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Posted: 3/23/2012 11:30:46 AM
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THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I was laid off earlier this year. After I thought about things in my life, I discovered I have no direction in which to go. I think Mil would be good for me, I have a few friends that are still in. I have always wanted to join but I was to Fat. I was 5'7" 310lbs four years ago. Today I am 195lbs 5" 6.5". Talked to the recruiter and talked to him and took the practice ASVAB and got a shitty 75. I was a solid mid B student, and this was high school math/reading. I filled out two packets of papers, and turned in all my shit, all my shit. I am to take the real ASVAB this Monday. I would like to practice more so I can get a higher score, so any help would be great. Thanks everyone Edit now with scores got a 92 GT 130 CL 128 CO 136 EL 136 FA 135 GM 138 MM 145 OF 139 SC 133 ST 134 The recruiter said I did Very well. But we still need my Med History to comeback before I can pick a MOS.. Edit Just got a call my med came back good. Hurry up and wait 2 weeks.  going to to pick a job tomorrow (Maybe), and MEPs on Wed/Thursday. Oh and my old boss call me and told me about a similar job at our sister Newspaper about 5 minutes from my house with same base pay, no bonus, but I get to pick my hours. Then ten minutes later, the person I would replace called me too. She asked me to come in tomorrow to talk. Two hours later the Army called..  3 months and they both call within two Fricken hours!?!?!? |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 12:44:43 PM
Unfortunately i am a recruiter. A 75 is pretty good, as long as you get over a 50 and a 110 or higher GT score you will be fine to do most things in the Army. For practice tests online the Army's suggested site is : march2sucess.com. I have a GED so i would spell check that. Also you can check out 4tests.com it has several practice tests for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB and another test.
But seriously, dont stress a 75 is good |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 3/23/2012 12:51:29 PM
Originally Posted By ABNglocker: Unfortunately i am a recruiter. A 75 is pretty good, as long as you get over a 50 and a 110 or higher GT score you will be fine to do most things in the Army. For practice tests online the Army's suggested site is : march2sucess.com. I have a GED so i would spell check that. Also you can check out 4tests.com it has several practice tests for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB and another test. But seriously, dont stress a 75 is good Thanks Glocker What is a GT Score? As a recruiter what are some MOS that are popping up right now? And how long are they posted before they are filled? |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 12:59:41 PM
GT score is your general technical. The score your looking for is the AFQT or just QT, I have no idea what that one means. When you take the actual ASVAB, you get the QT and also line scores, the line scores play a role in what MOSs are availible to you.
For the jobs availibility. we have a live system that shows what training slots are availible at that exact time. it lists any incentive packages, the training date, and the number of positions availible. Jobs are scarce right now and incentives are virtually non existant. I was looking for a job today for a high school grad with over 50 on the ASVAB and was surprised that there was 10 different jobs availible and a few had Airborne options with them and one had an Airborne Ranger training slot. But like I said, the jobs are updated daily and everybody in the Recruiting command all over the United States is pulling jobs from the same system. I hope this helps you, feel free to ask them and I will answer them to the best of my ability. |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 3/23/2012 1:23:11 PM
Originally Posted By ABNglocker: GT score is your general technical. The score your looking for is the AFQT or just QT, I have no idea what that one means. When you take the actual ASVAB, you get the QT and also line scores, the line scores play a role in what MOSs are availible to you. For the jobs availibility. we have a live system that shows what training slots are availible at that exact time. it lists any incentive packages, the training date, and the number of positions availible. Jobs are scarce right now and incentives are virtually non existant. I was looking for a job today for a high school grad with over 50 on the ASVAB and was surprised that there was 10 different jobs availible and a few had Airborne options with them and one had an Airborne Ranger training slot. But like I said, the jobs are updated daily and everybody in the Recruiting command all over the United States is pulling jobs from the same system. I hope this helps you, feel free to ask them and I will answer them to the best of my ability. I got the scoring now.. My Recr was talking to a kid 18-19? about AB Ranger slots w/a $10K bonus. The other day. Does one still use pencil/paper, and bouble in scan-tron style sheet? |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 1:58:51 PM
When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k.
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Posted: 3/23/2012 2:02:38 PM
Originally Posted By ABNglocker: When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k. I am not looking for a Bonus, (It would be nice) I just do not want to fuck up my knees, back, or ears. And get a MOS that transitions to a outside job of some sort. Unless I like and stay in for 20... |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 3:25:49 PM
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
Originally Posted By ABNglocker:
When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k. I am not looking for a Bonus, (It would be nice) I just do not want to fuck up my knees, back, or ears. And get a MOS that transitions to a outside job of some sort. Unless I like and stay in for 20... You will mess you body up. Its part of the job. Oh and all you need to do is 15 years for retirement. 12 to go for me  |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 3:53:34 PM
Originally Posted By monstercat79: Originally Posted By Chas8008: Originally Posted By ABNglocker: When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k. I am not looking for a Bonus, (It would be nice) I just do not want to fuck up my knees, back, or ears. And get a MOS that transitions to a outside job of some sort. Unless I like and stay in for 20... You will mess you body up. Its part of the job. Oh and all you need to do is 15 years for retirement. 12 to go for me your MOS? please. |
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mike-munich
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Posted: 3/23/2012 5:01:39 PM
Charlie, are you thinking about joining? Get a 18X contract, once you are in the pipeline and done with SFAS and SFQC I can pull some strings so you could get 10th Group in Germany.
