Military Career Options. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps

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1 Military Career Options Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps

2 Military Careers Information regarding: U.S. Army and West Point U.S. Navy and the Naval Academy U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Academy U.S. Marines General information

3 West Point Academy (Army) United States Military Academy prepare Cadets for a career as an officer in the U.S. Army Provides a 4 year college education Thousands apply each year, but only a few are accepted 1,002 students were admitted for Class of % were ranked in the top 1/5 of their class Participating in school, church, scouting and community activities will help you build a strong foundation in leadership Participation in sports is the best preparation for West Point s rigorous physical development program After 4 years, appointed on active duty as a commissioned officer and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of 5 years

4 West Point Academy (Army) Must be nominated to be considered for admission (2 types) Congressional Nomination Service Connected Nomination Congressional Nomination from who? The Vice President U.S. Senators U.S. Representatives How do you apply for a nomination? Apply for every nomination for which you are eligible to your Senators, Representatives, and the Vice President Begin seeking nominations in the spring of your junior year

5 West Point Academy (Army) The Summer Leaders Experience SLE gives HS juniors a week to experience life as a cadet to inform their college selection decision Fast paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the month of June each year SLE window will open for HS juniors on January 13, 2014 for Summer 2014 If you are interested in the U.S. Military Academy, please schedule a day visit and experience West Point and all that the USMA has to offer Application process will begin spring of junior year

6 U.S. Army What are the requirements to join? Must be a U.S. citizen Must be years old Must be healthy and in good physical condition Be in good moral standing Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education Areas in U.S. Army Army Reserve Army Bands Army Chaplain Corps Army Law (JAG Corps) Army Health Care Team Special Forces Linguists Ranger Warrant Officers

7 U.S. Army How do you join? Step 1: Apply online (optional) Step 2: Talk to a recruiter Step 3: Take the ASVAB test Step 4: Your visit to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Visit for more information Visit with U.S. Army military recruiters when they are here at Carroll Contact your local U.S. Army recruiter

8 United States Naval Academy Prepares young men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Approximately 2,000 candidates are found fully qualified each year Of that number, about 1,500 will receive appointments Approximately 1,200 become midshipmen Attend the Academy for four years Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years in the Navy or Marine Corps

9 United States Naval Academy Should apply for admission between April of junior year and January of senior year in HS Basic requirements for eligibility: U.S. citizen Between years old Good moral character Unmarried Not pregnant No dependents Must have a nomination to apply U.S. Representatives U.S. Senators Vice President of the United States

10 U.S. Navy What are the requirements to join? years old Must be a U.S. citizen Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or other high school equivalency Zero tolerance drug/alcohol policy Medical, legal, and moral standards Areas in U.S. Navy Arts & Education Aviation Business & Legal Chaplain & Support Engineering & Applied Sciences Health Care Information & Technology Nuclear Energy Service & Safety Special Warfare/Special Operations

11 U.S. Navy How do you join? Step 1: Talk to a recruiter Step 2: Share with family and friends Step 3: Put in your application (can apply online) Step 4: Get processed Step 5: Begin training Visit for more information Visit with Navy recruiters when they here at Carroll Contact your local Navy recruiter

12 United States Air Force Academy Prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Air Force Out of 12,000 applicants each year, just over 1,000 are admitted as cadets Average SAT Verbal: 643 Average SAT Math: 674 Must pass physical test as well Complete the course of instruction at the Academy and serve as a commissioned officer in the Air Force for at least 8 years after graduation, 5 of which must be active duty Flight training is a longer time commitment

13 United States Air Force Academy Participation in athletics as well as leadership roles in athletic and non athletic extracurricular activities are critical Should apply for admission between March 1 of your junior year and December 31 of your senior year Starting in July between junior and senior years, a Candidate Kit will be mailed home if you have met initial criteria to enter into the candidate phase of application process Must have a nomination (Congressional, Vice President)

14 United States Air Force Academy Basic requirements for eligibility: years old A United States citizen Unmarried with no dependents How do you apply? Step 1: Check your eligibility Step 2: Find your Admission Liaison Officer Step 3: Complete your Pre Candidate Questionnaire Step 4: Seek Your Nomination Step 5: Request Transcripts and Teacher Evaluations Step 6: Train For and Take the Candidate Fitness Assessment Step 7: Complete Your Extracurricular Activities Record Step 8: Complete your writing sample and personal interview Step 9: Submit your personal data record and drug alcohol/abuse statement Step 10: Complete your medical evaluation

15 U.S. Air Force What are the requirements to join? Be years old Be a U.S. citizen or legal, permanent resident Have a high school diploma Or have a GED with at least 15 college credits

16 U.S. Air Force Areas in the Air Force Aircraft Arts & Education Business, Operations & Administration Computers & Computer Science Electronics & Electrics Emergency Management & Response Engineering & Applied Sciences Facilities Fuel & Propulsion Systems Future Technologies Ground Vehicles Health & Medicine Intelligence Law Logistics & Transportation Maintenance & Repair Natural Science Space Special Operations Weaponry & Material Most popular careers: Pilot Security Forces Specialist Pararescue (Males only) Special Missions Aviation

17 U.S. Air Force How do you join? Step 1: Meet eligibility requirements Step 2: Take the ASVAB Step 3: Physical and Mental Screening Step 4: Go into Delayed Entry Program (wait for departure date for basic training) Step 5: Basic military training Step 6: Technical Training Contact a local recruiter Visit for more information Meet with recruiters when they are here at Carroll

18 United States Marine Corps Comprised of Marine Officers and Enlisted Marines serving on active duty and in the Marine Reserve Elite class must meet and exceed the highest of standards Visit for more information Contact a recruiter if interested

19 General Military Information Active duty considered a full time soldier/sailor Lives are 100% dictated by the government, including where soldier/sailor will be stationed after finishing training Reserve Weekend Warriors Scheduling is typically one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer Could be called to active duty at any moment by the President of the United States National Guard Weekend Warriors Scheduling is typically one weekend a month and two weeks a year Could be called to active duty at any moment by the President of the United States or the state s Governor during a state crisis situation