Yeah the recruiter lied to me...told me my double major with a 3.5 GPA wasn’t competitive, I had to have at least a 3.9 and max a PT test before basic...fast forward a yeAr I walk into an office after 8 hours in the motor pool with a butter bar with his feet up on a desk watching Netflix and eating pizza and I gotta face the fact that he gets paid twice as much. FeelsBadMan
@Fallen G Get your make sure you have a 110, get your degree (if you dont already have one) and begin putting your OCS or Green to Gold packet together with the help of leadership.
Good Enlisted isn't generally all the way horrible there's just a lot of politics (buddy buddy club) your career progression can be in the hands of bad leaders, also u can be under ppl who aren't smart at all. On the officer side the ppl over u aren't dumb because a 110 gt is required.
Great video as always! 💯 I plan on becoming an officer towards the end of my career. For now, I need to feel what it’s like to start from the bottom up. If I am ever going to lead soldiers, I first must understand them. Know what they have been through and earn that respect. I got to meet two amazing officers already who truly know leadership skills and how to motivate. Of course though, not all officers are wise. I go in for my second swear in on March 12th and then I leave for Georgia. 11x Airborne! Again, your videos have helped me tremendously. Keep it up brother!
Hey you should do more videos on how ROTC cadets or guys in OCS should improve themselves when they become officers officially. Like some kind of wisdom, or better ways to communicate better with lower ranks. Thanks :D
I want to have this improvement so I will be joininh army reserves and rotc program at the university I will attended to. I really hope I get to become a cadete.
Having been an NCO and an Officer, its been my experience that when an NCO is off, he's off. IE: "Don't bother me I'm off, find an NCO who cares." An Officer is like an actor who is always playing his role as long as someone is there, so they are never off. When a subordinate is there you are playing the role of leader, when a peer is there you are playing the role of colleague and when a superior is there you are playing the role of subordinate officer. It takes a lot of getting used to and if you don't have the commitment, you don't.
Hey Matt, I am a big fan of your channel, your videos helped me out during the application process to the Virginia Army National Guard. I swore in yesterday, and I'm looking forward to the road ahead! Keep doing what you're doing!
At 22 years old with a 4-year college degree, I’ll enlist in the USAF as a 2nd Lieutenant. Admire my great uncle, a Vietnam War veteran and a Brigadier in the Vietnam Air Force.
As enlisted , Officers will never really understand what it's like. I'm about to commission soon also as an enlisted for 8 years. This is why my unit now has Cadets do everything Enlisted soldiers do because they want them to know what it feels like in their perspective.
Kept applying for OCS, but kept getting rejected. They expect the brain of Einstein, the strength of superman, the leadership skills of a sensei, and certain SAT/ACT scores even after you have a bachelor's degree.
Could you do a video explaining more in detail the difference between active or reserve officer and what process a civilian goes when joining the military as an officer for the first time?
As a lower enlisted soldier, I've never been afraid to talk to higher up NCO or officers. I actually like talking to some of them. I'm interested in making switch from enlisted to officer.
9 classes from my bachelors and want to make the switch been in for four years in the air force e5 select hopefully i follow through and make selection your videos put me at ease and inspire me to try and take the leap.
As an enlisted vet ... it's important to know what it's like on "the bottom of the barrel." I met too many officers that screwed over enlisted, simply because they (1) were too inexperienced (2) were too arrogant (3) had absolutely no idea what they were doing. Before you get that power/title/authority/rank (as an officer), you need to know your enlisted life.
This. One thousand times this. I was full-time enlisted and saw this far too often in my commissioned brethren. This was in the Australian army though, where kids straight out of high school with no life experience, who have never had any responsibilities or a job and never lived away from mum and dad before, can go straight into the Royal Military College and become an officer before they're 20 and take command of troops who have been in the job for years. Hence the egos and arrogance. I think everyone should earn their stripes as an enlisted soldier/sailor/airman first, before they can be considered for commissioning. I am applying to go back to the army but as an officer this time in the reserves. I'm hoping my experience as a soldier will hold me in good stead and will make me a good officer.
Wow, this really hasn’t been my experience. I’m an O-1 and to be honest, It doesn’t really feel like I have power. Sure, Enlisted guys give me a salute and call me sir, but as an O-1 you don’t really know much and a lot of the time, its those senior enlisted that are helping us find our way. I have no need nor desire to heckle or “screw over” enlisted guys. DISCLAIMER: I’m in the navy, and I’m a student pilot so my experience with Enlisted sailors is...minimal. I don’t know how things work in the army, or how their officers like to act.
I've been out of the marines for a decade now, and I STILL have ptsd from watching how officers behave. They're stupid ass college kids. Officer life is frat life, except you get to decide who lives and who dies. It's sickening.
I think it easy to talk about someone should come into the military as an officer without prior experience, but you have to realize that it’s not as simple as walking into an recruiter office and ask to be an officer, the process is long and difficult and it may take 12-18 months before you come an officer.
Having been an enlisted man for 8 years and then an officer for 16 years, it was the best of both worlds. Many of my fellow officers were sandbagged and had their careers ruined without being able to retire. As an enlisted man, your ability to even make retirement is much higher.
@@veronica112234 A much larger percentage of personnel will reach retirement in the enlisted ranks. In the officer ranks a grater percentage of people will not be able to reach 20 years before being forced separated. Many will have 12 to 18 years in and will be forced out with nothing. By being enlisted first with at least 8 years, preferably 10, you will just about guarantee, like 98%, the ability to retire with 20 years service.
@@ks7575 98% promotion to 03 at 4-5 years, 72% of 98% or 70% to 04 at 9-11 years, 60% of 70% to O5 or 42% at 14-16 years. Need 20 to retire, 58% will be forced separated without retirement. If you have 10 years enlisted time then you have a 98% chance of retirement. Remember even O5’s will be retired between the ages of 39-43. Everyone will need to prepare for a second career.
Watched your basic prep videos, got motivated and elisted HELL YEAH!... I instantly deployed and finally got cell service here, got on UA-cam and saw this video... Oof
I really appreciate this channel and you sharing your experience. I've been trying to workout/diet so I can join the Army and watching your videos a couple times a week really helps my motivation even if it's simple stuff like this. Keep up the great work! Love the videos!
Interesting thing I noticed, that little tank made of fake bullet casing behind you on your shelf, I have the same one that my little sister got for me😂
When I was in the 82nd Airborne Division, when all company was supposed to be doing a field exercise. I used to see officers leave for hours and go to McDonald's and Burger King and then go to the barracks and take showers when we all were supposed to be in the field eating MREs and sleeping in foxholes.
