BlackStone 66 Posted April 1, 2010 If you get into it, good luck. Take everything with a grain of salt, and until you step foot on the bus, you have no legal commitment to the service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tansen 52 Posted April 1, 2010 Skotti, I dont think they really care about your life story they pretty much take every able bodied person.Kind of like the Art Institute. Zing.Then again I guess the American Army is considering revising south park's idea an utilizing Operation Yellow Wall since their getting low results on Operation Black Wall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skotti 2105 Posted April 1, 2010 Skotti, I dont think they really care about your life story they pretty much take every able bodied person.Kind of like the Art Institute. Zing.Then again I guess the American Army is considering revising south park's idea an utilizing Operation Yellow Wall since their getting low results on Operation Black Wall.lol. I love that episode.(I totally thought you were bashing me for a second, but I read your post wrong.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackStone 66 Posted April 1, 2010 Tansen is correct Skotti.If I remember correctly, the army will take convicts as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 1, 2010 Tansen is correct Skotti.If I remember correctly, the army will take convicts as well.Only if it's not a felony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairynipon 20 Posted April 1, 2010 I'm thinking of joining Military Intiligence after I get my masters, know anything about that chosen?inb4 don't ask don't tell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 1, 2010 I'm thinking of joining Military Intiligence after I get my masters, know anything about that chosen?inb4 don't ask don't tellYeah, MI is comprised of 2 areas: Tactical and StrategicTactical: Boots on the ground intel gathering (Army James Bond)Strategic: People look at the intel gathered and make assumptions and recommendations (Army CIA Think Tank)A movie that is a great example of Tactical Intel is "The Peacemaker" w/ George Clooney.EDIT: You won't make much money coming in off the street with no military training. The highest grade you can obtain with a masters (outside of medical) is E-4. A person w/ a high school education can go from E-1 to E-4 in about 2 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairynipon 20 Posted April 1, 2010 Yeah, MI is comprised of 2 areas: Tactical and StrategicTactical: Boots on the ground intel gathering (Army James Bond)Strategic: People look at the intel gathered and make assumptions and recommendations (Army CIA Think Tank)A movie that is a great example of Tactical Intel is "The Peacemaker" w/ George Clooney.EDIT: You won't make much money coming in off the street with no military training. The highest grade you can obtain with a masters (outside of medical) is E-4. A person w/ a high school education can go from E-1 to E-4 in about 2 years.Was thinking of getting a BS in Computer and Information Sciences focusing on information systems and then a masters with a focus on very large information systems, this boils down to networking and IT.Does this make me overqualified for a job in MI, would working for the NSA, FBI or CIA provide better opportunities? Because the idea of working for the government in any capacity interests me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 1, 2010 Was thinking of getting a BS in Computer and Information Sciences focusing on information systems and then a masters with a focus on very large information systems, this boils down to networking and IT.Does this make me overqualified for a job in MI, would working for the NSA, FBI or CIA provide better opportunities? Because the idea of working for the government in any capacity interests me.No such thing as overqualified. I'll have 4 degrees in December; one of them being a Masters in Info Tech. You just won't be qualified to be a leader in the Army. From what you described I think you would be more suited for the DIA.www.dia.mil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltaPonch 80 Posted April 2, 2010 Was thinking of getting a BS in Computer and Information Sciences focusing on information systems and then a masters with a focus on very large information systems, this boils down to networking and IT.Does this make me overqualified for a job in MI, would working for the NSA, FBI or CIA provide better opportunities? Because the idea of working for the government in any capacity interests me.I'm sorry son but the Rainbow Brigade already has a general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackStone 66 Posted April 2, 2010 Remember Nipon, don't ask, don't tell policy or you get the rejection hamma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subgunner 0 Posted April 2, 2010 Good luck to you Skotti, I just hope u dun diez. Remember if you get 25 kills you can call in a Nuke if you wanna end it epically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruggles 23 Posted April 2, 2010 Just my bit of advice...if you can get a degree before/during your time in the armed forces, you should do it. You can't kill da bad guys forevs, or at least, many enlisted/active duty guys don't, so always have a back-up plan Friend of mine'll be joining after he grads from college...wise decision IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subgunner 0 Posted April 2, 2010 Just my bit of advice...if you can get a degree before/during your time in the armed forces, you should do it. You can't kill da bad guys forevs, or at least, many enlisted/active duty guys don't, so always have a back-up plan Friend of mine'll be joining after he grads from college...wise decision IMO.Yeah, Skotti you gotta be aware of the infamous homeless vet. I don't know if they teach you guys this, but I know they did this in WW2.Have they taught you about life after military service? You may not be in the military forever and a backup plan (education might help) is always a good idea. Plus education can land you a better job I hear.Correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairynipon 20 Posted April 2, 2010 Remember Nipon, don't ask, don't tell policy or you get the rejection hammainb4 don't ask don't tellOOOPS looks like your still a retard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 2, 2010 There is talk that Obama wants to relook the gays in the military issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prosak 683 Posted April 2, 2010 If you really have your mind set on enlisting go for it. Btw ROTC > enlisting anyday anytime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skotti 2105 Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah I already talked about ROTC. They said I would have to take a test due to the fact that I'm signing up a little late. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Sagan 2577 Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah, Skotti you gotta be aware of the infamous homeless vet. I don't know if they teach you guys this, but I know they did this in WW2.Have they taught you about life after military service? You may not be in the military forever and a backup plan (education might help) is always a good idea. Plus education can land you a better job I hear.Correct me if I'm wrong.Police Officer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah I already talked about ROTC. They said I would have to take a test due to the fact that I'm signing up a little late.This would be your best option if you qualified Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairynipon 20 Posted April 2, 2010 There is talk that Obama wants to relook the gays in the military issue.I'm sort of indifferent on it to be honest, i understand that some people are uncomfortable with the idea of homosexuals in their general vicinity. This comes from ignorance but can easily be remedied with education.I also can always join a civilian branch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho 0 Posted April 2, 2010 Only if it's not a felony.You would know. !!!Sounds good Skotti.And aren't gays allowed in the armed forces in the first place? They scurd of surprise buttsecks or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairynipon 20 Posted April 2, 2010 Same reason why people didn't want women in the military, ignorance and preservation of the status quo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subgunner 0 Posted April 2, 2010 Same reason why people didn't want women in the military, ignorance and preservation of the status quoAnd they started letting women into the military I believe was during WW2 when they finally realized that half of the potential soldiers aint fighting.They kinda started with the WASP program which was a civilian branch (now recognized for their military merits). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted April 2, 2010 And they started letting women into the military I believe was during WW2 when they finally realized that half of the potential soldiers aint fighting.They kinda started with the WASP program which was a civilian branch (now recognized for their military merits).GJ on your military history Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites