Should I become an Army officer?
109456
ok being in the army, it has been my experience that 22 yr old college rotc grads who become officers suck.  the good ones, are the ones that were enlisted, made it to spec 4 or sgt or ssg, then went through ocs.  theyve dug the fighting positions and burned human waste and led teams and squads and sections.  they have the backbone to stand up to a captain or light bird or full bird colonel.  so when they get their commission they know what theyre doing, know how to take care of troops and make it happen.  the lower enlisted usually don't mess with em as much like, like dipping their desert boots in the blue dye in the porta john, or tape to a flag pole or anything like that.  they have the respect of their men because he was their once.  i hope that makes sense.  so deciding on whether or not to become an officer, my advice is go enlisted first, it will make your job easier as an officer in the long run. if youre looking rotc, look into the green to gold program.  it is an amazing program with very good results.  hope this helps
799115
good question and the answer is yes\n\nthis from a former army recruiter / active army
71693
If you are interested in a military career, get a BA degree first.  It will save you years in the grunt ranks as you can go directly to Officer Training School.
490754
I don't know, but I want to fight in a war when I go in to the army. I mean, come on, why else would people go? You know, besides money and training.
389211
If you have the requisite skills and the capabilities, then one should certainly aspire to be an officer. In addition to being able to do everything an enlisted man does, an officer has to demonstrate leadership qualities. He is a role-model and is there to be mentor, guide, friend and commander of the men under him. An officer wears multiple hats and has to be an all-rounder.\nSince men will only obey once they are convinced of your leadership skills, you are constantly forced to give it your very best!\nIn the army's officer cadre, one usually starts off as a Lieutenant (depending on which army) and can go all the way upto General or Field Marshall. Similarly, you start off as Sub Lieutenant in the Navy and can reach Admiral or Admiral of the Fleet. In the Air Force, you would start off as a Flying Officer and could go upto an Air Chief Marshall or Marshall of the Air Force\n** Please note, these ranks are for the Indian Armed Forces. Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshall of the Air Force are largely ceremonial ranks bestowed on certain people for outstanding service. They hold these ranks until death.
64331
I suggest doing some research along with talking to your local recruiters.  Basic pay is the same across the board but it's the special duty pay that may differ.  In terms of moving up the enlisted chain, they all go to E-9.  Army and Marines just have different names but the manner in which you reach higher ranks differ from service to service.  Your drive and dedication will determine how quickly you advance.  Jump at every opportunity to attend special skills schools like Airborne and Air Assult.  Work hard at earning an Expert Infantry Badge.  Volunteer for special duty assignments, if you qualify.  Note my suggestions learn towards Army experience.  So go out, talk to your recruiters, make a decision, get out to the MEPS, take your ASVAB and get rolling.  Oh and if you have the time, take advantage of the tuition assistance and get your degree, just in case infantry doesn't work out.
893539
You come out of West Point an Army Officer.  You can also become an Army officer, by participating in an R.O.T.C. program while you attend another college.\n\nThe difference is in the networking.  The ones who came from West Point are already connected.  The military can be a very political.  You have to be connected to the right people in order to get noticed.
156807
I would say join the armed forces and find out, preferably in your own country.
139941
Go to college, get a degree, join the Army as an officer...  Get out and go into the public sector.  When you get done being an Army officer everyone will want you and you move right into management.  So once you're there you just move up the chain and become CEO.
621096
British Army is a good choice but it's tough so you need to be sure you can hack it. On the plus side it recruits from all over the world i.e. Nepal and The Caribbean to name two.\nYes I imagine you would get citizenship after your service too as most the over seas soldiers do. As for equipment we don't have nearly the amount the Americans spend on their military but we make up for that in training, versatility and toughness. \nThe British Army is the best trained and motivated army in the world!
840047
YES!!  You should look at www.military.com  Check out the pay differences!  You will be amazed how much more the officers are making.  If you are planning to retire then go officer if you are able!  If you are going to get out anytime soon, go for you college degree.  That is what is really going to make a difference when you get out of the military.  Outside employers don't really care if you were an officer or not they just want someone with a college education.  It looks good to them if you were in the military at all!   Most of them don't even know the difference between officer and enlisted.
545917
The National Guard and Army Reserves will still have to do their time as a soldier.  That means that if you are enrolled in college, and have to deploy, you're college will take a back seat.  The flip side of that coin is that you will be able to take college course while you are active.  There are a variety of colleges that offer online course, there are colleges on military installations, and the Army also has E-Army learning.  The Army pays for the tuition while you are active.\n\nYou, however, have to do some soul searching to determine just what you are joining the military (part-time or full-time) for.\n\nI congratulate you on thinking about it.  Someone earlier said that you should talk to service members and don't believe everything you hear.  That's good sound advice.\n\nI wish you the best in your endeavors.
425209
Army OCS currently has a 100% acceptance rate, as long as you meet the minimum requirements, the army really needs junior officers.
1074994
a lot of these answers are great just to stress on a few get some college first and you will have a higher rank when joining. If you can't. just be prepared to be broken and rebuilt they will break you down and rebuild you into a soldier.  Your life will revolve around the USMC you can't come and go as you please it is up to your ranking officer. I think the Army is a little slacker and not as tuff as the USMC both are standing for your country which is a great honor make sure you pick the job you want when you sign up because it is hard as hell to change once you sign those papers.  Basic training and  the schooling after sucks you do stupid jobs like kitchen duty and detail work.  Defiantly start running/  it is up and at um every morning for PT during your first 6 months to a year.  Lots of push ups and sit ups.  But you build great bonds and great friendships and you make it into what you want it can be the best experience or the worst it is all up to you!\n\nProud to be an American
262148
The Army is a chosen profession, you probably signed with different expectations of what army life would be.\nYou should stay in the army if you think that is the job for you.  There is no shame in changing careers.
976940
pretty simple.  Go to a recruitment center and sign up.   Becasue of your degree you might qualify for officer school.
1017751
Talk to a recruiter. You attend college, but have to spend extra time in NROTC activities and courses while attending normal classes. After you graduate, you become an officer and serve a couple more years. \nYou stay in school during the NROTC program and are not sent off to a war if there is a war going on.