1. OPTIONS TO CONSIDER United States Military D R A F T

2. 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

3. 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

4. Military Options Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy National Guard D R A F T

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Volunteer Activities http://joiningforces.uso.org/share-message- om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUS- Search_Obama-Troops_{Creative} http://joiningforces.uso.org/share-message- om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUS- Search_Obama-Troops_{Creative}  First Lady Michelle Obama support program http://iparticipateusa.org/cause/support-military- families http://iparticipateusa.org/cause/support-military- families Students who have family members or friends in the service:  Email 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

12. Resources Videos, Articles & Lots of Information http://www.military.com/ http://www.usmilitary.com/ D R A F T

13. Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_armed _forces http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_armed _forces www.gocoastguard.com www.marines.com www.nationalguard.com http://airforce.com www.goarmy.com www.navy.com D R A F T