Posted on Sep 22, 2017
Norah Julmis
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2LT Page is correct. You have up to age 42 to commission. Also since you have a pre-existing marriage, the Army's fraternization policy would not apply. However, you and your husband's assignments will be considered so there is no conflict of interest within either of your CoC.
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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U.S. citizenship; degree and; ability to get a security clearance. Also; unless a direct commission, you must complete Basic Training, AIT and report to your first duty station, get recommended by your chain of command thru the Division Commander for the Theater Commander. I went through this process, unless it has changed.
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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Sure Sir; point taken.
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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I was providing my experience, which no one can change Sir. Major may be serving, but he did not experience my Commission. Like I said, Sir; Direct Commission is a method, but if that doesn't work then, there is an alternative. If you feel there is no alternative to a Direct Commission then, please advise by quoting Regulations, para., and section. I will amend my stand, ICW .... Much-appreciated Sir. All the best.
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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No further from me either Colonel and thanks for the Direct Commission piece Major; it is helpful. Thanks Major Watson and all the best. We can count on you Major, but perhaps the LTC needs a 'Chill Pill'.
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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LTC Stephen C. - You need not worry about me ever serving with you, Sir, because I only speak the truth; what I have experienced and what I have studied in law, directives, instructions and in regulations. Hearsay is a dime a dozen; unverified information is a nuisance, but experience never lies and never changes. I am truly sorry, if my words hurt; however, my intent is only to remain connected with vets and to share with them my success, so they can exceed too. You are the first to appear dissatisfied, even after I stated that you are an example to emulate. Nothing about me satisfies you Sir, which is strange.
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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Your age should not disqualify you. I think 33 is the max, but it can be waived. The recruiter will know or check the Service web page. If you pass the physical examination and score high enough on the entrance test the Service should make you and offer. Your husband's status should make no difference. The military would be recruiting you, not your husband.

I recommend you search your reasons for wanting to join the military, develop some career goals, and research military occupations that might help you reach those goals. If you find you have a strong motivation to join, career goals that support a decision to join, then talk to recruiters from all 5 armed services. Consider which service offers the best match for your goals, easiest pathway to commissioning, and accession date that matches your needs. It's a balancing act.

I watched my daughter go through the process. She is a Nurse Practitioner, much different from your education I know. She evaluated offers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Each Service "needed" her. Each Service wanted to count her enlisted time, education, and certifications differently. One wanted her to come aboard as an O-2, another as an O-3. One offered almost immediate entry into a medical Officer Training School. Another wouldn't let her start for almost 6 months. In the end, she went with the Navy because they offered her O-3, but had a 6-month delay before she would start OTS; however they gave her full credit for her enlisted time in the Air Guard and Inactive Ready Reserve, over 12 years.

One additional consideration is joint-spouse assignments. Assuming you and your husband like living together, you may want to consider the Service that offers the highest probability that you can be assigned together. If you and your husband both have "universally assignable" specialties, such as supply, personnel, vehicle maintenance, finance, information technology, public affairs, security, etc., then you may be able to be assigned to the same installation for most of your careers. If you have highly specialized career fields that usually work at a few locations, such as being a submarine nuclear engineer or a K-9 instructor, then joint-spouse may be more difficult.
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Col Joseph Lenertz
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Excellent advice!
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