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Our Nations Defense ForcesOur Nations Defense Forces

Military ServicesMilitary Services

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Why Serve?

Every day, many thousands devote themselves to protecting freedoms, maintaining peace, providing relief and supporting policy around the globe. For many young Americans, the benefits of serving can be tremendous: training, honor, education, travel, pay and self-discovery. However, military service is not for everyone. It requires self-discipline, intense physical work and time away from family and friends while protecting America and its citizens at home and abroad. For some, these commitments impose too great a burden.Above all, know that each decision – to serve our country or not to serve – is personal, vital and honorable.

Turning Recruits into Service members

Basic Training – often called boot camp – prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental and emotional. It gives servicemembers the basic tools necessary to perform the roles that will be asked of them for the duration of their tour. Each of the Services has its own training program, tailoring the curriculum to the specialized nature of its role in the Military.

No matter which branch of the Service a recruit chooses, Basic Training is an intense experience. However, about 90 percent of recruits make it through boot camp. The purpose of this training isn’t to “break” recruits. In fact, the combination of physical training, field exercises and classroom time makes individuals strong and capable. It’s a tough process, but a rewarding one that many servicemembers value for life.

The Military OfficerThe Military Officer

Must have a 4-year Must have a 4-year

Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

OFFICEROFFICER

►MILITARY ACADEMIESMILITARY ACADEMIES►RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CROPSRESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CROPS►OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOLOFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL

MILITARY ACADEMIESMILITARY ACADEMIES► For students who would like to experience a military environment For students who would like to experience a military environment

while getting a first-class education, the four Service academies –while getting a first-class education, the four Service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (Army) in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Military Academy (Army) in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps) in Annapolis, Md.;the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps) in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force) in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force) in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard) in New London, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard) in New London,

Conn. –Conn. –► offer an outstanding education and full four-year scholarships. offer an outstanding education and full four-year scholarships.

Tuition, books, board and medical and dental care are all fully paid Tuition, books, board and medical and dental care are all fully paid for all four years. The competition to get in is fierce. Admissions for all four years. The competition to get in is fierce. Admissions criteria include:criteria include:

► High school academic performance High school academic performance ► Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) ► Athletics and extracurricular activities Athletics and extracurricular activities ► Leadership experience and community involvement Leadership experience and community involvement ► A congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the A congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the

Coast Guard Academy) Coast Guard Academy) ► Graduates of all four academies receive a Bachelor of Science Graduates of all four academies receive a Bachelor of Science

degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of five years.minimum of five years.

Senior Military AcademiesSenior Military Academies► Similarly, the Senior Military Colleges (SMCs) offer Similarly, the Senior Military Colleges (SMCs) offer

a combination of higher education with military a combination of higher education with military instruction. SMCs include instruction. SMCs include Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Norwich University, Norwich University, Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), North Georgia College & State University and the Mary North Georgia College & State University and the Mary

Baldwin Women’s Institute for Leadership. Baldwin Women’s Institute for Leadership.

SMCs are among the most prestigious and famous SMCs are among the most prestigious and famous education institutions in the world. They are education institutions in the world. They are private colleges but offer financial aid packages for private colleges but offer financial aid packages for eligible students. Every cadet must participate in eligible students. Every cadet must participate in the the Reserve Officer Training CorpsReserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, (ROTC) program, but only those cadets who receive an ROTC but only those cadets who receive an ROTC scholarship are required to enter military service scholarship are required to enter military service following graduation. For example, about half of following graduation. For example, about half of Virginia Military Institute’s cadets earn Virginia Military Institute’s cadets earn commissions as second lieutenants (Army, Marine commissions as second lieutenants (Army, Marine Corps, Air Force) or ensigns (Navy).Corps, Air Force) or ensigns (Navy).

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ROTCROTC

► Founded in 1926, ROTC stands for Reserve Founded in 1926, ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps. Officer Training Corps.

