Because if I make it through everything as far as testing goes, I will need to have at least a couple of weeks, to see my father and elderly grandparents (god forbid) something was to happen to them? And if I cant get in owing money to the court system, why is the recruiter wasting his and my time by proceeding with the tedious process and paperwork, he is well aware of my situation, and seems to not be worried about it. What gives? lol. Some say yeah, some say nay, does anyone SERIOUSLY know the answer to these questions? Im an all or nothing type, and before investing all my hope, talent, and ambition into this, I need to know if its even worth it, or if I should just walk away to save countless hours of pointless preparation. If your a recruiter, or an army soldier who HONESTLY knows the answers, I would be truly, sincerely obliged.
2007-10-09 14:47:45 · 5 answers · asked by Cody B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not a recruiter, but from 1st hand experience, I was sworn in the day I went in for processing at the MEPS. I went to basic training the same afternoon after my testing. Personally, I recommend you say your goodbyes then go start the rest of your life. If you do sign up, then I would like to be one of the 1st to say thank you for serving and good luck.
2007-10-09 14:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should know the answer to this question before you take the oath.
When you go is negotiable. The limitations will be that the special training you choose will have specific class start dates, but you may be able to say "I can't go before May" and that means you will start in August, or may mean January.
This is what you need to discuss with the recruiter.
2007-10-09 14:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason your recruiter isn't worried is because he gets credit as soon as you sign the papers, I doubt he is too worried about when you leave.
You should be able to negotiate your date, but if you don't, and you sign the papers, you are property of the US Army, and can be sent at any time.
Find out before you sign, or be ready to go anytime.
2007-10-09 15:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell your recruiter that you will be ready to go up to 6 months from pre-enlistment. So, relax you have plenty of time.
2007-10-09 16:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Emissary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went the next day.
2007-10-09 14:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