In World War Two they gave IQ test to screen who becomes an officer vs enlisted. The cut of was something like 110 or 115. We did pretty well in that war. Now smart but jaded enlisted guys just go Warrant. When I was a platoon leader one of my fellow LTs was clearly less intelligent than his platoon sergeant by a lot. That was embarrassing as a fellow officer to see. And I am not talking about being arrogant or full of himself as a butter bar. No, I mean legit stupid. An IQ test would have fixed that. The NCO was really good and only had to join enlisted because he was broke and and had to drop out of school when he knocked up his girlfriend in college. He later finished his degree and went Warrant to fly helicopters. But he would have made a great officer if we used IQ test instead of degrees when he first signed up. The LT would have maybe scored 90 on an IQ test and would have actually been a good E3 or something. He could run fast and would show up on time. And would do what ever the platoon sergeant would tell him to.
I must add one final note, as I keep seeing the term "mustang" being thrown around here as some sort of "epic" military advantage. Although "mustangs" have an advantage in the beginning as platoon leaders and CO XOs (2LT, 1LT), by the time an officer reaches the rank of CPT, the advantages are completely gone and not relevant. No good NCO is going to give a care whether an officer was ROTC, "green to gold", OCS, academy, or direct accession, if they do their job and listen. If an officer wishes to rise above the rank of LTC prior to retirement, the odds become poor of success only due to age, service years, and potential injuries while enlisted especially if very senior. Just surviving 20+ years to retirement is an accomplishment. Just take a guess why I might know...
Jayjo Chey years of service when u commission is gonna be way better I’m doing the same thing I’m An E-3 going to E-4 and I just enrolled into the ROTC
Atom - Fire rotc literally the most boring thing you’ll do after basic n ait , ms1 and MS2 aren’t required but I took ms1 anyway most boring thing ever
@@jayjochey1396 Haha, i know i've heard it from several people, even for non enlisted ROTC cadets people find it boring. But i've heard specifically that after going to basic training ROTC is basically ruined for the first 1-3 years because you've already done it at basic.
Goodmorning sir, i graduated OSUT for 19D at Fort Benning 2 days ago and i am in processing at my new unit. I watched your videos for a long time and i just want to say thank you for all the information and motivation. The basic training videos did help me know what to expect. Have a good day sir. RECON!
im 27, have a solid software engineering job, getting my bachelors next semester... want to serve in the air force /space force because ive been interested in cyber warfare and I want to join as an officer before i get older. Caveats are that im the only child and my mom is my dependent, plus I have a girlfriend (currently a long distance relationship). i think joining the air force would be a great way to boost my career in engineering and my resume, and I think i could take advantage of the great VA benefits the military offers utilizing my civilian engineering salary while being a reservist. Never had a mommy or daddy to hand me anything in life, and I feel like I could truly build an empire for myself after serving in the military given that I'd be learning discipline, networking with other engineers in the air force, gain experience in leading vets, gain experience in cyber/engineering, and earn the right to use VA benefits afterwards. Do you think I should join the military this late in life given this information? Thank you!
You may have a different perspective in 10-18 years after you reach MAJ/LTC, already completed your KD-Q billets, and are relegated to BDE, DIV, or Corps Staff. As a company grade officer don't expect significant freedom of action, it is a time to learn and prepare for potential command.
Definitely things and perspectives will change. That’s actually one of the good reasons for me documenting my thoughts and having that to see my experiences change my expectations.
Hey Matt, I recently spoke to a recruiter who told me if I join as an Officer I get a job assigned to me depending on the needs of the Army, whereas if I join as enlisted I get to choose my MOS. I'd be joining with a Bachelors degree and was wondering if you could clarify that for me, not that I think the recruiter was lying but he was a bit nebulous about it. Thanks in advance! If anyone else has first-hand experience I'd appreciate your input!
Recruiters can be weird I visited a Navy one and he recommended I go enlisted. I wanted to go officer and have a degree in computer science. He annoyed me so I just told him I'd come back later and never did. I felt he didn't want me to succeed lmao.
@@NcloudI’m about to get a degree in business management and healthcare admin, I feel like these degrees are no looked at as good degrees in the military but idk
@tristancastner3002 Wow, similar to me, I graduate in August with a degree in health care admin. Have you reached out to a recruiter? How has it been so far for you?
You see my friend im not the brightest as much as i would love the idea of me being an officer but ill just make 4 in 3 (really shitty i know), maybe re-up and be a e5 for a couple years and complain the whole time but its mostly to save money and try to get my life together. We'll see how this goes
I love how he explains these topics so thorough. You should do a video explaining customs and courtesies, a 1SG walked in a room with a 2LT and got upset because we didnt call at ease. Do you agree with this or does the officer have the upper hand.
What do you think about enlisting with a bachelor’s degree and then commissioning vs doing the commissioning process for a year or two and then becoming an officer? Thanks in advance for responding, to whoever that responds.
Go Army I still think being officer is the better route in the long run, especially if you want to lead. However, I do think you should enlist first and get some experience at the bottom of the food chain before you commission.
@@NinjaTrollzTV I have my bachelors degree already. But I hear that going for commission officer isn’t guaranteed. A board has to approve you. It could take up to a year apparently. What are your thoughts?
@@fjo9492 I would wait man. Trust me, it’s worth it. It’s a lot less painful as an officer. Enlisted are the bottom of the barrel, and get treated as such. You have to grind for years to earn rank and get treated with more respect. But as an officer, you commission ranking higher then any enlisted. Better quality of life. This is coming from an enlisted person with just under 3 years in.
@@NinjaTrollzTV thanks for responding, though I might go enlisted first and go in as an E-4 in the army. I know there is a way to try to go officer while enlisted with recommendations. You know if that process is harder or different?
Most officers talk about it... enlisted does it. Few exceptions to that, but that was my overall experience. If you want to actually do the work of a soldier, enlist.
Hey Matt I want to enlist first tho I did rotc and I saw Officer and Generals who enlisted first before going Officer I want to follow that foot step since I want to become a medical doctor in army. Thank u again for this video it is very helpful
If you want to become a practicing active duty medical doctor or medical specialist in the US military as soon as possible, you SHOULD NOT enlist! You WILL NOT go through ROTC either, unless you wish to be an RN only. Your pre-medical training will be conducted through college, and then you will do an internship. After you are certified and licensed, and you still want to be an officer in the the US military, you would request to be a DIRECT ACCESSION to military service via AMEDD. RESEARCH THIS ROUTE! Ensure you are qualified beforehand. Any other route will slow you down immensely, interfere with your medical career, as you are looking at between 6-8 years of medical training alone. The only potential advantage would be the post 9-11 education bill that would help you for your pre-medical training. Good luck!
