Military & College Terms

Four year degree.

The branch of services that conducts military operations at sea.

Independent school that sets its own policies and goals, and is privately funded.

Made up of Citizen-Soldiers who train part time, close to home, until needed.

The initial period for new personnel involving intense physical activity.

Operated under the supervision of state governments and are funded by taxes.

An association of eight prestigious universities in the northeast United States..

Institution of higher education, grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects.

Granted to individuals demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview.

College program that enables students to work part-time while attending school.

A group of military personnel or units initially not committed to battle.

Nonresidential junior college offering courses to people living in a particular area.

An organized military force equipped for fighting on land.

Highest level of academic degree.

Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

A branch of service responsible for providing power projection from the sea.

The branch of service that conducts military operations in the air.

Full-time service in the police or armed forces.

Colleges often organized and run in alignment with their religious principles.

Process to enter education at universities and colleges.

Responsible for the protection of life and property at sea.

Multiple choice test used to determine qualification for enlistment.

A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a college or university.