2006-10-01 11:51:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Heres an idea call a recruter and ask.
2006-10-02 07:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by gotslayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army to pay for GEDs
By Joseph R. Chenelly
Times staff writer
Army recruiters now have a wider pool to find future soldiers in. The Army is reaching out to a slice of America’s youth long ineligible to serve: non-high school graduates who don’t have a General Equivalency Diploma
Recruiters can now go after that demographic through the “Army Educations Plus” option, the Army announced Tuesday.
If an individual has been out of high school for at least six months, can pass a physical exam and the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, he or she may be eligible for help getting a GED.
The program allows recruiters to enlist a high school dropout, according to S. Douglas Smith, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. But the enlistee must have the GED before shipping off to basic training. The Army will pay for individuals to attend a course to prepare for the GED test and will cover the cost of taking the GED exam.
Before attending the GED course on the Army’s tab, the person must enlist into the Army’s delayed entry program, Smith said.
The regular Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard are each offering this option, as of Tuesday.
What will not change is the Army’s cap on the percentage of how many new soldiers may enlist with a GED versus a high school diploma, Smith said. That limit is 10 percent of all new soldiers for the year.
Smith said last week that senior Army leadership has acknowledged that the active duty Army, Reserve and Guard will each miss their respective annual goals for fiscal 2005, which ends this month.
2006-10-02 04:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your ability to get the GED while serving your country as a soldier. However, if you cannot get your GED now before serving, what makes you think you can get it while in the military. The military demands110% of your time everyday seven days a week. Tough job indeed.
Therefore, my advice to you is to go back to school and get your GED and then join the military.
There is an adult education center near you. All you have to do is go to a library near you and they will provide you with the information you need to get started.
2006-10-01 12:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by jango 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force wont except GED's. I Believe the Marines is the same. Get your GED and try the Army or Navy. Good Luck!
2006-10-01 15:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant join the military with out a g.e.d. go to night school and get the ged it doesnt take that long. then join the military
2006-10-01 12:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a high school diploma or a GED before you can get in the service. I would think twice about going to the service at such a young age.
2006-10-01 13:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by hldnmchll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military complex is looking for people who are part of the solution. You don't seem to fit that bill. You need to be able to do something for yourself, at this point you're not very marketable.
My suggestion is that you get off your @ss and get your owm GED. I would be surprised if any military service would consider you without, at least, your GED!
2006-10-01 11:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. You must have it in hand before you can enlist, and there are no programs currently where you can get it with the aid of the military.
Besides, they don't even take that many GED holders period.
2006-10-01 13:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may need the GED before you join...but not sure...contact Military One Source and they'll be able to help you!
2006-10-01 11:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, the Army WILL pay for you to take the GED test before you enlist, but you must enlist. Talk to your recruiter about it.
2006-10-01 15:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by You_did_what? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