Before I speak with a recruiter I wanted to have some general info to go off of. Does anyone know about how long it would be before they send me off to boot camp or does it just depend of job availability? Also do I have to attend my school straight from boot camp or can I get some time in between? Thanks.
2007-02-24 12:08:08 · 14 answers · asked by princess_gina04 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
tell him you would like to hear about any job that does not have the word "Tactical" in the job title
2007-02-24 12:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your basic training start date will probably depend upon the school you'll attend following basic training, and the scheduled start dates of that school. So far as I know, the Marine Corps is the only branch of the military that allows new Marines to go home between boot camp and schooling. Then again, USMC Boot Camp is still 13 weeks long.
I would recommend you do a thorough assessment of your own strengths and aptitudes. (Some Community Colleges offer a 6-week course in career guidance... it's a GREAT place to look at potential careers!) Take the practice ASVAB. When you talk to a recruiter, make sure you don't commit to an "open contract" but have the contract specify your career field of choice. So long as you complete basic training and they don't see something that would prevent them from placing you according to the contract, you'll be straight off to school.
2007-02-24 12:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are a few jobs that would send you to boot camp right away. Security Forces being one of them.
You'll probably be a part of the Delayed Entry Program. Which means you wait to go to BMT until a slot opens up in your Tech School. Then off you would go. After BMT, your family will be able to visit you for graduation and you'll go to Tech school until that is over. They can be anywhere from 1 month to over a year long. After you complete Tech School you will head to your first duty station and actually get to work in your field. Most schools allow you to take time off between Tech School and your first duty station to take a vacation.
Whatever field you decide to join, try to talk to people IN that field to get an accurate idea of what you're getting into. The recruiter will paint it as sunshine and roses.
2007-02-24 15:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by avioletsky 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 22:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you sign up for the delayed enlisted program, (in high school ) you have a year form the date you sign on the contract.
You will attend AIT right after boot. no time off between schools.
here is some advice,
take the ASVAB first, always go with the branch that you score the highest on. then go from there. here is the website that can help you
http://www.military.com/Resources/ResourceSubmittedFileView?file=air_force_links.htm
I had score high for the Marines but I had choose the Air Force which was the lowest I had score on the test. and it did not trun out so well. just say I should went into Marines.
next piece of advice is to listen to your heart.
2007-02-24 12:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i want to join the navy, and have yet to talk to a recruiter in person. i did it on the phone a couple of times.. anyway, i think they have specific dates to ship in new recruits to boot camp, but i dont know. it depends on what you sign up for. i know theres like a 5 month plan, a year plan- where you join, but dont have to go to basic for that amount of time.... i could be wrong.. so thats something you def need to ask a recruiter about.
i know that youre given 30 days leave for the year, and you can take some time off before A school with those vacation days. thats what i remember hearing... i dont know. go in and talk to a recruiter. i have obviously offered no help.
2007-02-24 12:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by louie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what your MOS will be and if you are needed to go from basic to school. My son is has been in the USAF for 8 years now and loves it. He has been around the world so many times and didn't pay a penny for it. He has seen places in person that I have only seen pictures of. Go to a recruiter and see what they have to offer. They can advise you and answer any questions you will have. I admire your interest in joining the AF and wish you very much luck with your future.
2007-02-24 12:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything is variable. You may go into boot camp based on your tech school or you may go in as soon as available and get stuck in limbo waiting for a spot in your school to open up. Whatever the recruiter tells you get it in writing.
2007-02-24 12:14:04 · answer #8 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about checking out the Air Force website and going to a recruiter with some knowledge under you belt ?
2007-02-24 12:26:31 · answer #9 · answered by Akkita 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do a little homework on the 'net first so you have a general sense of the business and don't sound too much like an *-hole -- or they'll just send you down the street to the Army recruiter.
2007-02-24 12:18:29 · answer #10 · answered by Terry S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on job availabilty. I joined DEP in december but won't ship till april... or if everything works out for me... June! and you go to tech school straight from BMT some services give you a break afterwards but the air force schedules you to leave for basic training with where you are going to tech school in mind!
2007-02-24 12:22:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