow to get out of the DEP or change your enlistment contract before you go
Hard to find information you won't find anywhere else!
- Learn about regulations that recruiters don't want you to know about
- How to pass the tape test ... without losing a pound!
- All of your questions about your initial physical and urinalysis answered!
Bonus Features
Members-Only Q&A Forum:
Talk with active members of all the military branches.
All of your questions answered!
Document and Archive:
Access to official regulations and forms
Never be more than a click away from critical documents!
Expert Articles:
Learn from those that have been in your shoes.
Information that you won't find anywhere else!
Personalized Support:
Easy to use anonymous messaging system
Get personalized answers from the experts and other members!