► It’s a college program offered at more than It’s a college program offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. become officers in the U.S. Military.

► In exchange for a paid college education In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serve in the Military after cadets commit to serve in the Military after graduation. graduation.

Air Force ROTCAir Force ROTC

► The Air Force ROTC mission is to produce leaders for The Air Force ROTC mission is to produce leaders for the Air Force and build better citizens for America. the Air Force and build better citizens for America.

► Headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., the Air Force Headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., the Air Force ROTC commands 144 units at college and university ROTC commands 144 units at college and university campuses throughout the United States. Air Force campuses throughout the United States. Air Force ROTC offers a four-year program and a two-year ROTC offers a four-year program and a two-year program, both based on Air Force requirements and program, both based on Air Force requirements and led by active-duty Air Force officers. Courses are a led by active-duty Air Force officers. Courses are a mix of normal college classes and Air Force ROTC mix of normal college classes and Air Force ROTC curriculum, which covers everything from leadership curriculum, which covers everything from leadership studies to combat technique. Upon completion, a studies to combat technique. Upon completion, a student enters the Air Force as an officer.student enters the Air Force as an officer.

Army ROTCArmy ROTC

►Army ROTC is one of the most demanding Army ROTC is one of the most demanding and successful leadership programs in the and successful leadership programs in the country. The training a student receives in country. The training a student receives in Army ROTC teaches leadership development, Army ROTC teaches leadership development, military skills and career training. military skills and career training.

►Courses take place both in the classroom Courses take place both in the classroom and in the field and are mixed with normal and in the field and are mixed with normal academic studies. Additional summer academic studies. Additional summer programs, such as Jump School, may also be programs, such as Jump School, may also be attended. Upon completion, an Army ROTC attended. Upon completion, an Army ROTC graduate is awarded officer status in the graduate is awarded officer status in the Army.Army.

Navy and Marine Corps Navy and Marine Corps ROTCROTC

► As the largest single source of Navy officers, the Navy As the largest single source of Navy officers, the Navy ROTC program plays an important role in preparing young ROTC program plays an important role in preparing young adults for leadership and management positions in the adults for leadership and management positions in the increasingly technical Navy. Offered at more than 160 increasingly technical Navy. Offered at more than 160 leading colleges and universities throughout the U.S., the leading colleges and universities throughout the U.S., the Navy ROTC offers a mixture of military training and normal Navy ROTC offers a mixture of military training and normal academic study. Courses take place both in the classroom academic study. Courses take place both in the classroom and in the field. Upon completion, an NROTC graduate is and in the field. Upon completion, an NROTC graduate is awarded officer status and the ability to choose an officer awarded officer status and the ability to choose an officer career in surface warfare, naval aviation, submarine or career in surface warfare, naval aviation, submarine or special warfare.special warfare.

► Aspiring Aspiring Marine CorpsMarine Corps officers also participate in Navy officers also participate in Navy ROTC. The ROTC academic curriculum for a Marine Corps-ROTC. The ROTC academic curriculum for a Marine Corps-option student requires classes in national security policy option student requires classes in national security policy and the history of American military affairs, in addition to and the history of American military affairs, in addition to the regular academic requirements for the student’s the regular academic requirements for the student’s degree.degree.

Coast Guard Student Coast Guard Student ReserveReserve

► Unlike other Service branches, the Coast Guard Unlike other Service branches, the Coast Guard does not have an ROTC program. However, does not have an ROTC program. However, high school seniors, college and vocational high school seniors, college and vocational students between the ages of 17 and 28 can students between the ages of 17 and 28 can enroll in the Coast Guard Student Reserve enroll in the Coast Guard Student Reserve Program. Program.

► Enlistees train for two summers and serve one Enlistees train for two summers and serve one weekend a month during the school year. weekend a month during the school year. Schooling continues uninterrupted. They Schooling continues uninterrupted. They receive pay for their weekend service and, receive pay for their weekend service and, after training is complete, begin Reserve duty. after training is complete, begin Reserve duty.

