The Selective Service program sets up a fair way to register eligible men for military service. Military service in the U.S. is voluntary. But most young men must register with Selective Service. Learn about the registration process.
Material Type: Reading
Students can use this website to explore benefits of joining the U.S. Army, and research the enlistment process.
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Students can use this website to research benefits and the enlistment process for the U.S. Navy.
Material Type: Reading
Each service branch of the military has a variety of job opportunities. The military is its own community that not only protects our country but also functions as its own entity in certain situations. Below are fields in which career opportunities in the military are available:
Material Type: Reading
Students will be able to Explain what types of career opportunities are available to them through the military and how they compare to civilian occupations Interpret different components of a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Identify the challenges of transitioning from a military career to a civilian career and steps they can take to make the process easier
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Students will be able to Explain the commitment they are agreeing to when enlisting in the military Understand the requirements they need to meet to enlist in the five branches of the military Identify the various steps needed to enlist in the military, including taking the ASVAB exam and going to a MEPS Understand the benefits of joining an ROTC program
Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan
