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
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61.6%
20.7%
10.6%
3.7%
3.4% Other
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63%
37%
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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
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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
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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.)
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(www.usaeop.com)
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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