Joining Army Reserve

[apologetic]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Actually, you'll start as a specialist, not a corporal. That bonus is rediculous! I got 3k when I joined as an MP a while back. Realize that you get a fraction (I think half) up front, and the rest over the years of your contract.

Have fun at leonard wood. That place sucks. So does MP OSUT, but you'll survive. You'll be hating life on the weekends while other Mos's get weekend passes and off post passes and whatnot, but it will be worth it in the long run.

It'll make you a better soldier. If you need any tips/tricks/advice on Osut or being an MP in general, shoot me a PM. And welcome aboard. When do you ship?

From what my recruiter told me, I get half up front and half after you finish six years. I ship out on March 21st and I'll be done with OSUT by August 11th.

Hopefully Leornard Wood will have changed since the time you were there.... hopefully.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Viper-Frag
Good luck in Basic. I went to Fort Knox for OSUT, 19D Scouts. I started out as a PFC now I'm a 2nd LT. went through ROTC, branched in Engineering. Good luck and congrats for joining the US Army.
Viper-Frag

Looking at flipping from enlisted to officer either in the Army or Air Force. I figure a year deployed as an NCO will give me good experience before going to school.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: apologetic

From what my recruiter told me, I get half up front and half after you finish six years. I ship out on March 21st and I'll be done with OSUT by August 11th.

Hopefully Leornard Wood will have changed since the time you were there.... hopefully.

Hopefully you end up with SSGT Fechter. He left my platoon to be a drill down at leonard wood. He'll make you hate life

 

[Zim Hosein]

Thank you apologetic :beer:

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Originally posted by: Deslok
Just remember to call the DI's SIR.

Oh, yeah, they LOVE that! To the OP; good luck son. and know this, some of us here are rooting, and praying for you.
Runz; SGT. USARMY Ft. Ord. ddt 1973

 

[FallenHero]

Thank you sir.

 

[Ime]

Thanks for serving.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: apologetic
Six year commitment. I know I'll spend at least 2 years active.

A big hug to all the liberals in P&N. Keep protesting to keep me from fighting!:laugh::thumbsup::laugh:

:thumbsup:

 

[DainBramaged]

Thank you for serving. Keep safe and don't forget to duck!

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: jumpr
Thanks for your service.

thank you for protecting our freedom!

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Good luck and have fun. Despite what many people say, it is an abolute blast.


One thing, don't get injured while in training.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: apologetic
Six year commitment. I know I'll spend at least 2 years active.

A big hug to all the liberals in P&N. Keep protesting to keep me from fighting!:laugh::thumbsup::laugh:

Thank you for your service and best wishes.

This from an accused Liberal.

Do have a correction however.

I don't believe you would find one Liberal protesting your fighting.

They are protesting the false reason for the fighting. Big difference.