United States United States NavyNavy

Birthday:Birthday: October 13, 1775 October 13, 1775

Motto: Semper FortisMotto: Semper Fortis

United States NavyUnited States Navy

Mission:Mission: to maintain, train and equip to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, capable of winning wars,

deterring aggression deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the and maintaining freedom of the

seas.seas.

The flag of the United States Navy

The Army Caisson Song.wma

consists of the Seal of the Department of the Navy in the center, above a yellow scroll inscribed "United States Navy" in dark blue letters, against a dark blue background.The flag was officially adopted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 24, 1959. It is used on land in offices, in parades and for ceremonial occasions, and often on a staff at the quarterdeck of ships in port. It is never flown by ships at sea, nor on outdoor flagpoles on naval land installations, and is not used as an identifying mark of U.S. Navy ships and facilities, as is the U.S. Coast Guard ensign.

Navy Boot Camp

• Duration:• 8 weeks• Location:• Great Lakes Recruit Training

DepotGreat Lakes, Ill.

Navy SongNavy Song

Anchors Aweigh my boys Anchors Aweigh my boys Anchors Aweigh Anchors Aweigh

Farewell to college joys Farewell to college joys We sail at break of day day day We sail at break of day day day

day day Through our last night on shore Through our last night on shore

Drink to the foam Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Until we meet once more

Here’s wishing you a happy Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home! voyage home!

United States Marine United States Marine CorpsCorps

Birthday: Birthday: November 10, November 10, 17717755

Motto: Semper FidelisMotto: Semper Fidelis

United States Marine CorpsUnited States Marine Corps

Mission:Mission: "The seizure or defense of "The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval operations to support naval campaigns; the development of campaigns; the development of tactics, technique, and equipment tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces; used by amphibious landing forces; and such other duties as the and such other duties as the President may direct." President may direct."

The flag of the United The flag of the United States Marine CorpsStates Marine Corps

(also known as a (also known as a standard or battle color) standard or battle color) is scarlet with the Corps’ is scarlet with the Corps’ emblem in gray and gold. emblem in gray and gold. It was adopted on It was adopted on January 18, 1939, January 18, 1939, although Marine Corps although Marine Corps Order 4 had established Order 4 had established scarlet and gold and the scarlet and gold and the official colors of the Corps official colors of the Corps as early as 1925. The as early as 1925. The indoor/parade version is indoor/parade version is bordered by a gold fringe bordered by a gold fringe while the outdoor version while the outdoor version is plain. It measures 55 is plain. It measures 55 inches on the hoist and inches on the hoist and 62 inches on the fly62 inches on the fly

Marine Corps HymnMarine Corps Hymn From the Halls of MontezumaFrom the Halls of MontezumaTo the Shores of Tripoli;To the Shores of Tripoli;We fight our country's battles in the air, We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea;on land and sea;First to fight for right and freedom First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. United States Marine.

United States Marine CorpsUnited States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps was founded in The United States Marine Corps was founded in

1775, even before our nation was officially 1775, even before our nation was officially formed. This elite group of men and women live formed. This elite group of men and women live by a strict code of integrity and ethics, producing by a strict code of integrity and ethics, producing not just strong warriors but people of exceptional not just strong warriors but people of exceptional character. The core values of Honor, Courage and character. The core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment influence everything a Marine does, Commitment influence everything a Marine does, on and off the battlefield.on and off the battlefield.

While the Marine Corps is the smallest branch of While the Marine Corps is the smallest branch of today’s military, it plays a major role as the first today’s military, it plays a major role as the first force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, 184,000 Marines are stationed around the world 184,000 Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. The minimum service and wherever needed. The minimum service commitment for the Marine Corps is four years, commitment for the Marine Corps is four years, but as the saying goes “There are no retired but as the saying goes “There are no retired Marines, only former Marines”.Marines, only former Marines”.

