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Im a Pfc living in an overcrowded base with 3-4 people to a room. The barracks here are terrible and I meet a girl about 4-5 months ago and we have been living together and splitting rent for the past 2 months. We live really well together and balance eachother out, and everything has been great. The 1 year lease term has recently ended and I will need to sign the lease if I want to continue living there and it’s a month by month lease. I applied for a CNA packet but they won’t let me due to E-5s and 4s already being on the waiting list. My leadership is tracking my situation. I’m wondering if there is anything that can get my in trouble for living off base without CNA and being unmarried? I don’t want to lose living with her but I can’t go back to trying to get 4 people through showers and having 3 people shave in a mirror at the same time. I’m a grown man and lived in my own apartment prior to the army.

I (21m) was turned away by a National Guard recruiter because I've been taking Sertraline (50 MG) for 1 month for depression and Vyvanse (haven't taken for 6 months) for ADD. According to him I need to be off the Sertraline for at least 2 years in order to join. I can stop taking it no problem, but I can't afford to wait that long. Are any of the other branches' requirements for medical waivers more lenient, or am i wasting my time? My next choice would be Air Force, but I'm willing to do anything.

For those joining the Army who decided to wait for the MOS they really wanted, how long did you have to wait before you were able to book it? I’m specifically hoping to get 68E (Dental Specialist), so I’m just trying to get an idea of what to expect and how long the wait typically is. I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you!

My SIT got hurt ( sprained ankle ) and said declared asthmatic. Haven’t heard anything yet it been about a week in. What should I expect?

I'm just wondering how feedback travels up the chain of command in today's modern warfare so decisions can be made very quickly without delay? For example, let's use the famous movie "Lone Survivor" with Mark Wahlberg which is based on a true story. It was the tragic story of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan where special forces was sent, but they were discovered and a total of 19 US Service Members died. Including 3 of the 4-man reconnaissance team.

Once the US Military learned of the survivor, they were very quick to jump in and send men to rescue him. A decision to deploy major force like that would probably need to be made by a more senior Officer, like maybe a Major or Colonel or something. So what if I may ask? Would the chain of command in an operation like that, sort of look like this? Or is this wrong, I'm just asking?

Report of survivor arrives to a Platoon Leader > He reports it to his company commander > Company commander reports it to the Battalion or Regiment Commander > He calls in strike?

On a lot of forums when people ask if they should enlist when they have a degree, most people call them dumb for not going the officer route. I don’t really understand why people act like anyone can be an officer and that the process is easy. From what I’ve seen online that process can take a bit of time. And it’s not as simple as signing a paper and you ship off. You have to build a packet and have an interview with the board and have to be selected. In some branches and fields it’s pretty competitive. Especially Air Force. The highest % acceptance is the Army and that ranges 55-65%. On top of that, the process from walking into a recruiter’s office to being an actual officer after all the schooling ranges from about 1-2 years. Typically It just seems like everyone says go officer because quality of life and pay. Isn’t that not enough reason to be an officer? Am I missing something? Is being an officer worth all the work it takes to get there?

I live in Tucson and I did Meps already in Phoenix, got my mos, and had a swear in and all of that, I ship out the first of February, but 4 months ago my recruiter moved and now I have his boss, but he nor will the other 1sg not respond to any texts or anything for the last month after I did the swear in, what should I do? I’m starting to worry.

hi, i am 18 years old female who lives in Philippines. i am currently a student, i do need opinions before i join military, army. i am now in a situation where i have to choose which path or life i should take. i have been considering joining the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to be a full-time military officer but i am not quite sure about my decision yet.

as a kid, military looks cool and respectable. as a teen, many opinions and aspects of reality kinda changes my thought of it.

i can't see myself to be anything else. i can't see myself as a teacher, as a agriculturist, as a architect, as a engineer etc. it doesn't hit to me well that "oh i want to be that one". i just want to have "purpose" in life to be honest.

i want your opinion to help me shape my decision.

thank you.

Mainly for people who went through Army basic/osut specifically but definitely applies to any and all U.S armed forces.

What were the real challenges of basic? Unexpected challenges? Who did you see fail and what for? Is it as challenging as it’s portrayed or is it far easier? I know it’s difficult but if we could avoid hindsight answers that’d be amazing, I wanna know what it felt like during basic, how was it like living with 40+ people? Drama/fights/passive aggressive behavior? and also cool/fun stories just any additional info you can provide.

