Resource Index
The resources listed here represent AFSC resources available from across the country relating to issues of youth, military service and peace. We have included some especially useful pieces from other organizations.
Alternatives to the Military
These excellent local resources contain national information, too.
Great Careers and College Money (For Los Angeles area) (PDF)
Higher Education Brochure (Los Angeles area) (PDF)
The Options Booklet - A Resource for Teens Interested in Alternatives to Military Service (for Western Massachusetts area) (PDF)
What's Next: A Guide for North Carolina Teens (PDF's)
- Introduction - Pages i-viii (39 KB)
- 1. Surviving the Next Few Years - Pages 1-22 (196 KB)
- 2. Thinking About Jobs and Careers - Pages 23-38 (79 KB)
- 3. Serving Your Country - Pages 39-52 (92 KB)
- 4. Skills Training Opportunities - Pages 53-70 (108 KB)
- 5. Green Jobs - Pages 71-84 (81 KB)
- 6. College: You Can Do It! - Pages 85-96 (100 KB)
- 7. So You Think You Might Want to Join the Military? - Pages 97-106 (70 KB)
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Q&A on ASVAB Testing in Schools
What Students and Educators Should Know About Military Testing in Our High Schools. Q&A on ASVAB Testing in Schools Booklet Format (PDF)
Conscientious Objection
Counseling Military Conscientious Objectors During Wartime
Definition of a Conscientious Objector
How Can Somebody Join and Then Become a CO?
Immigration Consequences of Resisting Service
Leaflet About Different Types of Conscientious Objection for Young People(PDF)
Counter-Recruitment Methods and Tools
Brochures and Booklets for Use in Schools and Community -
Note: To order the full-color version of these brochures, see our publications page
Do You Know Enough to Enlist (PDF 1.9 MB)
¿Tienes Suficiente Información para Registrate en las Fuerza Armadas?(PDF)
Ten Points to Consider Before You Sign a Military Enlistment Agreement(PDF)
Antes de firmar un contrato para enlistarte en el Ejército considera estas diez cosas (PDF)
Are You Considering Enlistment? (PDF)
False Advertisment Comic Book (PDF)
Anuncio Falso Libro de Cómics (PDF)
High School Classroom Curriculum
Counter-Recruitment Curriculum
(from http://www.recruitmenteducation.org/)
Resources for Presenting Alternative Viewpoints
Basics of Working with School Boards
Tips for Crafting Your Message for School Boards
Overview of Equal Access to Schools Legal Rulings
Sample Letter Requesting Equal Access for Principal or Superintendent
Options for Controlling Recruiter Access in Schools (from Project YANO) (PDF)
Questions to Ask Schools Starting Up JROTC Academies
Draft and Selective Service
FAQ: Registration for the Draft and Steps Young People Can Take
Registering for the Draft as a Non citizen
Immigrants and Military Service
Immigration Consequences of Resisting Service
Registering for the Draft as a Non citizen
JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps)
How JROTC instructors are chosen...
Review of JROTC Curriculum (1995)
Questions to Ask Schools Starting Up JROTC Academies
LGBT Youth and Militarism Issues
Surviving Militarism, Racism and Repression: An Emergency Preparedness Kit for LGBT & Queer Youth
Military Discharges
No Trial Period in the Military
Can I Still Use the GI Bill if I Get a Bad Discharge?
GI Bill: A Reality Check (PDF)
What You Need to Know!
Opt Out of Military Recruiting
Overview of No Child Left Behind Recruiter Access Provision
Letter Opposing Centralized Recruiting Database
National Opt Out Forms (RTF)
Poverty Draft and Economic Justice
The Poverty Draft: Eight Things You Need to Know!
Student Survey on Recruiter Presence in Schools (PDF)
School Staff Survey on Recruiter Presence in Schools (PDF)
Peacework magazine produced by the AFSC Cambridge office regularly covers issues related to militarism, the military in schools, counter-recruitment efforts and conscientious objection.
Speakers
To see about scheduling a speaker for your community group or school, please contact the AFSC staff in your region.
Speech Rights
National Youth & Militarism Program Training's
Introduction to Youth and Militarism: An Interactive Power point Presentation To order this CD-ROM, see our publications page.