1. LE3-C4S2T3pg75-78 Military Service Benefits

2. Purpose This lesson provides information on military service benefits to the men and women who are members of the armed forces.

3. 1. Explain the meaning of military service. 2. Describe military service benefits.

4. CPS Key Word Questions (1-2)

5. _______ - a gift of money given to someone when they leave their job. _________ - providing insurance or protection against damage or loss, especially in the form of financial compensation.  Gratuity  Indemnity

6. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

7. How much information do you already know about military service benefits? A.Expert – I have done a lot of learning in this area already. B.Above average – I have learned some information about this topic. C.Moderate – I know a little about this topic. D.Rookie – I am a blank slate… but ready to learn.

8. True or False: There are many benefits provided to you during your military career, but not very many afterwards. A.True B.False

9. Think about benefits you might receive while working. List 2-3 benefits one might receive. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

10.  Joining the military service obligates a person to serve his or her country for a specified amount of time.  During and after your time of service, there are many benefits provided and available to you.

11.  The military compensation system is made up of over 70 separate pays, allowances, and benefits.  It applies to the officers, warrant officers, and enlisted members of the Uniformed Services.  Examples of some of the main elements of military compensation include basic pay and basic allowance of housing.

12.  Full health, medical, hospitalization, dental, and eye care services for enlistees and most health care cost for family members are available.  In remote sites, this care is available from civilian sources.

13.  Every active duty service member accrues leave at the rate of __ days a year.  That is 2 ½ days per month. 30

14. CPS Lesson Question (3)

15. Every active duty service member accrues leave at the rate of how many days a year? A.40 B.30 C.20 D.50

16.  Some of the most important benefits you receive as a service member are loans, tuition assistance and credits for education.  The centerpiece of the active duty education benefit program is the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB).  Generally, benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) program amount to a specified amount a month for 36 months of full-time training.

17.  The military offers numerous recreational programs, depending on where you are stationed during your career.  Programs include: athletics entertainment hobbies

18.  The military equivalent of the supermarket is the commissary, where prices are lower than charged by grocers in the civilian community.  A military exchange, also known as a PX, is similar to a general store.  On large stations, it approximates a small department store.

19. CPS Lesson Question (4)

20. Some of the recreational programs offered by the military on stations include which of the following? A.Athletics B.Hobbies C.Entertainment D.All of the above

21. List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

23. Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera  MCJROTC Student Text