# Military Guys: Questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 18, 2010, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078 "2010-12-18T22:26:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/41 "2010-12-20T08:44:21Z")
Albany will hire residents first then so forth. Obviously Albany is not as easier as colonie or Niskayuna ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/42 "2010-12-20T08:50:56Z")
> [@psi2high"](#): > > Albany will hire residents first then so forth. Obviously Albany is not as easier as colonie or Niskayuna Trust me, they only hire off the residents list. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/43 "2010-12-20T09:08:57Z")
I have dozens of guys in my infantry platoon that want to be cops or troopers. Either being in the military doesn’t help that much or it is EXTREMELY competitive right now. For the army its 4 years of college to be an officer although I’ve heard of schools with 2 years of prep then 2 years of an associates degree also having ROTC programs. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/44 "2010-12-20T09:15:29Z")
You get 5-10 points extra on your civil service test if you were active military. That is huge. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/45 "2010-12-20T10:45:32Z")
> [@COD 4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cod-4/38120/15): > > Air Force or bust imo. They have a lot of great programs available, **and you have a lot less chance of being overseas on the front line**. do what now? you know the USAF is one of the leaders of on the ground security forces, incharge of many of the check points in country my friend just did a stint over in the suck, USAF security forces Iraq you join and you are gauranteed some type of deployment. this isnt peace time Military anymore where you can do 4-6 year enlistment and not go anywhere. i was deployed or involved in some type of operation 3 of my 5 years on my enlistment. 2 years of which i spent out to sea. all branches offer 100% tuition while on AD, but depending on your OPTEMPO you may, or may not have time for the schooling. if you want to do things in a computerized environment, Navy or Airforce is the way to go. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/46 "2010-12-20T10:46:52Z")
> [@first try at HDR, what ya think? UPDATED 11-11](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-try-at-hdr-what-ya-think-updated-11-11/38151/24): > > You get 5-10 points extra on your civil service test if you were active military. That is huge. 5 points for honorably discharged active duty veteran. 10 points if youre a vet and have a disability rating :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/47 "2010-12-20T10:51:40Z")
> [@CRX\>stage 2 SRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crx-stage-2-srt4/37965/117): > > do what now? **you know the USAF is one of the leaders of on the ground security forces, incharge of many of the check points in country** > > my friend just did a stint over in the suck, USAF security forces Iraq > > you join and you are gauranteed some type of deployment. this isnt peace time Military anymore where you can do 4-6 year enlistment and not go anywhere. > > i was deployed or involved in some type of operation 3 of my 5 years on my enlistment. 2 years of which i spent out to sea. > > all branches offer 100% tuition while on AD, but depending on your OPTEMPO you may, or may not have time for the schooling. > > if you want to do things in a computerized environment, Navy or Airforce is the way to go. Almost all of the dog teams we brought out were AF. But as far as being in charge of checkpoints ive never seen the AF out with out an Army escort. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/48 "2010-12-20T10:53:42Z")
> [@Office Xmas gifts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/office-xmas-gifts/38192/9): > > Almost all of the dog teams we brought out were AF. But as far as being in charge of checkpoints ive never seen the **AF out with out an Army escort.** same team :thumbup just like navy and marine corps, one doesnt operate very well without the other doing something ---
**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/49 "2010-12-20T10:55:23Z")
> [@Buffalo Bills 2007 Season Discussion](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-bills-2007-season-discussion/35063/488): > > same team :thumbup > > just like navy and marine corps, one doesnt operate very well without the other doing something I loved bring the dogs out. We could only be out for 2 hours cause the dog got “tired” lol ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/50 "2010-12-20T11:06:17Z")
a bachelors is required to be an officer in any branch. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/51 "2010-12-20T11:18:08Z")
