United States Military OPTIONS TO CONSIDER DRAFT About

United States Military OPTIONS TO CONSIDER DRAFT

About the Military The United States Armed Forces: The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy) The President of the U. S. : The overall head of the military Helps form military policy The U. S. Department of Defense (Do. D): A federal executive department The principal organ by which military policy is carried out Headed by the Secretary of Defense a civilian & a member of the cabinet serves as the President’s second-in-command DRAFT

About the Military National Security Council Coordinates military action with diplomacy Headed by National Security Advisor Joint Chiefs of Staff Six members who advise the President & the National Security Advisor Includes the head of each Do. D service branches (does not include the Coast Guard-falls under Dept. of Homeland Security-or National Guard) U. S. Military All branches work together during operations & joint missions One of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel Draws manpower from pool of volunteers (conscription-draft- hasn’t been used since 1972) DRAFT

Military Options Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy DRAFT National Guard

COAST GUARD Find Your Career Coast Guard Academy Being a Guardian U. S. C. G. Reserve Discovering Our Roles Enlisted Ratings Get the Answers USCG Roles Officer Careers Benefits FAQs DRAFT

U. S. AIR FORCE • Enlisted Opportunities • Academy • Officer Opportunities • ROTC • Health Careers • • Opportunities Mission Values Creed History Technology Events Careers DRAFT • FAQs • How to Join

U. S. ARMY Overview Careers & Jobs Personnel Benefits Service Options Soldier Life Training, Careers & Jobs For Parents Vehicles & Equipment How to Join Post Locations Ranks & Insignia DRAFT

MARINE CORPS Making Marines 12 Weeks Winning Battles Eligibility Quality Citizens Explore the Story Warrior Path Become an Officer Parents & Mentors FAQs Parents & Mentors DRAFT

NATIONAL GUARD What’s our mission? Benefits Do I qualify? Careers What’s Basic Training? Events/Promotions Guard Life What is the Guard? DRAFT

U. S. Navy Why join the Navy? About the Navy Careers in Demand Joining the Navy Inside the Navy Education Opportunities Careers & Jobs Mission & History Families & Advisors DRAFT

Volunteer Activities http: //joiningforces. uso. org/share-message- om? sc=OM-my-p_BPI: %20 FLOTUSSearch_Obama-Troops_{Creative} First Lady Michelle Obama support program http: //iparticipateusa. org/cause/support-military- families Students who have family members or friends in the service: Email to ask how the class can help DRAFT Send care packages to the service men & women Send care packages to the children, schools, etc. in the area they are stationed Other ideas

Resources Videos, Articles & Lots of Information http: //www. military. com/ http: //www. usmilitary. com/ DRAFT

Sources http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/United_States_armed _forces www. gocoastguard. com www. marines. com www. nationalguard. com http: //airforce. com www. goarmy. com www. navy. com DRAFT