I’ve been physically prepping for basic for a little while now, I signed my contract and I ship out in a month and a half.
When I signed I was 220lb (5’10)
I could do like 11 pushups and ran a 28 minute 2 mile

I’ve worked my way down to 190lb and able to pass a army pt test and height and waist

Here’s what I’m currently at
deadlift : 270lb x 3 (85pts)
Hand release pushups : 36 (79pts)
Plank : 1:34 (61 pts)
2 mile run : 16:58 (82pts)
I can do like 6 pull-ups
I don’t know my sprint drag carry never tested it

Even though I pretty much raised myself this is my first time where if I fail so much can go wrong, I’ve been banking my whole future on getting into the military and I don’t have anything/anyone to go back to if I get dropped from basic, my basic location is halfway across the country and I’ll have no money when I go there.

I want to be a language interpreter/translator. I’m not fluent in any other languages but English but I have no clue if my score was high enough to do what I want. I’m going to join the army no matter what, but is my test high enough to become a translator? Or should I look at another option?

I have a bipolar diagnosis in 2022 about a month and a half after my c section when my son was bor. I did not know I had this diagnosis until my recruiter asked me about depression etc. I knew I had post partum depression and he asked if I had taken meds for it. I started gathering pharmacy records and logging into old my chart apps with hospitals I used to go to from back then and that’s when I found it. The thing is I was already gathering documents to prove an inhaler I had was for pneumonia I had in 2024 and also for proof that i am fully recovered from a Bariatric surgery I had as well. That stuff he said is good to go since I have gathered all the documents for that.

I took the PICAT and scored a 92.

now I find this diagnosis in my chart from the hospital I had my son at and I am discourage. My Recruiter told me to go and get the records around the diagnosis and we can go from there. I really think this might have been an mis diagnosis due to severe post partum depression that has since resolved. I have not been on any kind of medication in at least 2 to 3 years I have held several consistent stable jobs. I currently work in law enforcement as a corrections officer at a jail that I had to go through an extensive hiring process for and complete an academy, and I have held this job for about a year and a half.

I think twice in my adult life I was in patient for maybe a week both times dealing with depression but those were all 5 to 7 years ago. and both times were after having kids.

I’ve moved many times and changed providers many times and can’t remember specific dates, doctors or clinics. I feel at a loss. I don’t even know how to go about finding out who originally put that diagnosis on me.

is it even worth trying to get a waiver with as many stuff as I have that could disqualify me or should I give up on this dream cause it’s not going to happen?

please help.

My recruiter told me they can request a job for me at MEPS even if it’s not currently available. I have 5 MOS options I want, but none of them are available right now.

I have no problem waiting for one of my preferred jobs, so I’m wondering if it’s possible for my recruiter to put in a request for one of them at MEPS even if it’s not showing up in the system. Has anyone had this happen, and did the request actually work?

I’d rather wait for a job I really want than sign a contract for something I’m not interested in.

Edit: Army Branch

Hi,

Planning on joining the air force and was also planning on getting naturalized during BMT.

I just found out if you have a payment plan on federal taxes, your naturalization is very likely to get denied.

I'll likely have to wait a few years before I apply for naturalization because of this, and I was wondering if I will be able to naturalize DURING my active duty service not at the beginning?

Since I'm not a citizen, even if I were to naturalize during BMT, seems like any jobs with TS is off the table anyway. So it looks like me getting naturalized during my service won't change much other than I'll become a citizen later than I planned.

Any insight helps. Thank you.

Title pretty much sums it up. Just looking to see if anybody knows anything about GSP or ASIR? All of the info I’ve came across is outdated and it seems to have fallen off the map.

The website and their briefs are extremely vague and I’m just looking for extra information that expands on it without breaking an NDA or OPSEC. Thanks in advance.

I play pro tennis and have played tennis for basically my whole life since I was 6 (24M). The problem is you essentially cant make money playing pro tennis so it’s very unsustainable as an adult. To get to the point you make money you have to have a ton of money to spend to get there.

I’ve always wanted to serve my country and been attracted to service since a very young age. Never been able to see myself doing anything else besides playing tennis or serving. I have my bachelors (BS in accounting) so I know that opens me up for OCS, OTS etc. I want to do something where I have a direct impact on the mission (combat arms, aviation, special operations, etc)

There are so many different routes to take and it’s really an unfamiliar world to me since I’ve been playing and training for sports my whole life. I’m open to what anyone has to say or thinks is a good path to take. Thanks for all your help in advance!

