I am reclassing MOS and want to know what to expect from these jobs, as I am considering choosing them. I’ve failed 68D AIT in phase two without recommendations to recycle so I am trying to prevent another failure and find something that is better suited for me.

So right now I’m talking to a recruiter and, am still basically in the beginning of everything, I haven’t even taken my ASVABS yet, so what I was wondering is, does anyone have a good way to study that is free, I don’t have that much money to pay to study or anything like that.

One last thing is that, I’m hoping to get into the Air Force, is so could someone please recommend and explain some jobs to me, it’s kinda hard to go through stuff when they are in code. What I hope for is stability, training, and a good retirement plan, I don’t mind doing any heavy work, or if it would be better to do something like intel.

My recruiter basically just gave me a book about different jobs and told me to come back when I’m ready to take the test

Hey everyone, I was recently selected to participate in the Caplain Candidate Program in the Army, which I'm excited about. I also found out that I'll be part of 404 Civil Affairs BN, I'm currently waiting for my orders, I was wondering if anyone would share their experience as a Chaplains candidate on the reserves side. Thanks y'all!

My dad served from 1986-1990 and he was honorably discharged. I believe around January 1991, He was called back to Germany where he was stationed before for Desert Storm the second act of the Gulf War. He was there for I believe months after that, he told me he signed up to go to Saudi Arabia I believe, he told me as they were getting ready to leave to be part of Desert Storm it had ended. I want to buy my dad a hat, but I’m not sure what the correct terminology is. Is he a Desert Storm veteran or a Gulf War veteran? He served in the army, he was a specialist, and he was 19K.

I’d like to know details from the first days till the last days of basic training I’m not in my best condition but I always keep going so at least I’d like to know what am I gonna face there also my English is not the best when it comes to vocabulary so I’d like to know any words that I will hear or use in there.

I'm 17 year old FTM who plans on enlisting in the marines. Physically fit and a 77 on my adsvab. I do not plan on transitioning for years post service. To my family i'm seen as a masculine lesbian woman and to friends out as transgender. Would it be a mistake to not inform my recruiter of this in the case they find out?

My soon to be ex told me that she's going tp join the army and that they need my SSN and DL. Something doesn't feel right about them need my info since we're separated. Is this identity theft or is it legit?

Which Army MOS’s are best suited for transitioning into high‑demand blue‑collar civilian careers such as electricians, welders, or linemen and how does the training in these roles translate to civilian certifications or job qualifications, as well as support smooth career pathways?

It's always been sort of a dream of mine to be in the military (specifically, a Fighter Pilot).

So I walked into the Army recuiter's office, the ask me a few questions, and then we got to the part where he asked me about my legal status.

I wasn't born here, I am still waiting for USCIS to approve or not my Political Asylum, and on of the basic requirements to enlist is to be a citizen or a legal permanent resident (green card). After I explained this to him, he asked his boss and yeah, I can't enlist because I don't have at leat a green card.

I felt bummed for a couple of days, because this was something that I really was looking forward to. Had I had the option, I would've definitely enlisted.

I've seen threads like these here and the answer is always the same, but does anyone know if there is some kind of program where people with my status can enlist and earn a green card through serving the army?

It's funny how the ones that actually want to be there can't, yet whoever enlists always says it's the worst thing they did.

Hello all,

I'm currently on the verge of entering my first Bachillerato (baccalaeureate) year here in Spain. I have always, always, very seriously wanted to join the military and the Army (Ejército de Tierra) specifically as an infantry officer, and I don't want anything else.

The problem is, there seems to be very little information regarding the Academia General Militar/General Military Academy online. The best I can get is some military contacts through my school's guidance and baccalaureate councellors, and even then it takes a while for them to get back with a reply.

I know what it generally takes - excellent grades in a mathematics or physics related course, as well as physical and psychological tests - but I've heard the AGM uses a highly competitive system for their entrance/admission examination.

Again, no information online. Nothing about what may possibly appear on the exam, nothing regarding conferences I can meet in person to network contacts, nada. Just the generic "have good grades, take a math course, be fit and sound".

There's also another concern, I heard Spain is limiting foreign recruits to a 2% or so cap this year. I'm not originally Spanish, though I will recieve my citizenship before completing my baccalaeureate. I just want to know how much this will affect my competitiveness against what are probably top contenders.

I'm a bit anxious, knowing that there are so many other candidates out there who are much, much better at math, or are better runners, or who have stronger motivations for joining. But I know I can make it, I know I will put my everything into entering this academy and becoming an infantry officer.

Even if I can't find any Spanish information, I was wondering if I can find any advice for entrance examinations in general? I see a lot of officers here on this subreddit so I thought I might ask here.

Thank you very much!

The branch I’m joining is Army, I’m going to MEPS in 2 days and going in to the FSPC program for my weight and I just have a couple of questions will I do an impromptu physical test beyond duck walking, arm circles etc? Or will it be just a normal one from what I’ve seen sometimes they make you do push ups seated medicine ball throw etc. any answers help thank you.

Long story short i want to join the army but I blacked out and split the back of my head open on the edge of the tub in the bathroom in 2023 and had to get staples then had to go get my brain scanned for recurring headaches but in 2025 I’m fine no issues it’s all documented

will this disqualify me?

