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<blockquote data-quote="OU812" data-source="post: 10861673" data-attributes="member: 51934"><p>I've known a few idiots that have came in with BA's or BS's and somehow ended up enlisted, don't waste your time. I worked with a guy at my last base that came in with a masters and was an E-3, he made the mistake of talking to an enlisted recruiter that somehow sold him on the "come in enlisted now and you can apply for OTS later" speech they all seem to preach. He ended up not like the military at all, did his 4 years and got out. If you have a degree don't even talk to an enlisted recruiter, look for an officer recruiter. I know the Air Force has separate recruiters, not sure about the other branches though. </p><p></p><p></p><p>1.) Do I get to choose where I will be located?</p><p>I've been in the Air Force for almost 11 years now and I've been stationed at 4 different bases, so far, I've got my first choice every time. I've learned that the more people you know in the right places can help you out big time. I've met very few people that didn't get a base that was in their top 5 choices.</p><p></p><p>2.) How many years is a traditional session?</p><p>For an officer it's a commission, most of the non-rated jobs are a 4 year commitment and the rated jobs are 6-8 years depending on the job. Enlisted guys get either a 4 or 6 year enlistment.</p><p></p><p>3.) Does anyone have any knowledge about the legal positions?</p><p>Can't really help you on this one, I've only been there to do my will and get POA's done. </p><p></p><p>4.) How would the pay be for a college graduate like myself?</p><p>If you come in enlisted in the AF with a degree you'll be an E-3. Base pay is $1729.80 and base pay for an O-1 is $2784</p><p></p><p>5.) I've heard of sign on bonuses... truth? How much?</p><p>It really depends on what job you decide to take, I came in with a $15K bonus and got a $30K reenlistment bonus back in 2006. My job isn't critically manned anymore so as of right now we no longer have bonuses.</p><p></p><p>6.) What's the best overall branch to join?</p><p>I honestly say talk to them all and see what they have to offer and pick the one that best suits you. I had originally planned on going Army, even signed a contract to be a 19D. I ended up talking to an AF recruiter and here I am. </p><p></p><p>7.) How does this officer program work since I have a degree?</p><p>Talk to an officer recruiter and get specifics, you'll have to go to OTS for the AF since you didn't do any kind of ROTC program.</p><p></p><p>8.) Great benefits?</p><p>I say the best benefit is the school, I've earned another associates and a bachelors since I've been in and it hasn't cost me anything. I did the post-911 GI bill and I'm passing it on to my daughter so basically her first 3 years of college will be paid for. </p><p> </p><p>9.) Any other perks?</p><p>You'll get different perks with different locations, I did a flying special duty at my last base and with all the extra pay I was clearing $70K a year as an E-5. Getting stationed overseas is always a plus, I did Germany and now I'm in Japan.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OU812, post: 10861673, member: 51934"] I've known a few idiots that have came in with BA's or BS's and somehow ended up enlisted, don't waste your time. I worked with a guy at my last base that came in with a masters and was an E-3, he made the mistake of talking to an enlisted recruiter that somehow sold him on the "come in enlisted now and you can apply for OTS later" speech they all seem to preach. He ended up not like the military at all, did his 4 years and got out. If you have a degree don't even talk to an enlisted recruiter, look for an officer recruiter. I know the Air Force has separate recruiters, not sure about the other branches though. 1.) Do I get to choose where I will be located? I've been in the Air Force for almost 11 years now and I've been stationed at 4 different bases, so far, I've got my first choice every time. I've learned that the more people you know in the right places can help you out big time. I've met very few people that didn't get a base that was in their top 5 choices. 2.) How many years is a traditional session? For an officer it's a commission, most of the non-rated jobs are a 4 year commitment and the rated jobs are 6-8 years depending on the job. Enlisted guys get either a 4 or 6 year enlistment. 3.) Does anyone have any knowledge about the legal positions? Can't really help you on this one, I've only been there to do my will and get POA's done. 4.) How would the pay be for a college graduate like myself? If you come in enlisted in the AF with a degree you'll be an E-3. Base pay is $1729.80 and base pay for an O-1 is $2784 5.) I've heard of sign on bonuses... truth? How much? It really depends on what job you decide to take, I came in with a $15K bonus and got a $30K reenlistment bonus back in 2006. My job isn't critically manned anymore so as of right now we no longer have bonuses. 6.) What's the best overall branch to join? I honestly say talk to them all and see what they have to offer and pick the one that best suits you. I had originally planned on going Army, even signed a contract to be a 19D. I ended up talking to an AF recruiter and here I am. 7.) How does this officer program work since I have a degree? Talk to an officer recruiter and get specifics, you'll have to go to OTS for the AF since you didn't do any kind of ROTC program. 8.) Great benefits? I say the best benefit is the school, I've earned another associates and a bachelors since I've been in and it hasn't cost me anything. I did the post-911 GI bill and I'm passing it on to my daughter so basically her first 3 years of college will be paid for. 9.) Any other perks? You'll get different perks with different locations, I did a flying special duty at my last base and with all the extra pay I was clearing $70K a year as an E-5. Getting stationed overseas is always a plus, I did Germany and now I'm in Japan. [/QUOTE]
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