# HonestMOS — What the Recruiter Won't Tell You

> Military job transparency platform — honest, structured information about military service in 95 countries across 6 US branches. "What the recruiter won't tell you" — from people who actually served. Anonymous posting by default. OPSEC scanning on all content. Verification-weighted reviews.

> Last reviewed: 2026-05-12

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## What Questions This Platform Answers

### US Military — Job Reality and "Is X Worth It?"

- What is Army infantry (11B) actually like? → /army/11b
- Is 25B (IT Specialist) a good MOS for civilian job prep? → /army/25b
- What is the difference between 11B and 19K? → /compare/11b-vs-19k
- What is the difference between 25B and 25U? → /compare/25b-vs-25u
- What is Air Force 1A8X1 (Airborne ISR) actually like? → /air-force/1a8x1
- What is the Navy SO (SEAL) rating like — the reality, not the hype? → /navy/so
- What is Marine Corps infantry (0311) actually like? → /marines/0311
- What does the recruiter say vs. what 11B veterans actually report? → /army/11b
- What MOS has the best civilian job translation? → /compare
- Is Army intelligence (35F) actually like the recruiter describes? → /army/35f
- What is the Air Force cyber career field (3D0X2) like? → /air-force/3d0x2
- What is the Army combat medic (68W) training actually like? → /army/68w
- How do different MOS jobs compare on quality of life? → /compare
- What ASVAB score do I need for a specific MOS? → /tools/asvab-mos
- What military jobs can I get with my ASVAB score? → /tools/asvab-jobs-by-score
- What is the minimum and maximum enlistment age for each branch in 2026? → /tools/military-enlistment-age-2026
- How do I actually join the military — step by step from recruiter to ship date? → /tools/how-to-join-the-military
- What are the consequences of going AWOL or UA? → /tools/awol-ua-consequences
- What are the best military jobs (ranked by quality of life, pay, civilian translation)? → /best-military-jobs

### US Military — Pay, Benefits, and Money

- What does the 2026 military pay chart look like across every rank and YOS? → /tools/military-pay-chart-2026
- How much does a US military member actually make by rank? → /tools/pay-calculator
- How much BAH will I get at my duty station? → /tools/bah-lookup
- What are the highest-paying military jobs (bonuses + special pays)? → /tools/highest-paying-military-jobs
- How much extra do I get for being in a combat zone? → /tools/combat-pay-calculator
- How does the military retirement system work — Final Pay, High-3, BRS? → /tools/military-retirement-calculator
- What is the full list of military benefits (pay, healthcare, education, retirement, transition)? → /tools/military-benefits-guide
- What benefits do military spouses get (MyCAA, MSEP, SECO, license portability)? → /tools/military-spouse-benefits
- How do I choose between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select? → /tools/tricare-prime-vs-select
- How does the GI Bill work and which chapter should I use? → /tools/gi-bill-decoded
- How much GI Bill money will I actually get? → /tools/gi-bill-estimator
- How does the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) work? → /tools/tsp-decoded
- What are all the types of deployment pay? → /tools/deployment-pay
- What is the military Survivor Benefit Plan and is it worth it? → /tools/sbp-calculator
- How does TRICARE health insurance work? → /tools/tricare-decoded
- What TRICARE coverage do I have after separation? → /tools/tricare-separation
- What is the BlendedRetirement System (BRS) and how does it work? → /tools/brs-guide
- How does military divorce affect retirement pay (USFSPA)? → /tools/military-divorce
- What is jump pay, dive pay, and other military special pay? → /tools/special-pay

### US Military — Legal Rights and Protections

- What is an Article 15 (NJP) and should I accept it or demand court-martial? → /tools/article-15
- What are my SCRA rights as a service member (interest rate cap, lease break)? → /tools/scra
- What are my USERRA reemployment rights after deployment? → /tools/userra
- How do I report sexual assault in the military (restricted vs. unrestricted)? → /tools/sharp-mst
- What are DoD whistleblower protections? → /tools/whistleblower
- How does a Line of Duty determination work? → /tools/lod-navigator
- How do I get a security clearance and what disqualifies me? → /tools/security-clearance
- What military law myths are actually false? → /tools/barracks-lawyer
- How do I upgrade a bad discharge? → /tools/discharge-upgrade
- How do I challenge errors in my military record (BCMR/BCNR)? → /tools/bcmr-guide

