Should I go into the Armed Services?
The Armed Services are one of the major employers in the nation. It is also a major source of educational training and preparation for entry-level jobs. There are numerous job-training opportunities in the military for both men and women. If you would like to travel or earn good wges immediately, the military service may be for you. Representatives from all the services are available to give you information about career training and / or educational opportunities. If you are concerned about the information that you are receiving or contacts that are being made by your recruiter, see your guidance counselor.
Recruiting officers of all branches of the armed services visit the high schools regularly. If you are interested , speak with your counselor to set up an appointment. you can also seek additional information from the recruiting offices in your area.
Service Academies and ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship Programs
While all juniors should begin exploring all post-graduation educational programs, those interested in the Service Academies and the ROTC scholarship programs must begin as soon as possible to insure that they receive full consideration. Students interested in academies are also strongly encouraged to apply to and attend a summer program which the academies sponsor for prospective students between their junior and senior years. You should also attend Academy Night, organized by Representative Bacchus's office each fall.
* The first step in securing an appointment to one of the academies is to visit the miltary academies' websites and complete the admissions paperwork that each requires. The spring of your junior year is the time to begin the process. Contact information follows:
Admission Office / Us Military Academy / West Point, NY 10996 / www.usma.edu
Admission Office / US Air Force Academy / USAF Academy, CO 80840 / www.usafa.af.mil
Admission Office / US Coast Guard Academy / New London, CT 96320 / www.cga.edu
Admission Office / US Naval Academy / Annapolis, MD 21402 / www.usna.edu
* The second step is writing to each of your senators and to your congressmen, asking to be considered as one of their nominees. In this letter you should indicate your first, second, third, and fourth choices of academies. Please remember that is strictly a guide; however, your letter should contain ALL information included in this guideline. A separate letter must be sent to each senator and representative to whom you apply. A sample letter follows:
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Request for Congressional Nomination To A Military Academy
Date_______________________
The Honorable____________________ The Honorable_____________________
United States Senate or United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator / Congressman:
I desire to attend the __________________________ and to be commissioned in the class entering in July 2008. The following data are furnished for your information:
Name: _________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Telephone Number ( )______________________________________________________
Temporary address and telephone number (if different from above):
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________________________________
Social Security Number: ___________________________________________________________
Names of Parents: ___________________________________________________________
High School: ___________________________________________________________
I have / have not requested that a pre-candidate file be initiated for me at the Admissions Office
Sincerely,
John / Jane Doe
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ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps)
ROTC scholarship programs involve a competitive application process as well. In addition to the written application, candidates must undergo a physical examination, formal interview, and a physical abilities test. The first step in the process is to request an application. This should be done during the spring of your junior year using the following contact numbers:
US Army 877-313-5178
US Air Force 205-823-4027
US Coast Guard 800-438-8724
US Navy 205-978-0887
US Marines 205-823-8450
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