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Largest military branch In the war the longest Base security Engaging enemy targets on the ground Helicopter missions to drop troops in hard-to- reach areas Counter drug operations Law enforcement in volatile areas Large-scale transportation of supplies and troops via ground vehicles Humanitarian missions delivering food supplies, building schools, etc.
Administrative Support Arts & Media Combat Computers & Technology Construction & Engineering Intelligence & Combat Support Legal & Law Enforcement Mechanics Medical & Emergency Transportation & Aviation Ten categories of careers 150 jobs in Active Duty 120 in Reserves
Nursing Nursing Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Dentist Dentist Physician Assistant/Physician Physician Assistant/Physician Army Medical Department Army Medical Department Communications Communications Geospatial Engineer Geospatial Engineer Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedic Surgeon Game Designer Game Designer Engineer Career Training Engineer Career Training
10 week Boot Camp – VideoVideo Red, White, and Blue Phases Army ROTC or Army National Guard West Point Academy Officer Candidate School Special Forces: Army Ranger Green Beret Delta Force
Possible Full-tuition scholarship Free books and fees A monthly stipend $350 a month sophomore year $450 a month junior year $500 a month senior year FTA of $16,000 or GI Bill of $13,032 Can only choose one of the above options Must serve 8 years 4 years Active 4 years Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR)
*There are currently 15,800 PA National Guard soldiers The top 3 states are TX, CA, and PA Provides the best financing option for college: Free education Nearly $600 a month stipend Commit one weekend a month, 2 weeks in the summer (38-45 days a year) Mission: Serve and protect Americans on American soil Can only be called upon to serve overseas once every 4 years Serves in all 50 states and 4 U.S. territories: D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
New York Admissions: Earn A’s and B’ in the most academic courses Excel on the Athletic Field Become a leader in student gov’t or other clubs SAT/ACT scores Video
Academic Majors American Politics Art, Philosophy and Literature Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Comparative Politics Computer Science Defense and Strategic Studies Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Psychology Environmental Engineering Environmental Geography Environmental Science Foreign Area Studies Foreign Languages Geospatial Information Science History Human Geography Information Technology International Relations Kinesiology Leader Development Science Legal Studies Life Science Management Mathematical Science Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Operations Research Physics Psychology Sociology Systems Engineering Systems Management
OCS Video OCS Video 12 weeks, Fort Benning, GA Must have Bachelor’s degree ASVAB Score: 110 years old
Mission: Elite Force Lethal, Agile, Flexible Force Direct-Action Raid Force Conduct airborne and air assault operations Seize key terrain such as airfields Destroy strategic facilities Capture or kill enemies of the nation “walk, jump, or swim to their objective” Video
Ranger Assessment and Selection Program U.S. Citizen, Men Only Must be Active Duty 9 week course, No college needed Have no physical limitations Attain a Secret Clearance Qualify for Airborne training ASVAB score of 105 or higher Good Character
Counterterrorism Direct Action Foreign Internal Defense Special Reconnaissance Unconventional Warfare Build guerilla forces and armies ***Special Forces*** Army Special Forces Video Green Beret Video
Male, Age College not required, 1 year preferred Secret Security Clearance Qualify for Airborne Training 20/20 Vision Meet high physical fitness requirements Speak foreign languages fluently TRAININGTRAINING: Special Operations Preparation Course – 30 days Special Forces Assessment and Selection – 24 days Special Forces Qualification Course – 6-12mths and up to 2 years
Secret Mission Unit Highly Classified Average age – mid 30s Selection – best combat soldiers selected Video Video