Military questions about my sons job?
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No one can accurately answer your question with the information you provided.
1074893
Your MOS matters a lot too. If you're Inf, Engineer, MP, or Transport you might as well ask when the plane leaves. Some jobs won't ever go. If it's Iraq rather than just active duty you're worried about, pick jobs carefully & start by looking in the Air National Guard, USAF/Navy Res. Many fewer specialties in those services are being deployed & generally for much shorter periods of time (as short as 60days) to much safer conditions. If you're worried about active duty cause you're in school or something, I can tell you. It's pretty fair bet you'll see some period of active duty every couple years, again some MOS's are better for that then others. Have your recruiter(s) hook you up with res/guard guys in those jobs and ask those questions.
225917
hope this helps some http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/89b.htm
162179
He is not sworn in yet, he would still at this point have to report for his physical and also be sworn in.\n\nThe recruiter is not going to help you or tell you anything about getting out.  You need to read the contract yourself and see about where the cluse is.\n\nAlso look on the paper work for a commanding officers office and number. \n\nJoining the army is not like going to work at Walmart, you can't just quit.
528543
Yes you can.  Just make sure you get a high score on the ASVAB so you can have a broader choice of what kind of job you will be doing.  Since you are married there shouldn't be any problem about custody of your kids.  The service just wants to make sure there is something official stating who will be caring for your kids during the time you are away for training or deployments, this usually applies more to single parents or dual military parents.  You don't say what your husband does.  Is he willing to give up his job to relocate with you?  As soon as you finish with Basic and Advanced training you will be sent to a duty station, with your family.  Your being in the Air Force will cover health and other benefits for your husband and kids, and it's possible that your husband can find a job in the area you go too, even if you get sent overseas, he can get a civilin job on base, although he might not be happy with the choices.  And even if you get an office job or one that they tell you doesn't deploy often, be prepared for the possibility that you will deploy and could be sent away from your family for a year at a time.  Good Luck
464047
Call (760) 830-6213.  That will get you to the public affairs office on the base (the only # I can find that is on the base).  If you know the Unit he works for (squadron or battalion) tell them that.  By law they will have to help you (that is what public affairs does), just give as much info as you know (name, unit, ssn).  The military is good at finding people who work in the military.\n\nGood luck and I apologies on behalf of a fellow military man for your son being hurt.
680704
His recruiter should have something like that.  If not, any duty station he is at will have things like that for sale at the PX, have him pick you up one.
759268
Both previous posters are right, but there is a BIG depends. Here is the scoop - earlier this year, the Army (including all the reserves and guard) COMBINED the MOS of the field medics and hospital techs into one. So everyone holding the 68W MOS can now serve at a hospital, CASH (we don't have MASH's anymore), BN Aid station or with a line unit. Those fortunate few who have previous medical training, higher education or had the knowledge and forsight to inquire before enlisting - are sent to what is called the M6 school after AIT (I would be absolutely SHOCKED if any state national guard is willing to pay to send any of their soldiers to this school - very very very doubtful), which trains 68W over an extended period of time (nearly a year) in a hospital setting to become licensed practical nurses (LPN's). Those 68W's who don't have it guaranteed in their enlistment contracts....Ruck Up!!  You're heading out to the Aid Station or the unit. \n\nNow...with all that said...if he is going to be an eye doctor (an actual board certified optometrist)...why on earth enlist? Once he is certified, the Army/Guard will take him on a direct commission as a Captain and put him right to work in a hospital/clinic taking care of troops' eyes!!! If he enlists in the Guard as a medic he has an uphill battle to get his contract invalidated so that he can transfer and apply for a commission later. Not too mention he may end up being deployed which will delay his schooling while he does his time in the sandbox. Best bet here - tell him to get his schooling done and then take his Captains bars doing what he is trained to do. The enlisting thing in this particular case doesn't seem to fit.
