FAQ Recruiting

I am interested in learning more about a career in Medical Entomology with the U.S. military. I have a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Agriculture with a focus on entomology.

Commissioning as a military entomologist usually requires an M.S. degree in entomology, but if you have had coursework in entomology (especially medical entomology), the specialty leader may choose to waiver that requirement. The AFPMB’s “Military Entomology” page contains information. Only U.S. citizens or foreign nationals legally residing in the United States with an Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien Registration Card ("Green Card" -- INS Form I-151/551) under the age of 42 are eligible to  apply.

How do you become a military entomologist?

The Army, Navy, and Air Force all offer exciting opportunities in military entomology. Please visit the AFPMB home page “Military Entomology” section, which contains links for all three Services and provide details about careers as well as contacts for further information. U.S. citizens or foreign nationals legally residing in the United States with an Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien Registration Card ("Green Card" -- INS Form I-151/551) under the age fo 42 are eligible.