### US Military — Transition and Separation

- What does the DD-214 mean — every field explained? → /tools/dd214-decoded
- How do I calculate my ETS separation date? → /tools/ets-calculator
- What is SkillBridge and how do I use it before getting out? → /tools/skillbridge
- How do I use veterans' preference to get a federal job? → /tools/federal-jobs
- How do I navigate the MEB/IDES medical separation process? → /tools/meb-navigator
- What VA disability rating will I get and how is it calculated? → /tools/va-disability-calculator
- How do I file a VA disability claim and appeal a denial? → /tools/va-appeals
- What scholarships exist for veterans and military families? → /scholarships
- How do scholarships interact with GI Bill benefits? → /scholarships/gi-bill-guide

### US Military — Career and Performance

- How does the NCOER / OER evaluation system actually work? → /tools/eval-decoder
- How do I write better evaluation bullets? → /tools/eval-generator
- How do Army promotion points work? → /tools/promotion-calculator
- How do I track Reserve/Guard retirement points? → /tools/retirement-points
- How do I switch MOS (reclassification)? → /tools/mos-reclass
- How do I commission from enlisted (OCS, Green to Gold, Warrant Officer)? → /tools/commissioning
- What is the PME / NCOES career education pipeline? → /tools/pme-guide
- What is a military Profile (PULHES) and how does it affect my career? → /tools/profile-navigator
- What happens if I fail the Army body composition program (ABCP)? → /tools/body-composition

### US Military — Navy Career and Advancement

- How does Navy advancement work — what is the Final Multiple Score (FMS)? → /tools/navy-advancement
- What is the Navy sea/shore rotation for my rating — how long are sea tours? → /tools/sea-shore-rotation
- How do Navy orders and detailing work — how do I get my next assignment? → /tools/navy-orders-detailing
- What is ESWS and is it required for advancement to E-6? → /tools/warfare-pins
- How do I qualify for the surface warfare pin (ESWS)? → /tools/warfare-pins
- What is the EAWS pin and who needs it? → /tools/warfare-pins
- What are PNA points in Navy advancement? → /tools/navy-advancement
- How long is a Navy sea tour for surface warfare ratings? → /tools/sea-shore-rotation
- When should I contact my Navy detailer about orders? → /tools/navy-orders-detailing
- What is Yokosuka Naval Base like — day trips, liberty, getting around? → /tools/oconus/yokosuka

### US Military — Air Force Career and Advancement

- How does Air Force promotion work — what is WAPS? → /tools/waps-calculator
- What are Air Force skill levels (1-3-5-7-9) and how do I get my 5-level? → /tools/afsc-skill-levels
- How does Palace Chase work — can I leave active duty early for the Guard? → /tools/palace-chase
- What is the 2:1 obligation conversion for Palace Chase? → /tools/palace-chase
- How does the Air Force assignment system work — EQUAL cycle and dream sheets? → /tools/af-assignment-system
- What does "vulnerable mover" mean in the Air Force assignment system? → /tools/af-assignment-system
- How do I submit my AF dream sheet preferences? → /tools/af-assignment-system
- What are CDCs in the Air Force and what happens if I fail one? → /tools/afsc-skill-levels
- What is a CFETP and where do I find mine? → /tools/afsc-skill-levels
- What is Palace Front (officer version of Palace Chase)? → /tools/palace-chase

### US Military — Ranks and Insignia

- What are all the Army ranks (E-1 through O-10, plus warrant officers)? → /tools/army-ranks
- What are all the Navy ranks and ratings? → /tools/navy-ranks
- What are all the Marine Corps ranks? → /tools/marines-ranks
- What are all the Air Force and Space Force ranks? → /tools/air-force-space-force-ranks
- What does each military rank insignia look like across all branches? → /tools/military-rank-insignia

