Name: Alex Kovalev_______________________________________

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Date 09-17-

Military Careers Assignment

DIRECTIONS: Answer all questions in complete sentences. Change your responses to
another color or bold.
Part I: Before Research
1. Have you considered the military as an option after graduation?
No I havent considered the military as an option after graduation.
2. If yes, what branch are you thinking about?
If no, why have you not considered the military?
Im not a big fan of the military I feel like I can do something else instead of
military. I honestly do not wanna take someone elses live away from this world.
3. From what sources have you built your opinion on military careers? (Family, friends, TV shows,
news, etc.)
I have built my opinion based of family. My family is very religious and they know
the military is not the spot for me so I listed to them.

Part II: Research

In this section, you will go to the website for the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force to
research information about different jobs available not everyone is a front-line soldier!
Fill in information on the table provided in your own words!
**Note the Armys website is the easiest to navigate to find details about specific jobs.
AVIATION OFFICER (15)

AH-64 ATTACK HELICOPTER

M1 ARMOR CREWMAN (19K)

REPAIRER (15R)

Overview

Training

Helpful Skills

You operate using Army

helicopters like OH-58 Kiowa,
UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47
Chinook and the AH-64 Apache
carrying troops from Point A to
point B
completing aviation school
Basic Combat Training

Self-discipline,
confidence and intelligence
Physically and
mentally fit to perform under
pressure
Ability to make quick
decisions
Capable of bearing
numerous responsibilities

Known as apache able

to repair that one
specific helicopter

responsible for operating

armored equipment such as the
M1A2 Abrams to destroy
enemy positions

10 weeks of Basic Combat

Training
17 weeks of Advanced
Individual Training with on-thejob instruction
Preference in
mathematics and shop
mechanics

15 weeks of One Station Unit

Training

Interest in working
with aircrafts and engine
mechanics
Ability to use hand
and power tools

Readiness to accept a
challenge and face danger
Top physical and
mental shape
Interest in medicine
and science
Ability to work as a
team member

Required ASVAB
Scores

Instead you have to pass

the Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery

Mechanical Maintenance : 99

Combat : 87

Future Civilian
Careers

business management

Airframe or power plant

mechanic

any field you choose, but

especially in the mechanics
repair industry

Name: Alex Kovalev_______________________________________

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Part III Response

4. Which of the 3 military jobs would you like best? Why?
AVIATION OFFICER (15) BECAUSE I ALWAYS WANTED TO FLY A AVIATER SINCE EVR I WAS A KID SO IT WOULD BE A FUN EXPERIENCE
FOR MY DREAMS TO COME TRUE.

5. Did you know that this job existed before? Or, are you surprised that it exists?
No, I Knew it existed for a very long time.
6. Now that youve looked into this career, do you think it might be a good option for you? Weigh
the pros and cons of military service, government benefits, and being able to transition into a
civilian career with the other paths to the career (usually college).
After researching and finding out a lot of things that I didnt know, I dont know my opinion
has changed. Im thing about it now and maybe I might enroll because there is a lot of
benefits from it and plus you give full respect for your country.