Posted on May 15, 2019
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I took the PICAT and received my scores. They are: AFQT 96, GT 139, CL 133, CO 144, EL 146, FA 143, GM 149, MM 159, OF 150, SC 141, ST 142.

I’ve gathered that these are all nothing to be ashamed of, but they’re not exactly relevant right now. My plan is to enlist as an 88M, collect the first half of the bonus, then contract with my schools ROTC. I’m just looking at these scores trying to figure out my long game. What branches do y’all think I should pay special attention to? I have a couple that I think I would like, but I’m opening this up for general thoughts. Thanks for your time!

I’m off to MEPS on Monday to do everything except swear
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MAJ(P) Health Services Human Resources
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Why with those scores would u even think about 88M???????????? Stop and reevaluate ur path. Seriously do that before going to MEPs. Aircraft maintenance, intel and a lot more u easily qualify for.
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SPC Chris Ison
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If you were to do an MOS like CEWI (my first army mos) you would get 57 weeks of training, a 30k bonus, and you can apply all of that 57 weeks of training towards an engineering degree in electronics.

I don't mean to be rude, but for saving such high scores you are kind of stupid.

You should be looking at what you can do in the army, that relates to what kind of degree you want to get, not trying to squeeze the army out of money.

10 weeks of basic 57 weeks of AIT, is 67 weeks of training or ~ 15 MONTHS of active duty pay, with no rent, no utilities, sand no other bills, except what you bring with you (like a car payment), if you already have some college, you will go in as an E-3; largest pay jump dollar for dollar is E-2 to E-3, you will be making easily 20k a year, and you can put 10k or more away while on active duty.

You can either use that, plus your bonus, to pay off your car, or to pay for college.

Or if you don't need to do either of those, you can put in a CD earning about 2.5% and earn ~ 250 dollars every 15 months for the next two years. I know it doesn't sound like much, but you have to start somewhere.
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SPC Chris Ison
SPC Chris Ison
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TSgt Michael Williamson - I agree, i too had exceptional scores on the asvab (my AFQT was 94). ended up in the infantry and then cav scout, because i wanted to be a SOLDIER, not a fucking star trek geek.
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SSgt Derick Brock
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SPC Chris Ison - I loved being a Star Trek geek, the life of a POG is not really that bad!
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SGT James Carlton
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Get a CIB for that uniform not many of your peers with have one later in your career. It’s really the only award that you wear always. SGT James Carlton
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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A few things: 1) ASVAB scores has nothing to do regarding an officer’s branch. 2) regardless of your desire of becoming an officer, if you are going to enlist do it on an MOS you believe you like and not for th money. Remember fro your current status until potentially commissioning all kind of things could happen. As you might learn: the best plan last until first contact, then what?
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LTC Jason Mackay
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SPC (Join to see) Other than your GT score, it doesn't matter. What you do as an enlisted soldier does not usually bear on commissioning.

How ROTC branching works:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-i-choose-an-army-branch-a-framework
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Sir, that’s a fan-flipping-tastic read. Thanks very much for sharing. I’ve been getting in my head trying to figure out how to make the most of my career before it even begins. This has been a good reminder to get back to the basics and focus on the primary mission: doing the best where you’re at. As nebulous and abstract as “The Army” may be, as an outsider I still have trust that every mechanism for decision making exists for a solid reason, and that those solid reasons won’t let me down as long as I play the game according to the rules.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
CSM Darieus ZaGara
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For your benefit. Nebulous and abstract the Army is not! There are very clear lines throughout. The only Fog is that if War, and even then the rules and guidelines asssociated keep one on the straight and narrow. If go into this profession of arms with that type of thinking, you are doomed to fail. I am not discouraging you, I am just stating that the Soldiers who would serve under you want straight shooting leadership that is guided by rules and regulations, otherwise there lives would flip upside down with every Change of Command. I think you would benefit from seeking a mentor of the Officer ranks to ensure you grasp the concept of leading men and women in the military. Nothing nebulous about it. Good luck. ~1526896:Jason Haymond]
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CSM Darieus ZaGara - Understood, I think the way that was expressed wasn't what I meant. The Army has very clear cut paths and guidelines as you say, but it can appear nebulous because of how autonomous those processes are, not because it lacks direction.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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SPC (Join to see) - the Army is a monolithic beast. One bite at a time...
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