Marine Crops cont…Marine Crops cont… Before Serving in the Marine CorpsBefore Serving in the Marine Corps To join the Marine Corps an individual must be between To join the Marine Corps an individual must be between

18 and 28 years old (17 with parental consent) and 18 and 28 years old (17 with parental consent) and have a high school diploma. A small percentage of GED have a high school diploma. A small percentage of GED holders are allowed to join each year, provided they holders are allowed to join each year, provided they score well on the score well on the ASVABASVAB test. College students wishing test. College students wishing to train for Marine Corps officer positions may enroll in to train for Marine Corps officer positions may enroll in their school’s Navy their school’s Navy ROTCROTC program, and should visit program, and should visit their local Officer Selection Office (OSO) for information.their local Officer Selection Office (OSO) for information.

All Marine Corps members undergo 12 weeks of Basic All Marine Corps members undergo 12 weeks of Basic Training at Parris Island, S.C., or San Diego, Calif. This Training at Parris Island, S.C., or San Diego, Calif. This training is an intense mental and physical process that training is an intense mental and physical process that molds recruits to uphold and live by the core Marine molds recruits to uphold and live by the core Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Only Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Only the most elite make it through, and those who qualify the most elite make it through, and those who qualify have earned the right to wear the uniform.have earned the right to wear the uniform.

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The United States ArmyThe United States Army

Birthday:Birthday: June 14, 1775June 14, 1775

Motto: “An Army of One”Motto: “An Army of One”

United States ArmyUnited States Army

Mission:Mission: to fight and win our to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. combatant commanders.

US ARMYUS ARMY As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, founded in 1775, the Army As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, founded in 1775, the Army

is one of the most powerful fighting forces on earth. Approximately is one of the most powerful fighting forces on earth. Approximately 522,388 full-time Soldiers in today’s Army defend and serve our 522,388 full-time Soldiers in today’s Army defend and serve our nation by land, sea and air. Elite groups within the Army, such as the nation by land, sea and air. Elite groups within the Army, such as the Army Rangers and Special Forces, receive specialized training for Army Rangers and Special Forces, receive specialized training for advanced combat situations.advanced combat situations.

In addition to domestic bases, the Army has permanent stations in In addition to domestic bases, the Army has permanent stations in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as troops on the ground Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as troops on the ground wherever there is a conflict. Length of individual service wherever there is a conflict. Length of individual service commitment varies, and in some cases may be as little as two years.commitment varies, and in some cases may be as little as two years.

A competitive salary is just one of the benefits of Army service. All A competitive salary is just one of the benefits of Army service. All Soldiers receive health care, housing and food allowances, and Soldiers receive health care, housing and food allowances, and educational opportunities. After 20 years of service, retirement pay educational opportunities. After 20 years of service, retirement pay is guaranteed as well. On top of that, there are special pays for is guaranteed as well. On top of that, there are special pays for everything from deployment to medical training, depending on your everything from deployment to medical training, depending on your job and location.job and location.

The Army offers hundreds of career opportunities across various The Army offers hundreds of career opportunities across various disciplines, from aviation to information technology to Special disciplines, from aviation to information technology to Special Forces. No matter what your specialty is, you’ll receive top-notch Forces. No matter what your specialty is, you’ll receive top-notch training and the experience to handle whatever comes your way. training and the experience to handle whatever comes your way.

The Army FlagThe Army Flag The Army flagThe Army flag is made up in the is made up in the

National colors red, white, and National colors red, white, and blue, with a yellow fringe. It is blue, with a yellow fringe. It is the standard size for colors: 4 the standard size for colors: 4 feet, 4 inches hoist and 5 feet 6 feet, 4 inches hoist and 5 feet 6 inches fly. It bears 145 inches fly. It bears 145 streamers of ribbons streamers of ribbons representing the campaigns in representing the campaigns in which the Army has participated which the Army has participated since its inception.since its inception.

