I'm about to turn 40 years old and I am debating if I should take a chance on joining the army. I have a 3 year old at home but the wife could handle things better with me half way around the world. I don't need to make a lot of money but need to have life insurance if I go. Any knowledge on what the army gives you if you die in combat? Also any other pitfalls. How long would i have to sign up for. I have a masters degree in telecommunications and I am in fair physical shape.
2007-11-04 13:31:51 · 14 answers · asked by R K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
That retarted kid is wrong. You can get in the Army at 40 but for active duty, im pretty sure you have to be in before your 41st birthday. If your only eligible for Reserves, you can still try that and maybe even try to go active after a year, since you will already be in the Army then it will be easier. Also, you don't have to do a combat job, at your age you may not even be able to keep up with the rigorous infantry life. Pick an MOS that won't see combat, unless thats what you want.
2007-11-04 13:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could try to become a officer with that kind of a degree. The pay is better then you might think. I forgot just where but it is considered public info so you can look up "military pay" in google and accually find all the different pay rates and such. enlisted pay is E-* officer pay is O-* You can get life insurance for very cheap money in the military and even when you leave the military you can go with whats called VGLI which is some of the cheapest life insurance around. If you truly wish to have correct and accurate info on benefits in the event of death go to VA.GOV this will also tell you benefits available after service. You would also have free healthcare for your family so that might save you and your wife some money there also. I dont know if just starting a military career at 40 is a great idea but if you can do it and you desire to do it and it will benefit you and your family then well best of luck to you. Be sure to check out the officer program.
2007-11-04 21:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by hmeetis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello! I am a 40 year old single mom of two great kids...I have them half of the time and my ex has them the other half...since I have been divorced...I have found myself in a relationship with a man who has six kids....money has become real tight and i am looking at another way to make ends meet...I am self employed since 2006 with a business that makes about 75 a year..its not enough and he makes about 3000 a month....not enough to handle child support for six kids and help out around here...I'm torn and are running out of options...I was in air cadets for five years. Warrent Officer second class when I left...It seems like a life time ago but I have always had the drive to serve... I am approaching my 41st birthday still in great shape but approaching OLD!!! LOL what are my options in Ontario....I still want my family..
2014-01-07 12:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ronnie Mussmacher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure of the age but with that degree you could enter as an Officer. You have to ask yourself all the questions that others will ask of you. Those of possibly going to Iraq and not coming home.
I served 22 years in Army communications and it wasn't a bad life. But I retired at 42, you have to serve 3 or 4 years active and then in th inactive reserve to make up a total 8 year commitment.
Search your own heart, and If you join up, then my salute to you. if you decide against it then God bless you just for thinking of it.
2007-11-04 21:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with an Officer recruiter, We could use your talents in the Signal Corps or Public Affairs!
2007-11-04 23:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by Hung Lowe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAST I KNEW THE CUT OFF WAS 40, BUT I THINK THEY RAISED IT. AND TO THE CHICK WHO SAID IT WOULD BE STUPID AND YOU WOULD LEAVE YOUR FAMILY, SHE DOES NOT KNOW..... THE ARMY MAY BE ROUGH ON YOU BUT THEY DO TAKE CARE OF THE FAMILIES. YOU GET PAID ENOUGH MONEY FOR YOUR FAMILY GET FULL BENEFITS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND A COLLEGE FUND FOR YOU OR YOUR CHILD....THE LIFE INSURANCE IF YOUR DEPLOYED WITH THE MAX RATE WHICH IS ONLY $29 A MONTH YOUR FAMILY WOULD GET $400,000. YOU COULD COME IN AS COMMO, A SHAM JOB.... THE RISK OF DEPLOYING IS GETTING LOWER, THEY ARE STARTING TO CLOSE DOWN BASES IN IRAQ.....AND IF YOU DID IT IS NOT THAT BAD... AND THE MONEY IS GREAT
2007-11-04 21:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
. It sounds like you've been spending the last 15 years of your life saying "I wish I would have joined the Army" but didn't because you couldn't make the necessary commitment and now you regret it.
2007-11-04 21:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HEY LISTEN THERES DEAD AND THEN THERES ARMY DEAD. JOIN THE ARMY HAVE YOU GONE NUTS. ARE YOU NOT AWARE OF WHATS GOING ON. AT FORTY ON TOP OF IT. THINK ABOUT SCHLEPPING ABOUT 60 POUNDS OF CRAP ON YOUR BACK ALL DAY EVERY DAY IN BLISTERING HEAT AND OR OVER ROCKY TERAINE. ALSO YOU HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A JOB. AS TO YOUR QUESTION, I BELIEVE YOU GET IF YOU SIGN UP FOR IT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN LIFE INSURANCE. DONT DO IT BOB
2007-11-04 22:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If i was you but am not i wouldn't think about go in to the army or any military forces because i would think they could be another way to help your Country.
2007-11-04 21:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by clyde 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think thats good idea. your never to old to serve you country! my dad was in the navy but he retired at 38. i dont know about you but i'd rather die fighting for my country that to just die...
good luck!
2007-11-04 21:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by l<@+!3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