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Tell him that EVERYONE there all has to learn the same stuff. Some will pick things up quickly, some more slowly. He can look up almost anything on the internet like how to make a bunk, fold his socks, drilling and marching commands......but remember, he will have PLENTY of time to learn all that when he gets there. They will not expect anyone to know anything when they get there. They kind of pride themselves in the so-called secrets of boot camp. If he can just pick up a few things here and there before he goes, he will be WAYYYYY ahead of the bunch.l The most important thing is that he needs to start getting into shape now, or else he will be in hell the first few weeks. Every little bit helps
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Hello Daniel, I'd like to help you if I can...can you tell me more about your assignment....do you need to know how math is used by the USA Military ...wow for one thing if they didn't use math they would not know how to figure the amounts needed to cloth the soldiers, to feed the soldiers, to house them...how many guns and ammunition  they need. ...the list goes on and on just think each man needs supplies to last a year or more while stationed there...every job they do they need something in their hand to get the job done. To communicate with the officers they need phones and ways to get around jeeps....and computers for messaging. This is all I can come up with now...oh another thing...they probably need to know all the different uses of math.... \nDaniel I can't email you I see you dont' accept emails. but if you want to talk more about this with me you can send a email.\nbest of luck...Mama Geri\nitalmama6060@yahoo.com
908575
When I went through Basic Training the phones were available to us for a block of time on Sundays...I believe 10 AM till 2 PM.   There were a lot of factors involved in using the telephone though.   The biggest factor was that there were three pay phones and about 250 people that wanted to use them...and generally no limit on time you were allowed to talk...or how many calls you could make.   So, if he isn't big on standing in long lines all day....then he may just be opting not to call.   During basic training free time...I liked to sleep and/or just rest.   \n\nSome people get pulled for extra duty and aren't able to use the phones during that time.   \n\nSome people lose phone priviledges by screwing something up that week.\n\nMany factors.    \n\nOne thing they don't hold back is the US Mail.   Send postcards and letters.   He is given time to write back...even short notes.
323996
I was in Ft Hood for 4 years.  We just moved to Ft Jackson last Nov.  My husband is a Drill Sgt here.  If you have any questions about Hood, feel free to message me!
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Usually it's determined by a combination of the soldier's occupational specialty, his rank, and the needs of the various units at any specific time.  Just because your son is in Colorado doesn't mean he won't go to Iraq, though.  \n\nMANY units from US bases have done 2 or more tours to Iraq, and more will do so.  The unit will still be officially based at Ft (name a base here) but is on an extended deployment to (name a location here) for 3 to 12 or more months.\n\nThe thoughts of the Army for your son are that he's now prepared to learn to do his military job, done through training exercises in his new permanent unit.  He may be "in the woods" at Ft Carson, go elsewhere in the US for additional training with his unit, or be deployed to another location for either training or war purposes.\n\nThis is simply the fact of military life.  Please understand I'm not adding ANY value judgment to it.  However, his JOB as a soldier is to protect and defend the US as determined by the needs of the service by his superiors.  I thank both him and you for his service, and pray for his safety both in his training and any deployments.
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I love to see people ask questions like this! When are you leaving... When are you coming back?  EVER HEAR OF A LITTLE THING CALLED... OP SEC?? It is what we call "Operational Security" It helps keep us safe and avoid being killed before we can deploy. Your hubby should know this as well.
369583
I have done the same thing at one time....I contacted the branch of military and told them when he was there and his social security number and any other information they have....I actually got sent copies of enlistment papers and discharge papers....Hope this helps
558457
Maybe he should try to re-up for a different MOS.  I know that things now for military people and their families are very stressful but trust me when you get out it's more stressful unless you have a job lined up.  Most prisons want to hire you or law enforcement if you are prior military service.  My experience after getting out of the military was not easy, it was very hard for me to find a job.  They wanted more education etc....or wanted to pay me nothing.  Like you said Health Care is a big issue.  If I were him I would look at a different MOS.\nGood luck to  you both
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First let me say up front, I am a former US Army officer so my response to you inquiry may be a little bias!  Your boyfriend made a considered decision to join the service and has a copy of his signed contract to remind him of that.  I have heard that under the right conditions and tons of paperwork some people have been released from service after they completed basic training. Although with the current forces demand and stop-loss order in effect I don't see that his chances are very good.  \nA couple of things your boyfriend might want to think about.  #1...NO ONE likes bootcamp...heck, I sure didn't but it does eventually end.  Just not liking bootcamp is a pretty lame reason for wanting to quit; and that is what it would be, quitting.  #2...if he is released he will not receive an honorable discharge as one of the respondent's to your question suggested; he wouldn't have earned that privilege.  While there is nothing wrong with a General Discharge he will be given he might want to remember one thing regarding his future employment.  Practically any job worth having will ask if you have military service and the type of discharged the applicant received.  In my experience, most employers will move on to the next application as soon as they see General Discharge.  Why....a lot of reasons and he will never know that was the reason he was passed by.  Besides, there are probably enough people applying for the same position who have an Honorable Discharge listed.  Is it fair? No, but I have been in the business world for 25 years and have hired over 200 people and I never once even considered hiring a person with a General Discharge.  You might tell him that his decision to get out will follow him in regard to obtaining a job.\n\nAlso, if he has TB I find it incredulous that it wasn't discovered during his medical evaluation.  The military is very big on keeping people with communicable diseases out of the service.\nGood luck to your boyfriend.  I really hope things work out for him.