Military Terminology

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  1. 3. This is the state that the Air Force Academy is located in.
  2. 5. How many years of active duty must you complete following your time at an Academy?
  3. 9. This is a way to become an officer. You attend a traditional 4 year university and train weekly to be in the military.
  4. 10. This branch of the military protects our interests space
  5. 12. This is a part-time service that exists in all branches. You will serve near your hoe. This is different than the National Guard because you were previously serving as Active Duty.
  6. 13. This post-9/11 bill can cover 100% of your tuition at a public university, as well as giving you a monthly stipend and money for books and technology.
  7. 16. If you join the military after college, this program will assist you with your student loans.
  8. 21. This branch of the military is part-time service that reports to their state first. They are often used in times of National Emergencies.
  9. 22. This type of military personnel has joined the Army. They went directly to boot camp and then joined a military unit. They did not attend ROTC, an Academy, or have completed Officer Training School
  10. 24. This branch of the military serves to defend our nation as our primary ground force.
  11. 25. A _________ from a member of the House of Represatives or a Senator is one of the requirements to apply to an Academy.
  12. 26. This branch of military is often the first branch on the ground in a conflict, they also assist the Navy.
  13. 27. This is a test required for entry into many positions in local, state, and federal government.
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  1. 1. This branch of the military defends the United States through air warfare and air defense.
  2. 2. You need to be at least 18 to join all branches of the military
  3. 4. This type of military personnel has gone through ROTC training, an Academy, or attended Officer Training School.
  4. 6. True/False You must be a citizen of the United States to become a member of the military
  5. 7. This is the "Armed Services Aptitude Battery" test. This is required to gain entry to the military.
  6. 8. This is the state that the Naval Academy is located in
  7. 11. The typical time commitment for the National Guard is ______ years.
  8. 14. This branch of military guards our coast and ensures maritime law enforcement
  9. 15. Once you sign your commitment to the military you essentially have to complete this, you can't just quit
  10. 17. This means you are serving full-time in one of the branches of the military
  11. 18. This branch of the military maintains the seas, both nationally and internationally
  12. 19. This post 9/11 GI Bill pays your tuition at a _______ institution.
  13. 20. ROTC scholarships cover room and board
  14. 23. This is a form of tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 a year, and is for all branches of the military including the National Guard.