Anyone in the military?

[Big Boosting]

Airman Aviation Technician US Navy. Just hit my 2yr mark stationed down here in good ol' Jacksonville, Florida.

 

[Limegrntaln]

Airforce Reserve currently. I was active duty for 11 years. I was an F-16 Crewchief all that time. I've been many places. As always, thank everyone for serving.

I will however remind people on here for the safety of yourself and the safety of others, this is a public forum, please watch your COMSEC (Communications Security) There are people in this thread that I know your name, I know where you live, I know what you look like, and I know where you work. If I was an anti military foreign extremist. I would know right where to start. Dont put a target on your head or anyone else's. Be vigilant at all times.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Yes keep in mind OPSEC

 

[Limegrntaln]

Yes keep in mind OPSEC

 

[dSmgs-T]

I got a buddy over at Drum with the 10th Mnt who's a 91B headed to Afghanistan and is part of a replacement unit.. My EOD contract is finally up so 11B here I come!

Is he getting his evo built right now from STM?

I am taking leave tomorrow and then off to 25id in Hawaii!

 

[unisonicz]

13F - Forward Observer with Joint Fires Support. I call in artillery and utilize CAS(Close Air Support). So I deal with Air-Force and Navy fighter jets as well as Army A-10 Warthog. I have been in the army for almost 6 years and I am an E-5 Colt(Combat Observation Lasing Team) Chief with 2 tours to Iraq.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

13F - Forward Observer with Joint Fires Support. I call in artillery and utilize CAS(Close Air Support). So I deal with Air-Force and Navy fighter jets as well as Army A-10 Warthog. I have been in the army for almost 6 years and I am an E-5 Colt(Combat Observation Lasing Team) Chief with 2 tours to Iraq.

You deal with MLRS too if I'm not mistaken?

 

[standard235]

Actually looking to join the service here soon.

So many options, I have no clue what I want to do. I have the brain to do whatever I want so yeah. Need to take the ASVAB to find out for sure but the recruiter I talked to said my 31 on my ACT in highschool pretty much says it all haha.

I want something computer related and I want to go in as an officer. Not sure the best route to take.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Actually looking to join the service here soon.

So many options, I have no clue what I want to do. I have the brain to do whatever I want so yeah. Need to take the ASVAB to find out for sure but the recruiter I talked to said my 31 on my ACT in highschool pretty much says it all haha.

I want something computer related and I want to go in as an officer. Not sure the best route to take.

It is if you have a 4 year degree .. 2 years will get ya specialist or e-4...

 

[standard235]

Haha I'm a highschool graduate. As far as I know, I have to go through ROTC to enter as an officer?

Oh and specifically I'm interested in networking. Which is cool because 25F is Network Switching Systems.

 

[chico904]

Haha I'm a highschool graduate. As far as I know, I have to go through ROTC to enter as an officer?

With no college, yes that is your only option.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Haha I'm a highschool graduate. As far as I know, I have to go through ROTC to enter as an officer?

Oh and specifically I'm interested in networking. Which is cool because 25F is Network Switching Systems.

25F is a good MOS. I originially was enlisted as a 25B until I requested a change to EOD.

 

[hurricanecris24]

I'm still thinking bout joining the marines but how does the whole reserve work? do i have to do active duty? theres no marine recruiter where i live and i did some research but still cant find what I'm looking for

 

[chico904]

I'm still thinking bout joining the marines but how does the whole reserve work? do i have to do active duty? theres no marine recruiter where i live and i did some research but still cant find what I'm looking for

Basically the Reserves is the same across the branches. You will initially sign a 6x2 contract (8 years total) You will go to basic training, then your advanced training afterward for whatever job you choose. You also have the option of doing what is called "split-ops" where after basic training, you can go home from anywhere from a day to a year, then go back for your advanced training. After this you go to your reserves weekend one weekend a month, 2 weeks a year (may be longer for sometimes) for 6 years of what is called "active reserve." During this time, you can be called up for an operation and be sent somewhere stateside, or overseas. After 6 years, you enter into your last 2 years of "inactive reserve" where you are only called up in extreme circumstances such as martial law or if no one else is available to do your job. ( this is pretty rare, but does happen) While you do not have any obligation to go to Reserves weekends the last two years, you may elect to go if you want to, and the rules change on this all the time, but usually you can only go every 3-6 months. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have, and good luck.

