How to Join the Military

What does the ASVAB help determine?

• College major

• Fitness for combat

• Job eligibility in the military

• Length of enlistment

What is one requirement for entering a Service Academy?

• Scoring 100% on the ASVAB

• A Congressional nomination

• JROTC participation in high school

• Completing basic training first

Which of the following happens before you go to boot camp?

• Sign a contract

• Choose your college major

• Get stationed overseas

• Receive officer rank

What makes ROTC different from other college options?

• You can live off-campus

• There are no classes

• You serve part-time while in college

• You train for military leadership

Which military path is for people who already have a college degree?

• Service academies

• Enlisted contract

• Officer Candidate School

• ROTC

If a student is interested in part-time service during college, which option fits best?

• ROTC

• National Guard

• Officer School

• Service Academy

Imagine you took the ASVAB and scored high in mechanics. What kind of job might you be offered?

• Infantry

• Air traffic control

• Auto maintenance

• Cybersecurity

Why should you read your military contract carefully before signing?

• It includes boot camp instructions

• It’s legally binding

• It tells you where you’ll be stationed

• It affects your college options

You’re meeting with a recruiter. What’s a smart question to ask?

• Can I skip boot camp?

• Will I get to choose my commander?

• What ROTC program should I join?

• What benefits and jobs match my goals?

Which scenario best shows someone using the 3 C’s to decide their path to joining the military?

• Joins because their friend is joining

• Asks recruiter about all options, compares jobs, and considers fit

• Picks based on TV commercials and most powerful messaging

• Chooses whatever the recruiter recommends