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max_francis
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i wish to join our army but i am 16 years old and am currently homedschooled will that affect me in any way and is there any other requirements ?? like physical fittness
That vastly depends upon your choice of occupation, your individual merits (education, etc.), and a few other factors I‘m sure. Occupations like Infantry seem to be less difficult to get into initially than some of the Tech ones.- If I meet all the minimum requirements, how likely is it that I will be accepted for basic training?
If you‘re officially accepted, you‘ll be at the next Basic Training offered. It seems that usually, that‘s not more than a month. Perhaps some of the more experienced members of the forum could offer some more realistic lengths, however.How long do I have to wait after being accepted before the basic training starts?
That varies depending on your trade as well, and luck. Sometimes, Occupational Training seems to occur within days after Basic ends. Other times, its a good month or two, in which case you‘ll be put into a temporary "holding" group. You‘ll still get paid, you‘ll still work, you just won‘t be doing your chosen profession. According to a recruiter, you just do "manual labour stuff" until the occ training begins. Again, perhaps a forum member experienced in this holding group could offer an opinion.How long do I have to wait after basic training before my occupational training starts?
Yes, you get paid the day you start Basic.Do I get paid during basic training? What about during occupational training?
Judging by the folks I‘ve seen in the recruiting center, 23-24 seems to be the average age, actually. The actual military folks here will be able to tell you a little better what the average age is, but at the Recruiting Centers, 24 is about average.I am 23 years old (24 in Sept.). Is it unusual for people my age to be joining the army as an NCM?
I don‘t know you so I couldn‘t possibly answer this? If you pass the physical, medical, CFAT, and security/reliability tests the only other obstacle is the interview. This is the touchy feely part of the process where personality and experience come into play. Basically it is like any other job interview, so how do you usually fare in an interview?- If I meet all the minimum requirements, how likely is it that I will be accepted for basic training?
That depends on how busy things are. Last person who I heard got an offer is starting BMQ in September; about two months after the offer.- How long do I have to wait after being accepted before the basic training starts?
Dunno. That depends on your MOC and how busy things are at the time (do you see a pattern yet?). More often than not, you‘ll finish BMQ and then get stuck in a PAT platoon until a spot opens up.- How long do I have to wait after basic training before my occupational training starts?
You get paid from the day you start basic ‘till the day you leave the service, but I‘m sure they‘ll let you work for free.- Do I get paid during basic training? What about during occupational training?
Nope. Target age group is 18 to 25, you‘re the guy they want. I‘m 27 and they seem to want me to join.- I am 23 years old (24 in Sept.). Is it unusual for people my age to be joining the army as an NCM?