Military

Watch the "Military Options & Pathways" presentation given by Mr. Paeth on 11.13.23 for a great overview of all military options!

Military Branches

The military is comprised of 12 branches: five active duty and seven part-time duty.

CLICK HERE for a full list of the military options and enlistment process.

Enlistment Requirements

There are a few requirements to join (or enlist) in the military. You must:

Full Time / Active Duty

Part Time / Reserve or National Guard

Reserve

National Guard


ROTC

ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps. It’s a college program offered at over 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serve in the military after graduation. Each Service branch has its own take on ROTC.

CLICK HERE for more information.

READ this quick article about the difference between an ROTC scholarship and the Service Academies (discussed below).

CHECK OUT this info sheet about the Air Force ROTC.

US Army ROTC Scholarships

Service Academies

For students who want to experience a military environment while getting a college education, the five service academies offer a fully-funded tuition that includes books, board and medical and dental care.

These programs are highly competitive. Admissions criteria include:

Graduates of all academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective service branches. After graduation, they are obligated to serve a minimum of five years.


Education and Training Benefits

Planning/Next Steps

Contacts

Looking to connect with a recruiter? Here is some contact info (as of 1.19.2024)


ROTC Opportunities: