The Armed Forces offer training for approximately 200 military occupations. While 8 percent of these are combat occupations, the rest are occupations that also can be pursued in civilian life. For many young men and women, volunteering for three years of military service is a good choice because of both the discipline and the opportunity to get training for a specific occupation. High school graduation is usually required.
Training is provided on duty and sometimes supplemented by course work at local colleges.
You can get detailed information from recruiting offices. If accepted, the student receives tuition for four years and a monthly payment for living expenses from the Army, Navy, or Air Force. During college, recruits take courses in military science, as well as in their chosen major. After graduation, they must serve as an officer for four or more years in return for their college financing. For information about volunteering for military service and entry into the ROTC, contact the local recruiting office of the branch of the Armed Forces you are interested in.