The Black Knight thank you so much for the information is joining guard or reserve good option while I finish undergrad and applying to med school the gi bill can really help me with the future loans I’ll have to repay. And is HPSP optional to as a rotc or enlisting
@@SparksForces As far as enlisting in the NG or Reserves while you are in undergraduate studies, I cannot tell you if the monetary school benefits are worth the military time and effort in comparison to you while in college as I don't know your "juggling skills", but this is not completely unusual to do so for many. It may become more difficult to balance your life during an medical internship and still be in the NG/Reserves. Be conscience of potential obligations of your military contract very carefully in years, as they can "bleed" over beyond your time as an undergraduate. HPSP is an available option to definitely help you as a GRADUATE (this is NOT an undergraduate program), and MUCH better program than any form of enlisting to accelerate required additional medical training for specific disciplines, as I have no idea what your specific area of study may be. Please speak with an AMEDD recruiter to help with your long term planning! Remember what I said, if you do want to go down this route, ensure you will be qualified to be a commissioned officer BEFOREHAND, so you do not waste effort and time.
Thank you for the info. I'm currently enlisted as an 88M and don't care much for the job. I have a Master's in Health Science and I'm debating on either switching to 68F or going the officer route. If I'm going to stay in I want a job that I actually like and am a subject matter expert in. Thanks for the info. It really helps.
i feel you should have to be enlisted before being an officer. because you should have experience in the field before giving orders. as i enlisted as a 15B
well id rather be an officer than enlisted, but I don't see the military as a career, I see it more as an extension of college with added benefits. so I want 12B training. is it possible to have enlisted mos training as an officer. id go through officer via rotc if it matters.
Hey Matt Ward I’m not bragging or anything or trying to say I’m better than anyone but I was really thinking about being part of the 75th Ranger Regiment I have been training an enormous amount in MMA and eating extremely healthy and I heard that it was much better to do enlisted while in a combat MOS because you don’t want to be in a position of power without any experience do you recommend that? And how long is the process of becoming an officer?
Anthony Vigil if you want to be a ranger go for it just be aware that it is one of the toughest schools in the military. Becoming an officer isn’t much different from becoming enlisted it just takes more screening and more attention to detail
You have to be an 0-2 promotable, to put a packed in for the regiment while enlisted can go straight in. This is because they need confirmed leaders, people who they know already understand what to do, they just need to be taught how rangers do it. ROTC is a great choice just know that it's super competitive to get into battalion or any other special operations groups because you have a ton of 0-2 and 0-3s who want to leave the conventional side of the army. I'm in ROTC and this is stuff I was told by a PSY-OPS officer. Good luck hooah
@@anthonyvigil7567 there are tons of practice test online, but this totally depends on which route you take, if you do ROTC you dont need to take the asvab, but if your going enlisted you have to take it. But then again all juniors in highschool must take it. Tbh its alot of commonsense questions, very easy stuff. If you struggle with highschool math I would go and study especially arithmetic reasoning.
William Walters Awesome thank you I just bought a practice test app and a Ranger app one thing I can’t find any information on other than one of mats videos is the rash which is the one that gets you in ranger Richmond do you have any recomme awesome thank you I just bought a practice test app and a Ranger app one thing I can’t find any information on other than one of mats videos is the rasp which is the one that gets you in Ranger Regiment.
I have a degree and I enlisted because I went to an enlistment recruiting office and didn’t know there was a separate recruiting process for officers. They told me the MoS of officer wasn’t ‘available’. What would be the best route for me to become an officer? Should I get another degree with G2G, or drop a packet for OCS? I dropped out of pharmacy school, so would I be able to apply for the HSPS scholarship and finish my pharmacy degree, and could I be able to apply for this degree while I’m enlisted?
Great video. However, your next video is going to be why someone should go enlisted, I mean i can see why if that person does not have the requirements to become an officer and can go in just as an enlisted soldier. However, at the end of the day and you would agree with me becoming or going in as an officer would and is better than enlisted in all aspects of military life, starting with the salary and housing
The American government should man up and show its muscles to Russia and Putin instead of TARGETING me and ISIOLATING me when i am just a poor weak and unarmed Bosniak who was in a WAR at the age of 8. Btw it is NOT my fault that i am ugly to most and that many girls really hurt my feelings by calling me ugly and playing with me..........anger is here.
If you live in the New York area just skip college, ROTC, OCS, and the military altogether and become a cop. Long Island cops make 130k-220k+ and take half of that with them when they retire after only 20 years. No college needed, just take a test similar to ASVAB. Cops don't clean the motorpool, they have actual time off, and dont get deployed.
Be an officer if you want a bigger role. Took a beak in service 3 years ago as a SSG with 7 years under my belt. Came back and commissioned. Used my enlisted background and helped out how to cope and relate to my soldiers.
What do you think of enlisting and then pushing to become an officer through the green and gold program? I’ll be dropping out of college with around 33-36 credited hours already.
So here's a question. If you're not looking to make a career out of the military, and only do it for 4-8 years, should you still go for being an officer?
Here is an interesting fact regarding officers: Approximately 60-80% (Year Group "average" dependent) of all junior officers (1LT, CPT) leave the military before their 10th year of service, for better opportunities afforded by their military experience...so, the answer is YES, if the military is a job you may enjoy. Try to pick a branch that matches the skills you want to use AFTER the military...
does it matter what college degree you get to become an officer? I am currently a management and leadership major and getting a communications minor. Is that a solid option?
Already signed on the dotted line just waiting for my ship day...wish it would come sooner because all of this waiting is gonna be worse then basic training
It varies by what you have accomplished. If you have a degree you will start as an E-4 and depending if you have mortages to pay they give an allowance. Also if you are married you go to basic and in ait ask your sergeant about it they can provide paperwork to start with and it can take a few weeks after you grduate Ait and also depending if their is space on base a home can be provided if not you can live outside of the base and they will provide rent money and extra allowances above your base pay.
Every officer/former officer I've spoken to has stated how NCOs are the literal backbone of the army and provide direction/experience that officers would otherwise be lost without. However, I imagine it must be nice to be a 2LT in the reserves and relax at home while your active-enlisted counter parts bust their asses everyday gaining real experience to help out clueless lieutenants.
Yeah I'm getting back into the Army Reserves from IRR and the unit I'm in it's quite apparent that the enlisted run the show. They're the ones giving training presentations and making the day-to-day decisions that get the job done. The officers, they just tell the company what needs to get done or no one goes home.
Depends on their role. If they are in the same platoon and the 2LT is the PLT LDR then he has more authority than the SGT or SSG who are team or squad leaders. If the sergeant is an NCOIC for something niche like supply or communications, while the 2LT has his own niche, like finance, then it depends on whose lane the authority is over.
