2-6 Year Army Contracts | What's The Difference + Pro Tip
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- So what is the difference with Army contracts besides just the length?
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Always take the minimum year requirement offered for the MOS that you want. Your time is the most valuable commodity you will ever possess. If you like the military, reenlist later. If you hate it, you will be thankful that you took the minimum obligation.
Thanks, I’ll try to see what I want. I’m recently 19, don’t really know what to do with my life.
Been in JROTC before. I didn’t hate it, but I’m not really sure if military is up to me. I’ll probably take IRR after I serve though. Maybe 3-4 years of active.
@@kyle4563 go for it just know its at least 2 years of your life!
@@alexacabello9625 Oh yeah there’s a 2 year contract, I don’t know, it depends. I wanna go see if there’s anything in life I’d rather do.
these contracts depend on the MOS of your choosing
Yes!!!!
I did a 4 year initial enlistment in the Army. Came in as a PFC and finished as a SGT. Then I went to OCS, and became a 2LT and flew helicopters. The Army is what you make it.
Duncan Gardner that’s what I’m trying to do. Headed to meps next week and trying to get in as a 15t. How hard was it to get into ocs?
WOCS is the best of both worlds in my opinion. You don't need the degree, you get a significant pay bump, though not as much as a commissioned officer, and you get to fly.
How did you do it? Going to OCS? How long did it took you? From PFC - Sgt and Sgt to OCS? What are the requiremnts for OCS?
Lies
I'm thinking of serving 4 years in the army and 4 years in the navy. if the career path I want doesn't work out, I could always just serve out my 20 years as an officer in either the army or the navy and get retirement. I don't want to serve for 5 or 6 years, because in case I don't like it that much, I don't want to be in the military longer than I have to. but if I do end up liking it, i,Il definitely re enlist.
A two year contract is a rip-off. When you sign up for a two year, it's two years of service PLUS additional training time (BCT, AIT). They are also for MOSs that have very minimal amount of time in training, usually combat arms (11B, 13B, 13F etc). If you sign up for 3 years or more, BCT and AIT is baked in. So on a three year contract, you only serve 6 months longer than a two year and you get better benefits if you decide to leave after your first term.
Eric Moore: Is this something new?? I enlisted in 1982 with a two year contract. It was two years, from start to finish (Basic & AIT included).
@@dougtheeliminator1077 the army website seems to indicate it's 2 years straight, like you said, but you also have to do 2 years in the active reserves (as opposed to IRR) after your 2 years active. the program they have now is apparently supposed to help fill out numbers in reserve units basically
@@dkroll92 : I am sure that is very possible. Back when I went in, the total service obligation was six years. I did two years active, and then did one year in the active reserves, which I did on my own accord. The remainder of my time was done in the IRR. Like I said, I am sure things have changed drastically since that time.
Doug The Eliminator, I enlisted in July ‘91 and got out Dec ‘93. The whole time in ‘91 was training.
Budz buddington, ok, that’s minimal training.
I’m in the army and best believe your gonna have a lot of bad leadership if you’re a lower rank don’t try to argue with sgt let me give you this tip even if you don’t agree just say “rgr sgt” and keep it moving!
Pro tip, go 13f and sham all day
yamaha 1996 lol what’s sham?
@@user-nb8yt2il2r I'm looking at 13f rn. You like it?
I will be leaving next month as a 88m
That's why I'm leaving lol
peace out Matt i leave for boot camp today. i have been watching your videos for a while and i gained good information and tips for boot camp and you helped solve questions i had. thank you very much and i will be back in 10 weeks.
Update: Currently stationed at fort Hood 2-8 cav, going to Europe in November.
Vintage good luck! You’ve got this!
@@cqcmaverick8345 thanks
Gives us an update in 10 weeks! Remember it’s all in your head you got this
Update in 10!
Aye good luck man!!!
I enlisted in Army Reserves 6 years contract with 20k bonus and 50k student loan . Leaving next month. 🙈
That's one heck of a deal!
Russel Paul amazing dude I’m going to nation guard
Michael Simmons i dunno about that. It’s in my contract though
Literally the same here! Good luck to you bud
@@a.r.h7087 you too man,!
Always do the minimum so you can take advantage of re-enlistment options and bonuses.
I’m leaving NOW! I’m at the airport lol
Good luck!
Good luck
Any update 😎
Update?
How you doing?
I leave in a week🤙🏻
Jordan B good luck bro
Have fun! It's a good time to go
Good luck brotha! I leave Sept 9th.
So am I, where you headed?
Good Luck.
I joined March and finished basic July 3rd at fort benning as an 11 bravo 14 weeks with no bonus. I'm at my first duty station still processing to my unit in fort wainwright Alaska. For those wondering, yes it was hard Georgia sucked and was hot but the real army is a lot better and I'm so glad I joined and am bettering my life. Matt thanks for all the advice you gave me before I left that I'm still using to this day. I'm so glad I took the step and got a new chance at life.
I agree 💯
I did three in the guard, got out and rejoined for another three. I just went through MEPS this past Friday and joined for only one year. The national guard here in Michigan offers at minimum a one year contract for a prior service enlistee. I thought about the army reserves but they told me I had to sign a minimum six year contract and that I absolutely didn't want to do that.
I joined the army as a 96R10 back in 1988. At the time my recruiter insisted that 4 years was my only option. After I was in, I met people who had signed up at a similar time to me and they got 2 or 3 year deals. I feel that it's in the recruiters' best interest to get people in for as long as possible. Wasn't happy about that.
Got the 3 year 17 weeks contract. 20,000 bonus active duty infantry 11B. Leaving Aug 12th
So do I
See you at reception lmao
Leave for sep. 2,, 36 month 20,000 bonus
Sergio Garcia bet lol
Cosmo Green niceee
good to know: 2-year contracts require active reserve drills after 2 years. in other words.... 2 years active followed by 2 days drill per month and 2 weeks per year
2 days a month is 24 days a year
@@youngmonger4502 plus 14 days in a row
Do they still offer this? And is this for all branches
@@INEED_MONEY562 dont know. your local recruiter would be happy to answer
I’m taking the ASVAB today
Good luck!
Good luck dude
Good Luck
Thanks everyone! I’m a bit nervous. I’m horrible at math. I’ve been studying but still nervous! I’m joining at 32, so I haven’t been in school in 14 years, lol
Good luck 👍🍀
Thanks 4 the video. I'm doing MEPS this sunday, signing 2 year 11x, no bonus but 80% montgomery gi bill.
I’m jealous lmao. All these people leaving like right away. I still have like 3 months tell I leave for basic but I’m in the reserves so I’m still required to attend training. 😂
TheCrypticGod how you think I feel bro, I got till June 8th of next year 😂
Yeah waiting sucks sometimes. Luckily I enlisted in November 1995 and shipped on January 3rd 1996. Two months from signing I was on a plane.
Enjoying the vending machines and lack of sleep? You should be in training right now
Pfft your lucky man I'm still waiting for my damn hand tattoo to get removed before I can even go to meps....... it sucks
I leave in two weeks, im new to your channel but your videos are a big help thanks matt 💪🏽.
Update? Hows your life?
@@xyzcantcme8775 🤣 man the things that i’ve been through, definitely worth joining. My life is good
How have you been doing. What branch did you join.
5years later how’s it going bro
The Army first started doing the 6 year contracts around the mid to late 1980s, and I got a roommate who was one of those first 6 year contracts. When he was a private in basic training the drill sergeant asked how long was his enlistment contract, and he told the him 6 years. The drill sergeant told him there was no such thing as a 6 year contract, but the private insisted. So, the drill sergeant tells the private to show him his Military ID Card, and sure enough it says 6 years. Then the drill sergeant threw the private's Id card into a ditch and made the private do a bunch of push ups.
wtf?
lmao
Did they report their Drill Sergeant for disrespecting a military ID and potentially damaging military property with one of the most damaging exercise positions known?
Yes, I am talking about Push-Ups; Push-Ups are notorious for tearing your Shoulder Blade Ligaments, Rotator Cuff Ligaments, and rarely: Collarbone Ligaments.
Source: My dad was a Billing Claims Clerk in a Level 1 Trauma Center, and before then he was a Medic during the Cold War.
P.S. All the major action stars over in Hollywood are usually only doing the push-up on camera, they never perform those off-camera.
@@BlueNEXUSGamingyeah, you can report them. You will do more pushups.
@@jtfike
*Excellent!* I could use more excuses to perform PULHES practice maneuvers!
Otherwise, I'd just busy myself with running laps around the external perimeter of the Base; subsequently reporting any holes in the fence which I find to the Gate Guard on duty upon returning to the gate from which I exited, as per the UCMJ rules.
Short-term problem, Long-term solution.
The UCMJ additionally cites that damaging military property is grounds for punishment, I'd need to go read a copy of the UCMJ to find out specifically which citation, though I know full-well that rule is in there; also the US Army prides itself on the virtues of Reputation & Quality; so they might train hard, but they also don't want to do things that make them look bad; don't want to anger a General, or Congressman, without a top-quality reason.
I’m taking the asvab next Friday wish me luck 🙏. This my fourth attempt I was just 6 points off to getting in the army. I’m working and studying trying to be a U.S army soldier 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Goodluck bro.
Keaton Augusto thank you that means alot 💯🙏
Jayyy stay positive my friend! You got this!
Get the first question wrong on each section, itll adjust and give you easier questions. Would only recommend that if you're really struggling
How did you do?
To keep a long story short. I’ve recently switched from my old recruiter to a new one and I learned that I don’t need a waiver so I’m finally back into the process and hope to know my ship date within a month! I’m so fucking excited man😂
Travon Williams awesome!! Congrats! Best feeling in the world to not have to deal with waivers. Trust!
Update? Hows your life?
@@xyzcantcme8775 a lot has happened, I’ve been in for 2 years and went to selection and all that and ended up not making and it got reclassed and covid has made everything a much longer process. Other than that I’m alive and happy
What’s up Matt, thank you for all you basic training videos. I’m at the meps hotel right now and leaving for Jackson tomorrow. 🔥
James Holloman Good luck!
Signed a 6 year National Guard for 11B contract. Along with airborne and ranger in it and $15,000 in bonuse. Also got $100,000 in for schooling AKA Student loan. I say I'd got a pretty good deal.🙄🙄
That's sounds great!!!
HEY how did you get airborne and ranger
@@williamhowardtaft2481 option 40
Wow I signed for 6 years for 11B along with airborne. No bonus
Been imbrace the sucking for 4 years now. Never want to jump again.
Sighhh.... not worth it
My daughter is active for 3 years. She's taking a class in December so she can retake the test so she can reenlist to get the bonus after her contract ends. She planning to become an officer when she starts school.
To go along with 1:36 : as a 68W I had the option of a 2, 3, and 4 year contract. I chose the 4 year, but I've worked with a few guys that got the 2 year. Not sure if any other MOS's got those options in the recent year though.
I'm a 68c (practical nursing specialist) and signed a 6 year contract due to the intense ait schooling. I leave in 21 days XD. Wish me luck! Hooahhhhhhhh
6 years was the only option? I'm asking because I want to do 68k and I know the ait is 1 year but I would like to enlist for 4 years instead of 6.
@@rithe07 so a little background. I had a tattoo wavier I needed approval before I selected my mos. Once approved I went back to my recruiter's office prepared to select my mos. The only thing available was 68w which I didn't want to do. So I left without signing. Monday morning I get a call saying there is one slot for 68c which was my number one job, for a 6 year contract. I decided I didn't mind doing the extra two years due to getting my number one job. So at that time there was only 1 slot for 68c and only a 6 year contract available. I was in your position too but you should calculate what your planning on getting out of it. For me it was a no brainer to commit the extra two years.
@@ItzPacey thanks for the insight!
How is it going I leave in 10 days for 68c! It’s a hard job to get luck of the draw! How was AIT?
@@jaluntaylor4596 I’m graduating in April 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Reenlistment options include a possible cash bonus, duty station of choice, and the ability to reclass into a different MOS.
white26golf
and thats why it's so important to sign up for the shortest contract possible, 3 or if available, 2 years. Unfortunately, that is not always emphasized to people, so they might wind up signing for longer contracts especially if the longer contract in a MOS offers extra bonus money.
4 year reserve contract,to help me finish school, and I may or may not extend my contract and go active for 2 years. ROTC is also an option.
92 Alpha, I leave November 12th, November 18th is my ship date. thank you Matt
Lord Beerus same here i ship on November 18th
Yamile Caliz ayeeee, what’s your MOS?
Lord Beerus haha 92 yankee
Y’all should have choose to be a 92Y
Dashaun Pompey why Yankee?
Love your videos matt, very helpfull and informative and helping me get ready to join.
I appreciate it thanks!
Leaving tomorrow for fort Benning. Appreciate the videos man!
11b?
life update? was it worth it? whatcha upto now?
One question: if you sign up for 4 years and you re-enlist for another 4 years would you get the same benefits as if you were to have signed up for 8 years in the beginning?
You don't get extra benefits for re-enlisting. But as I say in the video you have a chance at a re-enlistment bonus if you re-enlist as well as having that make your first contract a little shorter too, which is good. So you don't get more "benefits" but you can possible get a lot more money.
@@MattWard89 I've been told that if you receive your bonus while overseas it doesn't get taxed, but if you get it while in the US it will be. I was told that by a SGT at an rsp site.
Bax xtab That would only be true if you were deployed in a combat zone for money received during that deployment. Being stationed in Germany or Japan is not going to waive your income tax obligation.
sign the shortest contract you can get, that way if you dont like it you can get out, and if you do like it you get more bargaining power every time you reup.
Abbie Frankell As yamaha 1996 said, if you are active duty,"sign the shortest contract you can get" Please listen. *DO NOT* sign a long contract (5-6 years) *regardless of how much extra bonus money* they might offer you to. Not only would you have to stay in the military and Army for all that time (the military is a hard life especially for active duty, but most people in the Army have an even harder life for no reason than most people in other branches), *but if you get a MOS that sucks, you are forced to remain in the MOS for all that time until you are a year away from your contract (if you want to reenlist for more time). You CAN'T change your MOS* So please listen when you are told to sign the shortest contract possible, say 3, or even if available, 2 years.
Seeing most of the people leaving soon. im here taking every tips and advice. leaving in 3 months.. Army reserve 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. Great Vids!!
One of the differences between the Army Reserve and the Army Guard (and Air Guard) is that in many states, national guardsmen are eligible for either free tuition or reduced tuition at the soldier's/airman's respective state colleges and universities.
Not exactly. Enlisting/ Commissioning in the state of Texas gives you a 150 credit allowance to any public school apart from what Federal gives you. Active/ Reserve/ NG
Awesome, Matt. I enlisted last month with a 3 year 27 week contract for mechanic . I leave the 24th of this month. Hooah
Ant Rinaldi how’s it going?
I was originally looking at a 4 year contract which offered a 20k sign on bonus, the 6 year however offered a 40k sign on. I would like to stay in longer than 6 years anyways so the extra 20k for 2 extra years seemed like a no-brainer.
How much is that after taxes and all?
Take the 3 year enlistment for full benefits then u can choose to reenlist/reclass for a bonus best option, enjoy what you do pick the best job
11b national guard. Shipping Dec.
Oof I'll be back december 6 I'm shipping out august 19
11b as well
Take care
Shipping 11x Active in Oct.
Infantrymen
@@Knottiye can you still get Infantryman if u score a 31 or 40 on the asvab
dude i really admire your work as youtuber, i'm thinking about join to the army this year, but i'm 30 yr old, and out of fit.
You still have chance. The limit is 35 in the army. However the ASVAB got buff since we are in peace time.
@@zoy13 What''s ASVAB?
