Military
Military recruiters regularly visit COHS to provide information about the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, answer questions, and help students explore military career opportunities. They can explain enlistment options, benefits, training programs, and more. If you are interested in speaking with a recruiter, please contact the CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) Coordinator to be connected with the appropriate representative. In addition, if you are interested in joining the military, you are encouraged to participate in ASVAB testing, which is offered at COHS twice a year at no cost to students. This test is an important step in the enlistment process and also provides helpful insight into your strengths and career interests.
Parent Resources for National Guard
Understanding the Different Branches of the Military
Army Assessment Prep - March2Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests, improve school work and review materials. We also provide tools for educators and parents to track and encourage their students.
Army - The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. Mostly land-based operations and humanitarian missions.
Marines - A component of the Department of the Navy. It mostly operates in water but does land operations as well. Known for their quick response.
Navy - Operates on land, in the air and on the water. The Navy has the largest fleet of air carriers in the world.
Air Force - The youngest branch in the armed forces. The Air Force conducts air-based missions. The air Force does not consist of only pilots, but also parachuters, air traffic controllers, and experts in reconnaissance. Outer space and cyberspace (for the purposes of intelligence and surveillance) also fall under the jurisdiction of the Air Force.
Coast Guard - The Coast Guard is the smallest branch and help with law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.
National Guard - Comprised of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations, and more.