Section I: OVERVIEW: Starting Strong is a reality-styled informative TV-series that provides an overview of Army jobs and Army life by immersing a prospective recruit into Army training in a particular specialty. This program allows potential recruits an inside look at what life is like in the Army, exposing them to Army training, benefits and the ways in which Army service can translate into successful lives and careers, both within the Army ranks and beyond. Additionally, it allows prior service Soldiers the opportunity to share their Army experiences and provide mentorship and advice to the next generation of Soldiers. For context, view Season 1 highlights here: http://www.goarmy.com/startingstrong The Army Marketing and Research Group (AMRG) is looking for energetic people who meet the below criteria: U.S. Residents 18 years of age or older ARMY ALUMNI: Prior service Soldiers who have transitioned from the Army to a successful civilian career and/or are currently serving in the Army Reserve PROSPECTIVE RECRUITS: Those seriously considering Army service Available during 1 February 1 July 2014 (Commitment will only be for 1-2 days during this period) Section II: SUBMISSION GUIDLINES: Once completed, please email this application to goarmycasting@gmail.com Please attach a photo of yourself to the email (headshot preferred); applications without photos will not be considered. Section III: Applicant Information A. General: Are you a legal citizen or resident of the United States? YES NO Full Legal Name: Nickname: Home Address: City, State & Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Personal/professional website:
Social Network(s) (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.): Sex: Male Female Date of Birth: Height: Weight: Current relationship status: Single Dating Married Separated Widowed Divorced Do you have children or other dependents: YES NO If so, how many: Current Employer: Job title: Job description: What is your highest level of education? High School College Graduate School Other:
B. ARMY ALUMNI Q&A. (Please skip to SECTION C if you re a Prospective Recruit) What s going on in your life right now with regard to your career? What is the best thing about your current job/career? If chosen for this series, would we be able to film you in your workplace for 1 to 2 days? If so, what kind of activities could we film? What is your current living situation? Describe your personality: Explain the most life-changing event you have been through: What are you most proud of with regards to your military career? Tell us 3 things you like to do in your free time, now that you re out of the Army: 1. 2. 3. What was your assigned MOS while in the Army? If you had more than one, please list them all. When did you retire/get out of the Army and what was your rank?
What was your reason for leaving the Army? Would you recommend the Army life to your friends and/or family members? (Please explain why or why not): Describe your overall experience in the Army? Do you currently have any friends or family members in the Military? If so, what branch? Is there anything else important/interesting/unique about your situation that should be considered? C. PROSPECTIVE RECRUIT Q&A. (See SECTION B above if you re an Army Alum) What s going on in your life right now with regard to school/your job? What is the best thing about your school/your job? If chosen for this series, would we be able to film you in your home/daily routine for 1 to 2 days? If so, what kind of activities could we film? Describe your personality: What are your hobbies? What is your current living situation?
Explain the most life-changing event you have been through: What is the achievement you re most proud of? Give us 3 careers you re interested in, in the Army: 1. 2. 3. If you could instantly jump into any career you wanted, what would it be? What interested you in Army service? Do you currently have any friends or family members in the Military? If so, what branch? Do you play any sports? Is there anything else important/interesting/unique about your situation that should be considered?
Section IV: Background Information Have you ever appeared in any television programs, films, movies, commercials, radio or advertisements of any kind? If so, please provide details. Have you ever had, or do you currently have any significant physical, mental or medical conditions? YES NO If so, please explain Have you ever been detained, arrested or had a restraining order placed against you? YES NO If so, please explain and provide dates. Have you ever been charged or convicted of a crime? YES NO (Answering yes will not automatically disqualify you for consideration) If so, please explain. Have you ever been party to a lawsuit past or present? YES NO If so, explain. Do you currently have or have you ever had a warrant issued against you? YES NO If so, please explain:
Terms and Conditions I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and a legal U.S. citizen or permanent legal U.S. resident. ***Please provide a copy of your driver s license. If you do not have a driver s license, please provide a copy of your state issued ID, U.S. Passport or Green Card. If I am selected to participate in the selection process or Program, I acknowledge that I will be required to sign all waivers and release agreements in connection with participating in the Program. If I am selected to participate, I will be exclusively available to producers for the participant selection process. If I am selected to participate in the program, I will need to be exclusively available to Producers for up to 2 days for taping of the Program during Feb 1 - July 1, 2014. I am willing to submit, authorize and undergo medical, psychological and background investigations as part of the selection process. Being chosen to interview at any level will not ensure that I will be selected to continue through the selection process. Producers reserve the right to disqualify or exclude, at their sole discretion, any individual from the interview and selection process at any time. Producers also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures at any time. By checking this block and sending this entry to goarmycasting@gmail.com, I,, certify that I agree to the above terms and conditions and that all of the above information provided is true.