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The Army has relaxed its entrance repuirements, and there is a $20,000.00 sign up bonus right now. This would be a good time to go for it. I would advise you to learn to Duck tho......######## |
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sunburstpixie
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Army raises enlistment age, doubles cash enlistment bonuses
by Douglas Smith
FORT KNOX, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2006) -- The U.S. Army announced today that it has raised the active Army maximum enlistment age from less than 35 years of age to less than 40 years of age. It also announced that it has doubled the maximum combination of cash enlistment bonuses, up to $40,000 for the active Army, and up to $20,000 for the Army Reserve.
These changes were made possible under provisions of the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization Act.
Active Army age limit now up to 40
Raising the maximum age for active Army enlistment expands the recruiting pool, provides motivated individuals an opportunity to serve, and strengthens the readiness of Army units.
This change also allows the active Army recruitment age limit to match the Army Reserve age limit. The Army Reserve enlistment age limit was raised in March 2005.
All applicants must meet the same eligibility standards, to include passing the same physical standards and medical examination.
The program applies to both men and women. Older applicants are eligible for the same enlistment bonuses and other incentives available to younger applicants.
Experience has shown that older recruits who can meet the physical demands of military service generally make excellent Soldiers based on their maturity, motivation, loyalty, and patriotism.
Maximum active Army enlistment bonus now $40,000
The Army can now offer qualified recruits who select a high-priority MOS and enlist in the active Army for four or more years up to $40,000 in combined enlistment bonus incentives. The maximum combination of cash bonuses for an active Army enlistment of three years is $10,000, except for a few MOS that may qualify for up to $40,000.
These cash enlistment incentives may also be combined with either the Army’s Loan Repayment Program or the Army College Fund, but not both. The Loan Repayment Program can repay up to $65,000 in qualifying student loans, and the Army College Fund combined with the Montgomery GI Bill offers recruits up to $71,424 for higher education. |
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smithw1d
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go to goarmy.com.
You can join up to like 42 or so now. If you don't have a H.S. diploma, you must have a G.E.D, and then you'll only qualify for certain jobs. You can do delayed entry program where you sign up, pick out your job, but then wait a set amount of time prior to starting basic training, so you can get everything in order. In that time, you can start exercising to lose the weight and get in shape. You can also do exercise (PT - Physical Training) with your recruiter during that time, so he/she can get you ready before basic.
If you don't have your GED, you'll definately have to get that first, but you are still young enough to do it, and you won't be the oldest in basic training by far. Get someone to go in with you and you can go in at a higher rank (more money).
Best thing to do is just contact a recruiter initially, but then seek advice from people who are in prior to signing up. Sometimes the recruiters don't always do what's best for you. |
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ARMY STRONG!
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Well, you would not believe how many people I have put into the Army that are your age. As a matter of fact, I have one that joined the Special Forces. He is doing it for the same reasons as you. How do you figure you are overweight by the way? If you have not talked to an Army recruiter, then you really could say if you where overweight and by how much. Give it a shot and let the Army Recruiter tell you about it. Where do you live by the way?
Good Luck
SSG Schramm
US Army 15 years |
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SSGAllan
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With the entire arm chair Army recruiters listed above I am sure you sifted through the BS and can make a decision on you own with out the negativity. First the Age requirement is now 42. The weight can be an issue if you do not meet the body fat standards, in which they tape you in tree places to find out you approximant body fat percentage. As you child goes, if you are not married you must sign custody over to a parent or guardian during your training. Now when you get to your first duty station after Basic and AIT you must have a family care plane that takes care of him in the event you get deployed with short notice, This would involve some one near by taking him until his father or some one you specify to come get him. Failing to do this FCP will cause you to be put out of the Army. You must be prepared to deploy weather you want to or not, every one in the Army will spend a deployment tour. Army Life is hard for a teenager to start out in and even harder for some one that is in there 30's it is very physically demanding. You have to do physical training five times a week and at least three of those will be running for at least two miles or more. Basic will help you loose weight but you have to keep it off after that, now even though you run a lot people still can manage to gain weight. You have to change a lot of things that you are use to maintain you physical appearance and ability.
Just to let you know according to the Dept. of Justice FBI current statistics you have a better chance of being killed in the US then in combat in Iraq. In 2006 there were 15,000 Americans Killed in the US and it has taken since 2003 to equal the current death toll in Iraq. You can’t pick any specific job that will guarantee you not to go to Iraq or to not go out side the Wire of the FOB you go to but you can make wise decisions by not picking jobs like 88M (truck driver), MP or any other MOS tat would almost guarantee you to do so. It is not a safe place but at least you know when you are here you are in a dangerous place, unlike the US where you just don't know. So go to the Link below and take your time and call a recruiter and see what you can do if that is what you choose to do. Because unlike most of the people that posted an so called answer you have the courage to join and not sit on the side lines and say what they would do if they were not cowards.
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Old Dawg
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I think that it's great that you want to join. Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!
But ? I'm afraid that at 32 ?
And with the other information given.
You would never make it through boot camp...
If you have any medical training { LPN, Surgical & etc.}
or ... Clerical, Office Management or etc.
MayBe ???
I really do think that this is very honorable of you to want to serve your country. I salute you.
This Old Dawg
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John C
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Have you spoken to a recruiter? He can tell you better than I do but, I think you will have to lose most of the weight. I am also pretty sure you need at least a GED. But good luck. |
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jrod
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u r not old enough. u can be up to 42 yrs old to enlist in the armed services- which includes the army. to enlist go to the nearest u.s army recruitment center and enlist. to get ready for boot camp i suggest u start doing push ups, situps, and start running to get urself in shape. |
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Anthony K
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First ask yourself why you have always wanted to. If you are comfortable with that reason then get life insurance. Enlisting may be a good way to get an education, make some money, and become physically fit. However be sure you know the implications of your decision. |
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Justice35
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yes you can join , the Army has raised its age limit to 42, but you mst get your GED before you can even take the Asvab, you will need a family care provider someone to care for your child while you are away training and when you return in the event you deploy.
