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Originally Posted by goldpaws
As for those recruiters, they do have a bit of sales puffery goin' on. The best inclination is to go ahead and talk to actual members of the base you will be at. if they like it/enjoy it, you should be fine. Ask them specific questions. Many of them like to enjoy a night on the town in the local area around the base since many of them are single so finding one to talk to should not be too hard - although, if they're interested in something else or they're busy and don't want to talk about it you should probably look elsewhere. Most are willing to talk about what they're doing, though, because many of them get lonely in their barracks, etc.
Lastly, you should have an inklink of what you want to do in the service - like work in medical, communications, aviation, etc. You will be placed in a specific job that fits you right.  |
As a former Army recruiter, I will say that there is sales puffery because that's what recruiters are, Military salesmen. Now let me say this also; it is nice to have an inklink of what you want to do in the service, but unless you have a specific degree like in communications, or nursing, etc. you will not have a say so as to what field or branch you will get when going in as an officer. You will go to OCS and fill out a wishlist of 10 branches that you want. Unless you graduate OCS top of your class, you will most likely be placed in "Needs of the Army". This is one phrase you will need to get used to unless otherwise stated in your contract. The only ones that get to choose a specific job are enlisted members based on their qualifications. (Army Enlistees only, Don't know about the other branches)
I would agree that going on the base is the best way to find the answers right from the source. Ask the officers what they went through so you know what to expect.
Somebody who has been though this process, please correct me if what I stated is wrong. It's been a couples of years since I was a recruiter.
