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I’m going Into the army as E4. I have a undergraduate degree (4 years). I choose this path because I like the idea of being able to pick your mos, which is not always the case if I were to take the officer path. I do not plan to join the army as a career, my main concern is setting myself up for a good civilian job & continue my education. - the huge signing bonus was extremely appealing as well.
My first question is, does my E4 pay start in Basic training? Or do get paid the same as e1? - note, it is in my contract that I start as an e4.
If I did want to do the officer path down the line, how does it work?
Lastly,
I literally leave in a few days! Any advice?
My first question is, does my E4 pay start in Basic training? Or do get paid the same as e1? - note, it is in my contract that I start as an e4.
If I did want to do the officer path down the line, how does it work?
Lastly,
I literally leave in a few days! Any advice?
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I have no filter so here is since you asked for advice.
Hmmm ...
1. I suspect your judgement is careless and unsystematically skewed plus your motivatiion is lacking or excessively casual.
2. If you were my child I would be very upset with you for the waste of money that paid for your 4 years of college and degree.
3. If you had started in the Army when you started your college you could ahve been a SGT E5 by now, possibly prepping yourself for SSG E6 within a couple of years.
4. Its a shame that your potential to make yourself a better contributor to the nation is being blown away by your becoming enlisted.
ADVICE: Quit jerking around and go for the officer corps.
Hmmm ...
1. I suspect your judgement is careless and unsystematically skewed plus your motivatiion is lacking or excessively casual.
2. If you were my child I would be very upset with you for the waste of money that paid for your 4 years of college and degree.
3. If you had started in the Army when you started your college you could ahve been a SGT E5 by now, possibly prepping yourself for SSG E6 within a couple of years.
4. Its a shame that your potential to make yourself a better contributor to the nation is being blown away by your becoming enlisted.
ADVICE: Quit jerking around and go for the officer corps.
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1. I would not be your son because I am a female.
2. I did not pay for college, I went on a track scholarship so there was no money wasted.
3. I have no access to my transcripts (only my diploma) so I was actually not able to take the officer path. But going in E4 does not sound like a bad option, considering my situation.
Thank you for the advice.
2. I did not pay for college, I went on a track scholarship so there was no money wasted.
3. I have no access to my transcripts (only my diploma) so I was actually not able to take the officer path. But going in E4 does not sound like a bad option, considering my situation.
Thank you for the advice.
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SFC Ralph E Kelley
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1. No photo so could not tell sex. I corrected the gender error. Advice still stands.
2. The military to make a simple request for them but not if you haven't paid them all their money
3. I believe you have said you have your diploma, but it is generally called a degree.
4. https://learn.org/articles/How_Can_I_Get_My_College_Transcripts.html
1. No photo so could not tell sex. I corrected the gender error. Advice still stands.
2. The military to make a simple request for them but not if you haven't paid them all their money
3. I believe you have said you have your diploma, but it is generally called a degree.
4. https://learn.org/articles/How_Can_I_Get_My_College_Transcripts.html
How Can I Get My College Transcripts?
A college transcript is a written record of your post-secondary academic history. It includes classes taken, grades received and credits earned....
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SPC (Join to see) the officer part....several routes. All commissioning sources have variable requirements and selection Criteria based on the shifting sands of accessions goals.
- earn an appointment to a service academy like USMA (West Point). Enlisted soldiers may apply for these.
- go back for further education (like for a masters) and join Army ROTC. You may also seek Green to Gold Program. Contact a ROTC recruiting or operations person at a school to get the current details.
- apply for OCS with your existing degree.
- if you have a degree that qualifies for direct commmissioning, you may pursue a direct commission. Unless you are like a MD, Clergy, Cyber expert, Lawyer, or other niche medical provider, this is not an option.
ROTC and OCS have options to go Active Duty or to a Reserve Component (Reserves or National Guard)
Another option, is to seek an appointment as a Warrant Officer. This is an option for people who become technically adept in their MOS. Unless you are looking for to be a Pilot, you are looking at being a SGT or Staff Sergeant before applying. http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOgeninfo_enlmos.shtml
- earn an appointment to a service academy like USMA (West Point). Enlisted soldiers may apply for these.
- go back for further education (like for a masters) and join Army ROTC. You may also seek Green to Gold Program. Contact a ROTC recruiting or operations person at a school to get the current details.
- apply for OCS with your existing degree.
- if you have a degree that qualifies for direct commmissioning, you may pursue a direct commission. Unless you are like a MD, Clergy, Cyber expert, Lawyer, or other niche medical provider, this is not an option.
ROTC and OCS have options to go Active Duty or to a Reserve Component (Reserves or National Guard)
Another option, is to seek an appointment as a Warrant Officer. This is an option for people who become technically adept in their MOS. Unless you are looking for to be a Pilot, you are looking at being a SGT or Staff Sergeant before applying. http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOgeninfo_enlmos.shtml
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Thank you for volunteering to defend the country. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone to OCS and stayed in a lot longer than I did. My advice for basic/OSUT/AIT: Pay attention. For life in the Army: Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there, ready to do what you are supposed to do. When you are leading, that pronoun "you" refers also to those Soldiers (and equipment) for whom/which you are responsible.
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