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**Update** Enlisting if older than 28
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:05 pm
What if you enlisted as an older guy? Pros? Cons? I do have a degree, but not sure if I'd want to be an officer.
I have a desk job now, would rather be on feet moving around every day, and doing something worth a frick like serving my country.
**update** After everyone's advice officer seems to be the best fit. I've requested my transcript from LSU to get the ball rolling. Thanks for all the input.
Oh and MAGA
I have a desk job now, would rather be on feet moving around every day, and doing something worth a frick like serving my country.
**update** After everyone's advice officer seems to be the best fit. I've requested my transcript from LSU to get the ball rolling. Thanks for all the input.
Oh and MAGA
This post was edited on 7/31/17 at 12:42 pm
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Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:07 pm to themasterpater
Didn't you hear? They don't want transgenders.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:07 pm to themasterpater
You wanna flip burgers or check ID cards? Moving on your feet all day!
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:07 pm to themasterpater
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I do have a degree, but not sure if I'd want to be an officer.
Why?
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:08 pm to themasterpater
Think Chris Kyle enlisted at an older age. Good luck. I'm 40 and tired of the rat race. If they'd let me enlist, I would in a heartbeat. I've experienced a lot of great things in life, but my biggest regret is never serving my country.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:09 pm to themasterpater
I had a guy in my division who enlisted under very similar circumstances to yours. He did all right. Just be aware that you'll probably catch a lot of shite in boot camp, and you're going to have to take orders from people younger than you.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:10 pm to themasterpater
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What if you enlisted as an older guy? Pros? Cons?
Wasn't older when I joined (22), but knew a few who enlisted when they were around 27-30. The biggest and only con you need to know is that you will be getting shite from people a lot younger than you with a lot less life experience. You would be a 28 year old PFC/LCpl taking orders from some 20-22 yr old Cpl or from an officer fresh out of college.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:11 pm to themasterpater
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I do have a degree, but not sure if I'd want to be an officer.
Former military guy here, it is silly to enlist if you have a degree. Go officer. There are plenty of "active" jobs for officers. Just tell the recruiter
Examples: flight officers, Engineers, and spec ops
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:11 pm to upgrayedd
Would rather be less administrative and more boots on the ground.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:12 pm to BabySam
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You wanna flip burgers or check ID cards? Moving on your feet all day!
Must've missed the doing something worth a frick part.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:13 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Former military guy here, it is silly to enlist if you have a degree.
If you have a degree, you can go straight to OCS and not a regular boot camp?
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:14 pm to themasterpater
Stick to your day job
Why would you want to risk getting shot
Why would you want to risk getting shot
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:14 pm to TheTideMustRoll
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I had a guy in my division who enlisted under very similar circumstances to yours. He did all right. Just be aware that you'll probably catch a lot of shite in boot camp, and you're going to have to take orders from people younger than you.
And TBH, you'll probably get tired of hanging out with 19 year olds. You'll probably want to make friends and have interests off base.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:14 pm to Walt OReilly
Because my desk job is a forgettable existence
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:16 pm to upgrayedd
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If you have a degree, you can go straight to OCS and not a regular boot camp?
Yes sir
that's the pathway for most officers
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:16 pm to upgrayedd
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If you have a degree, you can go straight to OCS and not a regular boot camp?
I think you do basic and then go to OCS but I'm not positive.
eta- guess I'm wrong
This post was edited on 7/28/17 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:17 pm to themasterpater
If you go enlisted with a degree, they'll start you off as an E-4, so you'll be an NCO in no time as long as you make some effort. There are plenty of people older in age in, a lot more than you think. As long as you aren't badly out of shape or have medical issues that hinder your abilities, then I say go for it!
Also I think the minimum contract is still 2 years, so go the minimum and see if you enjoy it and if not, then get out and do something else. 3 years minimum and you can earn the GI Bill, etc.
Also I think the minimum contract is still 2 years, so go the minimum and see if you enjoy it and if not, then get out and do something else. 3 years minimum and you can earn the GI Bill, etc.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:17 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Yes sir
that's the pathway for most officers
I had no idea you could do that.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:18 pm to Jim Rockford
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And TBH, you'll probably get tired of hanging out with 19 year olds.
Hard to oveerstate this.
This post was edited on 7/28/17 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 7/28/17 at 1:18 pm to themasterpater
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Because my desk job is a forgettable existence
Talk to them bro but TBH it seems like your're deep in the throes of a, "I'm almost 30 and feel like I'm missing something" crisis
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