I really just want to go in so they can pay for my college! but i dont want to be in for many years! I just wana get in and get it over with then have them pay for my school!
2007-08-29 06:31:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
NOOO I CANNOT PAY FOR IT BY GETTING A REG JOB CAUSE ITS GONA BE 15G'S A YEAR!
2007-08-29 07:28:39 · update #1
More then likely, your better off not joining then, unless your willing to work and be a Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Marine while your in. In today's world, that means the war. The military is not here for your convience, it will help those that serve, but that is not its purpose.
2 years is the minimum in some Army MOSs, but everyone has an 8 year contract. That means if you serve 2 years, you can still be called up again for 6 more years. If you serve 4 active, then they can call you up again during the next 4 years.
Also, your time in service does not begin to count until you fininis your initial entry training (Basic Training and AIT or equivilent).
2007-08-29 06:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe the Army has a two years plus training option. After you leave active duty, you would will still have a 5.5 year or so inactive reserve committment (total of 8 years of service). You should go and talk with some of the recruiters to find out your options.
But one thing. Think about what you are doing and why. The military is a great way to start and a great way to earn college money but if that is the ONLY reason you are doing it, you will probably HATE IT. If you hate it, you will try to get out of it any way you can because the two years in front of you will seem like a lifetime. If you do that and you get anything less than an Honorable discharge, you could put a permanent black mark on your records. The military is a committment to take seriously not just something you do to "get something".
Another possibility to explore is the National Guard. There may be college money available for enlisting in the Guard and you would not have to go into the Army at all (except for training). After you complete your training, for which you will be paid, you could go back home and go to school. You would have to go once a month for "drill" and for two weeks in the summer, but unless activated, you could be in school. Talk to an army recruiter and he can tell you all the options. Good luck.
2007-08-29 19:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by floridaladylaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal for now is 4 years. Great opportunity to pay for college. However, if you think you want to use the Military to pay for school, check out your states National Guard opportunities.
In Ohio both the Air (Air Force) and National Guard (Army) offer 100% tuituin assistance. Sure, the commitment is 6 years insteaod of 4, however after your initial Basic Training and AIT/ Tech School you return home and serve one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. So, you get 100% tuition, between $250-$750 tax free a month while you are in school (amount depends on qualifying for the Kicker program) Also, you get to stay close to home (if that's what you want to do) To me, if you only want money for school, join the Guard. Also, if you enjoy the Guard, after you graduate you can look into getting a commission and become an officer.
You will have an initial commitment of 6 years, plus 2 years as "inactive reserves" which means there is a posibility you could be called up after your enlistment is over. However, this is extremely rare, even given todays crisis.
2007-08-29 13:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by Colonel 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
all contracts are for 8 years. Minimum Active duty commitment is as little as 2 years, but that is often followed by a mandatory period in the Reserves. before going into IRR. and at any time during that they can activate you back to deploy.
be aware though, that these short AD commitments give you a lesser version of the GI Bill and that the GI Bill will NOT fully cover all your expenses while attending college full time. Nor will you have the opportunity to attend college on your own time using 100% tuition assistance as you could with more traditional enlistment contracts.
Oh yeah, and BTW.. serving just for college money is THE WRONG REASON TO ENLIST. Your whole attitude about wanting to get it over with will not serve you well during your enlistment.
Fill out the FAFSA and get loans. Apply for scholarships and grants. Don't look to the military for a free handout.
2007-08-29 16:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which branch you are thinking of joining. The Army offers active duty (full-time) enlistment periods from two years to five years (only certain jobs are available for two and three year enlistees). The Navy will offer a two-year active duty enlistment, but they couple it with a two or four-year active (drilling) Navy Reserve commitment. The minimum active duty enlistment periods offered by the Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps is four years.
You can orginally sign up for 2 years but you have an 8 year obligation. Look at this site, it should give you all the answers, well hopefully:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/f/obligation.htm
Good luck with what ever decision you make.
The millitary don't give nothing for Free, we will always pay for it later
2007-08-30 00:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by ckamk1995 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army has a 2 year deal, since you seem to be a young lady you would not be eligible for infantry though.
You will:
1. Have to take the test and see what you are qualified for.
2. Choose something they have an opening for.
3. Do the minimum time active for that MOS.
It will likely vary from branch to branch. Each branch has a web site. The best info is from the horses mouth.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-08-29 13:44:35 · answer #6 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are different lengths of service requirements based on The MOS you choose (your job). your MOS also affects your bonuses. if you are wanting to pay for college loans they have a loan repayment plan but you have to go enlisted, if you join as an officer you forfeit your loan repayment.
your commitment is 8 years. you can serve as little as 2 years or as much as 6 in one enlistment. the length of your active duty enlistment will determine the length of your inactive enlistment. during your time in the IRR no military regulations apply, there are no service requirements like regular reservists. also they have started an IRR program called the individual warrior, where they basically checkup on you once and a while to make sure your information is correct.
Your time on your contract starts counting down the moment you raise your right hand.
personally I would say Join the military, attack it with an open mind, you will enjoy most of it. some of it will suck but you know what. parts of life always suck and that's a guarantee.
2007-08-29 13:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by crutchduck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband signed with the Air Force for 2 years. But I heard they don't have those contracts anymore because people get the training and benefits then leave. I think the minimum now is 4 years----which really isn't long.
2007-08-29 14:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mary A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different programs and depending on the branch. Here are a couple you can do 20 mos. of active duty then after that sign up for either active or 2 yrs reserve or do 6 mos. active and after school go to 6 yrs reserve. The best thing for you to do is go talk to a recruiter in your area.
2007-08-29 13:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by mamacat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe the minimum commitment is 8 years total. That is broken up between active and non active reserves. With the war, you can count on 8 and anything less than that will be a bonus.
2007-08-29 13:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