I have a feeling that I grew up thinking, only the enlisted do the major fighting, not the officers, since I didn't hear much of anything from the military.
if i was in the US i would definetly enter as an officer, but where i'm from is really hard to enter as an officer since they will get only 50 or so Officers every year, so it's really difficult.
I was dead set on enlisting for 68C as E3, but my active duty MP husband told me to finish my B.S. since I only have 1 year to complete it. Him and his NCO friends advised him to push me for OCS. Two months ago I scored 130 GT, 125 ST, 93% overall. My degree is almost done, I'm 85 credits but the bad part is my GPA is 2.7 due to getting in a car accident and then stepdad kicking me out the house (I have at least three WF on transcript). Do you think my bad GPA will put me at the bottom of the barrel in OCS? Or will the board determine my smartness off of everything altogether? I'm smart and I'm scared they won't be able to see that.
I’m about to graduate with a bs in chemistry and want to go Officer route but have no real work experience and no one to ask for a letter of recommendation. Would this be a problem?
No. Graduate from your university with your BS Chemistry, and consider OCS afterwards. In this case, this is your only real direct option at this point. A letter of recommendation for recent college graduates is not required, but there are other OCS requirements that are required before being accepted. Contact your local US Army recruiter for specific questions regarding OCS. Do not be "boondoggled" into enlisting as an E-4 with a degree UNLESS you have college debt! (which might then be a GOOD option but that is up to you)...
Do you happen to have any advice for an environment specialist/engineer career? It does have officer availability and I was just trying to figure out my options before I decide.
There is an engineer corps in the Army but it's MUCH different than civilian engineering. Also as an Officer you'll be doing more management than the actual work so even though you go the Engineer Officer route, you'll be behind the scenes while the enlisted soldiers are boots on the ground
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 nope (in the army) unless u get a good one cuz most recruiters are too lazy to process your packet even if u make the cut. they detained me for a fucking hr telling me why i should wait to submit a packet like if its gonna be easy once you get in
So i know you wont see this haha but i am new to this stuff and am thinking about going into the army ,, but can you still be a officer if you wanna be somethin like a combat medic or a sniper ???
How true is it that that it’s a lot easier for officers to get fired if they mess up then it is for an enlisted? Does that mean that an enlisted has much better job security then officers?
@@스티라코-n3d yeah at the time when I did this I couldnt study because I didnt know I had a mental disability. I though studying was just "hard." And this video was just "be an officer" like some of us have much of a choice.
I just got enlisted in the Army National Guard. I leave for basic training on April 12th. But here’s the question I want to ask. It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army, and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?
"It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army" No "and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?" 3.5
Depending on which branch you choose. For example Adjutant General Officers (HR) can be stationed anywhere since they are needed where there are soldiers. Combat arms branches are way more restricted on where they can be stationed and are limited to a handful of bases
I have a faint scar on my wrist from cutting one of those plastic things that hold tags on when I was in like 4th grade if they see it will they believe that it’s not self mutilation also do you do any jiu jitsu or rolling in basic for the army?
This became insanely obvious as soon as I boarded the plane after MEPS
What was obvious? The training for the officer was just vastly better?
Yeah the recruiter lied to me...told me my double major with a 3.5 GPA wasn’t competitive, I had to have at least a 3.9 and max a PT test before basic...fast forward a yeAr I walk into an office after 8 hours in the motor pool with a butter bar with his feet up on a desk watching Netflix and eating pizza and I gotta face the fact that he gets paid twice as much. FeelsBadMan
Fallen G why wouldn’t you do a little more research? I guess a degree doesn’t really equate to intelligence and wisdom.
@@jacksoutofthebox F.. mate F...
@Fallen G Get your make sure you have a 110, get your degree (if you dont already have one) and begin putting your OCS or Green to Gold packet together with the help of leadership.
Could’ve been prevented with a google search...
Dude...
I was gonna enlist but I just got into a great college with an amazing rotc program so I’m gonna try that!
Army rotc?
jstoner Reserve Officer Training Corps
Probably army rotc
Jefferson Garcia he knows what ROTC is he just asked what branch
Good Enlisted isn't generally all the way horrible there's just a lot of politics (buddy buddy club) your career progression can be in the hands of bad leaders, also u can be under ppl who aren't smart at all. On the officer side the ppl over u aren't dumb because a 110 gt is required.
Too late goddangit! 😂 I’m shipping off as enlisted tomorrow
hahaha Good luck!
It’s a lot of fun, don’t worry.
Me too mate. I’m 19D
There’s still OCS ;)
Me too! E-4 mafia 😈
Great video as always! 💯
I plan on becoming an officer towards the end of my career. For now, I need to feel what it’s like to start from the bottom up. If I am ever going to lead soldiers, I first must understand them. Know what they have been through and earn that respect. I got to meet two amazing officers already who truly know leadership skills and how to motivate. Of course though, not all officers are wise.
I go in for my second swear in on March 12th and then I leave for Georgia. 11x Airborne! Again, your videos have helped me tremendously. Keep it up brother!
Hey you should do more videos on how ROTC cadets or guys in OCS should improve themselves when they become officers officially. Like some kind of wisdom, or better ways to communicate better with lower ranks.
Thanks :D
I want to have this improvement so I will be joininh army reserves and rotc program at the university I will attended to. I really hope I get to become a cadete.
Just graduated BCT (your 68W cousin was a friend in my platoon at fort Leonard Wood!!) and off to OCS! Thanks for the awesome video(s)!!
That’s awesome well congrats on graduation! Good luck at OCS 👌🏻
Having been an NCO and an Officer, its been my experience that when an NCO is off, he's off. IE: "Don't bother me I'm off, find an NCO who cares."
An Officer is like an actor who is always playing his role as long as someone is there, so they are never off. When a subordinate is there you are playing the role of leader, when a peer is there you are playing the role of colleague and when a superior is there you are playing the role of subordinate officer.
It takes a lot of getting used to and if you don't have the commitment, you don't.
You have been a huge help to most of us making our decision to join the army. Thanks so much man!
Hey Matt, I am a big fan of your channel, your videos helped me out during the application process to the Virginia Army National Guard. I swore in yesterday, and I'm looking forward to the road ahead! Keep doing what you're doing!
At 22 years old with a 4-year college degree, I’ll enlist in the USAF as a 2nd Lieutenant. Admire my great uncle, a Vietnam War veteran and a Brigadier in the Vietnam Air Force.
You dont enlist as officer.. you receive a comission
As enlisted , Officers will never really understand what it's like. I'm about to commission soon also as an enlisted for 8 years. This is why my unit now has Cadets do everything Enlisted soldiers do because they want them to know what it feels like in their perspective.