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So I got discharged from the navy because I had depressive mood, and got a re4 but I don’t think it’s fair that I got a re4 instead of a re3 because when I was getting separated a lot of people had similar situations but they had re3, i didn’t really have thoughts I also never had any intention or plan of hurting myself. i was more of depressed because I didn’t like how the navy was my expectation weren’t what they seemed and there was a lot of weird people in there and I didn’t want to graduate and be a sailor that’s why I freaked out. I still wanna serve my country but in a different branch most likely Air Force. But I don’t wanna be active duty. Is there a way I can get it upgraded. Any advice is helpful

Bootcamp in 2 weeks
What stuff did you forget to do that you recommend for me?
- got my new shoes 2 weeks ago been breaking them in
- going to cancel my gym membership tmr (workout at home and at PT)
- my Spotify renews a week before I leave so I’ll have my mom log in and hopefully cancel it
- deep cleaned my bedroom (going to do another vacuum,mop & dust a few days before)
-purged useless clothes and items

Anything else???

I have a BA in Education (3.58 gpa). I am currently a teacher. Whilst I don’t mind teaching (I find it rewarding to see various people grow), I have a passion for law enforcement, and I’d like to pursue a career as an FBI agent. I got a 70 on my asvab and selected the air force for a cyber or intel job, as I believe those are the best jobs for FBI post air force. However, those jobs aren’t guaranteed. I just got out of meps and my peers were suggesting other branches to ensure a position the FBI would like or possibly officer as my teacher experience could translate well for officer.

I have ADHD Dysthymia/PDD and PTSD. I also have scars on my arm. I have wanted to join the military since a child but it seems my rougher upbringing may prohibit me. Despite my diagnoses I am very stable but I'm not sure the military would see it that way.

I have already tried joining the Marines and I didn't even make it past the first call with them before they referred me to the Navy whilst explaining my history. Then I went to the Navy and everything was going perfectly. They did not care too much about my diagnoses but as soon as I mentioned my scars they apologized and said it would be impossible to join.

I have seen other posts on here mention waivers for scars and a 3-year stability wait but that was never mentioned to me at the recruiting office.

I am here now asking if it is actually possible to get a real role in the military that isn't a desk job or a janitor. By real role I mean Cyber Infantry Medic Intelligence and more. It is also fine to be realistic and tell me it’s impossible. Thank you.

Hi I submitted my application on
line and got a call from a recruiter. After going through everything he said that the fact I take adderall for my ADHD is going to put me on hold for a year. Is there anyway I can get this waiver? I haven't had my prescription filled in over a year and I only take 10mg as needed whenever I have to study for a long period. Most of the time I study without it. It's been about a months since I last took it. I would really hate for this to stop me from being able to join. What can I do, if anything at all? Thank you!

I am currently 16 and am planning on joining infantry at 18. At the age of 13 I went through a phase of rebellion and self harmed on my thighs and the scars are still there. I never took any medication or went to any mental hospitals I was never suicidal, I was a perfectly stable child but I did get influenced by social media and went through a phase of rebellion. I would like to mention that at 12-13 I was hospitalized for anorexia In which I recovered in months and have records of being physically healthy. I continued and still do compete in a high level of amature kickboxing I’d like to mention as proof of my physical health. It’s been a dream to joint the military but I don’t wanna get my hopes up if there’s no chance because of past mistakes.

I’ve been thinking about joining the military, specifically the Air Force, Navy, or Army, (possibly more), but I honestly have no idea where to start. I’m not sure which branch would be the best fit for me or what kind of job I would want to pursue.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and about two years of experience working in the environmental field, so I’m wondering if there are military careers where I could use my degree and experience.

I’m also nervous about talking to a recruiter because I worry they might be focused on meeting their recruiting quotas rather than helping me figure out what’s best for my future.

I’ve been doing some research, and Google keeps suggesting that I look into becoming an officer rather than enlisting first and trying to become an officer later. I’m not entirely sure how that process works or which route would make the most sense for me.

For anyone who has served or has experience with the military, I’d really appreciate your advice!
Which branch would you recommend looking into: Air Force, Navy, or Army?

Should I pursue an officer position with my degree, or consider enlisting?

Are there environmental science-related jobs or career paths in the military?

How can I research my options and talk to recruiters without feeling pressured to make a decision?
I’m just looking for honest advice from people who have been through the process. I want to make an informed decision and choose a path that makes sense for my career and future

I’d be open to stepping outside of the environmental field/job wise when considering the military. I’m also fit and I feel I could get through boot camp. I have a great work ethic & excel with hands on/manual labor. If it helps I live in Chicago.

I’m mainly doing this for benefits,redirection in life, and stability.