The only reason I want to join the military is because I want to be a police, so I can have an advantage in the academy, so does it mean you serve for two-three years and then quit or get out? How does it work?
2007-08-24 15:45:06 · 7 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
nope. all contracts are for EIGHT years. at least 2 of those will be active duty, but the average is 4 years. and you can't just quit,they have to agree to let you go, and they can and will prevent it if they can't afford to lose you.
and BTW, being in the military does not slam dunk you acceptance into whatever civilian Police academy you want to get into.
the ONLY reason you should be enlisting is to SERVE YOUR COUNTRY. every thing else is gravy.
2007-08-24 17:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh no... you're a contracted when you enlist in the military. When you sign the contract you are obligated 8 years of service. This can be 4-6 years active and 2 years IRR or 4-6 years in the Reserves and 2 years in the IRR. Either way you do it, you have to serve the 8 years. Being in the military doesn't mean you'll get a position in the police academy. One, it's too competitive. Two, too many people are applying for limited openings.
2007-08-24 22:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by BadKarma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kind of. You sign for however long, go to basic do your schooling, then you start your time.. whether that be for 2 or 3 years. I know the army has the new 2 year program now. But they send you through school. I'm not sure if once you get out you have to go to an academy though. I think the military police academy might count. You can talk to a recruiter about it. They should know. But i'd talk to every branch. Because i'm sure one of them is going to lie to you!! So go to different recruiters in different locations, different cities. It should help.. or find somebody that's an MP in a chat room.. there's a million of them in the military. lol They could give you a lot more info.
2007-08-24 23:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Army Aviation 15H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a military backgroud is great for a career in law enforcement. When you join, you sign a contract for 2 or 4 years. You'll have to check and see which branches have 2 year (probably Army and Marines). You might also consider the reserves or National Guard.
My favorite, however is Coast Guard, they go well with law enforcement, because they are federal law enforcement. They have some units, port security, that is reserve and mostly made up of cops from local, county and state troopers.
2007-08-24 22:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be a police officer, why join the military? Call your local police dept and join the reserves and get your 40 hour prebasic under your belt. Start riding until you get released to go on your own then start applying for a full time position. If you get hired they will pay for your academy. Most police departments will hire it's reserves before it hires anyone else. Trust me! I have been an officer for 6 years.
Good Luck!
P.S. I advise you take a defensive tactics class before you start so you have an advantage.
2007-08-24 22:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Truth Seeker 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought it was 4 years of active service, then hopefully you can get out. But for another 4 years after that, the military can keep you if they need to. You should probably talk to a military recruiter. You can talk to them without any commitment.
2007-08-25 01:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any branch you choose you will sign a contract. After you fulfill your contract you can get out. Talk to recruiters for different branches and let them know your plan. You can take the ASVAB to see what your competencies are. Go in, serve and either fall in love with it or get out.
2007-08-24 22:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