Directorate of Admissions
The 5 Branches of the Armed Forces
Military Service BY ARMED SPECIALTY/CAREER FIELD BY ARMED SERVICE: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard BY COMPONENT: Active (Full-Time) or Reserve (Part-Time (Service Reserves and National Guard)) BY RANK: • ENLISTED PERSONNEL Enlisted Personnel are the backbone of the Armed Services. They are responsible for completing day- to-day operational tasks, much like the employees of a company. • OFFICERS Officers are responsible for planning missions and operations. Most importantly, they are entrusted with the lives of the Soldiers under their command. The path to becoming an Officer is much different than that of enlistment.
Combat Arms ARMOR BRANCH Armor soldiers use tanks and other tracked and wheeled vehicles to engage enemy targets FIELD ARTILLERY BRANCH The mission of the Field Artillery is to provide fire support in an operational environment. Field Artillery Soldiers must be trained in tactics, techniques and procedures for the employment of fire support systems. CORPS OF ENGINEERS Engineers build structures, develop civil works programs, work with natural resources and provide combat support. Engineers provide a variety of construction expertise to build and maintain roads, airfields, and other facilities. INFANTRY BRANCH The Infantry Branch is the main land combat force. They are responsible for meeting any threat by land. They can be delivered by air drop, air land, amphibious assault or ground infiltration. AVIATION BRANCH The Aviation branch is responsible for the coordination of Aviation operations from maintenance to control tower operations to tactical field missions. Army Aviators provide quick-strike and long-range target engagement during combat operations and are often responsible for transporting troops and supplies.
Combat Support AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BRANCH The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) branch specializes in anti-aircraft weaponry. This branch is responsible for protecting troops from aerial attacks and surveillance. CHEMICAL CORPS The threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear weapons requires the Army to have a corps of dedicated professionals capable of using the latest defense technology. The Chemical Branch protects our country from CBRN hazards and Weapons of Mass Destruction. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CORPS The Army's Military Intelligence branch is responsible for all intelligence gathered or learned during all Army missions. MILITARY POLICE CORPS The Army depends on Military Police (MP) to maintain order and discipline. They serve as the Army's law enforcement and security officers , and handle crimes committed on Army installations. SIGNAL CORPS Signal Corps Branch Soldiers are experts in operating and maintaining all the Army’s data and communications systems, and resources.
Combat Service Support ADJUTANT GENERAL CORPS Adjutant General Corps Soldiers are experts in personnel management. This branch helps Soldiers with tasks that affect their welfare. FINANCIAL CORPS Finance Corps Soldiers will learn to manage the preparation and payment of travel, how to account for the obligation and disbursement of public funds, and payment of salaries and wages. In addition to providing financial services for fellow Soldiers, Finance Soldiers play an important role in supporting logistical, medical and supply requirements during tactical missions. TRANSPORTATION CORPS Transportation Corps Soldiers are responsible for operating U.S. Army heavy equipment and ensuring that Soldiers in the field receive the critical supplies they need to complete the mission. ORDNANCE CORPS Ordnance Corps Soldiers ensure that weapons systems, vehicles, and tactical support equipment are in perfect working condition. QUARTERMASTER CORPS The Quartermaster Corps handles the logistics of providing Soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts and other field services during a military or relief operation.
Army Specialty Branches CYBER CORPS The Cyber Corps is responsible for providing cyber security and Cyber counter measure to support to Army tactical and non tactical missions. MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS The Medical Service Corps is responsible for non medical health professionals such as; Pharmacists, Optometrists, Behavioral Scientists and Psychologists. MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS The Medical Specialist Corps is responsible for providing medical support in areas such as; Physicians Assistants, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, and Dieticians. NURSE CORPS The Army Nurse Corps is responsible providing high tech quality health care to the total Army family.
