OPTIONS TO CONSIDER United States Military D R A F T
About the Military The United States Armed Forces: The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy) The President of the U.S.: The overall head of the military Helps form military policy The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): A federal executive department The principal organ by which military policy is carried out Headed by the Secretary of Defense a civilian & a member of the cabinet serves as the President’s second-in-command D R A F T
About the Military National Security Council Coordinates military action with diplomacy Headed by National Security Advisor Joint Chiefs of Staff Six members who advise the President & the National Security Advisor Includes the head of each DoD service branches (does not include the Coast Guard-falls under Dept. of Homeland Security-or National Guard) U.S. Military All branches work together during operations & joint missions One of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel Draws manpower from pool of volunteers (conscription-draft- hasn’t been used since 1972) D R A F T
Military Options Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy National Guard D R A F T
COAST GUARD Find Your Career Being a Guardian Discovering Our Roles Get the Answers Coast Guard Academy U.S.C.G. Reserve Enlisted Ratings USCG Roles Officer Careers Benefits FAQs D R A F T
U.S. AIR FORCE Enlisted Opportunities Officer Opportunities Health Care Opportunities Mission Values Creed History Technology Events Careers Academy ROTC Health Care Careers FAQs How to Join D R A F T
U.S. ARMY Overview Personnel Service Options Training, Careers & Jobs Vehicles & Equipment Post Locations Ranks & Insignia Careers & Jobs Benefits Soldier Life For Parents How to Join D R A F T
MARINE CORPS Making Marines Winning Battles Quality Citizens Explore the Story Become an Officer Parents & Mentors 12 Weeks Eligibility Quality Citizens Warrior Path Parents & Mentors FAQs D R A F T
NATIONAL GUARD What’s our mission? Do I qualify? What’s Basic Training? Benefits Careers Events/Promotions Guard Life What is the Guard? D R A F T
U.S. Navy Why join the Navy? Careers in Demand Inside the Navy Education Opportunities Mission & History About the Navy Joining the Navy Inside the Navy Careers & Jobs Families & Advisors D R A F T
Volunteer Activities om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUS- Search_Obama-Troops_{Creative} om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUS- Search_Obama-Troops_{Creative} First Lady Michelle Obama support program families families Students who have family members or friends in the service: to ask how the class can help Send care packages to the service men & women Send care packages to the children, schools, etc. in the area they are stationed Other ideas D R A F T
Resources Videos, Articles & Lots of Information D R A F T
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