“Recruiting in the Heart of America” Heartland Battalion “Keep the FAITH” Military Career...

“Recruiting in the Heart of America”

Heartland Battalion “Keep the FAITH”

Military Career PathwaysMilitary Career Pathways

Selection Process and Benefits

U. S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Kansas City

Smithville R-II School District

College Planning Night

February 4, 2015



Serving in the Military is …Serving in the Military is …

“Not a termination of educational goals, but an extension of them.”



Military Myths vs RealityMilitary Myths vs Reality

MYTH:

The Military is a roadblock to a higher education.

REALITY

Qualified servicemembers can receive more than $70,000 in tuition benefits.



Military Myths vs RealityMilitary Myths vs RealityMYTH:

People in the Military are not compensated as well as private-sector workers.

REALITY• Military pay is comparable to, and in some cases better than, its

civilian counterpart.

• Services often include enlistment bonuses when there is a need for personnel in specialized fields. Amounts and requirements change frequently, so check with recruiters for the latest information.

• After 20 years of service, retired personnel can potentially receive military retirement pay for life.




MYTH:

Military training and jobs have little relation to the civilian world.

REALITY

91 percent of military jobs have direct civilian counterparts.




MYTH:

You don't need to finish high school to join the Military.

REALITY• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

to enlist. • A GED may be accepted with special approval.




MYTH:

It's nearly impossible for ordinary people to complete Basic Training.

REALITY• Ninety-one percent of recruits complete their first six

months of service. • Despite a tough reputation, drill sergeants sincerely

want recruits to succeed.




MYTH:Servicemembers don't get much vacation time.

REALITY• Servicemembers receive 30 days of paid vacation a

year. • Servicemembers also receive 21 days of adoption

leave and 10 days of paternity leave.




MYTH:The Military is just for people who like fighting.

REALITY

• While all servicemembers are trained to respond to threats, 91 percent of military jobs do not involve direct combat operations.

• Non-combat jobs in the Military include roles in journalism, business administration, food service and human resources.




MYTH:When you join the Military, you join for life.

REALITY

• The length of active-duty service can be as little as two years.

• Length of service can vary, but a first term generally involves eight years, with two to four years of Active Duty and the remainder in a Reserve unit or the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).




MYTH:Some servicemembers never get deployed.

REALITY

• While the majority of military jobs are not in direct combat, all servicemembers must be prepared for the possibility of deployment.

• Servicemembers aren't always deployed to combat areas; they may also be deployed on foreign and domestic humanitarian missions.




MYTH:Women have a hard time achieving success in the

Military.

REALITY

• On average, across the Services, more than 79% of all jobs in the Military are open to women.

• Women account for close to 18 percent of the U.S. Military.




MYTH:It's hard to start a family in the Military since you don't

know when you'll be deployed.

REALITY

• Female servicemembers cannot be deployed overseas or away from their permanent duty stations for at least 4 months after their child is born.

• Male servicemembers receive 10 days of paternity leave, which is comparable to the leave given in civilian careers.



Military Academies Military Academies

• Excellent option for students who are interested in serving the country and receiving a quality education at NO COST.

• Highly selective admission policies and require at least five years of service upon graduation.

Academy Location Undergrad.Enrollment

Min.ACT

Admission Rate

Air Force Colorado Springs, CO 4461 26 11%

Coast Guard New London, CT 963 26 1%

Merchant Marine Kings Point, NY 986 23 NA

Naval Annapolis, MD 4,441 24 7%

West Point West Point, NY 4,487 25 11%

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Selection Selection Criteria*Criteria*• U. S. Citizen – At least 17, before 23rd birthday - Unmarried

• Nomination Requirements: Member of U.S. Congress

• Physical Exam Required

• Strong Math and Science Background

• Other Criteria:– Evidence of physical challenges

– Rigor of HS coursework

– Demonstrated strength of character

– Leadership potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities

– Athletic ability, and interesting extracurricular involvement – may require evaluations from PE instructors

– Strength of personal letters for application* U. S. Army Specific



Military Career Pathways in Local Colleges Military Career Pathways in Local Colleges ROTCROTC

• Reserve Officer Training Corps– Commissions over 50% of the future officer

leadership– Trains college students for National Guard, Army

Reserve, and active duty officer assignments– Other commissioning sources include Officer

Candidate School (OCS), West Point, and Direct Commission

– Eight-year military service obligation



Military Career Pathways in Local Colleges Military Career Pathways in Local Colleges ROTCROTC

• Park University

• Missouri Western University

• Northwest Missouri State University

• Benedictine College

• University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC)

• William Jewell

• Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City

• University of Missouri

• University of Central Missouri

• University of Kansas

• K-State



Missouri Science and Technology - RollaMissouri Science and Technology - Rolla

• Military Science Program– (24-27 CR) ABOVE the Bachelors Degree Requirement– Minor in Military Science

• Advanced Course (12 CR)

• Military History Elective (3 CR)

• Human Behavior Elective (3 CR)

– Commissioning Requirements• Basic and Advanced Course Credit

• Military History Elective

• Leadership Development Advanced Camp (LDAC)



National ROTC ScholarshipNational ROTC Scholarship

• Full-Tuition OR Room and Board• Length: 3 to 4.5 years• Book Allowance $1,200 per year• Stipend $300-500 per month• Some Universities provides $$$$ per year (S & T provides

$2,000)• Merit-based (academics/leadership/athletics)• Apply online at www.goarmy.com• Juniors apply Feb. 15th to Jan. 10th of Senior Year



College Campus-Based ScholarshipsCollege Campus-Based Scholarships

• Same benefits as ROTC Scholarship• Length: 2 to 3.5 years.• Students apply through Army ROTC on campus• Must have 2 years of college left to apply• Masters students may apply

– Masters scholarships limited to 20 months• Service commitment upon receipt of scholarship.



