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coming to OT for Vet Military Advise
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:43 pm
My step-son (24) has had a few jobs but not a career.
He is in some stupid debt (Small auto loan) and has always wanted to join military.
Well, now he is unemployed and that path is looking pretty good. He has work experience with aluminium welding so he is not unskilled.
So which Branch of the Service should he Join to better his future? He is leaning towards either Army or Marines.
Any advice would be appreciated OT.
He is in some stupid debt (Small auto loan) and has always wanted to join military.
Well, now he is unemployed and that path is looking pretty good. He has work experience with aluminium welding so he is not unskilled.
So which Branch of the Service should he Join to better his future? He is leaning towards either Army or Marines.
Any advice would be appreciated OT.
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Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:45 pm to ScottFowler
What does he want to do in the military?
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:46 pm to ScottFowler
Air Force has lots of planes with much aluminum...
Just saying...
Just saying...
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:47 pm to ScottFowler
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work experience with aluminium welding
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Branch of the Service should he Join to better his future? He is leaning towards either Army or Marines
For quality of life: Air Force...
Most AF machinists/welders have a good gig...avoid the 2A7X5
For camaraderie, pride, etc. Marines..
Avoid the army unless O
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:50 pm to tigernchicago
He wants to join to do something with his life to get him on a path, but I am hoping he joins a service that will have more skilled trades opportunities.
Thus I turn to the OT......
Thus I turn to the OT......
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:50 pm to ScottFowler
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My step-son (24) has had a few jobs but not a career.
He is in some stupid
If he's not stupid, then for the future, he should do "NDI" in the Air Force...
Easiest, best maintenance job hands down by far...BUT, they don't let potatoes in that job
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:50 pm to ScottFowler
Army. easier to rank up, pick your own job, barracks are a lil better.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:53 pm to ScottFowler
Lots of jobs in the Air Force that lead to quality civilian jobs. Like someone else said, aircraft maintenance sounds like a good selection for him, in particular either sheet metal, metals tech, or could even go the NDI route. Can’t remember those AFSCs though.
Btw, my grandfather, former marine, also pushed me towards AF when I was deciding.
Btw, my grandfather, former marine, also pushed me towards AF when I was deciding.
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:54 pm to ScottFowler
Tell him to test with any branch then sit with all to see what he is qualified for.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:58 pm to Breaux
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Tell him to test with any branch then sit with all to see what he is qualified for.
Yep. I visited with every branch before deciding. Ended up going with the army for guaranteed MOS, duty station and an enlistment bonus. All of them have their pros and cons depending on what you're looking for.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:00 pm to northshorebamaman
I recruited in the Army for 4 years. I would have never given this advice 10 years ago, but I’m retired now lol.
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:00 pm to northshorebamaman
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Tell him to test with any branch then sit with all to see what he is qualified for.
This.
And don’t sign up for more than 4 yrs (can always re-enlist later) and only put the jobs you really want, nothing else.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:03 pm to TheriotAF
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put the jobs you really want, nothing else.
and a guarantee for that exact job with training, not a field.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:05 pm to Traveler
Only the Army does that unless things have changed.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:06 pm to Breaux
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Only the Army does that unless things have changed.
It was when I joined. My info is pretty dated though.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:06 pm to Breaux
Navy does not guarantee specific jobs anymore? Maybe things have changed since I was on Noah's ark.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:07 pm to ScottFowler
Join the marines if that’s the only thing he wants to hang his hat on 20 years from now.
Navy and air force both have lots of machinists type jobs given their equipment.
Army also has a shite ton of jobs just because they’re so big.
Navy and air force both have lots of machinists type jobs given their equipment.
Army also has a shite ton of jobs just because they’re so big.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:09 pm to ScottFowler
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He wants to join to do something with his life to get him on a path
Marine Corps.
Best decision I made in my life.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:09 pm to northshorebamaman
Just want to say.. Good for him and wish him the best of luck.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:12 pm to Traveler
Certain programs do for them. Air Force made you list jobs but gave fields, Marines entertained your choices but Infantry was their priority, they slotted in fields as well.
As a recruiter For the Army I was able to print in my office a reservation for a specific job, bonus if available, airborne slots and also have ship date to basic. All they had to do was be at MEPS within a certain number of days and it was guaranteed. That helped a lot.
OP, Google Future Soldier Remote Reservations System if interested
As a recruiter For the Army I was able to print in my office a reservation for a specific job, bonus if available, airborne slots and also have ship date to basic. All they had to do was be at MEPS within a certain number of days and it was guaranteed. That helped a lot.
OP, Google Future Soldier Remote Reservations System if interested
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 10:21 pm
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