Depending on your how tall you are if you fail the weight you may pass the tape body % fat...
For me I was 34 when I went in the Guard (over a yr ago) im 5"4 1/2 my max weight is 154lbs I was 155 when I joined , I am at 130 lbs now, BCT didnt make me loose weight I just watched what I ate , and work out daily..
If this is sometjing you really want to do I suggest getting your GED 1st , while working on that drink plenty of water , eat healthy and begin preparing yourself for the Army by running , doing push ups and sit ups, because we are older we have less to do and more time on the run, but I push myself each and everytime... we are not 17 or 18 the Army will not train us for our age .
Heres a few sites that may help you out below good luck to you!!! |
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forgivebutdonotforget911
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You did not say if you were married. Unless they changed the rules in recent years, they do not take single people with kids. Assuming that has changed, you got two other problems to fix.
#1. Get your GED.
#2. Lose weight.
You can do both at the same time.
Then go talk to a recruiter and have a chance of getting in. |
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As You Were 85
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Do you have your GED? if you do that' one step you will probly have to lose that weight but when you contact a recruiter he'll tell you that as well you can contact a recruiter at military.com and you can find information there as well about the Army |
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Anna J
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Well 34 is the cut off for joining the military. You will need to lose the weight...however...they can measure you and you might be in standards. Also...sometimes at bootcamp they will send you to get your GED while you are there....(girl in my bootcamp got her GED while there)...Do you have a place where your kid can live? You will need to have that set up. Go see a recruiter...and they can answer all your questions....and tell you what you can do. Also you can contact your local community college or adult learning center...and you can take the GED test and see if you pass...if you pass...you dont have to take the classes. Good luck..any questions let me know! :)
Just read Anthony's comment...when you join the military...you get life insurance for $400,000 plus...for like 30 dollars a month......FYI |
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lek
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forget it vote the republican hawks out and you'll see change |
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eaglesfly47
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Just remembering the rocky teen years, I think the best way you could insure a better life for your child is to be physically there for her/him. Mine weren't and it can have a lifelong negative effect on the child's life.
Many of the enlisted serving over in Iraq are on their third or fourth tour. It's my understanding that even if you do the time you sign up for and come home with an honorable discharge, your unit can continue to call you back to active duty until you're 50 years old. |
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Joe C
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lose the weight, your not to old but you need to lose that weight. but you you should consider your child 15 is a rough age. being in the army is hard being an army mom is even harder. you face at least 6 months of training in which you will be separated and if you deploy up to 15 months. Its a hard choice to make but his yours and yours alone. |
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Tbrat
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Well. from what I was told before......... You have to make sure your in shape....lose the weight.....start running......as for not finishing high school.....thats a touchy subject.....My suggestion is to call up your local recruiting office and ASK them......or go to goarmy.com and find out.......the age limit is 17-41 to join......I just asked my friend...good luck......go get your GED |
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'ol wise oracle
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My advice as a veteran is you probably should have done this about ten years ago. Basic training would probably be really tough on you since you are older than average and overweight on top of that. Not sure anymore, but they used to require at least a GED to get in also. So I guess what I'm saying is even though I admire your patriotism, it's probably not a good idea for you anymore. |
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jp8vapor2006
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well the over weight part is the least of your concerns..that will come off during training..however the most hope you will have will be to join the reserves..keep in mind that the military is not for everyone. the militrary will require you to have a family plan for your son..you have to prove by documentation that you have arragements for your sons well being if you were to be deployed..i hope that you are wanting to join for the service to the country and not for the benifits like medical or pay.. the military will take care of you and your family but they will not make you rich. and if you are in the reserves you only get paid when you are serving. (drill days) good luck and visit www.goarmy.com for more info or see your local recuiter |
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Mr. M
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For women, the Army is cake and you will be excluded from combat! |
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666666z
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34 isn't the cut off any more. I heard it's up to 44. |
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The Guest
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you'll have a hard time. Age wise you might not have it too hard, but you wont be quite as spry as the others. As for your weight, that'll be a problem too. Im sure you know the army demands that you be in excellent shape. AND you have a kid? does that mean he'll be stuck with only his dad for 2-3 years? I think youre underestimating this whole thing. My advice, forget it and focus on your kid. HES the one that should be thinking about the army
If you really must join, you better request a desk job. |
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el88gringo
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I'm sure they'd take you since they lowered the age and other standards. You're joining for the guys aren't you??? |
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orntelove
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I think you have to be under 25 or something to join |
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cireengineering
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I doubt they'll take you, consult your local armed forces recruiting office for information. |
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none
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Why would you want to go catch bullets in a failed war? |
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shankotron
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32 years old and 30 pounds overweight? I don't see any reason why that would make you ineligable to go shoot civilians until you get blown up by a roadside bomb, so head right down to that recruiting center. They'll snap you up so fast, you won't know what's up 'til you're looking at the inside of a body bag. |
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PeachesHoneyBlossom
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heres my help...................DONT JOIN! |
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Joe C
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I don't think this sounds like a wise decision with your adolescent age child, your relative older age and your relative overweight condition.
And I'm not in favor of women in combat, at all.
All this being said, I do believe that women can generally fulfill vital and needed non-combat roles in the military. If you can simultaneously maintain your responsibiity with your child, then you might want to consider going that route, and I'm sure they'll help you shed some pounds. |
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