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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

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