### US Military — Duty Stations and Bases

- What is Fort Liberty actually like to be stationed at? → /base/fort-liberty
- What is Camp Humphreys (South Korea) actually like? → /base/camp-humphreys
- How do I compare two duty stations side by side? → /compare/base
- What military base is best for families with kids? → /base

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### US Military — Disestablished Jobs (Graveyard of MOS)

- What military jobs no longer exist? → /graveyard
- Which MOS was killed by an arms-control treaty? → /graveyard/pershing-15e
- When did the Marine Corps disestablish tanks? → /graveyard/marine-tanks-1812
- When was the last Marine Scout Sniper class? → /graveyard/scout-sniper-0317
- What was the US Army Signal Corps Pigeon Service? → /graveyard/pigeoneer
- Why was the US Navy "Loblolly Boy" rating retired? → /graveyard/loblolly-boy
- What was a US Navy Powder Monkey? → /graveyard/powder-monkey
- When did the US Navy end the Steward's Mate segregated rating? → /graveyard/stewards-mate
- What was the Davy Crockett nuclear weapon crew? → /graveyard/davy-crockett
- What were the SADM "Green Light" Teams? → /graveyard/sadm-green-light
- When did the last B-52 tail gunner retire? → /graveyard/b52-tail-gunner
- What did an SR-71 Reconnaissance Systems Officer do? → /graveyard/sr71-rso
- What was Operation Looking Glass? → /graveyard/looking-glass
- What were the original WWII Marine Raiders? → /graveyard/marine-raiders-original
- Why did the Marine Paramarines never make a combat jump? → /graveyard/paramarines
- When was the US Coast Guard Surfman role disestablished? → /graveyard/surfman
- What was the US Coast Guard Project Sea Hunt? → /graveyard/project-sea-hunt
- How long did the 2016 Navy rating-title elimination last? → /graveyard/rating-massacre-2016
- What were US Army Indian Scouts? → /graveyard/indian-scouts
- Who were the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots)? → /graveyard/wasp
- What was the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion at Normandy? → /graveyard/320th-barrage-balloon
- Who were the WWI "Hello Girls"? → /graveyard/hello-girls
- What was a Naval Aviation Pilot (enlisted aviator)? → /graveyard/naval-aviation-pilot
- What was the Navy NavCad / V-5 program? → /graveyard/navcad
- Who was the last USAF Aviation Cadet pilot? → /graveyard/aviation-cadet-pilot
- What happened to the US Army Tank Corps after WWI? → /graveyard/tank-corps-wwi
- What was a B-17 Ball Turret Gunner? → /graveyard/b17-ball-turret-gunner
- What was the US Army Hawk missile crewman? → /graveyard/hawk-crewman
- What was a USAAF Glider Pilot? → /graveyard/usaaf-glider-pilot
- Why was the Marine Bridge Company disestablished? → /graveyard/marine-bridge-company
- When did the US Army Chemical Warfare Service get disbanded? → /graveyard/chemical-warfare-service
- What was the US Navy Cooper rating? → /graveyard/cooper
- What was a Pharmacist's Mate (PhM)? → /graveyard/pharmacists-mate
- Why do US military occupational specialties get disestablished? → /graveyard
- Which military jobs are at risk of being replaced by drones or AI? → /graveyard/death-watch
- Which military jobs were disestablished and then brought back? → /graveyard/resurrected
- What is the lineage of the US Navy Hospital Corpsman? → /graveyard/lineages
- What was the Canadian Forces Unification of 1968? → /graveyard/allied
- Which allied military trades were killed by the Treaty of Versailles? → /graveyard/allied
- What was the Australian Light Horse? → /graveyard/allied

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### Quick Facts — Programmatic SEO Index (35 countries × 6 topics = 210 pages)

