Quick ship options are out there! You can ship to basic military training in days or weeks instead of months. You could even earn up to $10,000 just for reporting for basic training within 30 days from enlistment? Where are those opportunities? Read on to find out.
What Military Jobs Leave the Fastest?
Typically, military jobs with the highest turnover, lowest ASVAB line score minimums, and military specialties that have critical staffing shortages leave for basic training the fastest. For example, the Army is currently offering a Quick-Ship Bonus where soldiers can earn up to $10,000 for reporting to basic training within 30 days of enlisting. This incentive applies to more than 60 jobs.
Which Branches Are Recruiting the Hardest in 2026?
Due to a congressionally mandated increase in troop end strength of more than 25,000, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army are recruiting the hardest, with each branch adding increases of approximately 12,000 personnel from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The Air Force is following closely behind, with 19,000 candidates in the Delayed Enlisted Program (DEP), the highest in more than a decade. Efforts have paid off. According to the Department of War, FY 25 was the strongest recruiting year in 15 years, with all five branches achieving over 100% of their recruiting goals.
