2007-04-03 18:18:48 · 12 answers · asked by Dan C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, you can. It might be a good idea because you will have s better chance of getting better pay.
2007-04-04 01:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Donald C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US Military, it is not necessary for you to seek a commission as an officer if you have a degree.
As a matter of fact, at least the Army has an option where you enlist at a higher enlisted pay grade with a Bachelor's (as an E-4) and you may qualify for a several thousand dollar enlistment bonus...
2007-04-03 18:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Deathbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. A college degree does not guarantee anyone to be a officer. You must attend basics & graduate Officers School to be an Officer. 20% of my son's class did not graduate & are not Officers now
You do realize that only a commissioned Officer can command. Enlsted Officers still report to even the lowest ranking commissioned officer.
All military personnel are important to the success of a mission. My son says his Staff Sgts are invaluable. My son got his 1st choice - Infantry.
Good luck with your miliary career.
2007-04-03 18:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still be an enlisted person. You just talk to the recruiter. Depending on how much college you have, you may qualify for a higher entry rank (more money from the beginning)
Good luck
2007-04-03 21:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be join the enlisted ranks. Just do me a favor and don't one of those college boys who thinks he's an officer. I hate those people.
2007-04-03 18:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, and you will not be alone. it is becoming more difficult to advance in the enlisted ranks without college, and a degree is just about needed to get above E-5
2007-04-03 18:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by PilotGal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can be enlisted. You should be able to go in at a higher rank too I believe. At least that's how it was back when I went through.
2007-04-03 18:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College grads are not required to be officers. You'd be smart to be one though 'cause officers don't do anything except sit around a try to look important, those in the combat arms being the exception.
2007-04-03 18:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You sound like an officer. Kind of like an LT I had.
2007-04-03 18:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by sct442 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont worry you wont be an officer.
2007-04-03 18:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by saturn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