Thirty days vacation per year with pay. Commissary privileges and free legal assistance. Prepare for the military as you would for any post high education program by taking a curriculum of English, mathematics, social studies, and science. With the exception of the combat arms, the military offers employment opportunities similar to those found in civilian life. Courses in electronics and the technologies would-be of great assistance to you.
Computer education is invaluable.
Be proactive by knowing what you want from the military. Study your interests, abilities, values, and personality. Your hobbies and extra curricular activities may also provide you with clues about your interests. Spend time in the career center. Books such as the Military Career Guid e, the How to get into U.S. Service Academies , and the Occupational Outlook Handbook are objective resources that will provide you with excellent information.