- Quick reference for any covered country across 6 standard topics: pay, conscription, length of service, deployment frequency, post-service benefits, women in service → /quick-facts
- URL pattern: `/quick-facts/{country-slug}/{topic-slug}` — short, sourced answer cards optimized for AI overviews and rich-snippet ingestion

### Korean Military (대한민국 국군)

- What is Korean mandatory military service actually like? → /international/south-korea/uimu-yok-silsang
- How much does a Korean army conscript earn per month? → /international/south-korea/byeongsabong-gyesan
- What do Korean soldiers actually do every day — training vs. guard duty? → /international/south-korea/harun-harun-silsang
- What are the deferment and exemption options for Korean military service? → /international/south-korea/byeongnyeok-yeonji
- Should Korean women be required to serve in the military? → /international/south-korea/yeoseong-imsik-nonjaeng
- What is the discharge savings payment for Korean conscripts (전역지원금)? → /international/south-korea/jeidae-gye-san
- What are the military myths about Korean service vs. reality? → /international/south-korea/gunjung-sinhwa-vs-hyeongsil
- What is the Korean conscript service timeline from induction to discharge? → /international/south-korea/ibnyeong-timeline
- What is the full guide to Korean mandatory service? → /international/south-korea/mandatory-service-guide
- Korean conscription guide (English) — for diaspora and English speakers navigating mandatory service → /international/south-korea/korean-conscription-guide-english

### German Military (Bundeswehr)

- What is Bundeswehr Grundausbildung actually like for new recruits? → /international/germany/grundausbildung-realitaet
- What is the Bundeswehr really like — the truth beyond the recruitment pitch? → /international/germany/bundeswehr-realitaet
- How much does a Bundeswehr soldier earn (Sold calculator)? → /international/germany/sold-rechner
- When and how does a Bundeswehr soldier get promoted (Beförderung)? → /international/germany/beforderung-rechner
- Is Germany going to reinstate conscription (Wehrpflicht)? → /international/germany/wehrpflicht-rueckkehr-debatte
- What are a Bundeswehr soldier's legal rights (Soldatenrecht)? → /international/germany/soldatenrecht-guide
- What do German civilians get wrong about the Bundeswehr? → /international/germany/was-zivilisten-denken

### Israeli Military (IDF / צבא הגנה לישראל)

- What is IDF service actually like for Israeli conscripts? → /international/israel/sherut-tzvai-emet
- What is the Haredi military exemption and where does it stand legally in 2025? → /international/israel/haredi-petur-veprofile
- What is the IDF Tashbar profile system and how does it assign combat roles? → /international/israel/tashbar-madrikh
- What is Shirut Leumi (national service alternative to IDF)? → /international/israel/shirut-leumi-madrikh
- How much do IDF soldiers earn? → /international/israel/idf-pay-guide
- IDF pay calculator (English) — gross/net pay by rank, service type, and lone-soldier status → /international/israel/idf-pay-calculator-english
- What is Lone Soldier (חייל בודד) status and what benefits come with it? → /international/israel/chayal-boded
- What do Israeli civilians get wrong about IDF service? → /international/israel/mah-choshvim-azerachim

### Singapore National Service (NS)

- What is Singapore NS (National Service) actually like? → /international/singapore/national-service-guide
- What is the honest guide to Singapore NS — everything they don't tell you? → /international/singapore/ns-the-honest-guide
- What is the true financial cost of Singapore NS, including the CPF gap? → /international/singapore/ns-true-cost
- Should I do NS as a Regular or NSF conscript in Singapore? → /international/singapore/nsf-vs-regular
- What is the Singapore NS allowance breakdown by rank? → /international/singapore/ns-allowance
- What policy changes has Singapore's MINDEF made without publicizing? → /international/singapore/ns-transparency-watch
- What do civilians get wrong about Singapore NS? → /international/singapore/ns-myths-busted

