Army

[662xchase]

Several things

You can request where you do your first couple years (assuming they are not overdrafted in your MOS or w.e for it)

Once you choose your MOS they have to notify if you do not qualify or it is in overdraft

Dont Choose your MOS based on the enlistment bonus for two reasons if you get kicked out before your signed enlistment states you might owe the government up to up to 65k (JAG enlistment) and if you dont like it, its a bitch to switch and re-learn

If you go to Iraq or Afgan within the first year and you ask to you can be eligible for another big bonus

If you dont have a high school diploma you are still eligible you just have to score so high on your ASVAB

TAKE YOUR ASVAB VERY VERY SERIOUSLY! I cant stress that enough and about 85% of it is vocabulary so really you need to pay attention

Sometimes you can sweet talk your way into E2 which wouldn't take long traditionally but a little extra pay and a little more time can go a long way for some people

If you have any college you can talk you way into E3 or E4

Join with a friend and both of you get a fat ass bonus and E3 if you talk it right

Dont be intimidated to ask questions write down everything he says and to take notes on everything to research later... They can lie regardless of what people say

[Sickshot]

First off, going career Military is good financilly, epspecially if you are planning on having a family.
You get free housing, a FREE college education, when on base in the US and if you are an E3-4 or below 3 good hearty meals a day are less than $10
And are you 17 or in High School? Because even if you aren't in ROTC you can choose an early enlistment option where they give you $100 a month until you are done with school along with other advantages.

What should I ask him about? Money, Specialist roles
What should I look out for? (lies, tricks, etc) I don't thinl anything
What should I tell him if he doesn't think I'm physically fit enough? Ask him what you need to do to become what he thinks is physically fit enough. Just because your skinny doesn't mean you are weak.

Thank you, I will definitely ask which benefits I will receive.

As for the "$100 a month until you are done with school", do I get to spend the money on anything, or does it go into a bond or something? And by school do you mean army training or literal school.

[Fallenour]

Do you have a skype? I can tell you all about the army, and what you should be looking for, what youll want to ask, and how you should ask it, ill even talk with your recruiter with you.

[Riggs]

In my honest opinion, if you need to ask other people what you should be asking your recruiter then I don't think you've yet gaged the importance of the decision your making and the commitment implications involved.

I would advise you contact your recruiter with an apology and request to postpone your meeting. I doubt you want to waste his time or your own and I'm sure he could be out there finding people more suited for the current positions he can offer to potential soldiers that will likely train to serve alongside some of his colleagues.

However, if you are very serious about joining the army then I would still suggest you follow my above advice and research the eligibility requirements to join before booking your next meeting with a recruiter.

[Sickshot]

In my honest opinion, if you need to ask other people what you should be asking your recruiter then I don't think you've yet gaged the importance of the decision your making and the commitment implications involved.

I would advise you contact your recruiter with an apology and request to postpone your meeting. I doubt you want to waste his time or your own and I'm sure he could be out there finding people more suited for the current positions he can offer to potential soldiers that will likely train to serve alongside some of his colleagues.

However, if you are very serious about joining the army then I would still suggest you follow my above advice and research the eligibility requirements to join before booking your next meeting with a recruiter.

First of all, I didn't create the meeting with the recruiter so that I could ask him a bunch of questions, I didn't even create the meeting at all. He invited to visit me and my family to discuss joining the army and what I should be thinking about before joining.

The entire point in creating this thread was so I can make sure I wasn't missing something important that I might actually want to know about. I also wanted to make a list of all the things I was going to ask him and things I probably shouldn't ask. This thread helped me do so.

Think before you post please.

[Riggs]

First of all, I didn't create the meeting with the recruiter so that I could ask him a bunch of questions, I didn't even create the meeting at all. He invited to visit me and my family to discuss joining the army and what I should be thinking about before joining.

The entire point in creating this thread was so I can make sure I wasn't missing something important that I might actually want to know about. I also wanted to make a list of all the things I was going to ask him and things I probably shouldn't ask. This thread helped me do so.

Think before you post please.

I do think before I post. I've served within the British Army and believed your thread perceived your knowledge as slightly short sighted for what I believe a recruiter would take seriously.

Contrary to popular belief, I was actually trying to help you.

In answer to your questions:
What should I ask him about?
Roles & Requirements for Roles (officer, combat, mechanical, driving, technical, computer, territorial), Initial Tests, Selection, Ranks, Rates of Pay, Rights of Discharge, Benefits, Insurance, Qualifications, Training, Specialist Courses, Accommodation, Kit List, Oath Obligations.

What should I look out for?
Any attempts to deviate from your questions, inaccuracy within his claims, possible paperwork requiring an 'immediate signature'.

What should I tell him if he doesn't think I'm physically fit enough?
I doubt he can just decide if he thinks you're fit enough or not just by looking at you. If he questions your fitness levels, offer to demonstrate them to him there and then. If he believes you are in a potentially fit enough state to join, he can help you improve your fitness prior to Selection and offer you physical training guidance. Believe me, being 'skinny' is of a much higher benefit than being obese.