is 25 to old to join the US army?

Question

I talked to a recruiter with my college credits i would be a Pfc of the start.(e3 pay) I feel like I will be the old guy in the group. I have a 2 year degree. Would it be hard to finish a 4 year degree while in the army? Once i have 4 year degree how much promotion could I expect?

I'm not certain if i should Join, if their is doubt should i got threw with it?

Any one serving did you have doubt when you signed up?

(I don't have a problem with the physical training i am in shape. No scared to go to Iraq. Just not sure if i am able to give up a few years of my life. )

Answer 1

yOU MIGHT BE AN OLD RECRUIT BUT ONCE YOU GET TO YOUR REGULAR UNIT YOU WOULD FIT RIGHT IN. IT DEPENDS ON YOUR MOS IF YOU WILL HAVE A HARD TIME FINISHING YOUR DEGREE. ONCE YOU DO HAVE THAT DEGREE YOU COULD GO IN AS AN E4 (SPC) OR AS AN OFFICER AFTER OFFICER TRAINING (OTC) AND THEY DO GET PAID QUITE A BIT MORE THAN AN E3 AND E4. IF YOUR HAVING DOUBTS WAIT UNTILL YOUR MIND IS CLEAR TO MAKE YOUR DECISION. I KNEW SINCE I WAS IN THE SECOND GRADE I WANTED TO JOIN THE ARMY. i STILL TOOK THE ASVAB THREE TIMES BECAUSE I WANTED THE HIGHEST SCORE I COULD GET. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME

Answer 2

I won't be easy to finish a degree on active duty, but it is doable (I've done 2 and starting a 3rd). It will depend on where you are stationed and what you are doing, plus how motivated you are. No way you will do it as quickly as if you were a full-time student. 25 is not too old, I went in at 33. If you aren't sure, why don't you finish your 4 year degree and go in then? You can use the GI Bill for a masters if you want and you will likely start at a higher rank. Good luck on whatever you decide!

Answer 3

Nope When i went though training the us military police corps their was people going though training that was upwards of 32. I doubt that you Will even be the oldest. It will be a little harder for you than someone that's 19 and has lots of energy. Army is a good thing to do for the money and have a experience. While I'm serving in the army I have seen coast to coast of the us, Italy, France, Spain, basically just about all of Europe. When you are over in Europe you get paid a lot more than in the states. People say the military pay is bad, but it isn't they cover food, housing and medical costs. There isn't much you have to pay for.

Answer 4

My parents joined up in their mid 40's, your never to old to go in the army as long as your in good physical shape. Although the airforce is another story about age criteria. As for finishing school, I would not reccomend it due to deloyments and the difficulty to continue college, you may be able to finish it after your military services. If you have a four year degree upon entering you could achieve the rank of lieutenant

Answer 5

Actually, I think that joining in your 20's is better than what I did, which was go in right away after high school. At 25, you have had a chance to get a little bit more focus on what you want out of life, and you have a little more maturity. You also have more than likely done a lot of things that you would not get a chance to do in the military. There are a lot of things that you can learn to do in the military, that others pay thousands of dollard to do, like jump out of airplanes, scuba dive, flight school, shoot machine guns, blow stuff up, etc. Sounds good to me. And good luck. Nothing wrong with taking time out of your life to serve your country. I would like to convince some of the graduates of University of Arkansas to try it, but neither see the need for it, both conservative and liberal.

Answer 6

I will absolutely encourage you to join the Army. You're already taking the first steps toward bettering yourself - learning self-confidence and a marketable skill-set in the military will only help you along. The Army needs self-motivated soldiers; I hope you do well.

Answer 7

My big brother joined when he was 35 or so. Basic training was harder in a couple of ways for him. The physical training was a bit rougher, the young guys could run circles around him. The mental aspects were easier on him. He had more self control and was a bit wiser than the young guys. He knew how to handle some of the intense stuff better.

Answer 8

I spent 22 years in the Army. I entered as a 17 year old high school drop out. I got my GED, Went to collage & got a masters in education All while I was active Army.It is not easy but it can be done,. My rank at discharge was E-7. It could have been more but I got busted 3 times. I never learned to keep my mouth shut.//

Answer 9

With age comes respect and in a power position, you will need that.
25 is not too old for anything...well maybe a 16 year old girl! Just kidding. If you are too scared to serve, you will be useless to the Army and an easy target. You need the 3 b's to do well in the Army, BRAINS
BALLS
BRAWN

Answer 10

I was the youngest in my platoon in Vietnam at the ageof 18 (just turned), the guys in my squad were all college grads and 24 years of age. It's never to late to serve your country..Semper Fi!