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United States Military. Options to Consider. 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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
United States Military
D R A F T
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
D R A F T
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)
D R A F T
Military Options
Air ForceArmyCoast GuardMarine CorpsNavy
National Guard
D R A F T
COAST GUARD
Find Your CareerBeing a GuardianDiscovering Our
RolesGet the Answers
Coast Guard AcademyU.S.C.G. ReserveEnlisted RatingsUSCG RolesOfficer CareersBenefitsFAQs
D R A F T
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
D R A F T
U.S. ARMY
OverviewPersonnelService OptionsTraining, Careers &
JobsVehicles & EquipmentPost LocationsRanks & Insignia
Careers & JobsBenefitsSoldier LifeFor ParentsHow to Join
D R A F T
MARINE CORPS
Making MarinesWinning BattlesQuality CitizensExplore the Story Become an Officer
Parents & Mentors
12 WeeksEligibilityQuality CitizensWarrior PathParents & MentorsFAQs
D R A F T
NATIONAL GUARD
What’s our mission?Do I qualify?What’s Basic
Training?
BenefitsCareersEvents/PromotionsGuard LifeWhat is the Guard?
D R A F T
U.S. Navy
Why join the Navy?Careers in DemandInside the NavyEducation
OpportunitiesMission & History
About the NavyJoining the NavyInside the NavyCareers & JobsFamilies & Advisors
D R A F T
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
D R A F T
ResourcesVideos, Articles & Lots of Information
http://www.military.com/
http://www.usmilitary.com/
D R A F T
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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