List the 4 Branches of the Military

The Military

Read pages 22, 23, & 24

The military trains young men and women so that they can protect the interests of our country. As the nation’s single largest employer, the military offers qualified high school graduates a good salary and free job training. The military also provides discipline and structure, as well as opportunities for career advancement and travel. The military offers training in over 2,000 job specialties, 75% of which have civilian counterparts.

List the 4 branches of the Military

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Name 3 other military opportunities

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The ASVAB

What does ASVAB stand for?

Briefly explain what the ASVAB is.

Obligations and Benefits

What is the normal time that you obligate yourself to the military?

Basic Training (Doesn’t this sound like fun?)

What is it?

What can you expect to learn during basic training?

The Reservists and the National Guard

What kind of training do Reservists and National Guardsmen do?

What is their work schedule?

Apprenticeships

Students who prefer a hands-on approach to learning may want to consider an apprenticeship program. Apprentices learn their trade through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Apprenticeship programs are considered by many to be the best way to receive training in the skilled trades.

Apprentices receive job training and classroom instruction.

-on-the-job training ______hours

-last ______years

-earn ______an hour

On-The-Job Training

What is on-the-job training?

List the 6 tips for finding a job.

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