I was both. Officer has more responsibility but definitely better!
Kept applying for OCS, but kept getting rejected. They expect the brain of Einstein, the strength of superman, the leadership skills of a sensei, and certain SAT/ACT scores even after you have a bachelor's degree.
The average GPA for Marine OCS is like 3.2. Not exactly genius level
This goes hand in hand with the last video I made. I’m glad I decided to go OCS and not enlist like initially planned.
Glad to see another person making some videos about their experience! Keep it up, your perspective will help more people than you think.
Christine Sayago
What’s OCS
@@egyakesseyankson5696 Officer Candidate School
@@MattWard89not everyone can be an officer
Could you do a video explaining more in detail the difference between active or reserve officer and what process a civilian goes when joining the military as an officer for the first time?
As a lower enlisted soldier, I've never been afraid to talk to higher up NCO or officers. I actually like talking to some of them. I'm interested in making switch from enlisted to officer.
9 classes from my bachelors and want to make the switch been in for four years in the air force e5 select hopefully i follow through and make selection your videos put me at ease and inspire me to try and take the leap.
Did you do it?
@@Cash4Fruitim wondering that too
If my packet is approved I'll technically be an officer but the technical is the key point. Go Warrant Officers! 09W for the win!
Kommandant Duncan 153A!! Getting ready for my board! Good luck man! 🤙🏻
As an enlisted vet ... it's important to know what it's like on "the bottom of the barrel."
I met too many officers that screwed over enlisted, simply because they (1) were too inexperienced (2) were too arrogant (3) had absolutely no idea what they were doing.
Before you get that power/title/authority/rank (as an officer), you need to know your enlisted life.
This. One thousand times this. I was full-time enlisted and saw this far too often in my commissioned brethren. This was in the Australian army though, where kids straight out of high school with no life experience, who have never had any responsibilities or a job and never lived away from mum and dad before, can go straight into the Royal Military College and become an officer before they're 20 and take command of troops who have been in the job for years. Hence the egos and arrogance. I think everyone should earn their stripes as an enlisted soldier/sailor/airman first, before they can be considered for commissioning. I am applying to go back to the army but as an officer this time in the reserves. I'm hoping my experience as a soldier will hold me in good stead and will make me a good officer.
Wow, this really hasn’t been my experience. I’m an O-1 and to be honest, It doesn’t really feel like I have power. Sure, Enlisted guys give me a salute and call me sir, but as an O-1 you don’t really know much and a lot of the time, its those senior enlisted that are helping us find our way. I have no need nor desire to heckle or “screw over” enlisted guys.
DISCLAIMER: I’m in the navy, and I’m a student pilot so my experience with Enlisted sailors is...minimal. I don’t know how things work in the army, or how their officers like to act.
I've been out of the marines for a decade now, and I STILL have ptsd from watching how officers behave.
They're stupid ass college kids. Officer life is frat life, except you get to decide who lives and who dies. It's sickening.
@Iron59 possibly, but it is true. The caste system is archaic and is in desperate need of an overhaul.
I was thinking about that, I noticed that not every officer is a leader or also experienced in sociocultural norms in the military.
I think it easy to talk about someone should come into the military as an officer without prior experience, but you have to realize that it’s not as simple as walking into an recruiter office and ask to be an officer, the process is long and difficult and it may take 12-18 months before you come an officer.
Having been an enlisted man for 8 years and then an officer for 16 years, it was the best of both worlds. Many of my fellow officers were sandbagged and had their careers ruined without being able to retire. As an enlisted man, your ability to even make retirement is much higher.
Happy for you! What do you mean by Sandbagged? I am an 09S - Officer Candidate. No prior military experience.
@@veronica112234 A much larger percentage of personnel will reach retirement in the enlisted ranks. In the officer ranks a grater percentage of people will not be able to reach 20 years before being forced separated. Many will have 12 to 18 years in and will be forced out with nothing. By being enlisted first with at least 8 years, preferably 10, you will just about guarantee, like 98%, the ability to retire with 20 years service.
Unable to retire? Ruined? How so?
@@ks7575 98% promotion to 03 at 4-5 years, 72% of 98% or 70% to 04 at 9-11 years, 60% of 70% to O5 or 42% at 14-16 years. Need 20 to retire, 58% will be forced separated without retirement. If you have 10 years enlisted time then you have a 98% chance of retirement. Remember even O5’s will be retired between the ages of 39-43. Everyone will need to prepare for a second career.
I heard from everybody I talked to including officers that it is a lot cooler to be an enlisted ranger
Watched your basic prep videos, got motivated and elisted HELL YEAH!... I instantly deployed and finally got cell service here, got on UA-cam and saw this video... Oof
Robert Peruzzini how is it?
How was it?
Officer in the Air Force the best way to go.
No, coast guard is best.
@Archer with all limbs in place and PTSD free
Too late. Im enlisting anyway lol
So how’d it go lol? I need an update
@@FULLtiltSENDER its alright. Got my BS and want that money so gonna try to become an officer
@@thechillmaster5836 good luck with that 👊 green to gold baby
I joined as Reservist E-4 and once i finished my MBA in 2 years, i will jump to Officers route. That’s the plan 🙅🏽♂️
@russel paul Hey can we chat In a group me or something I’m interested in that route as well
I really appreciate this channel and you sharing your experience. I've been trying to workout/diet so I can join the Army and watching your videos a couple times a week really helps my motivation even if it's simple stuff like this. Keep up the great work! Love the videos!
Interesting thing I noticed, that little tank made of fake bullet casing behind you on your shelf, I have the same one that my little sister got for me😂
Currently enlisted but, I am submitting an OCS packet whenever I finish my degree. I am hoping that I can stay Signal though.
When I was in the 82nd Airborne Division, when all company was supposed to be doing a field exercise. I used to see officers leave for hours and go to McDonald's and Burger King and then go to the barracks and take showers when we all were supposed to be in the field eating MREs and sleeping in foxholes.
I actually planned on going 25A Officer instead of 25b enlisted. Thanks!
Heck yeah, 25 is a great series, I'm a 25Q right now, love bieng in the Signal Corps!
I planned to go 70b to lead 68w combat medic sadly I’m not currently in college but I will attend university to enroll in two years Rotc program.
In World War Two they gave IQ test to screen who becomes an officer vs enlisted. The cut of was something like 110 or 115. We did pretty well in that war. Now smart but jaded enlisted guys just go Warrant.
When I was a platoon leader one of my fellow LTs was clearly less intelligent than his platoon sergeant by a lot. That was embarrassing as a fellow officer to see. And I am not talking about being arrogant or full of himself as a butter bar. No, I mean legit stupid. An IQ test would have fixed that.
