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joel-schmid said
on 3/26/2009 Good article...If anyone has any interest in the Navy, I posted an article based on my experience. I was in the Navy for five years. --- www.squidoo.com/joiningthenavy
kojak911 said
on 2/24/2009 YOU CAN HAVE ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY LOGGING ONTO http://www.goarmyrecruiting.com
lilcreep24 said
on 12/8/2008 My name is Robert Tracy Nichole M. Bennett, I'm an undergraduate of Criminology and I worked as a security guard here in the Philippines.It would be a great pleasure for me if I could join the U.S. Army.So I could serve and protect the United States of America.My step-father is a retired U.S. Navy.I want to follow his footsteps, i want to serve and protect the U.S.A. just like my step-father.I'm 19 yrs. old,and i live at 255 Manggahan Ext. Sta. Rita Olongapo City Philippines 02200 (zip code).my E-mail add is lilcreep_23@hotmail.com.And my Contact # is 047-223-8026.Thank you
abubakarsalifu said
on 10/31/2008 am a 23years old man who lives in Ghana and a student of the takoradi polytechnic(civil engineering)and i will be very proud if am allowed to join the US navy.am secondary aim is to defending the national interests through warfare since US is one of the greatest country on this planet,their national interest musr be protected to puch the country to the next generation as leaders of the world.This is my email aminumamoud@yahoo.com and i will be thankfulang greatful if am giving the opportunity
vanguardace31 said
on 9/21/2008 The Army is the only branch of service that is able to guarantee a specific job prior to signing any contract. It is solely based upon qualifications via the ASVAB and class space available for that particular Military Occupational Skill (MOS) or job. This is regardless of the would be soldier's score on the ASVAB. The Air force only guarantees a small amount of training and gives it that guarantee to those that have scored in the highest percentile of the ASVAB. The Department of Defense (DoD) publishes the "Profile" magazine which compares all the branches of service next to each other. They are all basically the same with the exception that because the Army is the largest branch, it has deeper pockets. This means more money for cash enlistment bonuses, guaranteed training, promotions, and educational benefits. The only thing that the Air force has going for them in terms of recruitmen
armyrecruiter said
on 12/11/2007 You can get a local recruiter to contact you by visiting http://www.officialarmy.com
Anonymous said
on 9/27/2006 Beware the term "specific training in the field of your choice," you will receive the training but not necessarily the job field. Read what you sign!
Anonymous said
on 9/20/2006 Make sure you understand exactly what you're going to be doing before signing a contract. There is a lot of gray area that can confuse new recruits.
Remember that the big sign on bonuses are given to individuals willing to do a job that is either very undesirable (hard work), or requires extensive outside knowledge (Arabic translator).
Take some time to think about the decision after talking to a recruiter. Talk with your family and friends about it, even if it's been your dream since you were a kid.
Anonymous said
on 8/4/2006 The Army is the only branch of the military to guarantee a specific job when you enlist. The Army is able to do this because they are the largest branch which enables them to guarantee you a specific job out of 212, a cash enlistment bonus up to $40,000.00 and $71,000.00 for college. The Marines, Navy, and AF may only be able to offer you a career field, at the most.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The Army is not the only armed service to have guaranteed jobs. The Air Force has them also.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The Army offers guaranteed training of choice, with conditions. You must qualify for the chosen field, and a vacancy must exists in the chosen field. If these two conditions are met, you are guaranteed training of choice.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The Army is the only branch of service to guarantee specific job training to every single person who joins. Every other branch of service has non-specific options with no guarantee of future training. the Navy calls it "undesignated," while the Air Force and Marines call it something like the "Aptitude Area Enlistment option." You are promised a job in that area, but you won't find out what job until after you've signed up and started your active duty. At least that's somewhat better than the undesignated option with the Navy.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Your ultimate leader will be the "Commander in Chief" aka the President. If you do not agree with this person's personal views, you may not agree with his decision to send you into combat. Has this person served during wartime? Would he be able to fully appreciate the sacrifice he may ask you to make?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 This book will tell you everything you need to know about succeeding at Basic Training...It's really a great book: The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook, www.ultimatebasictrainingguidebook.com
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 *The* best online resource for folks wanting to explore the military is http://usmilitary.about.com
Run by Rod Powers, this about.com forum is full or wonderful information and really helpful people.