Show U. U S. S Arm Army project ahead explained When the draft expired two years ago many of the Army's detractors predicted an Immediate failure of the volunteer force concept Recruiting figures began to plummet Then came the end of fiscal year 1974 Surprisingly the Army turned itself around and slightly exceeded its annual objective TODAY recruiting objectives are still being achieved on a monthly basis but the Army isn't resting on its laurels Looking for constant improvement in its style life-style and personnel the Army has recently initiated an expanded service in-service educational program for soldiers who wish to pursue a college education Its It's called Project Ahead Project Ahead works in this manner a high school senior or graduate visits a loc local l Army recruiter who explains Project Ahead and and amt the benefits of an Army enlistment If the interested applicant qualifies for Army service he or she is referred to a a alist list of Project Ahead schools including some some of the finest colleges universities technical and vocational schools in the country Each college or university owns and operates its own program and the applicant must qualify under the requirements determined by the school The school appoints an academic advisor who will counsel the soldier- soldier student throughout his Army tour Having taken post on-post courses the student soldier-student may return to his chosen school and finish his degree requirements after completing his Army service THE TilE ARMY is able to tap a pool of bright and highly motivated young people who will assist in the operation of a technically sophisticated Army The schools gain access to a body of students who can be planned upon for future enrollment purposes The student soldier-student gets a time life-time skill and an opportunity to achieve academic goals Project Ahead is one of the ingenious approaches which this country requires if it is to further national advancement in the face of future technological advancement Hats off to the Army green For additional information contact Larry Stone |