active duty- the real answeres instead of lies from the recruiter...?

Question

can i get the real answere of

length of boot camp

bonuses

when bonuses are recieved

family time

chance of getting sent to war

safe zones in a war zone?

if i leave today when i get to see my fiance again?

Answer 1

I have included Links for you to look thru....hope they can help answer your questions..
Good Luck and HOOAH!

Answer 2

Boot camp is 9 weeks long, thats for reserves, national guard, and active duty. AIT all depends on your MOS. They pretty much base everything around your MOS. Some are longer than others. The jobs that you qualify for are determined by your asvab score. If you want a bonus it's best to wait until summer time to sign. The military's fiscal year starts October 1st and ends the last day in September. What I'm trying to say is that the closer to the end of their fiscal year the better it is for you because they will be trying to reach their recruiting goals. The bonuses are recieved after AIT is competed. They will give you half when your done with AIT and the rest of it will be split up into your pay. These are all questions your recruiter should be able to answer for you. The family time is required during christmas time. They give you 2 weeks off during christmas while in Basic. If you were to leave today you would probably see your fiance when you graduate Basic Training. Your chance of getting deployed depends on your MOS and your duty station. When it comes to being deployed try not to ask the recruiter because more than likely they don't have an honest answer. There aren't any "Safe Zones" in Iraq. There is a "Green" zone but there are no safe places in Iraq. Although, there are places that will never see an attack, there are always other soldiers and civilians that aren't paying attention to what they are doing. Just because you get deployed doesn't mean your getting sent to Iraq, you can be sent to Kuwait or Afganistan. Good luck. HOOAH

Answer 3

Boot camp-6 and a half weeks in the Air Force, 8 weeks in the Navy, 9 weeks in the Army, 13 weeks in the Marines. If you are going infantry in the Army then I believe you do AIT with boot camp so it is really 14 weeks.

if you are joining the Army they can get your bonus in your contract for you.

The bonuses are usually over a 3 year period, something like 50% after one year, then 25% each of the next 2 years.

Once you are done with training you can see your family whenever you want. Just like a regular job you will be done around 5(but that depends on the base I guess) and have the weekends off.

Chances of getting sent to war are pretty good depending on your branch and your job. The Army is the most likely and also has the longest deployments.

I don't know if there are any "safe zones" but just because you go to war does not mean you will fight or even see an insurgent the entire time.

You would get to see your fiance after boot camp.

Answer 4

length of boot camp: Depends upon the service. When I went though AF Basic Training it was 6 weeks. They're planning on extending it to 7 or 8 if they haven't already. The USMC was 13 weeks and probably still is. And that's only if you don't get set back or recycled along the way. Many do.

bonuses: Whatever is in your contract. No more, no less.

when bonuses are recieved: See above answer.

family time: What's that? Grab it when you can; it's not guaranteed.

chance of getting sent to war: We're at war. Do the math!

safe zones in a war zone?: You're joking, right? No such thing.

if i leave today when i get to see my fiance again?: Depends upon the service and the length of your training after boot camp. Figure 3 - 6 months unless he or she can travel to your Tech School or AIT base or post. Even then, it will be catch-as-catch-can.

Answer 5

(1) You need to specify which service branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) as each has a different work environment. You also need to specify which MOS as the answers vary there as well. My answers will be based on Army experience.

(2) OSUT at Fort Benning for Infantry was 16 weeks back in 2000. I believe it's 9 weeks basic + however many weeks of AIT still. Current information from others is appreciated.

(3) Bonuses are usually divided on a fee schedule; once you graduate from training and are assigned to your first duty station, you receive your first installment (around 30-50% I believe?) and then every year after that you will receive an installment until your final year of service.

(4) Workdays are usually from 0630 formation to 1600-1700. If the unit goes to the field, you can kiss off family time from anywhere from 2 weeks to a yearlong overseas deployment.

(5) Your chance of getting sent to war depends on your occupation. If you are in the medical field as something like an X-Ray tech, your chances of going to Afghanistan or Iraq are negligible. If you join combat arms, it's a guarantee. It depends on your duty station, as some duty stations (i.e. Fort Sam Houston) are non-deploying.

(6) There are plenty of "safe zones" in a combat tour. Anywhere on a COB, FOB, or airbase. If you don't leave the wire, you're not getting hurt.

(7) If you enlist, you will see your fiancee again provided you graduate. The only times you won't see family guaranteed are during training, during ranges, and during deployment.

It really sounds like you don't want to get hurt and you're a borderline conscientious objector, from the way you phrased your question. You're probably better off going to college than signing up for the military.

Good luck otherwise.

Answer 6

The length of boot camp depends on what branch you are joining but it is 3 months long for Navy, AF, Marines and Army. Bonuses are usually only given to those who have pre-qualifications or are re-enlisting. Your bonus, if you recieve one will either be spread over your enlistment or given in a lump sum. Depending on how much it is. Your chance of getting sent to war is pretty good especially in the marines or army. There really are no safe zones in the central command theatre of operations (i.e Iraq, Afganistan, Iran, Africa and a couple others). When you leave for boot camp, some branches are now allowing you to call home on Sundays, but you will not see your fiance again until family day, the day before you graduate from boot camp. Now, if you are talking about deployment, it varies. You can get deployed anywhere from 6 -15 months at a time. I hope this information is useful, I've been there myself ~Air Force and my husband is in the marines. Good Luck

