ARMY
Symbol of Strength Video
WHAT IS THE ARMY?
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Largest military branch
In the war the longest
Base security
Engaging enemy targets on the ground
Helicopter missions to drop troops in hard-toreach areas
Counter drug operations
Law enforcement in volatile areas
Large-scale transportation of supplies and
troops via ground vehicles
Humanitarian missions delivering food
supplies, building schools, etc.
CAREERS
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Administrative Support
Arts & Media
Combat
Computers & Technology
Construction & Engineering
Intelligence & Combat Support
Legal & Law Enforcement
Mechanics
Medical & Emergency
Transportation & Aviation
Ten categories
of careers
150 jobs in
Active Duty
120 in
Reserves
CAREER VIDEOS
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Nursing
Physical Therapist
Dentist
Physician Assistant/Physician
Army Medical Department
Communications
Geospatial Engineer
Orthopedic Surgeon
Game Designer
Engineer Career Training
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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10 week Boot Camp – Video
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Red, White, and Blue Phases
Army ROTC or Army National Guard
West Point Academy
Officer Candidate School
Special Forces:
 Army Ranger
 Green Beret
 Delta Force
ARMY ROTC
Possible Full-tuition scholarship
 Free books and fees
 A monthly stipend
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$350 a month sophomore year
 $450 a month junior year
 $500 a month senior year
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FTA of $16,000 or GI Bill of $13,032
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Can only choose one of the above options
Must serve 8 years
4 years Active
 4 years Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR)
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ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
*There are currently 15,800 PA National Guard soldiers
 The top 3 states are TX, CA, and PA
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Provides the best financing option for college:
Free education
Nearly $600 a month stipend
Commit one weekend a month, 2 weeks in the summer (38-45 days
a year)
Mission:
Serve and protect Americans on American soil
Can only be called upon to serve overseas once every 4 years
Serves in all 50 states and 4 U.S. territories: D.C., Guam, Puerto
Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
WEST POINT ACADEMY
New York
Admissions:
 Earn A’s and B’ in the most academic
courses
 Excel on the Athletic Field
 Become a leader in student gov’t
or other clubs
 SAT/ACT scores
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WEST POINT ACADEMY
Academic Majors
American Politics
Art, Philosophy and
Literature
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Comparative Politics
Computer Science
Defense and Strategic
Studies
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Psychology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Geography
Environmental Science
Foreign Area Studies
Foreign Languages
Geospatial Information
Science
History
Human Geography
Information Technology
International Relations
Kinesiology
Leader Development Science
Legal Studies
Life Science
Management
Mathematical Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Systems Engineering
Systems Management
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
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OCS Video
12 weeks, Fort Benning, GA
 Must have Bachelor’s degree
 ASVAB Score: 110
 19-29 years old
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WHAT IS AN ARMY RANGER?
Mission: Elite Force
 Lethal, Agile, Flexible Force
 Direct-Action Raid Force
 Conduct airborne and air assault operations
 Seize key terrain such as airfields
 Destroy strategic facilities
 Capture or kill enemies of the nation
 “walk, jump, or swim to their objective”
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75TH RANGER REGIMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ranger Assessment and Selection Program
 U.S. Citizen, Men Only
 Must be Active Duty
 9 week course, No college needed
 Have no physical limitations
 Attain a Secret Clearance
 Qualify for Airborne training
 ASVAB score of 105 or higher
 Good Character
GREEN BERET – WHAT IS THEIR MISSION?
Counterterrorism
 Direct Action
 Foreign Internal Defense
 Special Reconnaissance
 Unconventional Warfare
 Build guerilla forces and armies
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***Special Forces***
Army Special Forces Video
Green Beret Video
GREEN BERET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Male, Age 20-30
College not required, 1 year preferred
Secret Security Clearance
Qualify for Airborne Training
20/20 Vision
Meet high physical fitness requirements
Speak foreign languages fluently
TRAINING:
Special Operations Preparation Course – 30 days
Special Forces Assessment and Selection – 24 days
Special Forces Qualification Course – 6-12mths and up to 2 years
DELTA FORCE
Secret Mission Unit
 Highly Classified
 Average age – mid 30s
 Selection – best combat soldiers selected
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