2007-11-11 02:35:14 · 13 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Not sure which branch yet.
2007-11-11 02:35:26 · update #1
Oh, and it's not me, it's my husband. He's considering joining up and I'm just wondering how he might fare. His expertise is in computer graphics and animation - pretty much computers in general really.
2007-11-11 02:55:17 · update #2
You husband will be starting at a much lager age then most which brings pros and cons. The biggest pro is that he brings a lot of life experience to the table for the team which normally get highlighted quickly and will more then likely advance in the ranks quicker then the peers that he enlisted with. Often, troops who enlist later in life excell a lot faster then their 18-19 year old counter parts.
On the flipside, it will be a bit frustrating for him when a 21 year old E-4 is telling him how to do his job. While yes, the younger troop has more job experience, it can be a bit frustrating being councelled by some 21 year old on how to live your life when you've achieved more in your life then them.
2007-11-11 03:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by B. Wags 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good!!! Being younger is actually a disadvantage. Some of these young people do not have the maturity needed. They also get bored easily or enlist for the wrong reasons. I was in bootcamp with a number of people that were 34-35 years old. All of them did fine. Do not be afraid of the physical part, that is just a very small part of the Military.
Oh, and let me recommend the Navy to you. If you score high enough on the ASVAB go into the Nuclear program. When you get out you will be making $100,000 or more with an energy company with a Navy Nuke Background.
2007-11-11 02:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by theheronhouse@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would have a very good chance of succeeding. A 28 yr old is generally more mature, and has experiences to bring that a 18-20 does not.
Good Luck
2007-11-11 02:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is very possible for you to succeed in the military and with your experience already, you will have the ability to advance much faster than your younger counterparts.
SSG Schramm
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003
US Army Recruiter 3 years running in Texas
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The Army is the only service that offers a guaranteed job (MOS) to everyone. The Army has no such thing as an "open" or "undesignated" enlistment.
However, the MOS's (jobs) offered to you, might not be the one(s) you wanted. It depends upon your qualifications and what jobs have current/projected openings. If the job you want is not available, your only choices are to choose a different job, or not enlist.
2007-11-11 02:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have a good chance depending on where you go. i mean as long as your tough, fit, and willing. youll be alright. but be prepared to push yourself beyond your limits and handle the mind games that theyll play with you. as for a branch, personally im going to join the marine corps. but if your not up to that try maybe the airforce if you want more of a stationed job. if you want to stay near the beaches i guess, join the coast guard. if you wanna be on a boat for a long tme be on the navy, but really, if you want to be better than a lot join the marine corps.
2007-11-11 02:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by FerFer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe if you feel like it is your calling in life then you will be very successful. Age is just a number. You will have an advantage over the one that are 18 , because you have more life experiences and wisdom which can be very useful. Good Luck in what you decide.
2007-11-11 02:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by H B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good! Older recruiters do better and are generally more successful than their younger counterparts.
They bring more life experience, knowledge and wisdom to their service than the kids do. Because of these qualities, they also tend to make rank quicker and rise to their level of expertise and leadership quickly.
2007-11-11 02:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Greenman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No worries, i joined the army at 31 and was the top honor grad and 3rd highest pt score. 28 is young enough.
2007-11-11 14:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's 28, does he have his college degree? If he does I would recomend trying to go through Officer training school vs coming in enlisted... better pay. His chances would be good as long as he's in good physical condition.
2007-11-11 04:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by AF FE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll do just fine. Believe me, 28 is not old. And you can still retire at 48 years of age.
Good luck
2007-11-11 02:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