Posted on Jan 7, 2021
If my main goal is to go into federal law enforcement after service, should I first go active duty or join the NG as a college student?
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As a current college freshman (19 years old) I am having a hard time deciding whether to active duty as 11B, serve my time, and either go straight to work or back to college after my service. My other option is joining the national guard as an 11b and completing college, then at the end of my contract and after college, going active duty also as an 11b.
My main goal is to go into federal law enforcement after service, and since a bachelors degree is required for almost any field position, I’m not sure which route to take.
Any tips or pointers to possibly help with this decision?
My main goal is to go into federal law enforcement after service, and since a bachelors degree is required for almost any field position, I’m not sure which route to take.
Any tips or pointers to possibly help with this decision?
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Posted 5 y ago
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Do whichever will be easiest for you to successfully achieve a bachelor degree without any student loans. If you're only 19 with no dependents you can afford to be a poor broke college student for a few years in the NG as a full-time student. If quality of life and a steady paycheck is more important then have a full time job in the Army and be a part-time student
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Not trying to discourage you from service. However if your goal is federal law enforcement why worry about serving in the military, it is not a requirement.
Given you still feel the calling to serve, good. Go active duty, learn the job with great focus. Complete your contract, then go to college let the GI Bill pay for college and focus on your studies.
Given you still feel the calling to serve, good. Go active duty, learn the job with great focus. Complete your contract, then go to college let the GI Bill pay for college and focus on your studies.
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If your ultimate goal is to be a FED in one of the Alphabet agencies you should choose the option that directly supports you in that pursuit. Focus on getting your degree. NG or Reserves will help scratch your itch while allowing you the time and resources to complete your degree. You can also remain a part time soldier while serving as an Agent. You can have a rewarding career in both jobs without having to uproot yourself or make super difficult decisions.
If you want to serve AD then go that route but it sounds like you want something else entirely.
If you want to serve AD then go that route but it sounds like you want something else entirely.
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Jason Duey II
If I go NG, is it an easy process to switch MOS’ at the end of a contract? For example, if I wanted to enlist as a 31B (MP) and serve in the national guard on the law enforcement side, then once my contract is up reenlist active as an 11B for that experience. Is that a somewhat easy process, or how would that work?
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