Posted on May 15, 2019
With these ASVAB scores, what branches should I be thinking about as an Army Officer down the road?
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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
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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I was young when I joined the Army(17) my first MOS was 11 Bravo/ 11 Mike. I have no regrets because you can learn pretty much anything out there in the civilian world. example electrician, mechanic, etc. But to be a INFANTRY soldier to this great nation is unbelievable. I am now 35 and regret not becoming a more elite soldier. I am not young anymore, but I was going to college while i was serving and got my degree. I recommend to start from the basic and move up the ranks.
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I am surprised you don't seem to have a clue as to what you want to do. That's something you better figure out quick! I was partial to the Navy. My husband and children serve in the Marines. My brother that Air Force. It comes down to where do you want your life to go. Is service , honor and duty important to you? How do you do yourself fulfilling that role? Tomorrow for you is wide open for you but it is not promised. It never is. So think carefully. Be honest with yourself and step out with confidence and don't look back!
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You will probably get tons of advice and most from out house lawyers. Work with the one person that can get you what you want and square you away: the Career Counselor at Meps. It's their job. Good luck and take your career one day at a time.
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Sorry I'm late on this but 88M is not the best job for someone of your smarts. You should go into the Intel side or linguistic side and thing you can use your brain since your obviously very smart. I work with 88M and have been everyday since 2017 and it's not the best job. If you not on mission or taking care of your truck your on details like mowing grass, cleaning the Barracks, etc.. I'm my opinion you shouldn't waste your brain on a job everyone in the army can do.
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If your heart is in transportation, I would suggest being on transportation tugboats. You are trained at Fort Eustis, VA on the James River. Once you reach SSG/SFC, you apply as a warrant officer. Or you go to paralegal school and become a JAG warrant. Or enlist as an MP, go to night school to earn your bachelor degree, apply to the CID and become a warrant there. I did the latter and loved my time in the CID, 12 years as a warrant officer.
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So I maxed the ASVAB when I enlisted and got a 140 GT. I wanted to be an MP. The recruiters would not even let me discuss MP with them and kept throwing MI brochures at me. I suspect something similar will happen to you.
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Good scores. Like many have already said, a bonus is nothing in the long run. Choose an MOS that will give you something for after; certs, clearance, job experience, etc.... If you want to go officer in the future that's a completely separate decision to make and fortunately you can make it later with no negative effect on the MOS you already got yourself. Shoot, maybe you'll like what you do enlisted and be content there, who knows??
Point is, the military got me training/experience and a clearance that made me a candidate for a very well paying job and a $25-50k bonus would've been chump change to end up with less marketable skills long term. Just my thought on the matter.
Best of luck with everything!
Point is, the military got me training/experience and a clearance that made me a candidate for a very well paying job and a $25-50k bonus would've been chump change to end up with less marketable skills long term. Just my thought on the matter.
Best of luck with everything!
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Why 88M?
With a 96 AFQT and a GT of 139, you could do so much more. Why not do an Intel MOS, i am sure the bonus for that is WAY MORE than for an 88m.
Also, you need to be careful about cutting a bonus contract short, they may make you pay that back.
With a 96 AFQT and a GT of 139, you could do so much more. Why not do an Intel MOS, i am sure the bonus for that is WAY MORE than for an 88m.
Also, you need to be careful about cutting a bonus contract short, they may make you pay that back.
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