Enlisting THE ENLISTMENT PROCESS: Recruits will generally take these five steps to become enlisted Soldiers: • Take the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Your score on this test will determine which Army jobs you are qualified to hold • Pass an Army physical • Meet with a career counselor (Recruiter) to discuss and accept your Army job • Take an Oath of Enlistment • Ship to Basic Combat Training WORKING WITH A RECRUITER: Recruiters are tasked with not only finding men and women who are interested in the Army, but also helping them gauge whether military service is best for them. Recruiters also guide potential candidates through the enlistment process, making sure they have everything they need up until the moment a Soldier embarks on Basic Combat Training.
Ranks ENLISTED Annual Base Pay $18,747.48 E-1 $21,014.64 E-2 $23,489.16 E-3 $25,729.80 E-4 $28,491.00 E-5 $40,780.56 E-6 $45,412.80 E-7 $50,610.72 E-8 $59,207.52 E-9 (additional allowances, bonuses, and special duty pay may apply)
Becoming an Officer Service Academy (USMA, USNA, USAFA, USCGA, USMMA) • Dedicated Facility • Full-time military training and education • Graduates are commissioned into Active Duty Service Reserve Officer Training Corps Programs • Scholarship for civilian college/university education • Part-time military training • Graduates commissioned into Reserves; can apply for Active Duty Service
Ranks OFFICER Annual Base Pay $49,584.72 W-1 $53,828.40 W-2 $59,211.24 W-3 $63,383.28 W-4 $87,136.44 W-5 $37,016.04 O-1 $46,665.12 O-2 $53,756.76 O-3 $62,436.48 O-4 $70,418.28 O-5 $117,822.72 O-6 $147,434.04 O-7 $163,039.32 O-8 $172,073.64 O-9 $196,743.36 O-10 (additional allowances, bonuses, and special duty pay may apply)
Service Academy Mission To educate, train, and inspire the Educate Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to Train the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a Inspire career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army. 1 4
Leaders • 2 U.S. Presidents • 4 Heads of State • 4 Five-Star Generals • 83 Medal of Honor Recipients • 19 U.S. Cabinet Benjamin O, Davis Jr. Members Douglas MacArthur Dwight Eisenhower Tuskegee Airman General of the Army 34th President of USA • 37 Governors of States Class of ‘36 Class of ‘03 Class of ‘15 or Territories • 33 Members of Congress • 16 Ambassadors • 20 Astronauts • 91 Rhodes Scholars • 23 University/College Roscoe Robinson Anne McClain Mike Krzyzewski Founders or Presidents 1 st AA 4-Star General Astronaut Candidate Coach at Duke Class of ‘51 Class of ‘02 Class of ‘69
Service Academies MAKE AN APPLICATION High School Student Applications • Apply at: http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/SitePages/Apply.aspx • Application period opens mid Jan Junior year • Application period closes 31 Jan of Senior year OBTAIN A NOMINATION • Each Member of Congress is authorized 5 Cadet Appointments at West Point at any one time. • Each Member may nominate up to 10 young people to fill each vacancy. • The Vice President has 5 Cadet Appointments for applicants from the United States at large. • Nominations are due to West Point no later than 31 January
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The Army ROTC Mission The U.S. Army Cadet Command partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire Senior ROTC Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Total Army
ROTC Options • Select Active Duty, USAR or ARNG – Be a full time or a part time Soldier • Graduate School Select one of 23 branches and 123 • Loan repayment specialties, including: • Choice of assignment Infantry • Choice of branch Law and Law Enforcement Information Technology Management Human Resource Management Aviation Finance Nursing Engineering Operations Research Foreign Area Officers
ROTC Where to Apply High School Student Applications Apply at www.goarmy.com/rotc Application period opens 12 Jun junior year Application period closes 10 Jan of senior year High school graduates and college students Apply at the nearest ROTC host or Partnership school Applications accepted Aug-May (rolling scholarship awards) Based on start and end of academic year
A Military Life Advantages Disadvantages • Education/Training • Frequent moves • Family housing/allowance • Family separations • Family medical coverage • War • Travel opportunities • Specialty Pay/Bonuses • Early Retirement (20 yrs)
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