Noun
The act or enlisting, or the state of being enlisted; voluntary enrollment to serve as a soldier or a sailor.
The writing by which an enlisted man is bound.
Source: Webster's dictionaryFrom the beginning I urged upon the Government, in the strongest terms, the enlistment of negro troops, the former slaves of the rebels, not only as adding to the number and efficiency of our own forces, but chiefly on account of its depriving the enemy of just so much labor in their fields. David Hunter
Do you know the rate of military enlistment among Hispanics is higher than any demographic in this country? Ted Cruz
After his initial enlistment, Murray transitioned into the Navy Reserves to become a police officer with the Newport News Police Department in Virginia, in 2016. Source: Internet
Because of manpower shortages, George Washington lifted the ban on black enlistment in the Continental Army in January 1776. Source: Internet
Enlisted and commissioned Airmen assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Space Control Flight and the 609th Air Operations Center joined the U.S. Space Force during enlistment and oath of office ceremonies at the Silent Sentry compound Sept. 1, 2020. Source: Internet
After Big Bethel Barney remained in camp at Newport News, where he counted down the final days of his enlistment. Source: Internet