Answer 7

I'm a sergeant in active duty military and hopefully I can answer your questions. I am not going to say I'm 100% accurate but I will give you a pretty damned good idea as to what to expect.
1. It's not "boot camp"... Basic Training last up to 9 weeks if you are a first time "go" at every station. What we call zero week is getting you inprocessed to the Army. Then 8 weeks of Basic Combat Training. It could be longer if you fail any part of the Initial Entry Training (IET) and get yourself recycled.
2 Bonuses are usually payed out when you complete an area of commitment. I have seen some that gove you your money after AIT and some up to 2 years later. Make sure you understand your contract. they are also varied by what MOS you pick so its hard to be specific.
3.Family time: when you are stateside or at your permanent station its just like working an 8 hour shift. you go home at night and get weekends off. The only exception to this is field time which can be as long as 4 weeks and other things such as CQ or if you plain don't get a job done in the time you were told to do it, guess what? you stay and finish it so it's pretty much on you.
4. You shouldn't even ask this question, you're not joining the boy scouts. When you join the Army you are agreeing to do what is asked of you by your country and do as your told by your superiors. Simple as that! Sorry if I don't paint a pretty picture but like I said, it's not the boyscouts.
5.Some parts of Iraq are pretty safe. contrary to what you hear on the news, there are places in Iraq that have settled back into normal every day life. I'm not going to say exactly where due to another acronym you'll learn " OPSEC" but there were parts of Iraq that we were able to ride around in with our armored windows down and some places where we were allowed to remove our protective gear in the city.
6. It all depends on your fiance' if she is strong and supportive then you will see her again, It takes a special person to be a military spouse or significant other. Not all of them are cut out to be in the life you chose. Don't be surprised if it's to much for her. When you come back from AIT you will have matured a whole hell of a lot and you'll see how your friends have become stuck in a rut. this includes girl friends. talk to her and make sure she understands the depth of the path you have chosen and discuss how you can both handle the situation before you leave for basic.
Also, you will get a couple of days leave in between basic combat training and AIT ( depending on what your MOS is and where you do BCT and AIT) sometimes you just go straight from one to another.
hope this helps

Answer 8

I don't know about the bonus, it depends on what you arrange! I imagine it is sometime after to complete your training! Boot is 8 weeks, AIT is 8, you usually get leave in between! You have a damn good chance of being sent to Iraq, Safe zone in a war zone? This isn't Korea, it os more like Nam! No such thing as a safe zone! I don't know what the tours are but I hear a year!

You can have family time on leave. We used to get one month off a year!

Answer 9

Fromexperience I have to tell you that they are gonna screw you anyway they can after you sign the papers. Get everything in writing.
Basic used to be 8 weeks, athen there is advanced training that depends on your job. They pay out bonuses as slowly as they can and always leter than they say. Going in means quite likely losing that girl soon or afterwards. Bad states there.
Here is the worst part. If you get injured the VA medical coverage is disgraceful Know from experience. Vets say it is their second chance to give their life for their country by using vet health care. not funny but near true.
Notice the Senators have 0 children in the military. No matter what they give you it is not worth it. Army is the worst. Airforce the best, Navy ok if you like being at sea but then if you like it probably end up on shore duty. Long hours poor conditions. If you want big money and wiling to take the risk there are civilian jobs pay more and better conditions. I mean big money.

Answer 10

For "Everything" you asked, look at "John D."s answers. He knows what he is talking about, and he is not giving you any bull. Listen to him son. And this is for "John D", Excellent Job informing this recruit Sergeant! Straight "Piss & Vinigar", not some "Bull" pounded into him by some recruiter looking to meet his quota. I admire that! A Salute to you Sergeant. But from my experience, which is rather extensive, you have neglected to tell this kid one thing. If he joins the Army asking questions like he did here, quote: "Chance of getting sent to war?" or "Safe zones in a war zone?" You know as well as I do what is going to happen to him. He is not going to make it. Not that he is a coward or anything, But this kid is obviously "Scared-Shi*less" know what I mean? I think he should either wait for 3 or 4 years to join, Or go in the Navy or something. He is most definetley not ready for combat, or the horrors that accompany it. No hard feelings kid, Just trying to save your rear. Get a civillian-job, Go back to school or something. Trade school or whatever. You are not what the Army is looking for. Though they may make a man out of you, in the same breath you may get killed trying to be just that. Take some advice from someone who has litteraly seen it all son, Do something else, please. Once again, Good-Job Sergeant. Cheers. And Good-Luck Kid. Make that girl an "Honest-Lady", Marry Her. God Bless America, and our Troops! 1st. Sgt., 7th Special Forces, (Ret.) Vietnam, "67"-"70"

Answer 11

active duty- the real answeres instead of lies from the recruiter...?

can i get the real answere of

length of boot camp

8 weeks if you pass the phsical exam.

bonuses

when bonuses are recieved

When you finish the AIT....if you finish.....only 50% do....other 50 are shifted to B11...Infantry...not good!
family time

chance of getting sent to war
100%

safe zones in a war zone?
safe??? safe in a war zone???? 0%!!!



if i leave today when i get to see my fiance again?
1) when the service says so
2) when you get horrible injury
3) when you are dead.



You recruter is a liar! That is his job. Good luck to you!


The purpose of war in America is to rid the economy of young colored men....this is the only advantage to going to war. Rich men's kids do not go.....in general, white men do not go......young men of color go.....God bless you all!