The military is a very organized and important social structure. Many people may think that it's easy to get into the military because men are needed for it, but it's really not that simple. You must meet certain criterea. You need to have at least graduated from high school or have obtained a GED, you must be younger than 34, a non drug abuser, you must be financially capable for your finances, if you have more than two dependants under the age of 18 you most likely will not get in, US citizenship is a must, a clean record and clean bill of health is also a neccesity.
Once you are in the military you are expected to act a specific way. Everyone must cut their hair a certain way, wear a uniform, stand properly, they must use proper language and always respect each other and especially those higher than them. If an officer tells you to do something, you must do it without hesitation or attitude.
The military expemplifies the many roles that make up a social structure. From acting a certain way to get into the military, and to continue to play the role of a private, an officer or whoever you may be.
http://www.navy.com/joining/qualifications.html
