Military Knowledge Center

Military Resources Center

Your complete library of military references, downloadable guides, regulations, history, terminology, awards, training resources, and official educational materials — all in one place.

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Professional document library organized by category.

Guides

ASVAB Study Guide

Official ASVAB overview, subtests, and preparation strategies.

Type
PDF
Size
1.2 MB
Updated
2025-01-10
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Guides

PiCAT Study Guide

Overview of the Prescreen Internet-delivered Computer Adaptive Test.

Type
PDF
Size
780 KB
Updated
2024-12-01
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Guides

ACFT Preparation Guide

Army Combat Fitness Test events, scoring, and training tips.

Type
PDF
Size
2.4 MB
Updated
2024-11-15
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Guides

Military Fitness Guide

Cardio, strength, and mobility standards across the services.

Type
PDF
Size
1.6 MB
Updated
2025-01-05
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Guides

Basic Training Survival Guide

What to expect in BCT, day-to-day life, and success habits.

Type
PDF
Size
980 KB
Updated
2024-10-20
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Guides

Military Leadership Guide

Values, ethics, and NCO/officer leadership principles.

Type
PDF
Size
1.4 MB
Updated
2024-09-01
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Charts

Military Rank Charts

Enlisted, Warrant, and Officer ranks for every branch.

Type
PDF
Size
540 KB
Updated
2025-01-01
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Charts

Military Pay Charts

Current DFAS basic pay tables.

Type
PDF
Size
620 KB
Updated
2025-01-01
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Charts

Military Time Chart

24-hour clock reference card.

Type
PDF
Size
180 KB
Updated
2024-08-01
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Charts

Chain of Command Charts

From Squad to Combatant Command.

Type
PDF
Size
410 KB
Updated
2024-12-01
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Charts

Ribbon Charts

Order of precedence ribbon reference.

Type
PDF
Size
760 KB
Updated
2024-10-10
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Charts

Medal Charts

Full-color medal charts across the services.

Type
PDF
Size
1.1 MB
Updated
2024-10-10
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Checklists

Recruit Preparation Checklist

Everything to line up before you ship.

Type
PDF
Size
220 KB
Updated
2024-11-01
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Checklists

MEPS Checklist

Documents, ID, and prep for your MEPS visit.

Type
PDF
Size
180 KB
Updated
2024-11-01
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Checklists

Basic Training Packing List

What to bring — and what NOT to bring.

Type
PDF
Size
160 KB
Updated
2024-11-01
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Checklists

Deployment Packing List

A starting point; unit lists override.

Type
PDF
Size
200 KB
Updated
2024-11-01
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Checklists

PCS Checklist

Permanent Change of Station move planner.

Type
PDF
Size
240 KB
Updated
2024-11-01
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