Re taking my ASVAB at school, got a 43 which is qualifying but I really want to increase it so I can be a Cavalry Scout, that’s my dream MOS 🙏🏽
Did you still got Cavalry Scout
The Octofoil is tilted sideways. For length of contract, It’s two years, PLUS training. That means two years, once you graduate from AIT.
68w leaving Aug. 6th for Ft.Sill didn't get any bonuses but thank you for the information so I have a heads up for next time. GL out there everyone else.
Alexander Holtzclaw 68 school isn’t that hard just make sure to pass EMT once you get to whiskey it’s cake
It’s a lot of studying.. be ready lmao currently going through it right now
Jonathan Figueroa what’s the whiskey phase like?
Love these videos from experienced people.. Really helped me out a ton because some recruiters are like car salesman
Got a 3 year contract for 12B...I leave for basic in August to Fort Leonard Wood
Hell ya sappers lead the way 💪🇺🇸
@@elizabethrowell9134 get yo number off here! You trippin!!
74D....sept....👀
GildedApp5 yes sir😂
Air Force re enlistment bonus is your latest rank’s base salary x with length of your new contract but cannot be go over 90k. Unlike army, Air Force get 3 stars hotel like single room dorms and better chow hall.
Don’t sign for a 6 year contract; no matter how sweet the bonus is. It will screw you in the long run. I was at Bragg for my first 3 years and liked it there, but you are at the mercy of HRC after you hit two years on station. If a place is low on manning which is 90% of the time Korea...guess where you are going. Loved Korea but I’m currently stuck at Campbell in my re enlistment windows and can’t re enlist for what I want, only can re up for Campbell. Long story short, enlist for 3-4 years at minimum so if you decide you want to re enlist, you can get what you want. Your experience will differ, but just my two cents.
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Thanks for the support!
@@MattWard89 Absolutely!! When I actually join I'll be buying more for sure too. Especially the Proud Army Husband shirt 😄
I signed a 6 yeard contract with a 40k bonus. Leaving for Benning in September.
Did you have a option to get a three year contract with 40k bonus
Same, i just leave 20th of August!
@@alexgrinage 3 year is like an 8000 bonus. A friend signed same day as me and that's what he got.
Same contract, leaving august 19th
I honestly never spoke to my recruiter about enlistment time, I wanted 68W, got 68W w/ Airborne, and now I leave Aug. 5th to Fort Jackson, 4 year contract. It works for me.
FetcheousRex dang lucky all my friends who picked 68 W is getting sent to Ft Sill lucky for you to get sent to Ft Jackson
Just passed my asvab today and I head to meps on August 8th but I had already picked 19kilo and my ship date is September 23rd
Isaac Stone which camp
Fort benning
@@isaacstone4041 ill be there too 25q
If you are just looking for the benefits, the NG offers a 1 year try-before-you-buy contract. In states like Jersey you get unlimited full ride through state colleges as NG after GI bill is expended. You don't get GI bill through 1 year I think, but I think you still get the state benefits.
What's national guard? Is it army or air force because Air Force told me 6 years. I haven't talk to the texas National Guard only air.
Dang I did a six year contract 😥
Use that GI Bill!
5 years for me 😤
@@blazerjd108 what's your contract specifically?5 years active?
Ashley yes, 5 years active
@@blazerjd108 is it possible to do 5 years reserve?
If you decide to take the 2 year contract for Active Duty it’s two years + training time (basic training and AIT) followed by two years in the Reserve or Guard Component. The last four years of your 8-year obligation are spent in the IRR which is if they ever need you they call you back to service. For example, my contract for active duty is 2 years and 22 weeks. The 22 weeks was spent in Basic Training, AIT, and then inprocessing for my first duty station & my first unit of assignment.
Does it work for 3 years as well? Training+ 3 year active duty??
@@vladANDfed Most of my friends took the 3 year contract for Active Duty and it ended up being 3 years 22 weeks for them
What Mos if you don’t mind me asking? I’m interested in 42A, but not sure if that’s an option for only 2 year active.
Took the ASVAB and got a 92, having to getting a waiver but also getting cold feet about joining the NG. Just really want to join for the college benefits but I already have an associates so two more years of bachelors degree work I could easily pay out of pocket for, don’t know if I should join or not honestly. Idk.