> [@CRX\>stage 2 SRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crx-stage-2-srt4/37965/120): > > a bachelors is required to be an officer in any branch. Like any true bureaucracy, there are exceptions to any rule: [http://www.nmmi.edu/rotc/index.htm](http://www.nmmi.edu/rotc/index.htm) > Welcome to the Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program at New Mexico Military Institute! > > The rigors of a career as a Professional Warrior can be daunting and are not overcome by all. However, if you are up to the Challenge of a Fast Track Route to becoming a Second Lieutenant, The Early Commissioning Program is for you. This unique program is offered exclusively at the nation’s five Military Junior Colleges (MJC). The New Mexico Military Institute’s Early Commissioning Program allows for graduates to become commissioned officers in the United States Army in two years, instead of the usual four. Newly minted Second Lieutenant must still to go on to complete a bachelor’s degree while assisting the Professor of Military Science at the four year university he/she has transferred to and is a functioning leader at a local Army Reserve or National Guard unit. The program has major financial incentives for students to receive their commissions early and serve as officers while still attending college and gaining service time for promotions and retirement. While contracted in ROTC/ECP new lieutenants will not be deployed until completing a Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of advanced specialized training (Officer Basic Course). obviously not a common (or good) route to take. All the LTs I’ve met who were from NMMI were the Private Pyles of the officers. I just wanted to post this up here to reinforce my earlier statement that I’ve seen officers with only an associates deg. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/52 "2010-12-20T11:18:30Z")
money mike you are correct. and it goes alot further than just a degree. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/53 "2010-12-20T12:48:30Z")
Almost feels like we should have a military thread for all the members to go and have a chat that would be completely oblivious to us civilians. I already feel lost in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/54 "2010-12-20T13:10:08Z")
> [@Vovchandr"](#): > > Almost feels like we should have a military thread for all the members to go and have a chat that would be completely oblivious to us civilians. > > I already feel lost in this thread. Because in mother russia, everyones a soldier ---
**Author:** ![99FRC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99frc/32/6335_2.png) [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/55 "2010-12-20T15:01:33Z")
I set up an appt for tomorrow at 1030 to have a chat with a recruiter. I will update. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/56 "2010-12-20T22:02:34Z")
what recruiter are you going to talk to? report back your results, and hopefully we can seperate the bullshit from the bullshit. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/57 "2010-12-20T22:08:10Z")
> [@CRX\>stage 2 SRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crx-stage-2-srt4/37965/122): > > Like any true bureaucracy, there are exceptions to any rule: > > [http://www.nmmi.edu/rotc/index.htm](http://www.nmmi.edu/rotc/index.htm) > > obviously not a common (or good) route to take. All the LTs I’ve met who were from NMMI were the Private Pyles of the officers. I just wanted to post this up here to reinforce my earlier statement that I’ve seen officers with only an associates deg. am i the only one who saw the pic at the top of the page in your link and thought most extreme elimination challenge? clearly private piles there lol ---
**Author:** ![Jammer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jammer/32/6349_2.png) [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/58 "2010-12-20T22:18:54Z")
Good Luck man, we would be lucky to have you represent. Like Mike says, expect battle… were not done, its all just starting. ---
**Author:** ![99FRC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99frc/32/6335_2.png) [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/59 "2010-12-20T23:22:17Z")
> [@FS: subwoofers,box,amp,wires,fuse](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-subwoofers-box-amp-wires-fuse/38223/6): > > what recruiter are you going to talk to? report back your results, and hopefully we can seperate the bullshit from the bullshit. The recruiter here in queensbury. I have got some good advice from some people. Such as making sure I make sure i hold out for the job I want, even if it takes awhile. Stay away from open general in basic, and the fact that i can take the test as many times as I want until I get the score I want. I’m not just going to jump into it. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2010, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078/60 "2010-12-21T11:30:41Z")
Marine Corps 🙂 /end thread no but seriously if you ever wanna know the ins and outs of the Marines PM me, I’m not going to give a huge write up on here but if you ever want to discuss things about the Corps I will be more then happy to sit down have a beer with you and explain how it really is, not fill your head with bs. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/military-guys-questions/256078.md?page=4)