I'm considering all the different branches and which one I want to join. I'm looking into the MOS's the National Guard offers and they say they are in dire need of a specific one I'm interested and will give 20,000 dollars. Since they need it, and if I score well on their tests (I will score very well), and there are no requirements, its pretty reasonable to assume I'll probably get it, right? Does it matter if I'm only 17?
2007-02-15 17:15:12 · 10 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Nope, 92A- Logistical Specialist...basically, from what it says, keep records and stuff.
2007-02-15 17:33:17 · update #1
Joining the military isn't like an interview where they hire you if they like you. If you pass the test, meet any other requirments, you will get that job. Being 17 does keep you from a few jobs though. I can think of one, CID needs to be 21, or 21 by the end of their training.
2007-02-15 17:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by justind_000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every branch has different MOS's, many are similar however. Don't pick a job just because of a signing bonus, you might be picking a really crappy job that is so bad that they have to offer suckers a signing bonus just to accept it.
The ASVAB is the universal entrance test for the US armed forces. It's ridiculously easy, yet there are people who still fail it. Assuming you score high enough and meet all the physical req's for all MOS's...
Stay away from anything involving bomb disposal/EOD. This is definately a low-life-expectancy MOS right now, IMO of course. Infantry's cool, but you're not going to have a whole lot of non-law enforcement skills after you get out IMO.
The smart decision would be to go to college and take the officer route. Ask recruiters to forward you to their officer selection department, for the Marine Corps this is separate from enlisted selection, and of course much more rigorous. Speaking from experience, low level enlisted members are going to get to do all the crappy jobs that noone else wants to do. If you go the officer route you'll need to get a BA in something. Trust me though, if you're going to join... it's much better to be an officer. Officers don't get trash duty and all kinds of other stupid craptastic tasks the first year or so that they're in the service. You'd better be in top physical shape if you want to be an officer though.
2007-02-15 17:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Rush_Informer01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a MOS you can take with you into the civilian world. I was a tank commander for many years and although I enjoyed the job, guess what? Right, not too many tanks in the civilian world. All of the high bonus programs are centered on critical MOS, most likely 11B (Infantry) Use your head and think about the future. I know it looks like a lot of money but after taxes and such, it goes quick. If you are 17, you'll need a parent or guardian to co-sign your enlistment paperwork. Best of luck...stay safe.
2007-02-15 17:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Skubasam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing to remember about the NG and USAR is that they have to fill slots that are in their area, or you will wind up driving a distance to make your weekends and two weeks in the summer. Check out where the unit is before you sign on the dotted line.
When I was a recruiter (active Army), there was an Infantry NG company in the town I was stationed. The nearest other unit was a two hour drive, one way. Still others were driving further.
2007-02-15 19:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There at the instant are not any 35 sequence MOS that don't require a protection clearance The 09L software is barely for foreign places born community audio device and is the only organic linguist activity in the army. all the different jobs requiring a language accomplish that as a helping skill to the prevalent activity..consisting of indicators intel, interrogator, etc
2016-09-29 04:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being 17 doesn't matter much. You have to have your parent's permission unless you are 18. You can go to boot camp one summer and AIT the next. Good luck and be careful. E-mail me for more information. I have been in the guard 18 years.
2007-02-15 17:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats. A word of advice:
GET IT IN WRITING!
Not a promise by the recruiter. Believe me. Been there, done that.
If they can't fill out a contract saying if you don't get the MOS you want you can quit, I would run away.
2007-02-15 17:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by Philip McCrevice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you want that specific MOS and 20,000 or you walk. it's amazing how quickly they make room when you treat the whole situation like a car dealership.
2007-02-16 13:50:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If you score well..."
What happens if you don't score well? Will they make you a cook or a grunt? Recruiters will promise many things, even put them in writing. Make sure you have alternatives that you want too.
2007-02-15 17:20:04 · answer #9 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you think you can handle the job and be good at it
2007-02-15 18:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