The military is an essential component of the security of the United States. The military needs men and women at the peak of their performance. For this reason, the army tries to recruit high school students as young as seventeen. However, many people do not want recruiters in high schools, and debate has emerged over whether high schools should allow military recruiters. There are numerous reasons as to why schools should allow recruiters on campuses. High schools should allow the hiring of military recruiters because, although many say recruiters are not telling the whole truth, students usually already know the information. Recruiters inform students of the benefits and opportunities offered by the military and encourage students to graduate from high school. High schools should allow the hiring of recruiters because students need to know the benefits and opportunities of joining the military. The article “Should Military Recruiters Be Allowed in High Schools?” says the military can offer many career opportunities for high school students. The article states, “We want to make sure all high school students are aware of the career and training opportunities the military has to offer, from being in the infantry to learning to operate high-tech equipment or being a technician doctor" (Smith and Herbert 27). High school students need to know that the military can expand their education and training beyond the high school classroom. Justin Lavargne also explains the benefits he hopes to gain from the army in the article “Militeens”. The authors of the article write: “Lavargne said he sees benefits to joining the military, as well as a thrill. “Going to college seems like a good thing. […] But in the army I can get with… half a sheet of paper… joining the army, with all its advantages and opportunities. The Army also serves as a reminder to stay in school and out of trouble. While some say recruiters are lying, most teens already know the truth and have made up their minds about whether to enroll after high school. If high schools didn't allow recruiters, high school students might never see the chance to join the military and change their lives for the better. Works Cited Boster, Seth, et al. "Militants." Chicago Tribune. 02 June 2011: 16. SIRS Issues Researcher. Network. November 13, 2013. Perry, Tony and Howard Blume. "Targeted lesson." Los Angeles Times. 29 July 2012: A.33. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. November 11, 2013. Smith, S. Douglas, and Bob Herbert. “Should military recruiters be allowed in high schools?” New York Times Upfront 138. 11. March 13, 2006: 27. SIRS Issues Researcher. Network. November 11. 2013.