A recruiter is visiting me on Thursday, I want some advice.
What should I ask him about?
What should I look out for? (lies, tricks, etc)
What should I tell him if he doesn't think I'm physically fit enough?
As for the last question, I look really skinny, but I can out last most people whether it be running/push ups/sit ups/etc.
Thanks.
I don't think you should go to the army. Obama is spitting out all this crap about pulling out troops, while he still allows thousands of Americans to enlist daily.
Anyway:
1.) Ask him how you are treated there, food, etc., I'll explain below.
2.) Assuming you have some knowledge of Human Manipulation, throw out some traps that are not obvious. Always keep a serious expression on your face. If he starts to say stuff that is hiding a pause ie; Well..., then you know he is thinking of something that will sound legitimate.
3.) He most likely will not.
(11-01-2010, 06:22 PM)Sickshot Wrote: [ -> ]A recruiter is visiting me on Thursday, I want some advice.
What should I ask him about?
What should I look out for? (lies, tricks, etc)
What should I tell him if he doesn't think I'm physically fit enough?
As for the last question, I look really skinny, but I can out last most people whether it be running/push ups/sit ups/etc.
Thanks.
Ask him absolutely anything and everything you're unsure about. There is no simple answer here. If you're going to sign a contract you had better understand what it says; especially when that contract has the potential to be paid in blood. It's the job of your recruiter to answer any uncertainties you may have; use him for what he's there for.
Look out for the too-good-to-be-true's. Recruiters are known for sugar coating the truth because if they didn't they'd never sign a recruit. A common lie recruiters tell is "that MOS is full, choose this one instead." It's common knowledge that recruiters need to push new recruits into the most needed jobs in the Army. Those jobs may not be what you want. And chances are if he's saying it's full, it's not.
And given what you'd said about yourself: he won't tell you you're physically unfit. That might be possible if you were overweight but certainly not if you're within your normal weight range.
(11-01-2010, 06:40 PM)Reality Wrote: [ -> ]I don't think you should go to the army. Obama is spitting out all this crap about pulling out troops, while he still allows thousands of Americans to enlist daily.
Anyway:
1.) Ask him how you are treated there, food, etc., I'll explain below.
2.) Assuming you have some knowledge of Human Manipulation, throw out some traps that are not obvious. Always keep a serious expression on your face. If he starts to say stuff that is hiding a pause ie; Well..., then you know he is thinking of something that will sound legitimate.
3.) He most likely will not.
Enlisting has nothing to do with the war in Iraq right now, you'll always be able to enlist and Obama has no control over whether or not you can enlist. There's a lot of other legitimate jobs to do in the army other then go to war.
As for your advice I'm definitely going to be asking about their living conditions;
- where they sleep
- temperatures in deployed areas
- what you're allowed to bring (gum, knifes, games, electronics)
- training conditions
- what kind of food they eat (MRE, actual meals, etc)
(11-01-2010, 07:42 PM)Disease Wrote: [ -> ]Ask him absolutely anything and everything you're unsure about. There is no simple answer here. If you're going to sign a contract you had better understand what it says; especially when that contract has the potential to be paid in blood. It's the job of your recruiter to answer any uncertainties you may have; use him for what he's there for.
Look out for the too-good-to-be-true's. Recruiters are known for sugar coating the truth because if they didn't they'd never sign a recruit. A common lie recruiters tell is "that MOS is full, choose this one instead." It's common knowledge that recruiters need to push new recruits into the most needed jobs in the Army. Those jobs may not be what you want. And chances are if he's saying it's full, it's not.
And given what you'd said about yourself: he won't tell you you're physically unfit. That might be possible if you were overweight but certainly not if you're within your normal weight range.
Thank you, this was very helpful.
IMHO you should have spent the time knowing the basics like above.
So that when he does come you can ask some really important questions.
Ultimately though. Its a choice you seem set to make regardless and i am sure they will fill you full of yes type answers.
Reality is this.
You join and you get a damn reliable job.
You join and you could die for your job.
You join and you could get put in prison for your job.
You join and everyone will think your cool.
You join and you will probably be part of WW3
(part of history i guess)
You join and you will fight Iranians despite lack or reasons.
Pretty much everything was already said here, so not much to say, except for ask everything that interests you, and don't hesitate to ask, just because you don't want him to see you as weak or something.
I just wanted to tell you 'Good luck', if you actually enlist.
I plan to do so myself in the future, hopefully.
You can talk to me. I'm enlisting into the Marine Corps, but i've talked to recruiters of every branch.
I'll be able to give you reliable information as I don't have to meet a quota on you, so there is no point in me stretching the truth.
Shoot me a PM if you wish.
Regards,
Zurmi
I never wanted to join an army it like you serve your country using your own life find something else
First off, going career Military is good financilly, epspecially if you are planning on having a family.
You get free housing, a FREE college education, when on base in the US and if you are an E3-4 or below 3 good hearty meals a day are less than $10
And are you 17 or in High School? Because even if you aren't in ROTC you can choose an early enlistment option where they give you $100 a month until you are done with school along with other advantages.
What should I ask him about? Money, Specialist roles
What should I look out for? (lies, tricks, etc) I don't thinl anything
What should I tell him if he doesn't think I'm physically fit enough? Ask him what you need to do to become what he thinks is physically fit enough. Just because your skinny doesn't mean you are weak.
Your call, it isn't like it's Russian army (which you should avoid 90% to stay alive), it's american.. And in america youlll end up eating burgers (as long as your not sent to iraq to die for Israel).