I have a lot of questions and want to be prepared going to a recruiter. What is the best type of officer for an older candidate to be? Infantry/aviation/ Etc... I was also toldthat I should join as an enlisted man and get training in my area of interest...get my $20,000 bonus? and then go to OCS from there. I am educated and could learn Arabic or computer skills or journalistic skills.
2006-07-01 15:52:38 · 10 answers · asked by Ben Jammin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
you can't. unless you just got out.age 35 is the cut off age for officers.
2006-07-01 18:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by andy3191 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be able to retire prior to age 55 if you are 41 you are probably a little old unless you have special skills like a doctors,Lawers etc. then you could join the officer corp. Ask your Recruter hes the only way to be sure...
2006-07-01 16:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by ralphtheartist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The army has just raised the enlistment age for active duty to 42. I would suggest going to www.goarmyreserve.com for more info about it. Don't be afraid to ask your recruiter questions, but remember this.....RECRUITERS LIE! Make sure you get everything in writing, because they will lie to you. Some recruiters tell 18 year olds that if they don't like basic training they can come home.
2006-07-01 16:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by spaldingballa07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can join the reserves at 41. I believe there is an age cut off.
2006-07-01 16:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by housefullofboys3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The army has upped it's recruitment maximum age to 42, as long as you ship to basic training before your 42nd birthday, you can enlist.
2006-07-08 11:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's all admirable, but first check in on the fact that you're 41. I think the cutoff is 27.
2006-07-01 16:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can think of other ways to earn $20,000. dollars. Besides, when you get bumped off, which is a distinct possibility, what good will it do you then?!
2006-07-01 16:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the other answers are good but you also have to be in good mental and physical health to join.
2006-07-01 16:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. You are too old.
2006-07-02 16:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do it dude.
2006-07-01 15:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