We discussed the armed forces in general--officer and enlisted rank structures, pay, responsibilities, "needs of the Service" as applied to assignments and training and as opposed to personal desires and moves/permanent change(s) of station. I stressed the education requirements--high school diploma for enlisted and a bachelor's degree (4 years) for a commission.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We had a very positive session. Cal asked excellent questions. I stressed the necessity of getting back into the high school attendance routine ASAP if he sees the armed forces in his future. We discussed the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and how the four services (USA, USMC, USN and USAF) use it to place enlisted personnel in the various occupational specialties. I pointed out that if he applied for SEAL training and the Navy had a need for Fire Control Technicians and his ASVAB scores said that he'd be a capable Fire Control Technician, the Navy's needs would take precedence--he'd be in Fire Control Tech school before he knew it.
