Counselors :: College and Career Planning

Military

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

• What basic information should I know about the military?
• Do I qualify to join the military?
• What is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)?
• What is the difference between officers and enlisted personnel?
• How do I enlist in the military?
• How do I become an officer?
• What are the admissions requirements for the: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy?
• What is basic training?
• How can the military help me continue my education?
• What kinds of job training does the military offer?
• What employment benefits does the military offer?
• What are the wages and ranks in the military?
• What are the Reserve and National Guard?
• What opportunities exist for women or minorities in the military?
• What is the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
• How do I leave the military?
• What do I need to know about the transition from military to civilian life?
• What basic information should I know as a military spouse?

Ask counselors or go to the College and Career Center and pick up information on recruiting, military academies, college ROTC programs. ASVAB surveys are given annually in the fall semester at the school free of charge and without recruiter involvement.

Resources

Nevada Career Information Center www.nvcis.intocareers.org
ASVAB Career Exploration http://asvabprogram.com/
Military Career Guide www.militarycareers.com
Army www.army.mil
Navy www.navy.com
Air Force www.airforce.com
Marines www.usmc.com
Coast Guard www.uscg.mil
Merchant Marine www.usmma.edu
Register for the Selective Service www.sss.gov

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