Military Information

  • United States Military Branches
    For more information about joining the military, explore the websites below.
    For all branches and branch overviews: http://www.military.com/
    For specific branches:
    Air Force
    ​Army
    Coast Guard
    Marines
    Navy 
    NC National Guard

    Local Recruiter Contact Information:

    Marines
    Sgt. Nicolas Robach

    919.593.6800

    nicholas.robach@marines.usmc.mil

    Army

    SSG Tristan Medina

    919.435.3343

    tristian.a.medina.mil@army.mil 

    Coast Guard
    Alberto Sanchez
    Alberto.Sanchez@uscg.mil
    (919) 917-8400

    Navy
    Thalia Perea Montalvo 

    (919)930-7694

    thalia.m.pereamontalvo.mil@us.navy.mil

    Air Force
    Sgt. Cody Scavuzzo 

    919.430.2684

    cody.scavuzzo@us.af.mil

    Army National Guard
    Andrew Jones
    andrew.j.jones170.mil@mail.mil
    919.270.8942
    See flyer HERE
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    High School Activities
    Raleigh Battalion of the US Navy Sea Cadets
    Consider joining the Raleigh Battalion of the US Navy Sea Cadets; a group of young people ages 11-17 who want to learn about the military and are ambitious, self-disciplined, physically motivated and have strong academic performance.  Cadets meet during the school year to learn about the Navy. In addition, cadets have the opportunity to participate in special advanced training and boot camps across the country during the summer months and winter holidays. 
    For more information visit this site: ​http://www.raleighseacadets.com/

    Aim High Flight Academy
    A 3-week academy to teach and inspire future aviators. Trained by Air Force pilots. All expenses are paid for 15 flight hours and no experience needed. Application only. See flier HERE for details.

    Military Academies
    The military academies are listed below with a link to their websites. The application process for each is slightly different, but all are very competitive processes. Please read all you can and plan to start this process no later than the beginning of your junior year in high school. 
    United States Air Force Academy - http://www.usafa.af.mil/
    United States Coast Guard Academy - http://www.cga.edu/
    United States Military Academy - West Point - Army - http://www.westpoint.edu
    United States Naval Academy - http://www.usna.edu

    Summer Camps at the Military Academies
    There are several opportunities to attend summer camps and seminars associated with  the U.S. military academies:
    U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. Coast Guard Academy

    U.S. Military Academy West Point

    U.S. Naval Academy


    College ROTC
    ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps
    ROTC is a college program offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serving in the Military after graduation from college. Each service branch has its own version of the ROTC program.

    If you are serious about joining ROTC, please know that you should apply to the ROTC program at the same time as you apply to the college who hosts the program. For example, if you apply to UNC Chapel Hill and want to join an ROTC program at Chapel Hill, you should apply to the ROTC program at the same time as you apply for admission to UNC Chapel Hill. The ROTC application process is described on the ROTC site for each program at each college or university.
    For general information about ROTC, please visit the todaysmiltary.com

    The ROTC HS Scholarship is one of the largest college funding sources available to students who wish to serve, as Army Officers, after completing a bachelor's degree at a school of their choice.  Thus, my message is not only for students who want to attend NCSU, but for all students who want the scholarship. Additionally, the scholarship is open to all Seniors, whether they participated in JROTC or not.
    The application process is relatively simple. Students go to ROTC Scholarships | U.S. Army (goarmy.com), scroll down to "Apply in High School or College", to begin. 
    Here's what the scholarship pays:
    Tuition & Fees (3 or 4 years)  OR $12,000 Cash award per year
    $1,200 per year for books & supplies
    $420 per month stipend while in school.

    Interested in ROTC and the Reserves?

    • What it is
      The Simultaneous Membership Program allows cadets to participate in ROTC and serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve while in college. 
       
    • What it offers
      Cadets earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits, and have access to government money for school, such as the GI Bill. They also gain additional training and experience, and work with soldiers and non-commissioned officers in a Reserve Component Unit. 
       
