Military Benefits Graphic Organizer

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CATEGORY NOTES- Describe each program listed. Identify three important
points you would want to know as a service member. Would
any of this information help a family member while the
service member was in the military? Why or why not?
EDUCATON SU!!ORT
Tuition ssistance
!ost "/## $I %ill
&ollege 'und !rograms
(oan )epayment !rograms
*+&
&&'
Testing !rograms
Tuition ssistance: ,-.//credit0 ,1.///fiscal year ma2.3 available
to all branches0 but programs may differ slightly. 4es0 because they
cover these costs for full5time military service members.
!ost "/## $I %ill: !ays for tuition and fees in full0 provides living
stipend0 ,#////year books/supplies allowance3 part of $I %ill may
be transferrable to a family member3 amount received is based on
years served. 4es0 so they can plan where they would like to attend
school after service.
&ollege 'und !rograms: money that can be added to the $I %ill3
offered upon 6oining the military3 must have a high school diploma
and be enrolled in the $I %ill. 4es0 it is offered upon enlistment.
(oan )epayment: helps pay off college loans accrued prior to
service3 varies from branch to branch3 not available to 7arines or
&oast $uard. 4es0 it is offered during enlistment for school debts
accrued prior to service.
*+&: program to earn a degree during enlistment3 allows study
from multiple institutions/programs3 gives college credit for
military e2perience. 4es0 it allows you to continue your studies as
you travel/are stationed in different locations.
&&': &ommunity &ollege of the ir 'orce5an accredited two5
year college3 8/ different associate degree programs offered3 open
to enlisted ir 'orce men and women. 4es0 you have to be enlisted
to attend.
Testing !rograms: can earn college credit while on active duty3
available to all branches including )eserve and $uard personnel as
well as their families3 &(9!0 D**T0 and 9&9 tests are provided.
4es0 this program is intended for active duty service members.
NSURANCE " RETREMENT
'ree :ealth &are
ll service members receive free health and dental0 family
members ;ualify for full5coverage at a discounted rate0 dependents
up to age -< are now covered0 all coverage provided through
Tricare. 4es0 because most have families0 particularly with small
(ife Insurance
= %enefits
)etirement
Thrift *avings !lan
children0 and everyone has to have health insurance.
(ife Insurance: &an purchase up to ,1//0/// in coverage0 only
,-8/month0 can be automatically deducted from paycheck. 4es0
everyone should have a life insurance policy0 especially military
personnel with families.
= %enefits: =eterans ffairs5 provides home loans guaranteed by
the federal gov>t0 offer health care services to retired personnel0
educational assistance and disability compensation. ?o0 you are
not a veteran until you leave active duty.
)etirement: can retire with full benefits after -/ years of service0
must retire after about @/ years0 multiple retirement plan options
available. 4es0 it is important to consider your retirement options
before you retire so that you know if you will be able to live
comfortably.
Thrift *avings !lan: gov>t managed retirement savings plan0 preta2
paycheck deductions0 several different investment funds to choose
from. 4es0 it is always a good idea to invest for retirement. The
sooner you start0 the more money you>ll have in the end.
DSCOUNTS " !ER#S
%ase 92changes A
&ommissaries
7ilitary Discounts
=acation A (eisure Discounts
+n5%ase 9ntertainment
+n5%ase *ports
%ase 92changes A &ommissaries: buy new goods at discounted
prices0 discounts can be as low as cost B .C0 saves a lot of money0
especially families. 4es0 this benefit is most helpful during active
duty so you can shop conveniently and cheaply.
7ilitary Discounts: not official D+D benefits0 many companies>
way of showing their gratitude for service0 includes discounts on
travel and retail goods. 4es0 these discounts are very helpful to
military families.
=acation A (eisure Discounts: each branch has their own 7orale0
Welfare and )ecreation program0 7W) offers discounted vacation
opportunities to service members and their families0 opportunities
vary branch to branch. 4es0 leisure time is very important0
especially for enlisted families. This is a great way for them to
rela2 and spend time together.
+n5%ase 9ntertainment: includes gyms0 movie theaters0 bowling
alleys and parks3 rmed 'orces 9ntertainment hosts over #0-//
e2clusive shows featuring popular musicians0 comedians0 athletes
and actors. 4es0 these are amaDing opportunities for active duty
families to en6oy.
+n5%ase *ports: military has its own sports league0 includes -.
different sports0 open to all active5duty personnel. 4es0 open only
to active duty personnel.
$OR%D TRA&E%
@/ Days of !aid =acation
)A) +ptions on 7ilitary %ases
*pace vailable Travel
@/ Days !aid =acation: all active duty service members receive
this benefit0 re;uests off are sub6ect to approval0 if given proper
advanced notice most re;uests will be approved. 4es0 this is a great
benefit to take advantage of and allows many families to see and
do things they might not otherwise be able to.
)A) +ptions on %ase: residential and training facilities available3
usually feature pools0 basketball courts0 bowling alleys0 movie
theaters3 sometimes have access to private campgrounds and
beaches. 4es0 these benefits are open to all personnel staying on
base.
*pace vailable Travel: free travel on military flights0 open to
service members and their immediate families0 must register in
advance. 4es0 this is another great way for military families to save
money on travel and vacations.