If I only wanted a 2 yr enlistment>?

Question

which branch of the military should I join?

Answer 1

Only the Army offers 2 year enlistments. However, the initial service obligation is 8 years; 2 active and 6 reserve in this case. With the current situation, there's a strong probability that you'll be held on active duty under Stop Loss making the 2 year contract moot.

2-year enlistments get the crummy "grunt" jobs. Probably infantry. Nothing glamorous and no high-tech training.

Answer 2

Most branches of the military have begun using the "Stop Loss" rule which prevents members of the service of leaving after their enlistment term. This is because of the current war in Iraq and because of the lack of enlistment of new members and low recruit numbers. So, if you only enlist for two, chances are you will be in longer.

Answer 3

Navy is the best branch of service, because of the training. Air Force is great if you're looking for layed-back duty. Marines and Army only if you want some very physically demanding challenges.

I also recomment joining the reserves of a branch before going on active duty. It's a six year commitment, but it's only for one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year.

Answer 4

I think all branches offer short enlistments as well as the longer terms. The Army has some short term enlistments, but the best bet is to call the local recruiting station and ask for the info. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

The only branch I know of is the Army that offers a 2/2 program of 2 years active duty, 2 years reserves, & 4 years with your name on a recallable list somewhere. Just join the reserves or guard & pick your career field wisely so they don't try to keep you. You can always volunteer for stints on active duty.

Answer 6

most branches require your first enlisment to be at least 3 years, but most are closer to 4. it also depend on the job you'd be doing. different jobs require different enlistments. they are not going to pay for you to train for something for like a year and then only let you be in for a few months after that. also, it depends on the numbers they need right now. if they need numbers then they are going to make people stay longer when signing new contracts.
i believe the marines have the shortest active enlistment period, right now....but there is also a 8 year contract with most that allow you not to serve, but can call you back up after that..
your best bet..talk to recruiters.

Answer 7

American Military?

Your enlistment could be indefinite if the government wants it to, using little known laws, and many men have had to go on several tours of duty.

But a safe bet is to avoid the Army. You might be better off in the Air Force.

Answer 8

if you strongly want a 2 year enlistment (not available for all jobs) I would say go to the Army because they need you more and if they don't give you what you want you can tell them to call you back when they can...and my guess is they will WARNING Your 2 years could turn in to 3 depending on when your unit is set to deploy, also all enlistments are for 8 years but on a 2 year 6 years are inactive so you can get called up to do another year.

I had a soldier who had a 2 year he came in trained, went to Iraq for a year and then went on leave and started clearing to get out.
He is going to college now in Maryland.

Answer 9

most branches only do 3 years but you could go be infantry for 2

Answer 10

I signed up for a two year contract back in 2000. It wasn't for a "grunt" job either. 95C, 31E now ( corrections).........Just when you go to MEPS dont sign untill you get what you want....... It was Army BTW