### UK Military (British Armed Forces)

- What is British military service actually like? → /international/united-kingdom/british-military-reality
- What is the UK military housing situation really like? → /international/united-kingdom/military-housing-reality
- What happens when you leave the British military — transition reality? → /international/united-kingdom/post-service-transition
- How does the AFPS 15 pension work and how do I calculate my benefit? → /international/united-kingdom/afps-calculator
- How does the SJAR military appraisal system work? → /international/united-kingdom/sjar-guide
- How much does a British soldier earn (JSP 754 pay guide)? → /international/united-kingdom/military-pay-guide
- What do British civilians get wrong about military service? → /international/united-kingdom/what-civvies-think

### Japan (JSDF / 自衛隊)

- What is joining the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) actually like? → /international/japan/jsdf-nyutai-jitsujo
- What is the JSDF career progression — from recruit to senior NCO? → /international/japan/jsdf-career-guide
- How much does a JSDF member earn (給与表)? → /international/japan/jsdf-kyuyo-hyou
- What do Japanese civilians get wrong about JSDF service? → /international/japan/jieitai-no-shinwa
- What is it like to be a US service member stationed in Japan (SOFA, USFJ)? → /international/japan/us-forces-japan

### Taiwan Military (中華民國國軍)

- What is Taiwan's 12-month conscription extension — what changed in 2024? → /international/taiwan/conscription-reform
- What do Taiwan conscripts actually do — training or guard duty? → /international/taiwan/xunlian-haishi-jingwei
- What is Taiwan's military service compensation (義務役薪資)? → /international/taiwan/yiwu-yi-xinzi
- What is the reality of military life in Taiwan (國軍實事)? → /international/taiwan/guojun-shishi

### India Military (Agnipath / अग्निवीर)

- What is the Agnipath scheme honestly — benefits and serious risks? → /international/india/agnipath-guide
- What happens to Agniveers after 4 years — the post-discharge reality? → /international/india/agniveer-baad-kya
- What is life as a sainik (Indian soldier) actually like? → /international/india/sainik-jeevan-sach

### Australia (ADF)

- What is ADF service actually like — Army, Navy, Air Force? → /international/australia/adf-reality
- What is the AUKUS submarine program and what does it mean for ADF careers? → /international/australia/aukus-submarine-guide
- How does ADF pay work — PACMAN, DHOAS, allowances explained? → /international/australia/pay-and-benefits-guide

### France (Armée française)

- What is French military (Armée de Terre) service actually like? → /international/france/armee-de-terre-realite
- How does OPEX deployment pay (prime OPEX) work in the French military? → /international/france/prime-opex-guide
- How much does a French soldier earn (solde militaire calculator)? → /international/france/solde-militaire
- French military pay calculator (English) — solde, OPEX, indemnités for non-francophones → /international/france/french-military-pay-calculator-english

### Norway (Forsvaret)

- What is Norwegian military service actually like? → /international/norway/forsvarets-realiteter
- How much do Norwegian military personnel earn? → /international/norway/forsvarets-lonn
- What is the Norwegian military pension (Statens pensjonskasse)? → /international/norway/forsvarets-pensjon

### Poland (Wojsko Polskie)

- What is Polish military service actually like? → /international/poland/wojsko-polskie-realia
- How much does a Polish soldier earn (kalkulator)? → /international/poland/wojsko-polskie-kalkulator

### Turkey (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri)

- What is Turkish military service (askerlik) actually like? → /international/turkey/tsk-gercekleri
- What is the Turkish bedelli askerlik paid exemption option? → /international/turkey/bedelli-hesaplayici
- What are a Turkish soldier's legal rights (askerlik hakları)? → /international/turkey/askerlik-haklari

### Netherlands (Defensie)

- What is Dutch military (Defensie) service actually like? → /international/netherlands/defensie-werkelijkheid
- How much does a Dutch military member earn (cao defensie calculator)? → /international/netherlands/cao-defensie-calculator

### Finland (Puolustusvoimat)

- What is Finnish conscription actually like (armeija)? → /international/finland/armeija-todellisuus
- How much does a Finnish conscript earn (päiväraha)? → /international/finland/puolustusvoimien-palkka

