OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

United States Military

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About the Military

The United States Armed Forces: The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army,

Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy)

The President of the U.S.: The overall head of the military Helps form military policy

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): A federal executive department The principal organ by which military policy is carried out Headed by the Secretary of Defense

a civilian & a member of the cabinet serves as the President’s second-in-command

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About the Military

National Security Council Coordinates military action with diplomacy Headed by National Security Advisor

Joint Chiefs of Staff Six members who advise the President & the National Security

Advisor Includes the head of each DoD service branches (does not

include the Coast Guard-falls under Dept. of Homeland Security-or National Guard)

U.S. Military All branches work together during operations & joint missions One of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel Draws manpower from pool of volunteers (conscription-draft-

hasn’t been used since 1972)

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Military Options

Air ForceArmyCoast GuardMarine CorpsNavy

National Guard

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COAST GUARD

Find Your CareerBeing a GuardianDiscovering Our

RolesGet the Answers

Coast Guard AcademyU.S.C.G. ReserveEnlisted RatingsUSCG RolesOfficer CareersBenefitsFAQs

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U.S. AIR FORCE

• Enlisted Opportunities• Officer Opportunities• Health Care

Opportunities• Mission• Values• Creed• History• Technology• Events• Careers

• Academy• ROTC• Health Care Careers• FAQs• How to Join

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U.S. ARMY

OverviewPersonnelService OptionsTraining, Careers &

JobsVehicles & EquipmentPost LocationsRanks & Insignia

Careers & JobsBenefitsSoldier LifeFor ParentsHow to Join

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MARINE CORPS

Making MarinesWinning BattlesQuality CitizensExplore the Story Become an Officer

Parents & Mentors

12 WeeksEligibilityQuality CitizensWarrior PathParents & MentorsFAQs

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NATIONAL GUARD

What’s our mission?Do I qualify?What’s Basic

Training?

BenefitsCareersEvents/PromotionsGuard LifeWhat is the Guard?

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U.S. Navy

Why join the Navy?Careers in DemandInside the NavyEducation

OpportunitiesMission & History

About the NavyJoining the NavyInside the NavyCareers & JobsFamilies & Advisors

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Volunteer Activities

http://joiningforces.uso.org/share-message-om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUS-Search_Obama-Troops_{Creative} First Lady Michelle Obama support program

http://iparticipateusa.org/cause/support-military-families

Students who have family members or friends in the service: Email to ask how the class can help

Send care packages to the service men & women Send care packages to the children, schools, etc. in the area

they are stationed Other ideas

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ResourcesVideos, Articles & Lots of Information

http://www.military.com/

http://www.usmilitary.com/

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Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_armed_forces

www.gocoastguard.comwww.marines.comwww.nationalguard.comhttp://airforce.comwww.goarmy.comwww.navy.com

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