Military

Enlistment Options

Academies and ROTC ●  ACADEMIES

○  U.S. Military Academy (Army) in West Point, N.Y ○  U.S. Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps) in Annapolis, Md. ○  U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force) in Colorado Springs, Colo. ○  U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard) in New London, Conn. ○  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.

●  ROTC ○  Military Financial Aid ○  Scholarships ○  Military Training

ROTC Scholarship Programs How can you participate in ROTC? ●  As a winner of a 4-year scholarship (or, in some cases,

a 3-year award) for high school seniors ●  As a recipient of a 2- or 3-year scholarship for ROTC

members who are not initially on scholarship ●  By receiving an in-college scholarship (usually for 2

years) designated for students who have not yet joined an ROTC unit

●  As a non-scholarship student

RESERVES & NATIONAL GUARD ●  Part-time Service ●  Requirements to Enlist ●  Differences ●  Benefits ●  Opportunities for High School Students

Requirements

●  You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. ●  You must be at least 17 years old (17-year old applicants

require parental consent). ●  You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school

diploma. ●  You must pass a physical medical exam. ●  ASVAB

Benefits

●  Job Training

●  Money for College

●  Health Care

●  Vacation

●  Pay, allowances and promotions

●  Retirement

●  VA benefits

Recruitment

●  Understand eligibility and military life ●  Pick the right service for you ●  Understand the jobs you're eligible for ●  Understand the benefits you can get ●  Get the best benefits package possible ●  Prepare for basic training and a military career

Information

1. Internet 2. Friends and Family 3. Teachers and Counselors 4. Recruiters 5. Career Fairs