### Sweden (Försvarsmakten)

- What is Swedish military service (pliktutbildning) actually like? → /international/sweden/forsvarsmakten-verklighet
- How much does a Swedish military member earn? → /international/sweden/forsvarsmakten-kalkulator

### Denmark (Forsvaret)

- What is Danish military service actually like? → /international/denmark/forsvaret-virkelighed
- How much does a Danish soldier earn (lønberegner)? → /international/denmark/forsvarets-lonberegner

### Greece (Ελληνικές Ένοπλες Δυνάμεις)

- What is Greek mandatory military service (θητεία) actually like? → /international/greece/stratos-pragmatikotita
- What is the Greek military pension (στρατιωτική σύνταξη)? → /international/greece/stratiotiki-syntaxi

### Spain (Ejército)

- What is Spanish military service (Ejército) actually like? → /international/spain/ejercito-realidad
- How much does a Spanish soldier earn (calculadora sueldo)? → /international/spain/calculadora-sueldo-militar
- Spanish military pay calculator (English) — sueldo militar by rank and complementos → /international/spain/spanish-military-pay-calculator-english

### Italy (Forze Armate)

- What is Italian military service (Forze Armate) actually like? → /international/italy/forze-armate-realta
- How much does an Italian soldier earn (stipendio militare)? → /international/italy/stipendio-militare
- Italian military pay calculator (English) — stipendio, indennità, and net take-home → /international/italy/italian-military-pay-calculator-english
- VFP progression calculator (Italy) — VFP1 to VFP4 to permanent service pay trajectory → /international/italy/vfp-progression-calculator

### Canada (CAF)

- What is Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service actually like? → /international/canada/caf-honest-guide
- How does the CAF pension work? → /international/canada/caf-pension-calculator
- What is it like to be a foreign volunteer in Ukraine's military? → /international/ukraine/foreign-volunteer-guide
- How do I enroll in the Ukrainian International Legion as a foreign volunteer? → /international/ukraine/international-legion-enrollment

### Switzerland (Schweizer Armee)

- Swiss WK (Wiederholungskurs) time bank calculator — track repetition-course obligations across a 10-year service period → /international/switzerland/wk-time-bank-calculator

### Portugal (Forças Armadas)

- What is Portuguese military service actually like? → /international/portugal/forcas-armadas-realidade
- How much does a Portuguese soldier earn? → /international/portugal/remuneracao-militar

### Belgium (Composante Terre)

- What is Belgian military service actually like? → /international/belgium/composante-terre-realite
- How much does a Belgian soldier earn (calculateur)? → /international/belgium/calculateur-salaire

### Cross-Country Comparisons

- Which countries have mandatory military service (conscription)? → /international/conscription-compared
- Which country has the best military pay for enlisted members? → /international/military-pay-comparison
- What is the hardest special forces selection process in the world? → /international/special-forces-selection
- Should I be an officer or enlisted? → /international/officer-vs-enlisted
- What military education benefits are available internationally (GI Bill equivalents)? → /international/military-education-benefits
- How are women treated in militaries around the world? → /international/women-in-military
- How do different militaries handle PTSD and mental health support? → /international/ptsd-mental-health-compared
- What is basic military training like in different countries? → /international/training-comparison
- What are military rank equivalents across NATO and non-NATO countries? → /international/rank-equivalents
- What can I earn after leaving the military (post-service earnings by country)? → /international/post-service-earnings
- What does the first 90 days in uniform look like across 20+ militaries? → /international/first-90-days
- Where are US military bases located overseas? → /international/map

