Ok, heres my situation, I graduated from a university and got my masters degree. My masters degree and college degree are business focused. I have always wanted to be in the army and make it a career but my parents would have none of it. I just thought would my college and masters degree count for something and make me an officer (go through officers training) or do I start from private?
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To enter the military as an officer requires a degree. So you will start out as a 01 second Lt. Private Sergeant Major are enlisted. Second Lt. General is officer. You need to talk to the Officer in charge of officer selection your area and he or she will get you started.
5 years USMC
Yes, you can enlist as an officer candidate with your degree. You start off as a Specialist, go through Basic Training, then straight into Officer Candidate School (OCS). You never even have to be a Private.
On Wednesday, go talk to a recruiter. It is not that hard of a process, assuming you are otherwise qualified, and the recruiter will help you through it.
If you have always thought about the Army, do not settle for another branch, you will not be satisfied.
Keep in mind that if you join as an officer candidate, that is what you get. You do not get to pick what sort of job you will do. If you enlist, you will get to pick from 150 different jobs, and might get a bonus and/or $65,000 in Student Loan Repayment as well. Then, after you finish training, you can apply for OCS.
I went through training (as an enlisted Soldier) with a couple of people who had Masters degrees, and a lot of folks with Bachelors.
If you go enlisted then you would start out as a private no matter the education but if you have your degrees and apply to become an officer than youd be an officer.
Its all a matter of getting picked up to go to Officer Training.
If your parents dont like the Army, and I dont know why youd want to join the Army (sorry Army was never a choice for me), why dont you consider the Navy, AirForce, Marines or even the Coast Guard. My mom hated the idea of me joining the military and then I told her I was joining the Coast Guard and she was fine with that branch.
Im a CG Officer
You can only be an officer is you have any kind of university degree. It does take a long time but its worth it . You would start from a 2nd Lieutenant instead of private. But during your training you would be an officer cadet.
current army soldier
Apply for OCS. You will have to go to Basic Combat Training (BCT) as a Specialist. You will graduate as a Sergeant. You will go through OCS, and as long as you pass, you will come out of OCS and into the Army as a 2nd LT. Go to your nearest recruiter.
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you go to officer school for whatever branch you wish to join. you do not start as a private as that is a rank for enlisted members. i believe you start as a 2nd lieutenant in the army after completion of officer candidate school.
There are several commissioning programs for those with an MA. Assuming you meet age requirements and physical requirements and are a citizen, you can almost certainly start as an officer.
You can apply to become an officer through Officer Candidate School. It is a lengthy and selective process.
More info at the link below:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/…
You only need a four year degree to become an officer.
Former USAF/Current USCG
you go through officers training. I dont no how the army works only the marines
certain career fields are commissioned into the ranks. Medical, Chaplain, Personnel. Probably finance/logistics or. Be sure to talk to an Officer Recruiter only. Officers training is different from enlisted, but you get a bit of weapons training, land nav courses, field exercises, Its alot of fun, get to do things you wouldnt do in civilian life. Oh, and get everything in writing on that long contract you sign, esp schools or specialized training or bonuses. Theyll verbally promise it, but it wont be in writing unless you look before you sign. When you take the oath, you are agreeing to a total of eight years, 3 or 4 have to be active duty and the rest is IRR or reserves, 1 weekend a month. Be sure to research the assignment base you want. So, if you want to go overseas as your first tour, and you dont care , you could end up somewhere you dont want to be. they will negotiate with you, if you choose some place cool, your next assignment might be "what the Army needs" also, with a Masters deg. you should be eligible for atleast CPTs rank and not 2nd or 1st LT. Many of the enlisted corps enter with GED or HS diplomas. They are hardworking and can be alot of fun, the military is not friendly when crossing over the ranks. And if you meet someone from a different branch of service, ie AF or Navy, good luck trying to get same assignments. You could have a dual job, your main job (non wartime) and your field assignment, usually related, different setting. Its alot of fun. They will pay for your entire moving expenses, you get a housing allowance/food based on economy, (Hawaii is more expensive than San Antonio) and dependent pay, plus cost of living. Medical care the military, which staffs with residents on active duty or near med centers if specialty care not avail at assignment. The PXs are pretty cool for shopping. There are some fun recreational things to do, you will work hard, be prepared for long hours, no 8hr days, then go home stuff. Youll meet some cool people and just know, they observe you from the beginning of who they want on their teams/higher ups. most of all, keep your mouth shut, always have a witness and tell the truth. There are certain military courses you will have to complete for next promotion to MAJ or LTC etc. you salute whoever outranks you. the rest salute you and you return it. So, when are you signing up?
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