Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities What do you already know about the military? Think about YOUR academic skills and whether those might qualify you for a specific military career? What kind of benefits does the military afford to service members? How does the ASVAB help you determine what military career options you may have? Sample ASVAB……… Who scored perfect? Missed three or less?

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Lesson Objectives  PS-LE3-19: Students will relate the military to individual career goals. EQ: What military careers are available, and what is the purpose of the Selective Service? a.Determine the difference between three career paths available in the U.S. Armed Force b.Classify four ways to become a Commissioned Officer c.Research the basic enlistment qualifications and processes to enter the military d.Assess benefits provided to enlisted members of the military e.Define Key Words: Active Duty, Commissary, Counterpart, Enlistment, Exchange, Prerequisite, Recruiter, Reserves

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 The U.S. Military annually employs more high school graduates 1. Full Time K + Enlisted and Officers each year Joining the military offers three separate career paths to choose from 1. Noncommissioned Officer 2. Warrant Officer 3. Commissioned Officer Lesson is centered on the Army but it fits all military services Initial enlistment is not considered a “career” path…it can be the start! Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Noncommissioned Officer: 1. First you must enlist and advance above the first three “entry-level” positions (E1-E3) 2. Hold a supervisory position over lower ranking enlisted members 3. In the Army, NCO’s are known as “the backbone of the Army”! Same for all services 4. NCOs make the mission happen…..“boots-on-backsides” 5. Not all E4s are NCOs…..Must be a Corporal vice a Specialist in the Army (same in USMC) 6. A good Soldier can make E5 in about five years Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Warrant Officer: 1. Ranks available between NCOs and Officers. They are commissioned also 2. Technical specialist in assigned areas of expertise. The expert is specialized fields such as Communications, Intelligence, Maintenance 3. Technical specialty applicants must be Staff Sergeant/E-6 or higher to be considered for selection. There is no minimum grade requirement for aviation applicants 4. Other requirements for WO School a. Have a high school diploma b. U.S. Citizen Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Warrant Officer (Con’t): 4. Other requirements for WO School c. 18 years old at the time of enlistment. Not passed their 33rd birthday for aviators or their 46th birthday for all other specialties d. Achieve a qualifying score on the Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT). e. General Technical score of 110 or higher on the ASVAB f. At least 12 months remaining on their enlistment contract g. Meet the Army's physical standards (height/weight and APTF) h. Meet entry medical fitness standards. Aviator applicants must pass Flight Physical and be approved by Flight Surgeons at Ft. Rucker, AL, prior to the selection board. Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Commissioned Officer: 1. Officers range from 2 nd LT to General (4-stars) 2. Once qualified, officers are appointed by the President and then approved by the Senate 3. Responsible for setting and meeting objectives and managing lower grade officers and enlisted personnel Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Commissioned Officers: 1. Specialize in two areas of concentration once you reach Captain (O3) a. Primary Area = Branch Combat Arms, Combat Support, Combat Service Support b. Secondary Area = Functional Area Career field unrelated to primary area of concentration Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities Combat Arms  Infantry – Light, Mechanized, Airborne, Air Assault  Armor/Cavalry (Tanks)  Field Artillery  Air Defense Artillery  Aviation - Reconnaissance, Lift, Heavy Lift, Attack  Corps of Engineers (Combat Engineers)  Multiple mission and types of units  Support Combat Arms, Combat Support and Combat Service Support operations  Special Forces (Specialty Branch)

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities Combat Arms  Infantry – Light, Mechanized, Airborne, Air Assault  Armor/Cavalry (Tanks)  Field Artillery  Air Defense Artillery  Aviation - Reconnaissance, Lift, Heavy Lift, Attack  Corps of Engineers (Combat Engineers)  Multiple mission and types of units  Support Combat Arms, Combat Support and Combat Service Support operations  Special Forces (Specialty Branch)

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities Combat Support – provide operational assistance  Corps of Engineers  Chemical Corps (Tactical NBC support)  Signal Corps (Tactical signal)  Military Police Corps (Tactical support)  Military Intelligence

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Military Career Opportunities  Combat Service Support – Support and administrative functions  Adjutant General Corps (Personnel systems)  Corps of Engineers  Finance Corps (Pay and budget management)  Quartermaster Corps (Supplies)  Signal Corps (Strategic signal)  Chemical Corps (Strategic support)  Military Police Corps (Strategic support)  Ordnance Corps (Maintenance and technical support)  Transportation Corps (Movement of personnel and supplies)  Judge Advocate Corps (Legal)  Chaplains Corps (Religious support)