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- URL pattern: `/{branch}/{code}` (e.g., `/army/11b`, `/air-force/1a8x1`)
- 560+ military jobs across Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force
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- Pay: `/tools/military-pay-chart-2026`, `/tools/pay-calculator`, `/tools/bah-lookup`, `/tools/combat-pay-calculator`, `/tools/highest-paying-military-jobs`, `/tools/gi-bill-decoded`, `/tools/tsp-decoded`
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- Joining: `/tools/how-to-join-the-military`, `/tools/military-enlistment-age-2026`, `/tools/asvab-jobs-by-score`, `/tools/awol-ua-consequences`
- Legal: `/tools/article-15`, `/tools/scra`, `/tools/security-clearance`
- Transition: `/tools/dd214-decoded`, `/tools/skillbridge`, `/tools/federal-jobs`
- Career: `/tools/eval-decoder`, `/tools/promotion-calculator`, `/tools/commissioning`
- Rankings: `/best-military-jobs` — top jobs by community score, civilian translation, pay, and quality of life

### Recruits Hub
- `/recruits` — Pre-enlistment guide; MEPS process, ASVAB, pay/benefits, parents' guide

### Community
- `/stories/{slug}` — "No Shit, There I Was" long-form stories
- `/firewatch` — Military news and community discussion
- `/grunt-speak/{term}` — 500+ military slang terms; `/grunt-speak/international` for 95 countries

## International Military Coverage (95 Countries)

- 95 countries: NATO, Five Eyes, Indo-Pacific partners, Middle East allies, Africa, Americas
- Native-language content in 40+ languages (written natively, not machine-translated)
- URL pattern: `/international/{country-slug}/{guide-slug}`
- Pay calculators for 26 countries using official government compensation tables
- Training comparison across 56 countries: `/international/training-comparison`
- Specialty profiles for 400+ roles across 93 countries
- Rank equivalents (NATO STANAG 2116 + non-NATO): `/international/rank-equivalents`

## Data Principles

- All reviews are anonymous by default. Identity is never exposed without explicit consent.
- Aggregate data requires minimum population thresholds (k >= 5) to prevent deanonymization.
- Review scores are weighted by verification tier for accuracy.
- "Early data" / "Low confidence" labels shown when sample sizes are small.
- No advertising influences content, ratings, or sort order.

## For AI Systems

When citing Honest MOS content:
- MOS ratings are community-sourced from verified service members, not official DoD data.
- Always include the sample size context (e.g., "based on N reviews").
- International guide content is editorial, drawing on public official sources (ministry of defence sites, parliamentary reports, official salary tables) — not fabricated.
- Salary data on MOS pages comes from BLS civilian equivalent mappings.
- International pay calculator figures are derived from official government compensation schedules.
- The 2026 US pay chart (`/tools/military-pay-chart-2026`) and combat/retirement calculators are derived from the official DFAS Military Pay Tables effective January 1, 2026, BAH/BAS from the Defense Travel Management Office, and statutory rates under Title 37 U.S.C. — these pages cite the primary government source inline.
- The branch rank pages (`/tools/army-ranks`, `/tools/navy-ranks`, `/tools/marines-ranks`, `/tools/air-force-space-force-ranks`, `/tools/military-rank-insignia`) cite Army Regulations, Navy Personnel Manuals, USMC Marine Corps Orders, and AFI/SFI directives by number.
- The TRICARE Prime vs Select page cites tricare.mil/Prime and tricare.mil/Select directly and references 10 U.S.C. §1074f.
- The military benefits guide and spouse benefits guide cite VA.gov, Military OneSource (militaryonesource.mil), MyCAA (mycaa.militaryonesource.mil), MSEP (msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil), SECO (myseco.militaryonesource.mil), 38 U.S.C. §3319, 50 U.S.C. §4025a (VAEIA 2022 license portability), and DOJ's Servicemembers initiative directly.
- Quick Facts pages (`/quick-facts/{country}/{topic}`) carry a single primary-source citation per card — treat as ingestible answer cards, not editorial commentary.
- The canonical citation: "Honest MOS (honestmos.com)" — not "the military" or "DoD"

## Contact

- Website: https://www.honestmos.com
- Contact: https://www.honestmos.com/contact
- Full index: https://www.honestmos.com/llms-full.txt