 

[hurricanecris24]

Basically the Reserves is the same across the branches. You will initially sign a 6x2 contract (8 years total) You will go to basic training, then your advanced training afterward for whatever job you choose. You also have the option of doing what is called "split-ops" where after basic training, you can go home from anywhere from a day to a year, then go back for your advanced training. After this you go to your reserves weekend one weekend a month, 2 weeks a year (may be longer for sometimes) for 6 years of what is called "active reserve." During this time, you can be called up for an operation and be sent somewhere stateside, or overseas. After 6 years, you enter into your last 2 years of "inactive reserve" where you are only called up in extreme circumstances such as martial law or if no one else is available to do your job. ( this is pretty rare, but does happen) While you do not have any obligation to go to Reserves weekends the last two years, you may elect to go if you want to, and the rules change on this all the time, but usually you can only go every 3-6 months. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have, and good luck.

That's a bit more clear now. which I need to understand is what happens after training are they gonna get me a job? Because I'm not gonna be living on base right? Are they gonna help with my housing? I plan on going to school just need to know how the whole system works

 

[Locke]

I don't believe reserve's give any allowances, (housing, clothing, &c...) just duty pay.

 

[hurricanecris24]

That's what I'm looking to find out if not I won't do the reserve. Do you also have to be a US citizen?

 

[chico904]

That's what I'm looking to find out if not I won't do the reserve. Do you also have to be a US citizen?

No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen, but must show proof that you are in your current country legally. As far as the Reserves, you just receive your monthly pay. However being that you are looking to go to school, there are other pays that you can receive with the Reserves. If you are in an accredited college while in the Reserves, and have a passing PT test, you receive Tuition Assistance which pays for college. On top of that you receive, depending on your contract ,a MGIB with a possible kicker bonus. Keep in mind you still receive grants such as the Pell grant, so more than likely you will receive a check cut to you for money left over, which most people always have money left over.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

That's what I'm looking to find out if not I won't do the reserve. Do you also have to be a US citizen?

Thought about the Army at all? I have all the respect in the world for Marines but I love the Army life.

 

[hurricanecris24]

Thought about the Army at all? I have all the respect in the world for Marines but I love the Army life.

yeah i just talked to a recruiter a few days ago im all for the army now im just waiting to get done with my court to sign up

 

[jas510]

OPSEC AND INFOSEC..I hate those briefing! Oh and the 101 critical days of summer safety briefing, and how about that commanders call!! gotta love it!

Served 8yrs.. 8 fun years in the USAF...a lot of alcohol and dorm chicks!! Enlisted Hua!!

Heard
Understood
Acknowledged

 

[skeeter4200]

25F is a good MOS. I originially was enlisted as a 25B until I requested a change to EOD.

Damn you messed up .


25U/B prior to that was a 19K (tanker=DAT) Now Contractor for the Chair Force in Saudi Arabia. The Money is better

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Damn you messed up .


25U/B prior to that was a 19K (tanker=DAT) Now Contractor for the Chair Force in Saudi Arabia. The Money is better

After my 1 1/2 years up up I'm getting on the contractor train!

 

[SOADweskey]

In case any of you guys and girls out there are thinking about the Navy I'm currently working with the Officer Recruiting Programs with Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles. Feel free to PM me if you want any info on Navy Active Duty and Reserve Officer Programs.

Very Respectfully
Ensign Wesley Dunham

 

[cody4g63]

I plan on joining soon...