The NCO was really good and only had to join enlisted because he was broke and and had to drop out of school when he knocked up his girlfriend in college. He later finished his degree and went Warrant to fly helicopters. But he would have made a great officer if we used IQ test instead of degrees when he first signed up. The LT would have maybe scored 90 on an IQ test and would have actually been a good E3 or something. He could run fast and would show up on time. And would do what ever the platoon sergeant would tell him to.
I must add one final note, as I keep seeing the term "mustang" being thrown around here as some sort of "epic" military advantage. Although "mustangs" have an advantage in the beginning as platoon leaders and CO XOs (2LT, 1LT), by the time an officer reaches the rank of CPT, the advantages are completely gone and not relevant. No good NCO is going to give a care whether an officer was ROTC, "green to gold", OCS, academy, or direct accession, if they do their job and listen. If an officer wishes to rise above the rank of LTC prior to retirement, the odds become poor of success only due to age, service years, and potential injuries while enlisted especially if very senior. Just surviving 20+ years to retirement is an accomplishment. Just take a guess why I might know...
Bus picked us up at St.Louis Missouri airport. Currently on our way to Ft. Leonard Wood 👊
* Thanks for all your advice.
How did it go, I’m thinking about enlisting, and how did your skills turns over to civilian life
I’m enlisting in the reserves then doing Rotc, just being known as a mustang is worth it
Jayjo Chey years of service when u commission is gonna be way better I’m doing the same thing I’m An E-3 going to E-4 and I just enrolled into the ROTC
Exact same plan as you man. Just enlisted, i ship out in July. I'll be back January 2021 and i'll start ROTC then.
Atom - Fire rotc literally the most boring thing you’ll do after basic n ait , ms1 and MS2 aren’t required but I took ms1 anyway most boring thing ever
@@jayjochey1396 Haha, i know i've heard it from several people, even for non enlisted ROTC cadets people find it boring. But i've heard specifically that after going to basic training ROTC is basically ruined for the first 1-3 years because you've already done it at basic.
Atom - Fire yeah it’s a drag good luck tho bro, basic gets real fun after the first three weeks
Goodmorning sir, i graduated OSUT for 19D at Fort Benning 2 days ago and i am in processing at my new unit. I watched your videos for a long time and i just want to say thank you for all the information and motivation. The basic training videos did help me know what to expect. Have a good day sir. RECON!
im 27, have a solid software engineering job, getting my bachelors next semester... want to serve in the air force /space force because ive been interested in cyber warfare and I want to join as an officer before i get older. Caveats are that im the only child and my mom is my dependent, plus I have a girlfriend (currently a long distance relationship). i think joining the air force would be a great way to boost my career in engineering and my resume, and I think i could take advantage of the great VA benefits the military offers utilizing my civilian engineering salary while being a reservist. Never had a mommy or daddy to hand me anything in life, and I feel like I could truly build an empire for myself after serving in the military given that I'd be learning discipline, networking with other engineers in the air force, gain experience in leading vets, gain experience in cyber/engineering, and earn the right to use VA benefits afterwards. Do you think I should join the military this late in life given this information? Thank you!
You may have a different perspective in 10-18 years after you reach MAJ/LTC, already completed your KD-Q billets, and are relegated to BDE, DIV, or Corps Staff. As a company grade officer don't expect significant freedom of action, it is a time to learn and prepare for potential command.
Definitely things and perspectives will change. That’s actually one of the good reasons for me documenting my thoughts and having that to see my experiences change my expectations.
Hey Matt, I recently spoke to a recruiter who told me if I join as an Officer I get a job assigned to me depending on the needs of the Army, whereas if I join as enlisted I get to choose my MOS. I'd be joining with a Bachelors degree and was wondering if you could clarify that for me, not that I think the recruiter was lying but he was a bit nebulous about it. Thanks in advance! If anyone else has first-hand experience I'd appreciate your input!
I wouldn't take career advice from a recruiter.
Recruiters can be weird I visited a Navy one and he recommended I go enlisted. I wanted to go officer and have a degree in computer science. He annoyed me so I just told him I'd come back later and never did. I felt he didn't want me to succeed lmao.
@@NcloudI’m about to get a degree in business management and healthcare admin, I feel like these degrees are no looked at as good degrees in the military but idk
@tristancastner3002 Wow, similar to me, I graduate in August with a degree in health care admin. Have you reached out to a recruiter? How has it been so far for you?
Officer is a career, it’s higher up the food chain.. plain and simple
I’m gonna enlist. The college debt isn’t worth it. Also I want the military mindset before I go to college.
Green to Gold
the military will pay for the college
You see my friend im not the brightest as much as i would love the idea of me being an officer but ill just make 4 in 3 (really shitty i know), maybe re-up and be a e5 for a couple years and complain the whole time but its mostly to save money and try to get my life together. We'll see how this goes
Don't sell yourself short man. You can achieve most things you want with a growth mindset. Give it a shot first!
I love how he explains these topics so thorough. You should do a video explaining customs and courtesies, a 1SG walked in a room with a 2LT and got upset because we didnt call at ease. Do you agree with this or does the officer have the upper hand.
Odd, seeing as there was a higher ranking officer already in the room. Was this at BCT?
SCE2AUX AIT
Good thing I thought ahead and am already going to college
What do you think about enlisting with a bachelor’s degree and then commissioning vs doing the commissioning process for a year or two and then becoming an officer?
Thanks in advance for responding, to whoever that responds.
Just go officer first, just make sure you listen I guess and care about people.
Please listen to Matt. I’ve been in for not even a year, but I do wish I commissioned. Just get a degree and commission. Don’t enlist.
You are in for now 2 years opinions now?
Go Army I still think being officer is the better route in the long run, especially if you want to lead. However, I do think you should enlist first and get some experience at the bottom of the food chain before you commission.
@@NinjaTrollzTV I have my bachelors degree already. But I hear that going for commission officer isn’t guaranteed. A board has to approve you. It could take up to a year apparently. What are your thoughts?
@@fjo9492 I would wait man. Trust me, it’s worth it. It’s a lot less painful as an officer. Enlisted are the bottom of the barrel, and get treated as such. You have to grind for years to earn rank and get treated with more respect. But as an officer, you commission ranking higher then any enlisted. Better quality of life. This is coming from an enlisted person with just under 3 years in.
@@NinjaTrollzTV thanks for responding, though I might go enlisted first and go in as an E-4 in the army. I know there is a way to try to go officer while enlisted with recommendations. You know if that process is harder or different?