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Noncommissioned Officer Career Path - Prerequisites: 1. First you must enlist and advance above the first three “entry-level” positions (E1-E3) 2. You compete among your peers (MOS and Grade). 3. Must meet minimum requirements to be “considered” for promotion (time in service, time in grade, successful completion of all skill level requirements and NCO Educational requirements) 4. To be competitive for E-8 (MSG/1SG) you will need a 4-year degree Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Warrant Officer Career Path - Prerequisites: 1. First you must enlist and advance above the first three “entry-level” positions (E1-E3) 2. Meet requirements and apply for WO School (see slide #6-7) 3. Though not required, Associate’s Degree (2-year) makes you more competitive….you will need to get one for future promotions 4. WO4 and WO5, you will need a 4-year degree Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Commissioned Officer Career Path - Prerequisites: 1. Four Ways a. Complete Senior ROTC b. Graduate from a Service Academy c. Officer Candidate School d. Direct Appointment 2. ROTC (2 and 4 year programs) a. Must earn a Bachelor’s Degree b. Successfully complete all training requirements c. You owe 8-years of service (Active, Guard or Reserves) d. Over 70% of Officers come from ROTC 3. Only six Senior Military Colleges (SMC) in the U.S.: North Georgia, Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, Norwich, Virginia Tech and Texas A&M Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Commissioned Officer Career Path - Prerequisites: 1. Four Service Academy a. Army – United State Military Academy (West Point, NY) b. Navy/Marine – Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) c. Air Force – Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO) d. Coast Guard – Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT) 2. Four year degrees paid for by U.S. Government ($250K). 3. Requirements include strict academic scores, fitness test, and Congressional nomination 4. Very competitive a K applications per year/per Academy. b. ~ 1,200 are accepted each year c. Provides ~15% of Officers Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Officer Candidate/Officer Training Schools 1. Each Service has an “OCS”. 6-8 months long 2. Provides a path for Enlisted to become officers 3. Must meet all pre-requisites to apply (Academic, Fitness, Performance) 4. Each State’s National Guard has their own OCS 5. Commissioned upon completion of the course 6. Provides ~ 25% of Officers Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Direct Appointment: 1. “appointed” to a commissioned officers rank upon enlistment 2. Highly skilled or trained individual in a professional field such as doctors, dentist, lawyers, etc 3. The rank is dependent upon two factors: a. Years of schooling b. Prior experience in that professional field 4. Some doctors come in as a CPT or Major Military Career Opportunities

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 You ready for the test? Good News: Test is postponed Bad News: It will be next Wednesday Will cover selective service and benefits Good News/Bad News

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Pool of 18 – 26 year old males to be utilized for a draft (if needed) Ladies: it’s coming for you also very soon 40+ years since the last draft Must register within 30 days of your 18 th birthday (It’s the Law) 5 years prison and/or $250K fine Revoke drivers license May become ineligible for federal benefits for life Only exempt if: Full time active duty, Academy Cadets National Guard and Reserves must register Individuals with disabilities (see page 201) Register online or at the post office Selective Service

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Monthly Pay Check: FY16 Pay E1: $1, E2: $1, BAS: Enlisted - $ / Officer - $ Many other pay incentives: Hazardous Duty Pay, Flight Pay, Dive Pay Annual Leave: 30 days per year All Federal Holidays Unit Passes….(Free leave) Education: GI Bill: 36 months of tuition Can transfer benefits to family (20 + years) Tuition Assistance: Pays part of college courses taken while serving Military Career Benefits

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Health & Dental: Service member – 100% free Family member Health – Free if received from military facility - Co-pay if received from civilian provider (~$12 per visit) Dental – Small monthly fee paid by service member - Two checkups and cleaning per year no charge - Co-pay of normal visits ($12) Travel: You get to see America and the world (Some places are better than others) Canada, Panama, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc…… Military Career Benefits

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Post/Base Exchange and Commissary: Military version of Wal Mart and Kroger/Publix No taxes – prices are very competitive For service member and family Retirement: Eligible at 20 years – pay check from day 1 20 years: 50% of base pay (last 3 years average) 2.5% more for each year above 20 with a max of 75% (30 + years) Retirement Medical Care Health – Free if received from VA - VERY AFFORDABLE family plan (Co-pay $12) Dental – Monthly fee for family plan - Two checkups and cleaning per year no charge - Co-pay for fillings and other work ($10-12) Military Career Benefits

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Discounts: MOST ARE 10% Too many to list…….random search………always ask!!! Military Career Benefits

Shield of Honor…..Spear of Pride Unit 3/Chapter 9/Lesson 3 Career exploration: What do you already know about it? Three helpful sites to help you assess your potential in the job market ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery): Measures aptitudes for specific jobs types (Civilian & Military) MAPP (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential): Online career assessment test (FREE) Personal Nature Career Assessment Test: Measures talents and work styles; provides career suggestion (Fee) Military Career Opportunities