The Air Force is responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. air bases, and building landing strips.  Its service members are airmen. 

The reserve components are Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

The Army is the largest of the military branches.  It handles significant ground combat missions.  Army Special Forces are called Green Berets for their headgear.  The Army's members are its soldiers. 

The reserve components are the Army Reserve and Army National Guard.

The Marine Corps provides land combat, sea-based, and air-ground operations support for the other branches during a mission.  This branch also guards U.S. embassies around the world.  Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) members are known as Raiders.  All service members are called Marines. 

The reserve component is the Marine Corps Reserve.

The Navy protects waterways (sea and ocean) outside of the Coast Guard’s jurisdiction.  Navy warships provide the runways for aircraft to land and take off when at sea.  Navy SEALs (sea, air, and land) are the special operations force for this branch.  All service members are known as sailors.  

The reserve component is Navy Reserve. 

While the Services have similar eligibility requirements, they may also reserve the right to enlist recruits using criteria that are based on the needs or vacancies of the current mission. The general requirements listed here apply to the U.S. Military as a whole.

Students interested in college, work-based learning, and the military should participate in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is administered annually at Katy High School.

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