I’m enlisted and honestly I’m planning on putting in a warrant officer packet
Most officers talk about it... enlisted does it. Few exceptions to that, but that was my overall experience. If you want to actually do the work of a soldier, enlist.
Hey Matt I want to enlist first tho I did rotc and I saw Officer and Generals who enlisted first before going Officer I want to follow that foot step since I want to become a medical doctor in army. Thank u again for this video it is very helpful
If you want to become a practicing active duty medical doctor or medical specialist in the US military as soon as possible, you SHOULD NOT enlist! You WILL NOT go through ROTC either, unless you wish to be an RN only. Your pre-medical training will be conducted through college, and then you will do an internship. After you are certified and licensed, and you still want to be an officer in the the US military, you would request to be a DIRECT ACCESSION to military service via AMEDD. RESEARCH THIS ROUTE! Ensure you are qualified beforehand. Any other route will slow you down immensely, interfere with your medical career, as you are looking at between 6-8 years of medical training alone. The only potential advantage would be the post 9-11 education bill that would help you for your pre-medical training. Good luck!
The Black Knight thank you so much for the information is joining guard or reserve good option while I finish undergrad and applying to med school the gi bill can really help me with the future loans I’ll have to repay. And is HPSP optional to as a rotc or enlisting
@@SparksForces As far as enlisting in the NG or Reserves while you are in undergraduate studies, I cannot tell you if the monetary school benefits are worth the military time and effort in comparison to you while in college as I don't know your "juggling skills", but this is not completely unusual to do so for many. It may become more difficult to balance your life during an medical internship and still be in the NG/Reserves. Be conscience of potential obligations of your military contract very carefully in years, as they can "bleed" over beyond your time as an undergraduate. HPSP is an available option to definitely help you as a GRADUATE (this is NOT an undergraduate program), and MUCH better program than any form of enlisting to accelerate required additional medical training for specific disciplines, as I have no idea what your specific area of study may be. Please speak with an AMEDD recruiter to help with your long term planning! Remember what I said, if you do want to go down this route, ensure you will be qualified to be a commissioned officer BEFOREHAND, so you do not waste effort and time.
The Black Knight thank you so much I’m going talk to a Recuiter and get more information and take your advice on this.
Be Enlisted and then an Officer.
How does this process work
I want to be an officer, but I really want to learn how to fight, do they teach officers how to fight really well?
Thank you for the info. I'm currently enlisted as an 88M and don't care much for the job. I have a Master's in Health Science and I'm debating on either switching to 68F or going the officer route. If I'm going to stay in I want a job that I actually like and am a subject matter expert in. Thanks for the info. It really helps.
Did you come in as an E7;E8 level because of your masters.
You also risk getting kicked out, if they don’t promote you as an office.
i feel you should have to be enlisted before being an officer. because you should have experience in the field before giving orders. as i enlisted as a 15B
well id rather be an officer than enlisted, but I don't see the military as a career, I see it more as an extension of college with added benefits.
so I want 12B training.
is it possible to have enlisted mos training as an officer.
id go through officer via rotc if it matters.
Nice video and thanks for the info
@Matt Ward could you make a video explaining ROTC's?
Hey Matt Ward I’m not bragging or anything or trying to say I’m better than anyone but I was really thinking about being part of the 75th Ranger Regiment I have been training an enormous amount in MMA and eating extremely healthy and I heard that it was much better to do enlisted while in a combat MOS because you don’t want to be in a position of power without any experience do you recommend that? And how long is the process of becoming an officer?
Anthony Vigil if you want to be a ranger go for it just be aware that it is one of the toughest schools in the military. Becoming an officer isn’t much different from becoming enlisted it just takes more screening and more attention to detail
You have to be an 0-2 promotable, to put a packed in for the regiment while enlisted can go straight in. This is because they need confirmed leaders, people who they know already understand what to do, they just need to be taught how rangers do it. ROTC is a great choice just know that it's super competitive to get into battalion or any other special operations groups because you have a ton of 0-2 and 0-3s who want to leave the conventional side of the army. I'm in ROTC and this is stuff I was told by a PSY-OPS officer. Good luck hooah
William Walters thank you I will do my best... how can increase my chances on the ASVAB? Is there like a practice test?
@@anthonyvigil7567 there are tons of practice test online, but this totally depends on which route you take, if you do ROTC you dont need to take the asvab, but if your going enlisted you have to take it. But then again all juniors in highschool must take it. Tbh its alot of commonsense questions, very easy stuff. If you struggle with highschool math I would go and study especially arithmetic reasoning.
William Walters Awesome thank you I just bought a practice test app and a Ranger app one thing I can’t find any information on other than one of mats videos is the rash which is the one that gets you in ranger Richmond do you have any recomme awesome thank you I just bought a practice test app and a Ranger app one thing I can’t find any information on other than one of mats videos is the rasp which is the one that gets you in Ranger Regiment.
I have a degree and I enlisted because I went to an enlistment recruiting office and didn’t know there was a separate recruiting process for officers. They told me the MoS of officer wasn’t ‘available’. What would be the best route for me to become an officer? Should I get another degree with G2G, or drop a packet for OCS? I dropped out of pharmacy school, so would I be able to apply for the HSPS scholarship and finish my pharmacy degree, and could I be able to apply for this degree while I’m enlisted?
Great video. However, your next video is going to be why someone should go enlisted, I mean i can see why if that person does not have the requirements to become an officer and can go in just as an enlisted soldier. However, at the end of the day and you would agree with me becoming or going in as an officer would and is better than enlisted in all aspects of military life, starting with the salary and housing
The American government should man up and show its muscles to Russia and Putin instead of TARGETING me and ISIOLATING me when i am just a poor weak and unarmed Bosniak who was in a WAR at the age of 8. Btw it is NOT my fault that i am ugly to most and that many girls really hurt my feelings by calling me ugly and playing with me..........anger is here.
If you live in the New York area just skip college, ROTC, OCS, and the military altogether and become a cop. Long Island cops make 130k-220k+ and take half of that with them when they retire after only 20 years. No college needed, just take a test similar to ASVAB. Cops don't clean the motorpool, they have actual time off, and dont get deployed.
Be an officer if you want a bigger role. Took a beak in service 3 years ago as a SSG with 7 years under my belt. Came back and commissioned. Used my enlisted background and helped out how to cope and relate to my soldiers.
I'm trying to go for 255N Warrent Officer. Signal Corps leads the way!!!
an O-1 will not get paid as an E-6 or E-7 unless they are prior. The rest is true.
What do you think of enlisting and then pushing to become an officer through the green and gold program? I’ll be dropping out of college with around 33-36 credited hours already.
