What do you think about Military Recruiters?
111760
Recruiters have a job to do and most are very good at it, the question you need to ask yourself (assuming you ask this question from talking to a few then you are considering joining the Service) Is which branch of the service is right for you. Because you will be in that branch if you enlist for 2 to 4 years and your recruiter will be long gone. And the best way to decide what branch is right for you is ask yourself what do you want to get out of the Military. Money for Education? A career? or what ever that may be and see which one can offer you what you are looking for because once you enlist you belong to them. So we hope you get what it is you are looking for in the long run. I do believe in the military and was in the Air Force for 6 years with no regrets. Good luck to you.
936625
recruiters will do anything to help you get you enlisted. give them a call, they're very helpful. Probably the nicest people you'll encounter while being in the service.
732341
If it is like the Army the rate is actually pretty low.  It is in the best interest of the services to see that a recruit makes it through the process.  So they may give you are hard time but as long as you do not have a mental or physical reason not to fail you're in!
1016047
Your assessment is well reasoned, but I don't agree with your assumption that most people join the military because they have no other choice.\n\nMany people join for the experience, because it's a good first job, and to pay for college.  These are not necessarily the same people who would otherwise be on welfare.\n\nA lot of welfare recipients would not qualify to be in the military.  The military has physical and educational standards.\n\nAlso, a lot of welfare recipients are content to just "get by", while a young man or woman who joins the military has aspirations to improve themselves through education and experience.\n\nRegarding welfare reform, back in the late 1990s, the Newt Gingrich led Congress pressured Bill Clinton into signing a huge welfare reform bill which has transformed the situation for the better.  Millions have been forced to seek employment rather than collect welfare.
516532
Talk to a recruiter they will know.
1002883
You may need to ask a ROTC instructor that question or a recruiter!
761158
~Well, pilgrim, me and the Duke just discussed it and we agree the Marines want you.  No brains, likes to sweat, believes invading a sovereign nation without cause or justification is a patriotic thing to do and is somehow akin to defending the motherland.  You'll probably look good in a butch cut and will give the folks on the other side a worthwhile target to shoot at.  By all means, stay away from a "technical" branch that may require foreign concepts like thought and reason and get your butt to Paris Island and start pushing dirt as soon as you can.  Bill O'Reilly loves you.  Given your reasons for wanting to sign up, I'm sure you'll go far.  You could even be our next Bill Calley or Ollie North.
598480
I am currently in the Army and am writing this from Southwest Asia.  I love being in the Army.  Where else can you get paid to jump out of planes, go to the range, and travel.  Sometimes these experiences have their downsides but I wouldn't trade any of it.  You meet people with backgrounds very different from your own and that helps you grow.  The Army offers a lot of opportunities that you can't find anywhere else.  Even people who decide not to stay in often say how the Army gave them a direction and helped them to be more disciplined.  The other answers on being wary when you talk to a recruiter are good.  Really research what you want to do in the Army and make sure you get it in writing.  Good luck.
903610
I hope that this isn't really all talk ..  like all thos e protests b4 we went to war lol ..\n\nanyway ...  BAD .. Level 4 soldier of fortune at your service !!!!\n\n\nDr BAd\nMercenary for hire ... (cheap seasonal rates)
207156
It really is amazing how many people you find in the Army that are willing to go out of their way for you, I guess that is why `they joined up. It is one of the biggest things I miss about being in. And rizzo822002, thank you and keep your head down.
368406
i joined the military a year after high school.  In my mind it has bettered my future.  I have learned leadership and management skills that most Citizens would pay to have.  Its easier to get a job saying that you retired from the military.  It shows that you come from a background of lots of hardwork, dependability, and that you will get the job done.  Its a great way of life, but not for everyone.  You have to learn to sacrifice your time to take care of others, and that its not all about you anymore.  The benefits are great.  The pay isnt that great unless you are an officer.  But, you can learn to manage your money and put it to use and have a great retirement.  When i get done with the military i wont have to work again unless i choose to.  Id say give it a shot...just dont be a douchebag, do what your told, be where you are supposed to be, in the correct uniform, and dont cock an attitude at your seniors and you will do great.  You dont have to be smart to make it far (on the enlisted side that is).  If you do then good luck, and remember it is only what you make of it...if it sucks then your attitude sucks.\n\n\nAlso served in iraq, now in korea...and education is possible.  Dont listen to what the others say on that issue.  If you are willing to give up some of your "free-time" then you can do it.
420171
Well, I dont know what your interview is for but I recently was interviewed by a Lieutenant Colonel for Army ROTC and ended up getting offered a 4 year scholarship. Some questions I heard: \n\n"What can you offer the Army?\nWhy do you want to join the Army?\nWhat got you interested in the ROTC program?\nWho are your biggest role models and why?\nWould you be willing to serve overseas?  Korea? Middle East? \nDescribe leadership experiences that you have had.\nHow do you handle conflicts with peers/subordinates?\nWhat do you think you'd like to do in the Army?\nHow do feel about authority or taking orders---what if someone gives you an order that is questionable?  How do you respond?\nDo you play sports?  Do you consider yourself athletic?\nThey might ask if you have any thoughts on considering the military as a career.\n\nAfter they get done asking you questions, be ready to ask them some questions of your own---might want to think those up prior to the interview so that you don't hesitate trying to think something up on the spot.\n\nAvoid politics in the interview---don't know how you feel about US Troops in Iraq or Afghanistan...or even about the President---regardless---it wouldn't be good to bring it up if your opinion is negative on any of those issues.  If you feel that you'd like to serve in the middle east and that question is asked, it wouldn't hurt to say that you are interested---they're going to like hearing that you want to serve there.\n\nThe main goals of the interview are to find out if you appear to be  of leadership quality, whether or not you are genuinely interested in the military and your own maturity level. Might not be a bad idea to check out the website of the branch or unit your interested in and familiarizre yourself. Might be impressive if you have some knowledge ready to show off... \n\nGood luck!!!
849230
Sounds like you should enlist
556078
Wrong. \nA lot of them do join the army to become naturalized afterwards.
246130
why would you think they would be thinking about our troops? most of them are self absorbed snobs who only think about themselves and next few million there going to make. so who cares if they mentioned the troops or not, as long as we keep them in thoughts is all that matters.
811891
lol....what is it that you wanna know..I"m not a recruiter but I'm in the Air Force...
690331
As a former recruiter, the problem some have with the mess section is when you get a recruit who isn't blessed with much intelligence you can make them about three things, infantry, artillery, and a cook.  the require little training and they are in the rear (behind the scenes) so the problem they run into is some aren't very bright and also they are out of the limelight so they have a tendency to be made fun of.