Simultaneous Membership ProgramSimultaneous Membership Program

• Enlisted National Guard and Army Reserve Cadets• Federal Tuition Assistance up to $4,500/year• Missouri Tuition Assistance up to 100% in-state• Monthly E-5 Drill pay $340.00• Reserve GI Bill $337/month (if eligible)• Selected Reserve GI Bill Kicker $350/month (written in

contract)



GRFD ScholarshipGRFD ScholarshipGuaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)

• Must Commission into National Guard or Reserves• Length: 2 years or 3 years

– Chapter 1606/1607 GI Bill if eligible ( 2 yr. only)• All benefits of ROTC Scholarship in addition to

Simultaneous Membership Program benefits.



Educational Tuition Assistance Educational Tuition Assistance

• Regular Army– Eligible to active-duty Soldiers for approved off-

duty courses. 100 percent of course costs, up to $250 per credit hour, with a maximum of $4,500 per academic year.

• Army Reserve– Available to selected Reserve soldiers for

approved courses. 100 percent of course costs up to $250 per credit hour, with a maximum of $4,500 per academic year.



Enlisted ProgramsEnlisted Programs

• Minimum Requirements– Must be at least 17 years old .– Written parental consent required for 17-year olds

before enlistment selection– Must pass enlistment physical– Must meet moral eligibility

requirements/screening.– Must qualify on Armed Services Vocational

Aptitude Battery for enlistment and MOS selected



Career Management FieldsCareer Management FieldsMilitary Occupational Specialties (MOS)Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)

Infantry Engineering Field Artillery

Air Defense Artillery Aircraft Maintenance Special Forces

Armor Communications and Information Systems

Paralegal

Military Police Military Intelligence Financial Management

Psychological Operations Civil Affairs Adjutant General

Band Public Affairs Religious Support

Medical Chemical Recruitment and Reenlistment

Transportation Ammunition Mechanical Maintenance

Supply and Services Electronic Maintenance and Calibration



BenefitsBenefits

Whether you are an Officer or an enlisted Soldier – on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve – you are paid for your work.

You are provided with housing and meals if you live on Post or money to help pay for housing/meals if you live off Post.

Depending on your individual Army job and situation, the U.S. Army offers many different benefits, as well as allowances for basic living needs.



Basic Pay for Active Duty Soldiers*Basic Pay for Active Duty Soldiers*

RANK YEARS MONTHLYINCOME

YEARLY INCOME

Private (E1) Basic Trng. 2 or less $1,546.83 $18,561.96

Private (E2) 2 or less $1,733.88 $20,806.56

Sergeant (E5) Over 3 $2,464.34 $29,572.08

Sergeant First Class (E7) Over 8 $3,630.84 $43,570.08

Warrant Officer (W-1) Over 6 $3,632.08 $43,584.96

Second Lieutenant (O-1) 2 or less $2,934.30 $35,211.60

Lieutenant COL (O-5) Over 12 $7,261.37 $87,136.44

COL (O-6) Over 18 $9,272.24 $111,266.88

MAJOR (2-Star) General (O-8) Over 18 $12,955.36 $155,464.32

* This 2013 chart reflects BASIC PAY ONLY and does not include bonuses, allowances and other benefits.



Health Care & VacationHealth Care & Vacation

• Medical and Dental Health CareAvailable to Soldier and Family at little or no cost.

• Low-Cost Group Life Insurance

• Generous Vacation Time30-days Vacation Earned AnnuallyWeekends FreeNational HolidaysSick Days as Needed

• Opportunity to Travel



AllowancesAllowances

• Food

• Housing

• Clothing

• Cost of Living

• Moving & Relocation

• Family Separation



Montgomery GI BillMontgomery GI Bill

• The Montgomery GI Bill is the basic education benefit of today’s military.

• Available to Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

• It is available to all members of the Armed Forces based on at least two-year term of enlistment.

• Monthly payment amounts are figured on a veteran attending as a full-time student for 36 months.

• MGIB (including ACF) can be transferred to the Post 9/11 GI Bill.



Post 9/11 GI BillPost 9/11 GI Billhttp://www.gibill.va.gov/http://www.gibill.va.gov/

• Became effective August 1, 2009.

• Available to veterans who served after September 11, 2001.– Full Tuition and Fees.– A monthly housing stipend. (NEW)– Annual stipend of up to $1000 for books and

supplies.– Able to Transfer unused educational benefits to

spouses or children.



Valuable Information and ResourcesValuable Information and Resources

• www.todaysmilitary.com

• www.goarmy.com

• www.goarmyed.com

• www.armyedspace.com

• www.march2success.com

• www.asvabprogram.com

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