1. Mr. Hufnagel Hauppauge High School Career Opportunities in the US Armed Services

2. The US Military is ready to assist you… Train for a career of your choice Help defend freedom Experience the world Earn money and receive benefits

3. Choose from one of five branches….

4. Qualifying for the Armed Services Take the ASVAB Exam (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Qualifying scores depend on branch Pass physical exam Minimum age: 17 HS diploma or equivalent

5. Preparing for the Military The following may help earn stripes prior to enlistment: Join a Junior ROTC program Earn College Credits

6. Careers in the U.S. ARMY Over 150 jobs available Range from … -working with computers -to assisting doctors -to fixing helicopters, there's an Army job right for you.

7. Careers in the U.S. Air Force Over 260 jobs available Not all about planes and pilots. We've got a career for almost every interest and skill.

8. Careers in the U.S. Navy Offers careers that match the talents and interests of just about everyone Some career fields include: Arts & Photography Finance & Accounting Mechanical & Engineering Medical & Dental

9. Careers in the U.S. Marines Marine occupational categories include: Enlisted Aviation Combat Arms Combat Service Support Marine Reserve Computers/Communications /Intelligence/Electronics

10. Careers in the U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard occupational categories include: Safety And Law Enforcement Maritime Patrols Technology Environmental Operations Administrative

11. Compensation Starting Basic Pay −$1,142.70 per month Receive additional money for: −Food −Housing −Clothing −Cost of Living For the complete pay chart visit: http://www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/pay/bp/paytables/Jan2005_Basic_Pay.html

12. Additional Benefits Travel the world Tuition reimbursement 30-days paid vacation Free Medical & Dental Excellent Retirement Discounts at many locations

13. Career Progression Attend service related training Advance through achievements and tests Become a Commissioned Officer with a 4-year degree

14. Life after the Military Assistance with job placement Marketable to civilian employers Qualify for tax benefits Qualify for retirement Qualify for life insurance

15. Begin your journey today… Air Force Recruiter: 550 Smithtown-By-Pass, Smithtown Army Recruiter: 356 Middle Country Road, Coram Navy Recruiter: 38-40 East Main Street, Bayshore Marine Recruiter: Visit www.marines.com Coast Guard Recruiter: 747 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh