ENLISTING
Is a MOS guaranteed in the Army/Army Reserves?
The Army and Army Reserve is also the only Branch of Service to guarantee your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or job, in writing.
What is TAP?
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools and training to help service members and their spouses get ready to successfully move from the military to civilian life. TAP guides users on veteran benefits, education options, federal assistance and veteran employment help. https://www.sfl-tap.army.mil/
What does ROO stand for?
Recruiting Operations Officer
What does BAH stand for?
Basic Allowance for Housing
What does ASVAB stand for?
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Is the MAVNI program still available?
No. As of October 2016, The Military Accessions Vital to National Interest recruitment program (or MAVNI) has been indefinitely suspended.
What does MEPS stand for?
Military Entrance Processing Station
Someone is already a lead and they would like the phone number for their local ROO. Are we able to provide them with that number?
Yes. We can use GoArmy School search tool that provides them the number for their ROO.
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/find-schools.html
What is the G.I Bill?
The GI Bill is one of our most powerful benefits available to qualified candidates. This education benefit can help pay for college, graduate school, trainings, and certifications.
Who is your chain of command?(list up to 5 people)
1 Billy
2 Brittany
3 Marcus/Brennan
4 Jason
How long is AIT?
The amount of time you spend in AIT depends on which MOS you choose. Some jobs require 6 weeks of training, and some even require up to a full year
What is a Travel Packet?
Prior to departing for Basic Combat Training (BCT), each newly enlisted service member will be provided a travel packet by their Recruiter. The provided travel packet will contain copies of the service member’s training orders, travel itinerary, Pre-Basic Task List, and other essentials pertinent for traveling to BCT.
When someone answers blurb #2 with they would like to complete ROTC, what do we ask after?
What school would you like to attend?
Caller asks "Can two people go through basic training and AIT together?"
Yes, it is called the "Buddy System". However, it is not guaranteed that you will be in the same company at basic training or AIT.
Can I pick where I get stationed?
There is no way to determine where you could get stationed. Your duty assignments are based on the needs of the Army, so it all depends on your Job, Rank, and availability in that area.
What is the Army Married Couples Program?
The Army Married Couples Programs allows husbands and wives to serve in the Army often at the same Army post. A spouse can enlist whether the other spouse is in the Army or another branch of service provided they have no children under the age of 18. If children are involved, the couple is required to obtain a waiver that can only be processed if the spouse that is on active duty is qualified in their specialty and at a duty assignment.
How many days of Vacation does an Active Duty receive?
30 days
What does ECP stand for?
Early Commissioning Program
If I fail the ASVAB on the first try, how long before I can test again?
After your first test you are authorized two additional retests 30 days apart from the last one. Retesting after that may be given no earlier than at 6-month intervals (basically; test, 30 days, 30 days, 6 months).
How long is OCS training?
The 12 week long courses mission is to train and commission 2d Lieutenants for the U.S. Army. A competent OCS cadre trains candidates on the fundamentals of leadership and basic military skills, instill Army values, professional ethics, and officer ship, and will evaluate their leadership potential.
Is there a quick text for someone that is a US Citizen but is not in the US, that would like to talk to a recruiter?
Yes. Citizen OCNUS:
Even though you are a US citizen, you must be inside the US in order to speak with a Recruiter or to begin the process of enlistment. Once you return, reach out to us and we will be happy to assist you with beginning your Army career.
What is FLRI?
The Foreign Language Recruiting Initiative (FLRI) is available for Active Duty and Army Reserve applicants without prior service whose primary language is not English. Applicants will enlist in an unassigned MOS of 09C and after completion of English Language Training, Soldiers will attend a two week GT (general tech) prep course and retest on the ASVAB.
If you participate in JROTC, what rank will you enlist as?
Having participated in JROTC, it will increase your Rank/Pay Grade when you go to enlist. If you participate in the program for two (2) or more years, you can enter as a Private (PVT) E-2.
What is direct Commissioning?
The U.S. Army Direct Commissioning Program is for those who ALREADY possess certain specialized skills who can step directly into one of the three (3) fields that the program encompasses; U.S. Army's Medical Corps (AMEDD), JAG Corps and Chaplain's Corps.
What is an inter service transfer?
Going from one branch to the Army.