Purpose: It is acknowledged that impact of noise in the military should be considered due to exposure to the high intensity levels
which occur noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Paradoxically, healthy hearing is a vital role in the performance of a soldier and is
important for speech communication during the combat. Methods: This review paper introduces the current US army hearing program
including techniques and procedures that govern the prevention of the noise-induced hearing loss in the soldiers and ensure their maximum
combat effectiveness. Results: It generally consists of four elements, namely hearing readiness, clinical hearing service, operational
hearing service, and hearing conservation. First of all, hearing readiness is to measure the soldier’s hearing threshold as a baseline and
classify him into appropriate job position. Clinical hearing service is to diagnose a degree of hearing loss and then decide its temporal
or permanent loss with detailed clinical measurements. In the operational hearing service, noise abatement strategies and ideal noise
levels for engineering controls are included. Hearing conservation is related to identification of hazardous noise and effective use of hearing
protector. Conclusion: Like the US army hearing program, we need to serve the hearing conservation program with technical and administrative
guidance for preventing the noise-induced hearing loss of young soldiers, in advance, in Korea.