Military Readiness
join-the-military.pdfJoining the Military after High School
Joining the military after high school is no small decision, so let's say this in advance: Thank you for your service. You'll sacrifice time, freedoms and sleep to keep the other 99% of us safe.
Take time to think through what goals you have in life and know how the military can assist the accomplishment of those goals. Your CCMR counselor is also here to assist you with talking through the process and making your decision. You can also take time to talk to any of the recruiters that will be visiting the school about once a month for the different branches. Not only is deciding to join the military after high school a big decision but so is picking which branch you want to join! The form to the left is a guideline for joining the military and below are links to explore careers in each branch!
Explore Careers in the different Branches of the Military
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility rules can be a little confusing. There are different rules for enlisting and for officer programs.
Enlisting: Enlisted members do the hands-on work of the military. They need at least a high school degree; a GED may not suffice.
Officer: Officers are the managers of the military. Most officer programs require a college degree at minimum and are very competitive. Many officers have master's or higher degrees.
Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some qualifications are required by all five services:
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.
See the below chart for the specific requirements based on each branch:
Armed_Forces_Entry_Requirements_Summary.pdfASVAB Info
ASVAB stands for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, which is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES THE ASVAB MEASURE?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery measures your knowledge and ability in ten different areas. It is not an IQ test, but the ASVAB does help the Army assess which jobs you are best suited to perform.
HOW CAN I PRACTICE FOR THE ASVAB?
You don’t have to go through any special preparation to take the ASVAB. Getting a good night’s rest and arriving on time are the two most important steps you can take to prepare.
WHO GIVES THE ASVAB, AND WHERE CAN I TAKE IT?
The ASVAB is usually given in schools by test administrators from the federal government. Schools determine where and when the ASVAB will be given. See your academic advisor for more information. If you’re not currently in school, contact your local recruiter for more information on ASVAB requirements and testing locations. You may now also take an unproctored version of the ASVAB test, called the PiCAT, at home at your own convenience.
WHAT IS THE PICAT?
The Pending Internet Computerized Adaptive Test (PiCAT) is an alternative to current ASVAB testing procedures. It is an unproctored, full version of the ASVAB you may take on your own time. In order to take this test, you will need to contact a local recruiter in order to register and receive an access code. After completing the test, you may contact your recruiter in order to find out your score. If you choose to enlist, your PiCAT score will be validated at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) with a proctored verification test that will take 25-30 minutes.
Recruiter Information
Below is the current Recruiter information that Anna High School has, please note that this may not be accurate if any changes are made to who is our schools recruiter and we are not informed. This is the most up to date information we have.
You can also visited the Armed Forces Recruiting location in Mckinney at:
1620 Hardin Blvd
McKinney, TX 75071
*Located in the strip mall area by the Dollar General behind where you can see La Madeline's from 380, and across from the Cinemark**
Air Force
TSgt James T Bacallo
1620 Hardin Blvd
McKinney, TX 75071
Office: (972) 547-9672
james.bacallo@us.af.mil
http://www.airforce.com/
National Guard
2775 S Central Expy #130,
McKinney, TX 75070
(972) 762-3420
www.nationalguard.com
Army
SFC Quigley, Jonathan D.
1620 N. Hardin Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75071
O: (972)547-6906
jonathan.d.quigley.mil@mail.mil
http://www.goarmy.com/
Coast Guard
ME1 Zachary T. Rivera
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office
2240 Market Place Blvd Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063
Office - (972)-506-3047 ext 1008
https://www.uscg.mil/
Marine
Sgt Pinto, Andrew C
Recruiting Sub Station Sherman, Texas
Office: 903-893-2141
Andrew.Pinto@marines.usmc.mil
Navy
Kingsley, Ryan Eugene PO1 USN
1620 N. Hardin Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75071
972.548.1149
ryan.e.kingsley@navy.mil
U.S. Service Academies
The service academies are four-year degree programs followed by a commitment of service. Acceptance to a service academy requires a congressional or executive nomination by one of your U.S. Senators or Representatives or the Vice President. Children of career or retired military personnel may seek a nomination through the Office of the President. You are encouraged to pursue any and all of the avenues to increase your chances of securing a nomination. Generally, the timeline to apply to an academy starts in the spring of your junior year. If you are interested in an appointment and have not begun the process you need to begin immediately.
You will need to apply to the academy in which you are interested and secure a nomination.
Air Force Academy www.academyadmissions.com
Naval Academy www.usna.edu
West Point www.usma.edu
Coast Guard www.cga.edu