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WHAT IS THE MILITARY?
The military or Armed Forces is the branch of the U.S. Government dedicated to defending the security of the United States and maintaining American influence abroad. The different branches have different missions and goals, but all provide an opportunity for paid training and money for further post-secondary education.
The U.S. Military has five active-duty service branches and their respective Guard and Reserve units which offer full-time and part-time employment options immediately after high school or after going through initial training, potentially at a college or university. The military doesn't accept just anyone who wants to join; in order to enlist, you must qualify. There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.
MILITARY BRANCHES
Check out the different branch websites below or go to www.todaysmilitary.com for an overview of the different branches and the career pathways available
RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
ROTC or the Reserve Officers' Training Corps offers students a chance to study and serve after they complete their degree, or to participate for a short time in the program without a post-college commitment.
Students train as they learn, taking military science courses alongside regular college classes, with the requirement to enlist as an officer in the Army, Navy, or Air Force upon graduation. More info on ROTC can be found HERE.
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