Requirements Benefits Training American Soldier THE MILITARY Requirements Benefits Training American Soldier

5 Military Branches Army Marines Navy The dominant land power. Secures an area and instills order. Largest branch. In the war the longest. Marines U.S. rapid-reaction force. (911 Force) Fights by sea and land, usually the first "boots on the ground." Every Marine is a Rifleman. Department of the Navy. Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful” Navy Missions primarily by sea, but also by air and land. Secures and protects the oceans around the world.

5 Military Branches Air Force Coast Guard Air and space power. Primary mission is to fly planes, helicopters, and satellites. Coast Guard Protects domestic waterways. Does rescues, law enforcement, drug prevention, and clears waterways. Smallest branch. Department of Homeland Security.

Active Duty Reserves National Guard All branches Army and Air Force Full Time – 2 to 6 years (or more) Part Time – Drill training one weekend per month and 2 weeks per year 2 to 6 years Serve for 3, 6, or 8 years Commanded by President Commanded by State Government *President may overrule 12 month deployments May be deployed: Emergencies War Stateside or Overseas May be deployed Domestic emergencies Fires Floods/Storms Reconstruction efforts Live on or near base Example Air Force Base May need to travel for training Train close to home Video Basic training is the same for all choices

Military Entrance Requirements U.S. Citizen 18 years or older (17 years with parental consent) High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) A multiple choice test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. High scores must be obtained to become an Officer or Special Forces Helps determine your (MOS) Military Occupational Specialty To enlist – 31 or higher Officers/Special Forces – 100 or higher Physical Fitness and Human Lie Detector Test Drug Test

MEPS – Military Entrance Processing Station 3 hour medical exam Vision, Hearing, Physical Lots of Paperwork ASVAB Personality Test Clean Record Time with a Body Language Expert Can you be caught in a lie? Drug Test Oath Video

Military Training - Enlisted Attend Basic Training (commonly referred to as "boot camp") 7 to 12 weeks in length Rigorous physical fitness program Builds mental strength and knowledge of military history and tactics. After completing boot camp: Recruits receive additional training specific to their career field. Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Classroom instruction at skill-training school as well as field exercises. Video

Basic Training by Service   Army Marine Navy Air Force Coast Guard Duration 10 weeks 12 weeks 7-9 weeks 8.5 weeks 8 weeks Locations Fort Benning Columbus, Georgia Fort Jackson Columbia, South Carolina Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville, Missouri Fort Sill Lawton, Oklahoma Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island Parris Island, South Carolina Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego San Diego, California Great Lakes Recruit Training Depot Great Lakes, Illinois Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas Cape May Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey Physical Fitness Requirements Timed 2-mile run 2 minutes of sit-ups 2 minutes of push-ups Timed 3-mile run A pull-up count 2 minutes of abdominal crunches Timed 1.5-mile run or 500-yard swim 2 minutes of curl-ups Sit-and-reach flexibility test Timed 1.5-mile run 1 minute of push-ups 1 minute of sit-ups Abdominal circumference measurement 5-minute water tread 5-foot platform jump into a 100-meter swim Note: Active Duty, Reserve and Guard personnel all attend that respective Service's Boot Camp.

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Completed after basic training Classroom instruction Field Exercises American Council on Education (ACE) provides the opportunity for service members to convert their training into a degree.

Advanced Individual Training (5 Branches) Army Advanced Individual Training Schools 17 career fields Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty School (MOS) 3 elements: ground, aviation, and logistics combat Navy “A” School Many fields from arts and photography to world languages Air Force Technical School Instruction on mechanical, administrative, general and electronic careers Coast Guard “A” School Safety and law enforcement, maritime patrols, technology, environmental operations, and business administration

Careers Administrative personnel Media and public affairs personnel Combat specialty personnel Protective service personnel Construction personnel Firefighters Electronic and electrical equipment repair personnel Military police Support service personnel Religious program specialists Engineering, science, and technical personnel Transportation and material-handling personnel Environmental health and safety specialists Aircrew members Information technology specialists Cargo specialists Intelligence specialists Quartermasters and boat operators Healthcare personnel Human resources development personnel Vehicle drivers Vehicle and machinery mechanical personnel Machine operator and production personnel

Paths to Becoming an Officer You must obtain a 4 year Bachelor’s degree You must have an ASVAB score above 100 4 Pathways: Service Academy or Military College ROTC at a Civilian College Attend an OCS/OTS program after college Direct Commission

Paths to Becoming an Officer Service Academies 4 year Bachelor’s degree Fully immersed in military culture Full scholarships – includes tuition, room and board, books and a monthly stipend Extremely competitive Requires a congressional letter of recommendation (except the Coast Guard) Must participate in a sport 5 year service commitment

Paths to Becoming an Officer 5 Service Academies U.S. Military Academy – “West Point” Army – must serve 4 years active, 4 years reserve U.S. Naval Academy – “Annapolis” Navy and Marines – must serve 5 years U.S. Coast Guard Academy Must serve 5 years U.S. Air Force Academy Must serve 4 years U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Known as Mariners, Seamen, Seafarers, Sailors NOT Marines

Paths to Becoming an Officer Senior Military Colleges (SMCs) 4 year degree Fully immersed in military culture Combine higher education with military instruction through ROTC Only required to serve if you received a military scholarship Texas A&M University Norwich University The Virginia Military Institute The Citadel Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) University of North Georgia Mary Baldwin Women’s Institute for Leadership

Paths to Becoming an Officer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) 4 year degree at a Civilian College Field exercises Hands-on leadership workshops Classroom instruction Free education in exchange for a service commitment NROTC, Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC *There is no Coast Guard ROTC Coast Guard Split Training. Enlistees train for two summers. Serve one weekend a month during the school year. Schooling continues uninterrupted. Receive pay for their weekend service and, after training is complete, begin Reserve duty.

Paths to Becoming an Officer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) NROTC For both Navy and Marines Freshman – 4 week cruise studying Navy and Marine Corps history and missions Sophomore – 4 week cruise learning high altitude and cold water movement, survival techniques Junior – attend OCS for 6 weeks Senior – graduate as Second Lieutenant in U.S. Marine Corps Attend The Basic School (TBS) – 6 months

Paths to Becoming an Officer Officer Candidate School/Officer Training School 3 types of people who attend OCS/OTS: Graduates from a traditional four-year college or university Enlisted service members transitioning into officer roles Direct Commission Officers (DCOs) with specialized skills or professional degrees OCS Army Marine Navy Air Force Coast Guard Duration  12 weeks 10 weeks 12 weeks  9 weeks 17 weeks Location Fort Benning, GA Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA Naval Station Newport, RI Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT Rank Second Lieutenant   Ensign  Second Lieutenant

Paths to Becoming an Officer Direct Commission (DCOs) Civilians with special skills Typically possess advanced degrees in: Medicine Law Religious studies Engineering Intelligence

Military Benefits Free College Education Opportunities for Advancement and Pay Increase 30 days paid vacation Free Housing and Meals Free Health Insurance $250,000 Life Insurance for $16/month Travel Tax Benefits Retire Young and with a Pension