I have some questions about joining the military, and I figured you autists would know a thing or two.
I am: >About to graduate college this June with an international business degree and a minor in French (the language) >I have student loan debt of 30,000 >I have a GPA of 2.9, but it will probably be a 3.0 by the time I graduate. >I was a college athlete for 4 years at a division 1 state university (in very good shape)
I want to go into the military, because I heard that they can pay back your student loans. I want to sign the shortest contract possible, but I want to go in as an officer.
Unless your looking to join SOF or Aviation you are going to be doing a whole lot of nothing in your time in service.
Parker Watson
Yes you would go to OCS.
Two biggest pieces of advice, don't get caught lying on you security clearance and save your money.
Aaron Ross
Well that's besides the point.
I just want to know about getting in and what I should expect given my circumstances.
Caleb Bell
Unless you want to actually go through your enlistment phase, and earn your way up to the officer ranks, you're going to have to go through the military academy.
If you are just going to enlist, then congrats, your (I'm assuming) bachelors degree is worth an E-3 paygrade right off the bat. So from there, you have to work your way up.
Yes, the military can pay for college, 3.0 GPA would be pretty good, and being in good shape would definitely be an advantage, especially if you're going into more specialized stuff (Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, etc.)
Nolan Collins
Can you explain what you mean by don't get caught lying? What do they ask you?
Henry Myers
Also forgot to mention they technically own you for 8 years so don't think it's four years and your completely free.
Jose Campbell
Also read more into that loan payback, I'm almost positive its not real and what actually happens is part of your pay gets put towards repaying it.
Lincoln Miller
Go to /k/, we have a military enlistment general at all times.
