What is the best job in Gaurd and Reserves for aspiring officer?

Question

I am going to a recruiter and I want to know, at 41 with BS from University of Virginia, what is the recommendation for Gaurd or Reserves:

Most needed positions that need to be filled
The most prestigous assignment
Least physical assignment in Iraq / odds of going to Iraq
Most money / bonuses
Best education money for past loans or future law school
Health Insurance
Any other ideas to get the best situation going in?

Answer 1

Run for President or join the motor pool.

Answer 2

At age 41, I believe you might be too old to serve. The only person who would know all these answers is a National Guard recruiter. They will know what positions are open and for what MOS (Military Occupational School). It usually depends on the time of the year because of the number of people getting out, getting promoted, lost in war. As for the most prestigious assignment, that would depend on who you ask. Alot of people consider Embassy duty prestigious because they get to see alot of ambassadors, dignataries, and even the President. But this isn't something a Reservist would do. The odds of going to Iraq also depends on the time of the year. The unit you're assigned to might just be coming back from a deployment, in which case, you wouldn't have to go for; I believe; five years. But if they are about to go, then you would most likely end up going to. The money factor depends on what MOS you get into and what kind of signing bonus they can get you. I don't know how the health insurance works for reservists, but I do know for full time active military, it is free, which includes medical, dental, and basic vision. Full time active duty receive tuition assistance for so much (when I was in, it was about $4300 a semester, I think). Not sure how it works for reservists. The G.I. Bill is pretty standard for all branches, but there's kind of a catch. The highest you can go is bachelor's level education, and you have to pay for tuition up front, then the G.I.Bill pays you back, spread over the whole semester. My advice to you is to figure out what you want out of the military, then see what the recruiters have to say, then combine the two lists. Unless you have something wrong with you; physically ot mentally, enlisting shouldn't be a problem. But I do know from personal experience, recruiters will promise you the sun and the moon to get you to sign, then not follow through. If a recruiter promises something, get it in writing.

Answer 3

The most needed,combat arms for obvious reasons.The most prestigous would be procurment,just remember you ain't the LONE RANGER,everyone elese is looking for that job too!Before commiting to guard or reserve (you do understand they are very different ,right?)find out the units in your state,what slots are available for 2lt's.Frankly a 41 year old 2LT. will be A JOKE!good luck and godspeed