Army Reserves?

Bassboss · 10-15-12, 08:14 PM

Ever since I was little I've been interested in joining the service. I'm older now think I've got my career pretty well figured out (athletic training). Only problem is paying for college, and job security is questionable to boot.

Today, an Army rep came to our school and we had a little chit chat.
First thing I asked is the possible careers that offered. Closest thing that came to athletic training was physical therapy... something I've also been looking into, plus the pay is better. Than the rep informed me (more like reminded me lol) of the reserves. I'd be able to pursue my dreams of being a trainer, pay for college, have other career options (being a PT, or do full time service), and have much better job assurance because I'd be a member of the Army.
Plus I'm turning 18 in a couple months so I can sign independently, being a member of the reserves while in high school, then jump right into the roll of thing afterwards. Might just help with the flow of things.

So I guess my question is, is their any members of the reserves here? What have the major benefits for you been, and how has it affected your career?

For for any comments, answers, and opinions guys!

bamabassman · 10-16-12, 07:33 AM

sam, i was rejected from all of the armed forces (deaf in one ear), but i ask only this of you. research it to the very last detail. not saying don't do it. BUT, no matter which branch oyu join i am sure they have physical therapy in all of them. if it were me and i were to join today...it would be either the air force or navy. jsut my preference. nothing wrong with being a jarhead or a grunt. army and marines are outstanding branches. jsut RESEARCH your branches to the last "t". good luck buddy.

joedog · 10-16-12, 08:25 AM

You got a good friend who's going to boot camp soon.
Wait to hear his opinion of his decision.
My guess is if your best friends you probably somewhat like and dislike similar things.
Neighbor kid got like $20,000 for signing up like 3 years ago so like John said, research till you understand EVERYTHING and then research it again.
This idea maybe good, maybe not good.
BUT you can't change your mind later but you can NOW.

Last but not least, while living under your fathers roof you may legally do what ever you want but you MORALLY should include your father in this decision. Not to mention your father seems to be a fairly intelligent man who has a career developing young men and women into good adults. You may not agree but I'm sure he may have some good input on the 'whys' of joining or not joining.

Example of research,
Incentives

The United States Army Recruiting Command gives bonuses for recruiters signing up the specified number of new recruits for that month. For example, $100 for two recruits signed up and an additional $100 for every two recruits there after.

That recruiter may or may not have YOUR interests on the top of his 'to do' list.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4913712_mu...ters-paid.html
and,
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7468445_mu...-reserve_.html
Good luck on your decision.

USMCbassman · 10-16-12, 03:38 PM

Good luck!

Dave63 · 10-16-12, 05:14 PM

Do your homework before you leap. I spent 20 years in the ANG and I don't regret it. I would look hard at all branches before you decide. I'm not saying it's a sure thing, but I'd be surprised if the Army didn't send you to the sandbox before you got through your first enlistment despite your MOS.

nobass · 10-16-12, 06:27 PM

i have spent 22 years in the army . loved every min of it. that said today the army and marines would be my last choice. airfroce or navy. you will get a much better chance at learning a skilled trade. better work enviroment. . but like all the above said check you options. remember the army and marines primery mission is combat arms. boots in the sand ground pounding. what evewr you do make double sure you check the contract and you get what you signed up for recuriters will promise you the world . to get you to join once you are sign you may only get a toilet brush

Bassboss · 10-16-12, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the insight guys. I'm still far from committed to it... just gathering my options. I'm a big researcher, so I'll definitely look at this to the last "t" as John said!

10-15-12, 08:14 PM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Army Reserves? Ever since I was little I've been interested in joining the service. I'm older now think I've got my career pretty well figured out (athletic training). Only problem is paying for college, and job security is questionable to boot. Today, an Army rep came to our school and we had a little chit chat. First thing I asked is the possible careers that offered. Closest thing that came to athletic training was physical therapy... something I've also been looking into, plus the pay is better. Than the rep informed me (more like reminded me lol) of the reserves. I'd be able to pursue my dreams of being a trainer, pay for college, have other career options (being a PT, or do full time service), and have much better job assurance because I'd be a member of the Army. Plus I'm turning 18 in a couple months so I can sign independently, being a member of the reserves while in high school, then jump right into the roll of thing afterwards. Might just help with the flow of things. So I guess my question is, is their any members of the reserves here? What have the major benefits for you been, and how has it affected your career? For for any comments, answers, and opinions guys! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

10-16-12, 07:33 AM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	sam, i was rejected from all of the armed forces (deaf in one ear), but i ask only this of you. research it to the very last detail. not saying don't do it. BUT, no matter which branch oyu join i am sure they have physical therapy in all of them. if it were me and i were to join today...it would be either the air force or navy. jsut my preference. nothing wrong with being a jarhead or a grunt. army and marines are outstanding branches. jsut RESEARCH your branches to the last "t". good luck buddy. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

10-16-12, 08:25 AM	#3
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	You got a good friend who's going to boot camp soon. Wait to hear his opinion of his decision. My guess is if your best friends you probably somewhat like and dislike similar things. Neighbor kid got like $20,000 for signing up like 3 years ago so like John said, research till you understand EVERYTHING and then research it again. This idea maybe good, maybe not good. BUT you can't change your mind later but you can NOW. Last but not least, while living under your fathers roof you may legally do what ever you want but you MORALLY should include your father in this decision. Not to mention your father seems to be a fairly intelligent man who has a career developing young men and women into good adults. You may not agree but I'm sure he may have some good input on the 'whys' of joining or not joining. Example of research, Incentives The United States Army Recruiting Command gives bonuses for recruiters signing up the specified number of new recruits for that month. For example, $100 for two recruits signed up and an additional $100 for every two recruits there after. That recruiter may or may not have YOUR interests on the top of his 'to do' list. http://www.ehow.com/facts_4913712_mu...ters-paid.html and, http://www.ehow.com/facts_7468445_mu...-reserve_.html Good luck on your decision. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that." Last edited by joedog; 10-16-12 at 08:42 AM.

10-16-12, 06:27 PM	#6
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	i have spent 22 years in the army . loved every min of it. that said today the army and marines would be my last choice. airfroce or navy. you will get a much better chance at learning a skilled trade. better work enviroment. . but like all the above said check you options. remember the army and marines primery mission is combat arms. boots in the sand ground pounding. what evewr you do make double sure you check the contract and you get what you signed up for recuriters will promise you the world . to get you to join once you are sign you may only get a toilet brush __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

10-16-12, 06:38 PM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Thanks for the insight guys. I'm still far from committed to it... just gathering my options. I'm a big researcher, so I'll definitely look at this to the last "t" as John said! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

10-16-12, 03:38 PM	#4
USMCbassman BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 532	Good luck!

10-16-12, 05:14 PM	#5
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Do your homework before you leap. I spent 20 years in the ANG and I don't regret it. I would look hard at all branches before you decide. I'm not saying it's a sure thing, but I'd be surprised if the Army didn't send you to the sandbox before you got through your first enlistment despite your MOS.

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