Well, on the other hand you might be better off with some computer/IT job that translates into something well paying in the outside world. |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 3/23/2012 6:41:24 PM
Originally Posted By mike-munich: Charlie, are you thinking about joining? Get a 18X contract, once you are in the pipeline and done with SFAS and SFQC I can pull some strings so you could get 10th Group in Germany. Well, on the other hand you might be better off with some computer/IT job that translates into something well paying in the outside world. One step at a time sir... |
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Posted: 3/23/2012 6:50:02 PM
Good man!
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Posted: 3/24/2012 11:38:50 AM
Originally Posted By monstercat79:
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
Originally Posted By ABNglocker:
When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k. I am not looking for a Bonus, (It would be nice) I just do not want to fuck up my knees, back, or ears. And get a MOS that transitions to a outside job of some sort. Unless I like and stay in for 20... You will mess you body up. Its part of the job. Oh and all you need to do is 15 years for retirement. 12 to go for me Where did you hear that? |
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Posted: 3/24/2012 9:32:46 PM
[Last Edit: 3/24/2012 9:34:25 PM by monstercat79]
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
Originally Posted By monstercat79:
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
Originally Posted By ABNglocker:
When we test locally they use a paper version of the test. If you test at MEPS it is computerized. This is just in my area, so it could be different where you are processing. I personally haven't seen an active duty bonus in a long time. But I have seen several Reserves get bonuses, usually 6k-10k. I am not looking for a Bonus, (It would be nice) I just do not want to fuck up my knees, back, or ears. And get a MOS that transitions to a outside job of some sort. Unless I like and stay in for 20... You will mess you body up. Its part of the job. Oh and all you need to do is 15 years for retirement. 12 to go for me your MOS? please. I am a 91BR4 (Mechanic). Im tring to swicth over to 91S (stryker mech). I am in a CRT that supports an Infantry reg. Everywhere they go, we go. Shit we even do the EIB course with them, even thought we dont get EIB badge. I was told by my 1st SGT, a few months ago. He was talking about punching out early. |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 3/26/2012 6:39:56 PM
Thanks everyone got a 92 GT 130 CL 128 CO 136 EL 136 FA 135 GM 138 MM 145 OF 139 SC 133 ST 134 The recruiter said I did Very well. But we still need my Med History to comeback before I can pick a MOS.. |
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Posted: 3/26/2012 8:48:30 PM
Good shit. That score will get you just about anything.
Come to flight school. Ask you recruiter about the WOFT program  |
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Posted: 3/26/2012 9:04:58 PM
[Last Edit: 3/26/2012 9:07:38 PM by Andrewphillipf]
nvm...
Good job on the real ASBAB test. Good luck in in the Army. |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 3/27/2012 12:46:41 AM
Originally Posted By CFII: Good shit. That score will get you just about anything. Come to flight school. Ask you recruiter about the WOFT program Thanks a CFIT, Helo would be tits. Hell anything with wings, blades, tires, tracks, or a rudder would be great. Originally Posted By Andrewphillipf: nvm... Good job on the real ASBAB test. Good luck in in the Army. Thanks |
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Posted: 3/27/2012 3:11:02 AM
Congrats Charlie! You did very well.
See you when you get a team assignment with 1/10.   |
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Posted: 4/5/2012 8:44:46 AM
[Last Edit: 4/5/2012 8:58:37 AM by Edvvard]
Originally Posted By CFII:
Good shit. That score will get you just about anything. Come to flight school. Ask you recruiter about the WOFT program I would have LOVED to have done that, but I was told they had nothing available :/ I scored high enough I'm thinking. Ended up with a 96 on the ASVAB. Line scores were all 131+ Is that something you really need to shoot for in October every year? And damn good job on your score! |
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Posted: 4/5/2012 10:33:16 AM
The WOFT program is always available. Your recruiter lied to you. Only something like 250 people in the whole country even went to the board last year, and 70% were selected.
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theREASON
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Posted: 4/5/2012 3:09:31 PM
just dont go 74D.
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Posted: 4/5/2012 5:04:40 PM
Don't join!!!! Think long and hard before you sign on the line.. Talk to people in the Army. Not recruiters.
If you do best of luck to you. 2/325th AIR 82nd ABN DIV |
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Chas8008
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Posted: 4/5/2012 5:04:53 PM
Originally Posted By theREASON: just dont go 74D. Why it does not sound bad. It is a trap? |
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Posted: 4/5/2012 5:55:06 PM
Originally Posted By ChandlerKJ:
Don't join!!!! Think long and hard before you sign on the line.. Talk to people in the Army. Not recruiters. If you do best of luck to you. 2/325th AIR 82nd ABN DIV Ha, I thought long and hard for about 4 years and finally enlisted Tuesday this week. |
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Posted: 4/5/2012 6:03:59 PM
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
Originally Posted By theREASON:
just dont go 74D. Why it does not sound bad. It is a trap? not as high speed as they will tell you it is. well some of it is, but to get into those parts of it rare. |
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