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doberman_52 · #16 02-23-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Remember that the recruiter's job is to get you in, and he has quotas for certain jobs. If you want something he doesn't want to talk about, walk away(or threaten to).

He says there are jobs in the field of mechanics, but hasnt said what they are. I would think there are jobs more fore deissile (sp?) over automechanics, the way I understand it, their vheicles are deissile, not gas. I'm thinking about talking to the air force recruter tho, I think I may be more interested there, its just that the army recruter has been the only one to call me and talk to me about it.

fredjacksonsan · #17 02-23-2007, 10:13 AM

Diesel.

He can go to his computer and pull up all the jobs they're currently looking to fill.

doberman_52 · #18 02-23-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Diesel.

He can go to his computer and pull up all the jobs they're currently looking to fill.

I figured that, but he never had his computer with, he said something about the office being renovated? I think I might give the Air force a call tho, I like the fact that they will pay for my college.

BNaylor · #19 02-23-2007, 10:53 AM

Best thing is not to put all your eggs in one basket and explore all possibiities so check with recruiters for other armed forces. The link below has various Air Force occupational specialties. As mentioned earlier the key is to score as high as you can on the ASVAB since that is what will qualify you for the respective job or even entrance into that service. The object is to get leverage over the recruiters. Get what you want not what they want based on their so called quotas.

Click here

BTW - I am not 100% sure but the Air Force was the only service with it's own community college where you can get at least an associates degree while in service.

doberman_52 · #20 02-23-2007, 11:15 AM

I scored fairly well on my ASVAB, it was something like a 65 or 69. I know the Army has a programa that will allow you to be in college while in the service, I think it is called CONAP, but Im not completly sure either. How would you get leverage over the recuter then?

fredjacksonsan · #21 02-23-2007, 11:20 AM

Get a 99% on your ASVAB and he'll be on his knees to get you in.

2.2 Straight six · #22 02-23-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

he'll be on his knees to get you in.

that sounds so incredibly wrong.

fredjacksonsan · #23 02-23-2007, 11:25 AM

I was speaking metaphorically of course, since homosexual behavior isn't really appreciated in the US Armed Forces.

But one person took the bait anyway.

doberman_52 · #24 02-23-2007, 11:35 AM

considering my reading and english suck, that might be a little hard.

2.2 Straight six · #25 02-23-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

I was speaking metaphorically of course

Of course you were...

fredjacksonsan · #26 02-23-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

Of course you were...

Hey now, Big Fella. Don't want Nicole getting upset.

/ thread hijack.

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Originally Posted by doberman_52

considering my reading and english suck, that might be a little hard.

Well if you're not in a hurry to go in, you can always take a course or two; there are plenty out there to help with the test score, and of course having seen it you can probably do better the next time. What is the rule now, you can take it every 6 months?

If you're planning to go in soon though, go with what you have; scores in the 60s aren't bad, I've seen guys get a 30 on the test.

doberman_52 · #27 02-23-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Well if you're not in a hurry to go in, you can always take a course or two; there are plenty out there to help with the test score, and of course having seen it you can probably do better the next time. What is the rule now, you can take it every 6 months?

If you're planning to go in soon though, go with what you have; scores in the 60s aren't bad, I've seen guys get a 30 on the test.

I know thats not a bad score. I turn 18 end of May, but dont plan on joining until around october or november, then go to basic somewhere wher it will be warm instead of hot, and not freezing like it is here. I wouldnt mind a higher score thought if I do join, the higher the score the higher rank you can get, right? meaning a lil more cash when you decide to retire? I know a few others who took the test when I did got up to a 90 score and there were plenty who got 10 - 30.

fredjacksonsan · #28 02-23-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by doberman_52

I know thats not a bad score. I turn 18 end of May, but dont plan on joining until around october or november, then go to basic somewhere wher it will be warm instead of hot, and not freezing like it is here. I wouldnt mind a higher score thought if I do join, the higher the score the higher rank you can get, right? meaning a lil more cash when you decide to retire? I know a few others who took the test when I did got up to a 90 score and there were plenty who got 10 - 30.

Higher is better, not only does it open up more opportunities initially, but keep in mind that the Drill Sergeants will know what it is and treat folks accordingly. When I was in basic they needed people for another MOS that was short on people. Guess what? They started offering the position according to ASVAB scores.

I don't think the score has anything to do with rank. Once you're out of training you're judge and promoted on your own merits.

BNaylor · #29 02-23-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doberman_52

I wouldnt mind a higher score thought if I do join, the higher the score the higher rank you can get, right? meaning a lil more cash when you decide to retire? I know a few others who took the test when I did got up to a 90 score and there were plenty who got 10 - 30.

Unless it has changed the GT score portion of the ASVAB and AFCT (Armed Forces Classification Test) for soldiers already on active duty stays with you forever or until you are eligible to retake the test and score higher.

The GT score is what is used to see if you qualify for certain tech jobs and whether you are officer material therefore, it does have bearing on what rank you could possibly obtain. The first prerequisite for OCS and Warrant Officer programs is to have a high GT score. Contrary to what people may believe Commanders do look at your GT score.

For entrance into US Service Academies and their commissioning programs they look at your SAT and ACT scores.

doberman_52 · #30 02-23-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

Unless it has changed the GT score portion of the ASVAB and AFCT (Armed Forces Classification Test) for soldiers already on active duty stays with you forever or until you are eligible to retake the test and score higher.

The GT score is what is used to see if you qualify for certain tech jobs and whether you are officer material therefore, it does have bearing on what rank you could possibly obtain. The first prerequisite for OCS and Warrant Officer programs is to have a high GT score. Contrary to what people may believe Commanders do look at your GT score.

For entrance into US Service Academies and their commissioning programs they look at your SAT and ACT scores.

I never took the SAT, but scored a 21 on my ACT. Will I have to take the SAT before i join? I will probably do something to raise my score before I do join.

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