Should talk toa recruiter. But I am debating back, and forth on this descion. But right now in my life I sort of hit a brick wall in reaching my goal at college. I am doing great in everything except for one subject, Math. An it has effected me from not getting any financial aid for my next semester. I am already two years in to college. My goal was to major in Law Enforcement in college, and to complete college. But that has sort of took a halt. I was curious about the military helping towards reaching my goal. Maybe it can get be some experience in law enforcement, and life. Also while playing a part in helping out my country. But I am debating back, and forth if it is a good choice, or not. I mean there are a lot of questions going through my mind. Can the military help with me getting experience for working in law enforcement? How long will I be away from home? Is it the right choice? Can it help me towards getting college credits, or tutions? Any input would be great. Thanks.
2006-12-04 07:15:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Other questions are. What can I do in the military? Will not having a full four years of college affect where I am in the military?
2006-12-04 07:18:04 · update #1
Can't take anymore loans out. This is the last math class I need to take. So I am sort of stuck.
2006-12-04 07:21:48 · update #2
Two years of college will qualify you for a small pay raise in the military.
Military will provide you with discipline that will help you finish your courses. While on active duty you can take college courses for free, and when you get out you are entitled to $40,000 to spend on continueing education.
You can get law enforcement experiance in the military, but those are dangerous jobs that I wouldn't recommend.
If you feel like you are "forced" into the military because of your financial situation, you will hate it. But if you go in head-high with confidence in your decision, you'll probably like it.
2006-12-04 07:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by bowlingcap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. Here I go on the bandwagon again. I should be a recruiter LOL. Well I ahve been in the Army for 13 years and love it. It all depends on your background and what you can score on the ASVAB as to what you can do in the Army. Law enforcement is an option if you score a certain percentage and can pass a background check. The Army offers great programs to help you finish your degree and advance it with the next higher. 100% tuition assistance in some cases. What I would recommend you do is to go talk to a recruiter of each branch and make your decision from there. Just becasue you wlk into their office does not mean you have signed on the dotted line. You are not obligated to sign anything until you decide to. I would go take the ASVAB to see where you can place in the career fields. If you score high enough the services will come looking for you. And as to your question about how long you will be away from home that depends on your job and your unit to which you are assigned to. You can also take your military schools and convert them to civilian credit hours. As to if it the right choice only you can make that decision. There are some people (like me) Who love the military wholeheartly and there are some people who were in and hated every minute of it. I love it because I am good at it and fell like it is my calling in life. Not everyone has the same devotion as I do. Just go talk to a Recruiter from the different branches and go from there
2006-12-04 15:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by sgtfanky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military sounds like a very good option for you. The military can offer you their MGIB (basically gives you money for college after you complete a four year contract), also while in the military you get 100% tuition assistance for classes that you take through regular colleges. The military training would transfer to some college credits, but since you are already two years into college it will probably not help you, usually covers the earlier classes. The military experience combined with a law enforcement degree would make you a very attractable hire. The downside, you will have to commit to 4 years in the military, which could take you anywhere in the country for most of that time and possibly to Iraq or some other part of the world for 6 months at a time. When you talk to your recruiter he will lie to you (just how it is, he is selling his branch), but sounds like you know what you want...get it in writing...schools, job descriptions, etc.
2006-12-04 15:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't talk to a recruiter, they are govt salemen. It's not what they will tell you but the things that they won't tell you unless you know what questions to ask is what you should worry about.
As others have said law enforcement loves prior military esp those who have LE backgrounds (MPs, Prison Guards, etc.)
Enlistment incentives such as cash bonuses, loan repayment, and the GI Bill are offered to possible recruits (just get in in your contract BEFORE you sign. In fact make sure you get every agreement of you enlistment in you contract before you sign.)
No one can tell you how long you are going to be away from home PRIOR to enlisting. You are guarrateed to be gone long enough for Basic and the accompanying secondary schools but deployments can vary.
Some military training can be converted into college credits and possible certifications depending on your training.
NO ONE I KNOW HAS EVER REGRETTED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE AND NEITHER HAVE I.
That being said, I have to say that enlisting in the miltiary (even getting a commision to be an officer) really means something different since Sept 11th. I don't mean because of patriotism. You have to understand that because of terrorism there have been many more deployments by active duty personnel as well as the reserve and guardsmen. MOS's esp MPs, Guards, anyone in supply (not just infantrymen) are needed more than ever....they are needed more than ever to deploy.
My suggestion is to think about this carefully. I am not trying to turn you against the military but I want you to know that it's not something you do just because college didn't turn out the way you were expecting. Believe me, the person fighting beside you needs you to WANT to be in the military because he is going to rely on you to have his back. He doesn't want to worry about any reservations you may have because you only wanted college money.
Almost forgot...you will have an obligation to the miltary of 8 years....you can do 4 active and the rest IRR or 3,4,6 regular reserve and the difference in IRR....pretty much any combination totalling 8 years.
2006-12-04 15:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by mahree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get into the Military Police I'm sure that would help you with law enforcement goals in civilian life.
Don't know if it would qualify for college credits or not. They have the college savings thing and veterans benefits that would probably help with tuition afterwards.
I think my brother had to sign up for 4 years and then re-upped after that but can't remember as was a long time ago.
2006-12-04 15:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police Depts. LOVE prior military service. Almost guaranteed a job if you do 4 yrs. Military Police. As far as how long you will be deployed, there is no way of knowing until you are in. I have found Marine Corps. MP's almost always carry on law enforcement after their enlistment. Plus you will get paid to go to college once you are discharged. That is if you sign up for the GI Bill
2006-12-04 15:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by Pete 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have completed 60 credits you can get an associate degree
A stint in the military would be a great start for a law enforcement career, take an easier math course, most college degrees do not require a hard math course.
2006-12-04 15:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military can help you with experience for law enforcement if you pick the right job i.e. military police or master-at-arms. Most all military schools have been evaluated and given college credit. Law enforcement agencies also like to see candidates with military background since you have already learned responsibility and know how to follow rules and regulations.
2006-12-04 15:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by jaymactx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a Marine and speaking from my own experience it will help you. You can go to college while in the military. If you want to join the military you could become an MP or military police earn college credits finish college. Then when you get out you will have a college degree and veterans prefrence while getting hired. Plus you can say you served your country etc.
2006-12-04 15:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I joined the AIr National Gaurd because I couldn't afford college. Not only do they pay for my tuition, they have a loan repayment plan, and you get paid monthly both for your weekend and for the GI bill and GI bill kicker. It is one weekend a month, two weeks worth of days pulled altogether throughout the year. I am in college still and I don't have to work thanks to the money I make I can concentrate on school. I was gone about a total of 7 months for basic training and technical school. I'm a mechanic. I fyou are looking toward the military for help with school, I would recommend the air national gaurd.
2006-12-04 15:26:15 · answer #10 · answered by SEAN G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