STEM Careers and Opportunities Within the Military
KSU High School Workshop Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. (Tony) Parilli 18 March 2015 Purpose To provide the Kennesaw State University team and Georgia High School counselors an overview of the Army and its mission to develop the future leaders of our great Nation. Agenda Introduction US Army Overview A Growing Disconnect… United States Army Recruiting Command Educational Assets / Partnerships Other Initiatives The Army Profession A unique vocation of experts certified in the design, generation, support, and ethical application of landpower, serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people. The Army’s personal certification criteria: Competence, Character, and Commitment. TRUST Soldiers and Leaders Soldiers, Families, and the Army Army and the American People Army Values Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage Ethical Foundation: Legal and Moral Army History Established on 14 June 1775 by the Continental Congress as a unified Army for the colonies to fight Great Britain with George Washington appointed as its first commander. Three Components: Active, National Guard, Reserve Size of the Army: 503,000 (2014) --- 490,000 (2015) Why Do We Have an Army? The Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Governed by Law. Accomplishing missions assigned by elected officials. Element of National Power: Diplomatic, Information, Military, Economic US Military Combatant Commands Regionally aligned units with Soldiers stationed in over 150 countries around the world Army Profile • • • • • 61.6% 20.7% 10.6% 3.7% 3.4% Other • • 63% 37% • • • • 56.3% 45.1% 54.7% 6.5% White Black Hispanic Asian Male Female Male and Married Female and Married Married (8.7% are Dual marriages) Single with children Over 150 Ways to Soldier Combat Arms Infantry (Riflemen, Machine gunners, and Mortarmen) Field Artillery (Cannon and Rockets) Armor (Tanks) Aviation (Helicopter Pilots and Crew Chiefs) Special Forces (Rangers and Green Berets) Combat Service Support Combat Support Logistics & Transportation Engineers (Demolitions and Construction) Maintenance Military Police Medical Signal / Cyber Finance Military Intelligence (Analysts and UAV operators) Personnel Administration Chemical (Smoke and Hazardous Materials) Legal Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Public Affairs A Growing Disconnect… 1995 2015 2010 % of Youth That Discussed Military as Career with Parents Nov 2010 28% June 2013 19% 2015 ? 7%: ? Youth who visited Services’ social media pages 23%: Youth who visited one of the Services’ website 10 Qualified Military Available (QMA) Population (Age 17-24) For every 10 Americans between the ages of 17 – 24, less than 3 are eligible to serve in the military due to disqualifying conditions. Fully Qualified Disqualified Estimated 17-24 year old Population (34.4 Million) Disqualified for one reason : 32% = Disqualified for more than one reason : Qualified for service without waiver 39% = 29% = 12% enrolled in college (4.1M) 17% available to ship (5.9M) Qualified and Available for service without waiver 17% = with Propensity = 180,000 Sources: Woods & Poole 2013 Population Estimates; Lewin Group 2013 QMA Study As of 9 FEB 15 U.S. Army Recruiting Command USAREC Motto: "To Provide the Strength" Mission/Vision Statement: “An all-volunteer team sustaining an all-volunteer Army. A mutually supporting relationship with families and communities enabled by a network of shared knowledge using leading edge technologies and premier recruiting practices”. As of 9 FEB 15 “Providing the Strength” 17M – 21M Contacts Recruited from 29,746 Zip Codes By 8,165 Recruiters Working from 1,519 Stations 652,000 Appointments Made Processing through 65 MEPS Reporting to 258 Companies 459,000 Appointments Conducted 259,000 Tested In 44 Battalions In 6 Brigades What does this mean? 142,000 Qualified 15-20 Contacts = 1 Accession 101,375 To MEPS 81,359 Accessions 2d Recruiting Brigade 2nd Recruiting Brigade Territory: Nine states in SE USA, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Available Resources: 8 Recruiting Battalions 46 Companies; 271 Centers 1253 RA RRF; 221 AR RRF Atlanta Recruiting Battalion Territory: Two states across SE USA 39,407 square miles 124 Counties; 785 Zip Codes School Engagement: 436 High Schools 72 Colleges Available Resources: 6 Companies; 26 Centers 9 Forward Engagement Centers 243 RA RRF; 35 AR RRF Atlanta Recruiting Battalion CHATTANOOGA COMPANY CPT Fulton / 1SG Voldarski: (423) 870-6052 ATHENS COMPANY CPT Taylor/1SG Steensgard: (706)549-1444 MARIETTA COMPANY CPT Erickson / 1SG Allen: (7700 952-0044) PEACHTREE CITY COMPANY ATLANTA COMPANY CPT Mofor / 1SG Boyles: (404) 524-8545 CPT Thompson / 1SG Chase: (423) 870-6052 WARNER ROBINS COMPANY CPT Johnson / 1SG Vanderhorst: (478) 328-1088 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery 16 March2Success (www.March2Success.com) KEY NOTES: • Free, Web-based • Standardized Test Preparation, focus on math, science and language arts skills. • Curriculum is designed by Peterson's & Educational Options Inc. • No obligation to teachers, parents or students 17 Concurrent Admissions Program Army Educational Outreach Program (www.usaeop.com) KEY NOTES: • Identifies that the need for STEM literacy is growing exponentially. • Provides students/teachers a portfolio of Army-sponsored STEM programs. • Army partners with academia, industry, non-profit organizations and other government agencies (Academy of Applied Science, American Society of Engineering Education, National Science Teachers Association, etc.) 31 (www.usaeop.com) 32 Partnerships Partnerships Partnerships Partnerships US Army Assets Questions Other Initiatives High School Classroom Presentations Educator Tours Anti-Bullying Campaign Anti-Obesity Campaign Distracted Driving Campaign Support to the GSHA Support to Leadership Organizations Questions
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