The flag is made of white silk, The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the official seal blue, a replica of the official seal of the War Office. Beneath the of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue Arabic Beneath the scroll blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created which the Army was created with the appointment of General with the appointment of General George Washington as CINC.George Washington as CINC.

Army songArmy songFirst to fight for the right,First to fight for the right,

And to build the Nation’s might, And to build the Nation’s might, And The Army Goes Rolling AlongAnd The Army Goes Rolling Along

Proud of all we have done,Proud of all we have done,Fighting till the battle’s won,Fighting till the battle’s won,And the Army Goes Rolling Along.And the Army Goes Rolling Along.

Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!The Army’s on its way.The Army’s on its way.Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)THREE!)For where e’er we go, you will always knowFor where e’er we go, you will always knowThat The Army Goes Rolling Along.That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

That The Army Goes Rolling Along. That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

Army Army Basic Combat TrainingBasic Combat Training

Duration: Duration: 9 weeks9 weeks Locations: Fort Benning, FoLocations: Fort Benning, Fort rt

Benning, Ga.Benning, Ga. Fort Jackson; CFort Jackson; Columbia, S.C.olumbia, S.C. Fort KnoxFort Knox; Louisville, Ky.; Louisville, Ky. Fort Leonard Wood; Fort Leonard Wood; Waynesville, Waynesville,

Mo.Mo. Fort Sill; LFort Sill; Lawton, Okla.awton, Okla.

The United States Air Force

Birthdate:

Motto: Air Force; Above All

United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force

Mission:Mission: To deliver sovereign options To deliver sovereign options

for the defense of for the defense of The United States of America The United States of America

and its global interests; and its global interests; to fly and fight in Air, Space, and to fly and fight in Air, Space, and

CyberspaceCyberspace. .

The Air ForceThe Air Force began as a subdivision of the U.S. Army and was declared an official combatant arm in 1920. It wasn’t until 1947, following World War II, that the Air Force was recognized as its own military branch.Today’s Air Force operates in keeping with a three-part vision: global vigilance, reach and power. This vision empowers a technologically advanced force of 352,000 troops focused on air, space and cyberspace superiority.A good salary, full health benefits and a fulfilling career – could you ask for more? For the right person, the Air Force can be a very rewarding experience, The Air Force provides advanced, hands-on training for hundreds of careers. Pilots and flight crew are just the tip of the iceberg. The Air Force relies on mechanics, electronics technicians, air traffic controllers, medical staff and other personnel to fulfill its objectives.

The flag of the United States Air Force

consists of the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force Seal, on a blue

background. The 13 stars represent the 13 original

colonies, the three star grouping at the top

portray the three Departments of the National Defense Establishment (Army, Navy, and Air Force).

The crest includes the American bald eagle, the cloud formation depicts the creation of a new firmament,

and the wreath, composed of six alternate folds of silver and blue, incorporate the colors of the basic shield design.

The Indoor/Parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the Outdoor version is plain.

Air Force SongAir Force SongOff we go into the wild blue yonder, Off we go into the wild blue yonder,

Climbing high into the sun;Climbing high into the sun;Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,

At 'em boys, give 'er the gun At 'em boys, give 'er the gun (give 'er the gun now!) (give 'er the gun now!)

Down we dive spouting our flames from under Down we dive spouting our flames from under Off with one helluva roar! Off with one helluva roar!

We live in fame We live in fame or go down in flame, hey! or go down in flame, hey!

Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Air Force Recruit Training

Duration:

8.5 weeks

Location:

Lackland Air Force BaseSan Antonio, Texas

United States Coast United States Coast GuardGuard

Birthday: August 4, 1790Birthday: August 4, 1790

Motto: Semper PeratusMotto: Semper Peratus

United States Coast GuardUnited States Coast Guard

Mission:Mission: to protect the public, the to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests — environment, and U.S. economic interests — in the nation's ports and waterways, along the in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national maritime region as required to support national securitysecurity

United States Coast GuardUnited States Coast GuardMission:Mission: to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests

— in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international — in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national securitywaters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security

Birthday: August 4, 1790Birthday: August 4, 1790

The Coast Guard Standard is white with yellow fringe and a dark blue U.S. Coat of Arms overall. The shield on the eagle's breast has a blue chief over vertical red and white stripes. Inscribed in an arc above the eagle is "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD"; below the eagle is the U.S.C.G. motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" ("Always Ready") and beneath that the numerals "1790" -- this being the year in which the service's ancestor, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, was founded.

Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is an amalgamation of formerly distinct federal services: the U.S. Lighthouse Service, the Revenue Cutter Service, the Steamboat Inspection Service and the U.S. Lifesaving Service. In 1915, a congressional act combined the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service to form the Coast Guard. The Service was placed under the control of the Treasury Department until 1967, when an executive order transferred the Coast Guard to the newly formed Department of Transportation.

Today, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and under the Navy during wartime, or by special presidential order. In addition to protecting our nation’s waterways, the 39,000 active-duty members of the Coast Guard perform search and rescue, law enforcement and environmental cleanup operations

The Coast Guard Standard

is white with yellow fringe and a dark blue U.S. Coat of Arms overall. The shield on the eagle's breast has a blue chief over vertical red and white stripes. Inscribed in an arc above the eagle is "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD"; below the eagle is the U.S.C.G. motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" ("Always Ready") and beneath that the numerals "1790" -- this being the year in which the service's ancestor, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, was founded.

Coast Guard Recruit Training Duration: 8 weeks Location: Cape May Coast Guard Training Center

Cape May, N.J.

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1. Birthday:1. Birthday: October 13, 1775 October 13, 1775

A. ArmyA. Army

B. Air ForceB. Air Force

C. Coast GuardC. Coast Guard

D. Marine CorpsD. Marine Corps

E. NavyE. Navy

2. Birthday: 2. Birthday: November 10, 1775November 10, 1775

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

3. Birthday:3. Birthday: June 14, 1775June 14, 1775

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

4. Birthday: 4. Birthday: September 18, 1947September 18, 1947

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

5. Birthday: August 4, 17905. Birthday: August 4, 1790

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

6. Mission:6. Mission: to protect the public, the to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests — in environment, and U.S. economic interests — in

the nation's ports and waterways, along the the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime coast, on international waters, or in any maritime

region as required to support national securityregion as required to support national security

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

7. Mission:7. Mission: to deliver sovereign to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the options for the defense of the

United States of America and its United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in global interests -- to fly and fight in

Air, Space, and Cyberspace.Air, Space, and Cyberspace.A. ArmyA. ArmyB. Air ForceB. Air ForceC. Coast GuardC. Coast GuardD. Marine CorpsD. Marine CorpsE. NavyE. Navy

8. Mission:8. Mission: to fight and win our Nation’s to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military dominance across the full range of military

operations and spectrum of conflict in operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders.support of combatant commanders.

A. ArmyA. ArmyB. Air ForceB. Air ForceC. Coast GuardC. Coast GuardD. Marine CorpsD. Marine CorpsE. NavyE. Navy

9. Mission:9. Mission: "The seizure or defense of "The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land advanced naval bases and other land

operations to support naval campaigns; the operations to support naval campaigns; the development of tactics, technique, and development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing equipment used by amphibious landing

forces; and such other duties as the forces; and such other duties as the President may direct."President may direct."


10. Mission:10. Mission: to maintain, train and to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring capable of winning wars, deterring

aggression and maintaining aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.freedom of the seas.


