My brother is signing up tomorrow. Besides the sign on bonus he told me that his recruiter promised him nice dorm like sleeping quarters, discounts on Nikes, game rooms, a wealth of new friends, and the list goes on. He also made it sound like going over seas is a fun vacation when in reality he will be in a WAR. What do recruiters say to get our young boys and girls to sign up and how do you feel about the tactics they use?
2007-10-24 04:28:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
1) He WILL get a dorm
2) He WILL get tax free goods on base, and discounts at a lot of civilian stores off base
3) There game rooms in most dorms. Sometimes the policy is that the room has whatever the dorm contributes to it, so if the dorm does fundraisers for moral items they can purchase games and such.
4) Being in the military is a lot like being in a family, so yes, he'll make new friends that'll probably mean more to him than any friends he has now.
5) Deploying overseas is to a war. GOING overseas (a la assignment to rosy roads, curacao, germany, england, spain, japan, etc, etc) is a BLAST. I was overseas in Germany and it was basically a 4 year long vaction
2007-10-24 05:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I went in the Army years back I got sleeping quarters, got discount prices on goods and services from the PX, most of the place I was at had a game room, and I made a lot of life long friends. I also got free cigarettes while I was out in the field getting shot at and 2 free beers a day.
When people join the army they know there is a possibility they will end up in a war. If someone joins today thinking they won't end up in a war, then they are probably too d*mn ignorant to be in the military.
2007-10-24 11:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Tactics ? Well, my recruiter (enlisted) noted that I had canceled my application to the NAVCAD (Naval Aviation Cadet) Officers program back in December of 1984 (due to GPA of only 3.00 and a lack of funds to continue my college).
I got a phone call, and he invited me in for a visit. As others have pointed out, recruiters can't LIE, but will gloss over certain things.
It is the RECRUITS responsibility to read the contract... a recruit is an ADULT.
I enlisted with a guaranteed A-School (Aviation ASW Systems Operator), advancement to E-3 on graduation from recruit training (college credits), and that was it.
I got through recruit training easily, went thru Naval Aircrew Candidate School, and then (oops didn't read the contract well enough) got sent to Rescue Swimmers School... graduated THAT, went on to AW A-School, and on to my West Coast Training Squadron.
I flew in the SH-60B for 6 years, reenlisted, did a shore tour, finished my degree, reenlisted AGAIN, did an abbreviated sea-tour on the carrier, got my commission, and served another 4 years before being medically discharged for hearing loss.
One of the BEST things I ever did, a GREAT time, GREAT friends, and I saved over $750K over my 15 years of service. I used my GI Bill to get my Masters, and my VA loan to buy a home.
2007-10-24 12:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well he can get all of those things and then some, as long as he gets it in writing, they give you money to buy running shoes before basic, recruiters dont really use "tactics" although some may be dishonest, most are just hard working soldiers, and when I signed my contract, I got everything he said I would, and some things he said I probably wouldnt, they work hard for those that are willing to join, they really do.
2007-10-24 12:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by Cody B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Luckily for me I had a good recruiter who didn't stretch the truth too much. Once he is out of boot camp and MCT (for Marines) life in MOS school and beyond is not too bad. The barracks are ok and the PX doesn't not charge sales tax. Have your bro. talk to someone in a branch that he is joining besides the recruiter. He'll get a bigger picture.
2007-10-24 23:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by ____________________________ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most recruiters are honest people that tell you the good that the services will provide you, but some clearly exaggerate, such as this one. Yes, you will get alot of new friends, but that comes from going through a difficult time and coming through it with those people. As far as the promises of nice surroundings, that may not be the case. The base that he goes to may not be all that nice.
2007-10-24 11:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by Big Dave 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
my ex is a recruiter, they are not allowed to lie, they just touch on all the pros' not the cons. They take all the good, pitch it so it sounds better, and make the bad look better while not actually lying about it. They may not always tell the whole truth, but, they do tell the truth.
It's like being a car salesman.
You're gonna point out the new paint job, but nto the bald tires.
2007-10-24 11:37:28 · answer #7 · answered by Julie S 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
You and your brother should read this before signing up. I'm not against signing up... I'm thinking about joining myself but I think it's good to check out this site before hand. What the Recruiter Never Told You.... http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter.htm
also if you feel the Recruiter is lieing then ask him to go to a different one.
2007-10-24 11:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by mocha 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they do tend to stretch the truth, he will be getting sleeping quarters at first, they may not look to be the cleanest at first and they will be open bay (which means he will be sharing with about 50-60 people) just tell him to take everything said with a grain of salt. while he isn't exactly lying, he's definetly playing up points and glossing over little points like ummm......wars and conflicts which might be important to someone.
2007-10-24 15:08:00 · answer #9 · answered by rebel with a cause 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hahaha... Lies, lies, and then some more lies. They have to meet a certain quota every month, they'll tell you anything you want to hear. They make you think that life is going to be great, and they'll pretty much do anything to get you to join. If their quota is full for that month. they'll tell you that the mos(job) you want is full and you'll have to wait for an opening(next quota) or if they really need you the will say that the mos you want might not be there after to long. They make you feel real good about your decisionl. But when you arrive at boot camp, you'll regret it. Sure you get alot of benefits being in the military, free medical, dental, anything pretty much. Money for college, is all great. I don't regret joining. I just wish i knew then what i do know. Don't take no for an answer!
2007-10-24 12:10:12 · answer #10 · answered by usmc2388 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