Did you ever end up joining?
Daaaaamn. . . I already signed my 6 year active duty contract. I should’ve watched this first, but hey mayyyybe I’ll want to re-enlist after and potentially have another opportunity to get the bonus.
Kyra Davis same here 😑I leave February 3rd to fort ben
@@Lou.pm4 Yooo, I leave from Atlanta on Feb. 4th. Fort Sill.
Kyra Davis guess we will never meet in person but nice meeting you 😂only thing I’m upset about so far tbh is I have to cut my beard 😑
I have a 5 year contract with but I have the job that I want MP... I leave September for basic
I also leave on September with a 5 year contract , for mp , going to fort leanord wood
Good luck
@@reachboy1 good luck
Mp’s have the highest ‘SHARP’ % out of all Mos’s. Dont be that guy...
MP is the job I'm going for too. Good luck
Took the PiCAT last Wednesday, chose career Thursday, will be doing physical this upcoming Wednesday.
I've always advised people enlisting to take the shortest contract possible for two main reasons: 1. In case you don't like military life and 2. To be able to get a re-enlistment bonus for the extra years if you choose to stay longer.
I’m about to get out of High school soon so do I do a 2 year contract and later on if i like it I can sign a longer one ?
@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 Yes, also your Basic Training and your AIT time will add some months to the 2 year contact and not all military occupations or Military branches will offer 2 year deals. Why sign for 4 years if say can do a 2 year contact and then reenlist for another 1 or 2 years with a signing bonus.
One Army Where will we change when we are told ?
One Army what clothe should we be wearing when it’s our ship date ?
@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 When you arrive at your in-progressing center and your uniforms are issued to you.
My husband's recruited messed up big time. He didnt get a bonus at all because every single day they're asking for paper works even after they were already given so my husband didn't get a sign up bonus because his recruited didn't stay organized.... He left very stressed with no bonus at all and they tricked him into a combat related MOS but they told him his MOS won't deploy. So thats that... I just wish all recruiters were honest... 😔
Matt you went through the Solider of thew Year process can you explain it in depth in a video? I know that many of my fellow service members are considering trying out for it when we finish basic and AIT. Thanks for all your information and support.
Not a recruiter but I do know that those who currently go Infantry before September 30th if you go for a 72 month contract you get a 40k sign on bonus which you'll get after basic. But that's what I was told by my recruiter. Other information for lower amount of years or so is something they'd have to look.
Lmao not me. I’m goin infantry and enlisted infantry. No bonus.
Advice that I was given by both my Dad and Recruiter (Dad’s been in for 25 years now.)
Take the shorter contract. I had an option for 25P at 4 years with $25,000 or 6 years with 40,000. I knew I wanted to make the military my career. So I was all set for the 6, and make that extra cash. At least one immediate family member ancestor has served. My family has participated in EVERY conflict since the Revolutionary War. Before that my family is Scottish (Clan Shaw). So fightings in my blood.
But my Dad and Recruiter both said “just because it’s in your blood doesn’t mean you’re gonna like it. Take the 4, if you like it you can re up with another bonus, different job, or some hooah hooah schools.
Best decision I ever made. Because at this point, I’m on the fence of re uping. Some days I love it and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Other days your CSP paperwork gets messed up for a second time, and you’re going on 14 months without living with your wife and you’re ready to rage.
My advice. Take the shorter one, even if it’s a little less money. You can make it up with future bonuses, and if you hate it, you don’t have to wait that extra two years.
I just signed a 3 year contract with a $5,000 bonus. You sure you got your facts straight Matt? No shame on your channel tho, you’ve helped me so much with questions. I’m leaving on the 19 of August.
Thanks man. Clearly explained i wanted to know that before i join.
2 years 26 week 68W contract here. Currently in AIT. Stress on stress...
Extremely rare. Most 68W contracts are 4 years.
I’ve never heard of a two year contract since the US Army is always a three year at a minimum for MOS 11B.