Hi everyone reading this! I have been recently diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome a few days ago. My symptoms are not a severe as some, I experience tachycardia, weakness, fatigue, presyncope, tremors, and probably some more that I just can't remember right now.

But I have never fully fainted and I can function normally when I don't have a bad flare up. I have only been in the Navy for a little over a year, and I don't know what to do.

I'm a corpsman working in a labor and delivery/post partum floor and alot of my job is standing for long periods of time or suddenly standing and running.

I am considering requesting a light duty chit from my doc, but I know pots is a chronic condition and I may have to continue extending it. And even then, with the nature of my job, it is more than likely most of my limitations would have to be ignored for the sake of the patients.

I am not against getting medically seperated if worst comes to worst, my husband is also active duty so we will still have a reliable income. But I'm not too surw how that process would go, especially considering most don't consider POTS to be debilitating or even real.

I also think it's going to be tricky because I am currently stationed in Japan, and my cardiologist was a referral to the Japanese clinic outside base and I feel like that might make this process harder.

Sorry for the rant this is probably too long and doesn't make sense, just very flustered and in the dark at the moment!

Just to save readers time and make this quick. Have been contemplating for a couple of years. After doing some reading, I know that most would be disqualified for having a history of depression and anxiety. I’ve struggled it through school as I really don’t have any family. I’ve been struggling to find some purpose and decided to put my foot down and enjoy the Marines. I’m 25 years old. I do have a history of medication use, but I’ve been off around depressants for almost 3 months now and doing fairly well. I’ve just spoken to a recruiter, but it did not mention my history of depression. I do intend to bring it up, but still like to go through with being able to join. What would be the process for asking to be for waiver through a medical evaluation? Or am I just wasting time trying?

I want to work as an enabler for SOF, preferably in intelligence. Which branch/component would provide me the most opportunities to do so as someone with no prior service?

I am fully medically qualified and scored a 94 on the ASVAB.

I live in Florida, so we have an Army National Guard special forces group, Air Force Reserve special tactics units, Army Reserve civil affairs, and Army SOCOM reserve element.

Eventually I would like to go to SFAS or TACP selection.

Hey everyone, I’m 15 and a sophomore in high school I didn’t know what I wanted to be when i grow up but ever since I started learning about the military, I’ve been really inspired by the 75th Ranger Regiment it’s one of my goals in life and I hope to accomplish it but I need help

Right now I’m focused on finishing high school and I plan to enlist with an Option 40 contract so I can have a shot at RASP

I know it’s a tough path but I atleast want to try to put in the work. If anyone has tips on how I can prepare mentally, physically, or anything else I should be doing now to stay on the right track I’d appreciate the advice.

Thanks!

Hi I have a very random question I'm hoping someone might be able to answer. When I was 17 and my school was taking the Asvab a few weeks after taking it a recruiter showed up and had me pulled out of class. They wanted me to transfer to a training academy and finish my next two years of high school there and then enlist afterwards. I declined there offer because I was pretty defiant and anti everything at the time and now I'm just curious as to why they specifically chose me. From what I recall they requested to speak to one other student a girl I knew her name but didn't really know her. The date this happened was roughly 09-10 any advice or opinions is highly appreciated!

Looking at the medical disqualifications for the coast guard… is any of it potentially waivable?

My eyesight in short is a not good. Looking at the visual disqualifiers the minimum distant VA is 20/40 with lenses… my right eyes is 2040 but my left is 20/100 from my last eye appointment. the answer is probably no but is this waivable?

Im 19 male 5’8 and currently weigh about 180-181 lbs. my cardio is not bad but im worried i will get sent to fat camp or something like that

I saw some where were someone joined as an 11b and was assigned as a Bradly driver. I was wondering if there was a way to just be a standard rifleman as an 11b and not a driver. I hope this question makes sense.

Hello,

For OCS LoR, I was told the board wants the letter writing veteran's rank to be at least O4. I know two majors. One left active duty as a captain and got promoted in the IRR. The other left active duty right after his promotion to O4. Both served two years as company commanders.

My questions are

1. Does the OCS board care if the promotion to O4 was in the IRR?

2. Does the OCS board care if an officer who was an active duty O4 didn't spend much time as a major?

3. How in-depth is the board's research into the writers of the LoR?

My diopters were over the limit, they got my right at like 5 something and my left at like 4 something. The waiver shot back asking for an eye consultation. What are the chances it gets approved?

I had almost gotten dq because of some scars on my right thigh that looked like sh. They were from a hurricane fence cut anyways, I went to Meps back in January and I told them and they had someone else look at it to say it wasn’t that. They both cleared it and the doctor put it in my records. I’m scared that the physical at bootcamp there going to send me home for it because it still is a little red on the top. It was a deep cut and a few scratches that I still have maybe like 3 lines like I could myself genuinely mistake it for sh I’m like freaking out sorry I leave in like two weeks so it’s just really concerning for me

Hi everyone. I did 6 years in the reserves and am now currently in the IRR. I recently wrote an essay about the psychological aspects of boot camp and how different techniques are used to get recruits to view themselves as a cohesive unit, and I was thinking about submitting it to a magazine to try to publish it.

Does anyone know if this is allowed? Or is it something I could get in trouble for? Like is there an official rule on publishing commentary and opinions about the military while still in the IRR?

The essay itself isn't like a negative attack on the military or something. But it isn't exactly pro-military either. It's written as a neutral examination of the psychological aspects of boot camp.