im 23yrs old, and going to the army.

lil_red_v6 · 07-28-2011, 10:32 AM

My real name is Tyler.
Im 23yrs old, and signing up for the US ARMY.

whats a good MOS, for a 23 year old.

LS3 Machine · 07-28-2011, 10:54 AM

Depends on what you like? I enjoyed the Army for 23 years. Short Version: I started as a Supply Clerk, Went Airborne, Went into a secret squirrel unit, and went to Flight School. I was a helicopter pilot for about 12 years, then I retired. I would look into Military Intelligence/linguist if your test scores are good. Tell us what fields you are considering? Don't let the recruiter decide for you, or talk you into something your not sure of. Good Luck and keep us posted!

Tim
2011 SS

shevyman · 07-28-2011, 11:15 AM

good luck. i have always wanted to join and see how it would have made my life better, but i was denied do to medical. nothing new but i have asthma. people with asthma can do a lot, but his reason was if you were in a situation where you needed to wear a mask do to gas in the air and you had an asthma attack, then what would happen or what would i do and how bad would my performance get. so all that said basically i tried three times and still got the no.

lil_red_v6 · 07-28-2011, 11:19 AM

im really interested in com. i have a buddy thats a marine and he is com.
but i dont want to do something just because some one else is, or make it look like thats waht i want to do because some one else is.
would really love jump school, always enjoyed playin with army men as a kid (no homo) the lil plastic ones you throw and the shoot comes out.
or paraleagle(sp)

RiCorvette · 07-28-2011, 11:27 AM

Depends; Do you want to fix things, hand out things or Kill things?

MOS 98G or 98C
98G gets you a couple of years at DLI in Monterey, CA and you get to learn some cool stuff.
98C is kinda interesting too.

greenisgood · 07-28-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

always enjoyed playin with army men as a kid (no homo) the lil plastic ones you throw and the shoot comes out.

seems like an awesome reason to jump outa planes, go for it!!

not trying to be a dick, really, do it!

lil_red_v6 · 07-28-2011, 12:22 PM

what are some of the military guys mos's on here (if aloud to tell)?

Dr. Evil · 07-28-2011, 01:19 PM

I'm Air Force but the same principles apply. Figure out what you want to do first. At least have an idea going in of what you would like to do. Its also helpful to know exactly what you dont want to do so you can stay away from it.
The Army is full of great career choices and its one of the few places left where your failure or success is merit based on your actions and attitude.

There is a process for getting into the military, listen to some of the guys here who know and you'll get in fine. You'll be fine

Ruin · 07-28-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

what are some of the military guys mos's on here (if aloud to tell)?

19D - Cavalry Scout

Best. Job. Ever.

The fun we had in Iraq... oh wow. Loved it. Jack of all trades combat MOS. LP/OPs, mounted patrols, dismounted patrols, village raids/searches, prisoner escort, VIP escort, PAO escort, route clearance, working with EOD (fun fun), sniper section attached, call for fire... We did it all. Not bad for a Guard unit either

In active duty units some Scouts end up doing some really high speed stuff.

BTW, I'm 23 and have been in since 19

smokewagon · 07-28-2011, 01:53 PM

im Air Force, but like the other guys are saying make sure you know what you want. we get new guys all the time that should have picked another career field; guess i should say im a jet eng mech.; but some guys come to this career and have zero mechanical skill, not that im the best, but it makes it real hard for some of these guys, with that said aircraft mechanic is a lot of fun im sure working on helo's for the army would be hella BA especially a flying crew chief, flight engineer or a gunner

eodtech72 · 07-28-2011, 02:42 PM

Have you taken the ASVAB yet? If you qualify, I'd say EOD.... I mean, who doesn't like to blow shit up?

If you do I'll see you at the schoolhouse..

Z28RockStar · 07-28-2011, 03:11 PM

Thank you Brother one vet to a soon to be active duty, I posted a long post a while ago about my service and advice to another guy. . . however I agree with most all the posts I've seen here. So just a PRE join THANK YOU! Need more good men like you Sir!

Here's a beer to you!

NFERGY 2011 RJT · 07-28-2011, 07:51 PM

Primary 74D – chemical(NBC)
Secondary 88M Truck driver

just make sure you get what you want in writing

rico-2SS · 07-28-2011, 07:52 PM

good luck and thank you for serving

07-28-2011, 10:32 AM	#1
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	im 23yrs old, and going to the army. My real name is Tyler. Im 23yrs old, and signing up for the US ARMY. whats a good MOS, for a 23 year old.

07-28-2011, 01:19 PM	#8
Dr. Evil Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 350	I'm Air Force but the same principles apply. Figure out what you want to do first. At least have an idea going in of what you would like to do. Its also helpful to know exactly what you dont want to do so you can stay away from it. The Army is full of great career choices and its one of the few places left where your failure or success is merit based on your actions and attitude. There is a process for getting into the military, listen to some of the guys here who know and you'll get in fine. You'll be fine __________________ 2013 model 2SS LS3 1969 model wife. Factory stock, no mods. Redhead package. 2005 model son. Special ordered with the hell on wheels package.

07-28-2011, 03:11 PM	#12
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country!" Thank you Brother one vet to a soon to be active duty, I posted a long post a while ago about my service and advice to another guy. . . however I agree with most all the posts I've seen here. So just a PRE join THANK YOU! Need more good men like you Sir! Here's a beer to you! Attached Images __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

07-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#2
LS3 Machine Drives: 2017 Colorado ZR2, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 135	Depends on what you like? I enjoyed the Army for 23 years. Short Version: I started as a Supply Clerk, Went Airborne, Went into a secret squirrel unit, and went to Flight School. I was a helicopter pilot for about 12 years, then I retired. I would look into Military Intelligence/linguist if your test scores are good. Tell us what fields you are considering? Don't let the recruiter decide for you, or talk you into something your not sure of. Good Luck and keep us posted! Tim 2011 SS

07-28-2011, 11:15 AM	#3
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	good luck. i have always wanted to join and see how it would have made my life better, but i was denied do to medical. nothing new but i have asthma. people with asthma can do a lot, but his reason was if you were in a situation where you needed to wear a mask do to gas in the air and you had an asthma attack, then what would happen or what would i do and how bad would my performance get. so all that said basically i tried three times and still got the no.

07-28-2011, 11:19 AM	#4
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	im really interested in com. i have a buddy thats a marine and he is com. but i dont want to do something just because some one else is, or make it look like thats waht i want to do because some one else is. would really love jump school, always enjoyed playin with army men as a kid (no homo) the lil plastic ones you throw and the shoot comes out. or paraleagle(sp)

07-28-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	Depends; Do you want to fix things, hand out things or Kill things? MOS 98G or 98C 98G gets you a couple of years at DLI in Monterey, CA and you get to learn some cool stuff. 98C is kinda interesting too.

07-28-2011, 12:22 PM	#7
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	what are some of the military guys mos's on here (if aloud to tell)?

07-28-2011, 01:53 PM	#10
smokewagon Drives: 11" 2SS, S/C silverado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tucson az Posts: 39 View My Garage	im Air Force, but like the other guys are saying make sure you know what you want. we get new guys all the time that should have picked another career field; guess i should say im a jet eng mech.; but some guys come to this career and have zero mechanical skill, not that im the best, but it makes it real hard for some of these guys, with that said aircraft mechanic is a lot of fun im sure working on helo's for the army would be hella BA especially a flying crew chief, flight engineer or a gunner

07-28-2011, 02:42 PM	#11
eodtech72 EOD Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA Posts: 205	Have you taken the ASVAB yet? If you qualify, I'd say EOD.... I mean, who doesn't like to blow shit up? If you do I'll see you at the schoolhouse..

07-28-2011, 07:51 PM	#13
NFERGY 2011 RJT Drives: 2011 2LT RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vinton,Va Posts: 1,150	Primary 74D – chemical(NBC) Secondary 88M Truck driver just make sure you get what you want in writing

07-28-2011, 07:52 PM	#14
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	good luck and thank you for serving