I had to get a GED to join the Air Force 1973 . To make my car payments . It was a lot deferent back then .
I’m in the Guard with a 8 year contract. Six years active drilling and two years doing IRR. I also get a 20k bonus, Montgomery GI Bill and the monthly kicker on top of college tuition assistants.
I leave for basic in two weeks
hows it going
Going to talk to a recruiter next week, thanks for the info.
James Burleson goodluck
Goodluck!
I have a 2 year and half contract Active Duty but have to serve 2 more years as a Reserve or National guard or stay active but I don’t get my full GI Bill only 90% unless I stay active I need 3 years
I need to research the Gi bill and VA home loan.
3 year and 19 weeks contract with no bonus and no benefits and that's all I was qualified for. I'm happy that I'm in though
You do get benefits , like health and all that jazz. I got the same contract as you except 27 weeks
It's 2x2x4...plus training. 2 years active AFTER BCT/AIT...then 2 years reserve, 4 IRR
I’m shipping off tomorrow as an 11x, my contract is 2 years.
Same 🌹👀
Floyd Mejarito shipping off tomorrow too! Good luck!
Christine Sayago Good luck to you too! I’ve seen your comments on other vids, and I subbed. I’m currently at the hotel lol
Floyd Mejarito thank you! We’re in this together 🙏🏼
@@xtne.e1100 how was it
Only option for my mos was 6 years, 15T. Shipping out in 1 year to Fort Jackson.
Colby Collins in 1 year?? That’s a long time. I had like 6-7 months to wait. I though THAT was long 😂
@@hunter0161 yup, still gotta graduate high school😂
Colby Collins oooh ok. I enlisted in January when I was 17 and I graduated in May.
See y'all at Ft leonardwood on Monday
You got this bros
The Coast Guard gets picked on a LOT, but they have a system I find pretty cool. I think the Navy does it as well: a "Non-Rate". That means that they get to see what other MOSs do before they choose. Which is great. But it wouldn't work in the Army, which is larger than the Navy. The Army has more MOSs as well. Probably because you are specialized unlike other Services. Except the Marines. They have Specialized MOSs to. It's better to do something you love. I am reminded of that One NCO who had FOUR MOSs during his career. He didn't like one, he tried something different. I know Grunts and Engineers who became MPs. MPs who went into Aviation, Transportation, Infantry. I knew an ADA guy who became a PAC Clerk. So get the smallest contract possible. But do whatever you think is right. This is just my opinion.
I got a 2 year contract but it also included 24 weeks of training so in reality my 2 years don’t start until I get to my first unit
What mos?
Sooooo almost a three year??
Same here. I have a 2 year contract but my total length of Active Duty is 2 years and 22 weeks.
@@AM-tb3nx
What's your MOS?
@@suptho808 88M
So I joined a little over a year ago and they do have 2 year Active Duty contracts and I had 6 months with basic and AIT. No bonus at 2 or 4 years so I chose the shorter one for reenlistment bonuses i.e military schools or money. You have the chance to re-enlist within 15 months of the end of your contract.
Scored a 61 on my asvab today! Super ready looking into 92f
I signed a 4 year contract I leave August 20th headed to fort jackson
I ship August 25 to Fort Elwood. Goodluck bro.
PVGTruth headed there tomorrow! Congrats!
Also if you hate your base when you re-enlist you have a change to PCS somewhere else. My husband did that when he re-enlisted, we got to choose our base and he also got a bonus. I do know you can’t always get both, he almost didn’t. He’s in a medical MOS
im waiting on injuries to heal then im finishing paperwork but i didnt score high enough to go straight to what i wanted, but i am doing infantryman towards ranger sniper/marksman.
I signed a 2 year contract - total term 2 years and 22 weeks (BCT and AIT included) after 2 years of Active Duty I must serve for 2 years in the Reserves or National Guard.
@Jesus Chavando Yeah
I’m interested in doing the same
@@mrs.nesbitt5301 Go for it. I’m sure the Army is still offering 2 year contracts as we speak.
