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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PFC Jason Haymond - I enlisted in the Army in 1996 at the age of 28 and had scores very similar to yours and was offered by my recruiter the chance to go in as an officer but at that time I was planning on doing 4 years and seeing how it went. I also decided to go enlisted in the Military Intelligence field because I wanted to learn a new skill/career and be specialized in that field and not be the jack of all trades as an officer will be which is fine but just not what I was looking for. I ended up doing 22 years of active duty Army as an enlisted Soldier and stayed in the same field the entire time and thoroughly enjoyed it and very proud of what I accomplished. I lost out on a LOT of money going and staying enlisted but still made plenty to take care of my family and save for retirement which I am thoroughly enjoying the last 2 years.
My bottom line is that you have to do what will make you happy career wise and for future civilian opportunities when you do decide to get out... Don't do anything for the bonus or to get your foot in the door. Follow the path that you will be passionate about.
Good luck with your future
My bottom line is that you have to do what will make you happy career wise and for future civilian opportunities when you do decide to get out... Don't do anything for the bonus or to get your foot in the door. Follow the path that you will be passionate about.
Good luck with your future
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1SG Thomas Jasak
Forgot to mention I was offered the chance to go in as an officer because I had a bachelors degree already when I joined.
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1SG Thomas Jasak
One more note that my recruiter gave to me since I had such high scores is that when MEPS prints out the list of MOS's that I can sign up for is that if the list does not include any of the 3 MOS's that I had already picked out to tell them that I will not join unless I get one of the MOS's on my list of 3. That is exactly what happened - none of the 3 I chose were on the list and the recruiter went to the station Commander and showed him my scores and list of MOS's of choice and they "made" a slot for my top choice. It felt like I was dealing with a car dealership negotiation but in the end with me standing strong and good advice I got what I want and enjoyed a fulfilling 22 year career. Good luck again with your future.
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You also need to consider that if we get into a regional "kerfuffle" you could be pulled right out of your educational program and sent to catch spears (sort of).
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You are talking about the Green to Gold Program option. I would have to know a lot more about YOU before I could suggest a branch and career path. If you look at my profile on my LI feed you will see I was the scholarship enrollment administrator for the Army ROTC Program at UT, Austin Tx, so I know the subject matter quite well.
Question, you identify yourself as PFC... are you prior service or reserves forces?
How much college have you completed? What is your marital status?
I agree with Cpt Miller, you should be looking at something other then 88M, not that 88M isn't an admirable MOS and sorely needed but with your scores and your long term plan, I would consider all your options. You may have to forgo that "bonus" plan for a higher skilled MOS.
My suggestion is to make a day or two of it and visit the nearest University that has ROTC programs.
Check out all the branches, how they differ and what they can offer you... word of caution, the big cheese the Professor of Military Science (PMS) in all branches has a sharp eye on his numbers, how many new recruits are joining and how many are dropping out before their end of the second-year commitment, so as former POTUS Ronald Reagan Put it... trust... but verify.
Be sure to make appoints with each branch you are considering, just don't show up, it's disrespectful to the ROTC personnel and if rushed because of already planned activities for the day on their part, you will probably leave with more questions then you came in with in the first place.
Here are the requirements curiosity of... goarmy.com/careers
REQUIREMENTS - Green To Gold
U.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)
Age - Be under 30 years of age on the date of the projected graduation and commission. (waivers can be requested)
Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime
Have a minimum of 2 years Active Duty at the time of application as well as 3 months of Active Duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested)
GT score of 110 or greater
Pass the APFT within the last 6 months with a score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each event
College Grade Point Average of 2.5
Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTC
Letter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC Battalion
Favorable National Agency Check (or have initiated the action)
DODMERB Medical Qualification
Be eligible to Reenlist
Not be a conscientious objector
No more than 3 dependents including spouse (waiverable)
Best of Luck
Sgt MAC
Question, you identify yourself as PFC... are you prior service or reserves forces?
How much college have you completed? What is your marital status?
I agree with Cpt Miller, you should be looking at something other then 88M, not that 88M isn't an admirable MOS and sorely needed but with your scores and your long term plan, I would consider all your options. You may have to forgo that "bonus" plan for a higher skilled MOS.
My suggestion is to make a day or two of it and visit the nearest University that has ROTC programs.
Check out all the branches, how they differ and what they can offer you... word of caution, the big cheese the Professor of Military Science (PMS) in all branches has a sharp eye on his numbers, how many new recruits are joining and how many are dropping out before their end of the second-year commitment, so as former POTUS Ronald Reagan Put it... trust... but verify.
Be sure to make appoints with each branch you are considering, just don't show up, it's disrespectful to the ROTC personnel and if rushed because of already planned activities for the day on their part, you will probably leave with more questions then you came in with in the first place.
Here are the requirements curiosity of... goarmy.com/careers
REQUIREMENTS - Green To Gold
U.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)
Age - Be under 30 years of age on the date of the projected graduation and commission. (waivers can be requested)
Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime
Have a minimum of 2 years Active Duty at the time of application as well as 3 months of Active Duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested)
GT score of 110 or greater
Pass the APFT within the last 6 months with a score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each event
College Grade Point Average of 2.5
Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTC
Letter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC Battalion
Favorable National Agency Check (or have initiated the action)
DODMERB Medical Qualification
Be eligible to Reenlist
Not be a conscientious objector
No more than 3 dependents including spouse (waiverable)
Best of Luck
Sgt MAC
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There’s lots of options for you and depending on what your goals are and plan is there’s always options. I’ve helped soldiers in the reserves, go active, and or either in the enlisted side or as an officer. I’ve helped people get accepted into ROTC programs around here. Find me on FB at William. Carballo
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Take your pick, you never said what you are interested in. Computers, go 25B or if so inclined go with one of the new cyber rates. You could also go straight to officer programs. With those scores you pretty much have your pick.
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I think you should go to flight school and learn to fly helicopters. The course is demanding academically, but with those scores you should do well. It’s also one of the few jobs the Army has that translates to a civilian occupation.
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Contrary to what some of these officer's are saying, be a soldier in whatever field you like, own it, become an NCO, then if you still want it, go officer. You will learn the protocol of an enlisted man, and understand the demands of an enlisted soldier. Every officer that has done this has my upmost respect, I've had some that came right out of school and know nothing...
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Why the hell would you go 88m, you can pretty much go where you want....
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