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ARMY CAREERS AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES CARSON CITY RECRUITING CENTER 911 TOPSY LANE SUITE 208 (775) 267-2574

About SSG Travis Thoreson Primary MOS 12H Construction Engineer HOME TOWN: Crivitz, WI Goals: Purchase dream home in Georgia with VA loan. Finish BA in Business Management Hobbies: Football, outdoors, fishing, xbox RPG’s

Career Highlights Graduated: Basic training 2015 BLC 2017 ALC 2020 ARC 2020 Deployed: Hurricane Harvey- Huston Texas Hurricane Irma- Florida Southern Border- El Centro

Places I have been: Georgia Mississippi Louisiana Nevada North Dakota Kentucky

DO YOU HAVE A PLAN? • What kind of skills / education do you have?

• How much money do you think you can make?

• Health insurance?

• Rent/car payment?

• Food/utilities?

• Misc. expenses?

THE ARMY OFFERS • Marketable Job Skills

• Practical Work Experience

• College Benefits / Education Incentives

• Medical / Insurance Benefits

STEPPING STONE OR CAREER?

• Active Duty: 3-6 years and up to $50,000 bonus.

• Reserves: 1 weekend a month and up to $20,000 bonus and $50,000 student loan repayment • Reserve time counts toward Federal pension.

• Active: 20 year retirement with pension • Reserves: 30 year retirement with pension

ARMY JOB SPECIALTIES (OVER 150 JOBS TO CHOSE FROM)

Administrative Support

Medical

•Finance Specialist

•Medical Equipment Repairer

•Human Resources Specialist

•Operating Room Specialist

•Dental Specialist

•Chaplain Assistant

•Patient Administration

•Administrative Specialist

•Optical Laboratory Specialist

•Unit Supply Specialist Mechanical •Wheel Vehicle Mechanic •Track Vehicle Mechanic •Construction Equip. Repair

•Utilities Equipment Repair •Metal Worker •Machinist

•Armament Repairer

•Medical Laboratory Specialist •Radiology Specialist •Pharmacy Specialist •Respiratory Specialist

•Combat Medic •Mental Health Specialist

ARMY JOB SPECIALTIES

Transportation & Aviation

Computers & Technology •Cable Systems

•Aircraft Electrician

•Network Switching Systems

•Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer

•Imagery Analyst

•Aircraft Power plant Repairer

•Multi Sensor Operator

•Aircraft Structural Repairer

•Telecommunications

•Electrical & Avionic Systems

•Signals Intelligence Analyst

•Motor Transportation

•Cryptologic Linguist

•Watercraft Operator

•Microwave Systems

•Parachute Rigger

•Multi Channel Transmission Systems

•Transportation Management

Legal & Law Enforcement •Military Police

•Paralegal Specialist •Internment & Resettlement Specialist

ARMY JOB SPECIALTIES Army Bands

Engineering & Construction •Combat Engineer

•Tuba

•Bridge Crew Member

•Bassoon

•Interior Electrician

•Keyboard/Piano

•Plumber

•Trumpet

•Technical Engineer

•Oboe

•Topographic Analyst

•Electric Bass

•Water Treatment Specialist

•Trombone

•Carpentry and Masonry

•Percussion

•Quarrying Specialist

•Electric Guitar

•Utilities Equip. Repairer •Heavy Construction Equip.

•General Construction Equip.

Arts & Media

•Saxophone

•Public Affairs Specialist

•Flute & Piccolo

•Multimedia Illustrator

•Clarinet

•Broadcast Journalism

•French Horn

•Lithographer

ARMY JOB SPECIALTIES

Combat Arms •Infantry

•Fire Support Specialist

•Rangers

•Air Defense

•Special Forces

•Field Artillery

•M1 Armor Crew Member •Cavalry Scout

PAY CHART MONTHLY RATES OF BASIC PAY (Note 1) Cumulative Years of Service Pay Grade Over Over 2 or less (Note 2) 2 3

Over 4

Over 6

Over 8

E-9 (Notes 3 & 4) E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1 (Notes 5 & 6)

3294.30 2849.40 2610.30 2393.40 2160.60 2054.70

3595.50 3135.60 2786.10 2515.80 2296.50 2054.70

3733.50 3274.20 2920.80 2652.00 2435.70 2054.70

3915.30 3408.60 3058.50 2786.70 2435.70 2054.70

4058.10 3548.70 3273.30 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

4739.10 4302.60 3864.30 3497.70 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

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MONTHLY RATES OF BASIC PAY – Continued (Note 1) Cumulative Years of Service Pay Grade Over Over Over Over (Note 2) 10 12 14 16

Over 18

Over 20

E-9 5789.10 (Notes 3 & 4)

5920.50

6085.80

6279.90

6477.00

6790.50

E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2

4948.80 4440.60 3987.60 3682.20 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

5078.40 4685.10 4225.50 3704.40 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

5233.80 4888.50 4298.40 3704.40 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

5402.40 5027.40 4351.20 3704.40 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

5706.30 5175.30 4413.30 3704.40 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

5860.50 5232.60 4413.30 3704.40 2905.50 2435.70 2054.70

E-1 (Note 5 & 6)

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1833.30

1833.30

1833.30

1833.30

1833.30

EARN YOUR DEGREE WHILE SERVING • Tuition assistance is available to Army Soldiers for approved off-duty courses. The Army funds 100% of course costs up to $250.00 per credit hour, with a maximum of $4,000.00 per academic year.

• Army training counts as college credit!

POST 9-11 GI BILL • 36 Academic Months Paid For! Public School - All Tuition & Fees •

Private or Foreign School Up to $19,200 per academic year

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$1,000 stipend for books yearly

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Monthly housing allowance for fulltime students:

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

• STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

• To be accepted for any ROTC Scholarship, you must meet these standards: • Be a U.S. citizen • Be at least 17, and under 31 in year of commissioning • Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, unweighted, if you're in high school while applying • Have taken the SAT or ACT • Take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) • Meet the physical height and weight requirements • Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard

PERSONAL GROWTH The Army builds on what you have done to make yourself a strong individual.We will instill the qualities that make you a successful Soldier throughout your Army Career and beyond.

•Leadership Skills

•Self-Confidence •Self-Respect •Teamwork

•Time Management

•Problem Solving •Professionalism •Discipline •Responsibility •Lifelong Pride

Soldiers are given every opportunity to grow -especially when it comes to a career. As a Soldier in the Army, you’ll gain a foundation of confidence, discipline and leadership that will serve you well whether you continue your career in the Army or choose a job in the civilian world. It’s the strength to do good today - and the strength to do well tomorrow.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Initial Interview – Take practice test / Receive packet (Sit Down w/ Recruiter) • Collect Birth Certificate, SSN Card (Collect Documents) • Take ASVAB / Request SASVAB scores • Finish Packet / Reserve Job • Go to MEPS for physical, sign contract and enlist • Return and enter Future Soldier Program • Pass high school and graduate • Ship out to Basic Training

WHAT IS THE ASVAB?

CAN USE ASVAB FOR ACT/SAT!!!

• Substitute for ACT/SAT • Free to take • Good for 2 Years

QUESTIONS???