11. Military Service Flag11. Military Service Flag

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy


A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

16. “Above All”16. “Above All”

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

17.17. Semper FidelisSemper Fidelis“The Few, The Proud, The “The Few, The Proud, The

_________”_________”A. ArmyA. Army


C. Navy C. Navy


E. Coast GuardE. Coast Guard

18. “An _____ of One”18. “An _____ of One”

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

19. “Semper Paratus”19. “Semper Paratus”

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

20. Semper fortis20. Semper fortis

A. ArmyA. Army




E. NavyE. Navy

21. “First to fight for the right,21. “First to fight for the right,And to build the Nation’s might, And to build the Nation’s might, And The caissons Goes Rolling AlongAnd The caissons Goes Rolling AlongProud of all we have done,Proud of all we have done,Fighting till the battle’s won,Fighting till the battle’s won,And the caissons Goes Rolling Along.”And the caissons Goes Rolling Along.”


22. 22. “We’re always ready for the call“We’re always ready for the callWe place our trust in TheeWe place our trust in TheeThrough howling gale and shot and shellThrough howling gale and shot and shellTo win our victoryTo win our victory‘Semper Paratus’ is our guide, our pledge, our motto, too,‘Semper Paratus’ is our guide, our pledge, our motto, too,We’re always ready, do or dieWe’re always ready, do or dieAye! _________________ we fight for you.”Aye! _________________ we fight for you.”


23. “Off we go into the wild blue yonder, 23. “Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun;Climbing high into the sun;Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, give 'er the gun (give 'er the gun now!) At 'em boys, give 'er the gun (give 'er the gun now!) Down we dive spouting our flame from under Down we dive spouting our flame from under Off with one helluva roar! Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame, hey! We live in fame or go down in flame, hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. __________!”Nothing'll stop the U.S. __________!”


24 “Anchors Aweigh my boys24 “Anchors Aweigh my boys Anchors Aweigh Anchors Aweigh Farewell to college joys Farewell to college joys We sail at break of day, day, day, day. We sail at break of day, day, day, day. Through our last night on shore Through our last night on shore Drink to the foam Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Until we meet once more

Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!”Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!” A. ArmyA. ArmyB. Air ForceB. Air ForceC. Coast GuardC. Coast GuardD. Marine CorpsD. Marine CorpsE. NavyE. Navy

25 “From the Halls of Montezuma25 “From the Halls of MontezumaTo the Shores of Tripoli;To the Shores of Tripoli;We fight our country's battles in the air, We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea;on land and sea;First to fight for right and freedom First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of We are proud to claim the title of

United States __________United States __________ .” .”A. ArmyA. ArmyB. Air ForceB. Air ForceC. Coast GuardC. Coast GuardD. Marine CorpsD. Marine CorpsE. NavyE. Navy

Marine Corps Recruit Training

Duration: 12 weeks

Locations:– Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Parris Island, S.C.– Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

San Diego, Calif.

Officer Candidate School

Officer Candidate School (OCS), known as Officer Training School (OTS) in the Air Force, is essentially the equivalent of enlisted Basic Training for those interested in becoming officers. There are three types of people who attend OCS/OTS:Graduates from a traditional four-year college or university Enlisted servicemembers transitioning into officer roles Direct Commission Officers (DCOs) with specialized skills or professional degrees While duration and type of training varies among the Services, all teach military subjects, leadership skills and physical training. The goal is to prepare recruits for the challenges of officer life, from managing others to understanding military culture and law. You can learn more about specific programs and classes by visiting the Service-specific websites listed in the table below.

Army Officer Candidate School

Marine Corps Officer Candidate School

Navy Officer Candidate School

Air Force Officer Training School

Coast Guard Officer Candidate School

Duration:12 weeks

Duration:12 weeks

Duration:12 weeks

Duration:13.5 weeks

Duration:17 weeks

Rank upon Graduation:Second Lieutenant


Rank upon Graduation:Ensign


Rank upon Graduation:Ensign

Location:Fort BenningFort Benning, Ga.

Location:Marine Corps Base QuanticoQuantico, Va.

Location:Naval Station NewportNewport, R.I.

Location:Maxwell-Gunter Air Force BaseMontgomery, Ala.

Location:Coast Guard AcademyNew London, Conn.

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