Idk I see so many average people going into the military. It can’t be that hard 😂
So here's a question. If you're not looking to make a career out of the military, and only do it for 4-8 years, should you still go for being an officer?
Here is an interesting fact regarding officers: Approximately 60-80% (Year Group "average" dependent) of all junior officers (1LT, CPT) leave the military before their 10th year of service, for better opportunities afforded by their military experience...so, the answer is YES, if the military is a job you may enjoy. Try to pick a branch that matches the skills you want to use AFTER the military...
does it matter what college degree you get to become an officer? I am currently a management and leadership major and getting a communications minor. Is that a solid option?
Depends on job but for infantry officer any degree is fine appearantly
Already signed on the dotted line just waiting for my ship day...wish it would come sooner because all of this waiting is gonna be worse then basic training
I have two associates and working on my first bachelors (I'm a junior). Could that qualify me to be an officer?
My and my wife are going to enlist, and we don’t know how much time is going to take to us live together. And how much our paycheck is going to be?
It varies by what you have accomplished. If you have a degree you will start as an E-4 and depending if you have mortages to pay they give an allowance. Also if you are married you go to basic and in ait ask your sergeant about it they can provide paperwork to start with and it can take a few weeks after you grduate Ait and also depending if their is space on base a home can be provided if not you can live outside of the base and they will provide rent money and extra allowances above your base pay.
I like how Matt made another video why you shouldn’t want to be an officer
Now could you switch from officer to enlisted and start out with a higher rank if you could? Just curious if that’s possible
Every officer/former officer I've spoken to has stated how NCOs are the literal backbone of the army and provide direction/experience that officers would otherwise be lost without. However, I imagine it must be nice to be a 2LT in the reserves and relax at home while your active-enlisted counter parts bust their asses everyday gaining real experience to help out clueless lieutenants.
Yeah I'm getting back into the Army Reserves from IRR and the unit I'm in it's quite apparent that the enlisted run the show. They're the ones giving training presentations and making the day-to-day decisions that get the job done. The officers, they just tell the company what needs to get done or no one goes home.
Yeah don’t enlist. DO NOT ENLIST. No part about it is fun, no nobody respects you for going enlisted, no it is not a fun time.
Go officer
Can I gracefully decline both?
How much authority does a 2Lt have compared to a Sergeant or a Staff Sergeant?
Depends on their role. If they are in the same platoon and the 2LT is the PLT LDR then he has more authority than the SGT or SSG who are team or squad leaders. If the sergeant is an NCOIC for something niche like supply or communications, while the 2LT has his own niche, like finance, then it depends on whose lane the authority is over.
I have a feeling that I grew up thinking, only the enlisted do the major fighting, not the officers, since I didn't hear much of anything from the military.
Are officer positions always open?
if i was in the US i would definetly enter as an officer, but where i'm from is really hard to enter as an officer since they will get only 50 or so Officers every year, so it's really difficult.
Already enlisted 😂, I leave on March 11th.
What is your profile pic?
Well I'm enlisting in the air Force in the next 3 years - ugh idek
I was dead set on enlisting for 68C as E3, but my active duty MP husband told me to finish my B.S. since I only have 1 year to complete it. Him and his NCO friends advised him to push me for OCS. Two months ago I scored 130 GT, 125 ST, 93% overall. My degree is almost done, I'm 85 credits but the bad part is my GPA is 2.7 due to getting in a car accident and then stepdad kicking me out the house (I have at least three WF on transcript).
Do you think my bad GPA will put me at the bottom of the barrel in OCS? Or will the board determine my smartness off of everything altogether? I'm smart and I'm scared they won't be able to see that.
Nice video but this is my last year to inlist I am 34 and going in as 68M
I’m about to graduate with a bs in chemistry and want to go Officer route but have no real work experience and no one to ask for a letter of recommendation. Would this be a problem?
No. Graduate from your university with your BS Chemistry, and consider OCS afterwards. In this case, this is your only real direct option at this point. A letter of recommendation for recent college graduates is not required, but there are other OCS requirements that are required before being accepted. Contact your local US Army recruiter for specific questions regarding OCS. Do not be "boondoggled" into enlisting as an E-4 with a degree UNLESS you have college debt! (which might then be a GOOD option but that is up to you)...
The Black Knight thanks bro, I’ll give them a call.
Do both and gain valuable perspective rather than institutionalized arrogance.
Do you happen to have any advice for an environment specialist/engineer career? It does have officer availability and I was just trying to figure out my options before I decide.
There is an engineer corps in the Army but it's MUCH different than civilian engineering. Also as an Officer you'll be doing more management than the actual work so even though you go the Engineer Officer route, you'll be behind the scenes while the enlisted soldiers are boots on the ground
HOW to become an Officer
Go to college, get a degree, and ask the recruiter what officer options are available
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 nope (in the army) unless u get a good one cuz most recruiters are too lazy to process your packet even if u make the cut. they detained me for a fucking hr telling me why i should wait to submit a packet like if its gonna be easy once you get in
@@Afro_soviet so did you end up having to go enlisted?
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 yes
So i know you wont see this haha but i am new to this stuff and am thinking about going into the army ,, but can you still be a officer if you wanna be somethin like a combat medic or a sniper ???
I'm gonna be an officer in the future because what i'm wanting to do is an enlisted MOS. 19 Kilo
How true is it that that it’s a lot easier for officers to get fired if they mess up then it is for an enlisted? Does that mean that an enlisted has much better job security then officers?
Very few get fired in the military. Most enlisted personnel wish they were "fired" lol.
You just “be an officer” though right? Isnt it hard to get in?
LOL
if becoming an officer is hard, everything in life is hard. And isn't how human being's life are?
@@스티라코-n3d yeah at the time when I did this I couldnt study because I didnt know I had a mental disability. I though studying was just "hard." And this video was just "be an officer" like some of us have much of a choice.
but what if I want to become a medic. I can't really do that as an officer unless I have a medical degree
25 years old, working on enlisting as I did not finish my degree. Looking at 13F, how does your bro like it?!
I just got enlisted in the Army National Guard. I leave for basic training on April 12th. But here’s the question I want to ask. It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army, and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?
"It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army"
No
"and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?"
3.5
Do officers in the US army still get orderlies? Or has that practice been discontinued?
Can you station anywhere you want as an officer?
Depending on which branch you choose. For example Adjutant General Officers (HR) can be stationed anywhere since they are needed where there are soldiers. Combat arms branches are way more restricted on where they can be stationed and are limited to a handful of bases
What is the age limit for becoming a commission officer?
I have a faint scar on my wrist from cutting one of those plastic things that hold tags on when I was in like 4th grade if they see it will they believe that it’s not self mutilation also do you do any jiu jitsu or rolling in basic for the army?