    • Requirements
      To participate in the SMP, you must:
      • Meet required physical standards 
         
      • Be enrolled in college and have completed at least 30 credits 
         
      • Have completed Basic and/or Advanced Individual Training 
         
      • Be under 30 years of age by graduation 
         
    • What happens after graduation?
      Upon graduation, you'll receive your commission as a second lieutenant, and serve in either the National Guard or the Active Army. For more information, visit this website.


    ​Interested in ROTC and attending HBCU?
    Click HERE for information on the Frederick C. Branch Scholarship, which is a Marine Corp. scholarship for HBCU's.

    ​College Events
    NCSU Air Force Cadet Shadow Day
    Interested in a nationally-ranked physical, leadership, and professional training program? Interested in a possible way to fund your education? Interested in a guaranteed job after college? Interested in defending liberty at home and abroad? Do you have what it takes to join the Wolfpack Warriors in living with Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do and earn your commission as a second lieutenant the world’s greatest air force? Want to learn more about Air Force ROTC, click HERE.

    Not all colleges and universities offer ROTC.
    To determine if the college/university you are interested in offers an ROTC program, use the links below:

    Navy ROTC 
    ​The Marine Corps participates in the NAVY ROTC program. 

    ​Air Force ROTC: This link provides access to the AIR FORCE ROTC college programs in each state in the U.S.

    Air Force Scholarship Information : provides high school and college scholarship information

    Army ROTC : This link provides access to the ARMY ROTC college programs in each state in the U.S.

    Army ROTC Scholarship Information

    Marines Scholarship Information:
    The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. Our scholarships are for children pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be a trade school, career training school, community college, or four-year university. We’re the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. All applicants must meet our eligibility requirements, which can be found at www.mcsf.org/eligibility. For more information regarding our Career and Technical Education Program, feel free to take a look at our CTE brochure and to apply, please visit www.mcsf.org/apply.
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    The Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship is valued at $180,000 over a four-year period
    This includes tuition, books, plus instructional and lab fees.
    Students will receive a $250 per month allowance (increased by $50 each year).

    ​There is no obligation to apply for or accept this scholarship. A student’s commitment to the Marine Corps does not begin until the beginning of his/her sophomore year in college. If a student drops out of the program any time before the end of his/her first-year student year, he/she is not required to pay anything back. If a candidate decides to stay with NROTC his/her sophomore year, he/she is obligated to accept a commission for 5 years active duty, as a Marine Corps Officer after graduation.
    BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Applicants must meet a minimum SAT or ACT score criterion of:

    SAT: Combined score of 1000 or ACT: overall score of 22.

      1. If you do not meet the minimum ACT or SAT scores and you score a 74 or higher on the ASVAB, you still qualify!
      2. What the selection board considers during the selection process
    • Grades in school, class rank, and class size
    • Extracurricular activities (in school and outside of school)
    • Teacher evaluations
    • SAT/ACT scores
    • Officer interview/Professional Picture/Physical Fitness Test score
    • Resume (not required, but it helps to provide the scholarship review board with a better picture of you)                       


    ASVAB
    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) was designed by the Department of Defense to help students across our nation learn more about career exploration and planning. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery, and interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.

    The ASVAB is offered to 10-12 graders at HHS once each semester. Students may sign up in advisory or in student services.

    ASVAB tutorials
    Use the following links to access practice tests for ASVAB:

    For practice questions: http://www.military.com/ASVAB

    Take practice tests online: asvabpracticetestonline.com
    This site will walk you through practice math questions for the test: http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=67
    Study guide for vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math: http://www.4tests.com/training/default.asp
    Sample Questions: www.asvabprogram.com/student-program
    Online study program to help increase your ASVAB score: www.march2success.com/

    Resource: ASVAB for Dummies E-Book

    For help with math topics: https://www.khanacademy.org/

    Practice using Quizlet
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    Understanding your ASVAB Results
    1. Come to the "interpretation" session.
    2. Complete the Self-Assessment at the session.
    3. Use the career exploration tools in the session to locate occupations based on your interests & results!

    For more information, visit:
    www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/28

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