@@mrs.nesbitt5301 2 years active duty - the training time that it takes to complete basic training and AIT is not included in the 2 year contract meaning your two years on active duty shows on your initial contract at MEPS as 2 years and “whatever number” of weeks. My contract is 2 years and 22 weeks for active duty. Keep in mind that the 22 weeks is just for my contract and that’s MOS dependent. It could be less or more for you depending on the job you choose in the Army. It could be the same if you took the same MOS as I did or an MOS with the same training length. If I make the decision to ETS (get out) I must serve two years in either the Army Reserves or National Guard. The last four years out of the 8 year obligation I must fulfill are spent in the Inactive Reserve (IRR). The IRR requires no drilling it’s just there so if they need you they can call you back in
I just enlisted my MOS 25B active Duty required a 5&1/2 year contract.
Aye, congrats 25B is a tough school but just study in CCNA 1 CCNA 2 and Security and you will be fine.
I had a two contract post-Vietnam/1977. Enlisted personnel who were drafted during the Vietnam era, had two-year contracts up to the 1980s.
Edward Cottman my Papa served in Vietnam!!
6 year contract babbyyyy reserve 91 E💪🏽 sept 9 fort sill! It’s about to go down
How’s it been? That’s the same mos I’ve been interested in
u still in lol dis 5yrs ago
Also reenlistment is one of the few times you hold any control in the army, as long as you arent a shitbag you can get schools, mos change, duty station of choice, etc. Guranteed in your contract. Also ALOT of people are super hooah when they first join alot of people often change their mind
Why do they change their mind
I leave in a few, 11x 3y 20k bonus active.
Chieftain same exact thing here ‼️
does the three years include basic and ait?
Swore in September 22nd. I ship to Ft Jackson for BCT June 1st and then I go to Ft Lee for AIT for 22 weeks. I have a 5 year active duty contract as a 91E (Allied Trade Specialist)
They got me at 6 year lol I wish I would have known lol I would have just gone active with shorter time.
What's your MOS?
6 year active for first enlistment??,man not worth
i served in the 4th bt 69 armor 19661968 in march 22 my unit was assign to 82nd airborn div
Don’t forget you need 3 years of active duty time (training not included) to qualify for the college dollars. I have a buddy that did 6 years reserve as a Medic then became an LPN. He got out and was told when he went to apply for the funds he did not qualify as he did not have the time. My son is 19d and he got 3 years plus osut time. He gets the gi bill. His roommate is on a 2 year enlistment. No gi bill. The devil is in the details... especially for the reserves.
Joe G you only need 2 years active duty to get GI BILL
Cav scouts are gay
@@mikaylakimberly I think, he's referring to the Army College Fund -- which was a 'kicker' added to my monthly GI Bill payment. -- a former 11B2P that served four years AD
From my understanding is that, the longer your AIT the longer the contract. If your AIT is 10 weeks than the minimum contract will be a minimum of 2 years. If your AIT is anywhere from half a year to a year than the minimum contract will be 4-6 years. The Army will not pay to train you for a year than expected you to do a 2 years contract. My MOS is 15C which is about 35 weeks in AIT and it came with a minimum 6 year contract.
I see, if that’s the case, I would assume 42a can be a 2 year contract? Something I’m interested in.
11b 20k for 3 years. Ship aug 20th!
Same here dude, ship out Aug 27th. Best of luck bro!
Signing up soon. But I was told august 23rd for benning as 11b
Sign the shortest contract possible that still includes a signing bonus. If you actually like it and want to reup, chances are there will be another signing bonus when you extend or re-sign.
I signed for 6 years with no bonus 😫 oh well my cup is still half full 💪🏽
What's your MOS
J’Meiah Burke 15 T
I go to meps next week I can’t wait 👏🏾
I had to sign a 6 year with no bonus for 17C because its hard to get.
I'm going in September for 5+ years as a 94F - no bonus, but I do have student repayment in the bonus' place. Hopefully, I'll just stick to what I'm doing, which is IT related stuff, provided I can do well in AIT and definitely BT, that is!
Thanks for the vids, Matt.
You’re gonna have a fun time in basic training and reception.