Sampaguita
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Smith... I know you're pursuing the officer side... I'm just trying to get you to think about the enlisted side...
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Smith... I know you're pursuing the officer side... I'm just trying to get you to think about the enlisted side...
If you're interested in doing active duty intel for the Army, I'd recommend enlisting and becoming a Warrant Officer at your earliest opportunity. You can really get the best of both worlds going that route (officer and enlisted).
If you're interested in using Army intel as a stepping stone to the federal government side, stick with the officer route. If you're interested in being an officer and all that entails, then stick with it. I'd give a long, hard look at other branches though. We need good MI officers, but I think my previous post is fairly accurate. It takes a lot of maturity to see the big picture. Maturity a lot of young guys/gals lack.
If you're interested in using Army intel as a stepping stone to the federal government side, stick with the officer route. If you're interested in being an officer and all that entails, then stick with it. I'd give a long, hard look at other branches though. We need good MI officers, but I think my previous post is fairly accurate. It takes a lot of maturity to see the big picture. Maturity a lot of young guys/gals lack.
On that note: Can PS enlisted from another branch with intel experience come directly into the Army or NG as a 350F?
Sampaguita
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No. You will have to come in as enlisted and put in a WO packet. Normal process. There are no guarantees.
Sampaguita,Smith.... good follow up question
No you do not. I've been enlisted my whole career. I would stay a squad leader for as long as I can if they let me. Most of the officers I worked with and respected were all enlisted before commissioning. Depending on what you want to do... be the chief or the indian... the jobs are completely different. Most of the MI officers I worked with were staffers in a typical army unit... attending meetings, powerpoint rangers, briefers, or the S2. I wouldn't discount going the enlisted side. I may be a little biased. Talk to an enlisted active duty soldier (hopefully not a douche) in the branch you want to join (ie. Infantry?) that can tell you about their own experiences as the backbone of the Army.
What are your expectations as your daily duties in the branch you're interested in, if you were to pursue going the officer or enlisted side? Maybe going officer is more suitable for you... or maybe enlisted is the way to go.You should consider the enlisted side, only if you are willing to work for a living.
I mean this in as humble terms as I can relay across a test message, but for the time being I am going continue on the goal of earning a commission, as I see it fitting for me at this time. Pondering about different branches is all the distraction my mind needs for the time being. I have my 10m goal set of obtaining an AD Scholarship, before going to LTC this summer, which will hopefully enable me to earn an ABN slot (I realize this is nothing "High-Speed" compared to the wealth of experience on this forum; but for me it doesn't get any better than thinking I get to fall out of airplanes.
)I am enjoying the ROTC program thus far, and am seeing the Branch Detail program as something that would fulfill all of my aspirations at this time. Should that change for whatever reason, I know just the place to come to re-educate and set myself up for success in an enlisted career, of course at the discretion of those who have BTDT lending me their advice/opinions.
Thank you,
V/R
-Smith
I wasn't sure if this was important enough for the SITREP thread, so I thought I would share it here quick as it somewhat pertains to my original post.
I was offered a 2.5 year Army Active Duty Scholarship today and needless to say I accepted. This feels like my first real step towards achieving my goal of Commissioning into the U.S. Army. I would like to thank all of the members of this forum for lending their time and knowledge to people such as myself, who aspire to serve their country as all of you have; the information I have gained from your insights is invaluable.
V/R
-Smith
I was offered a 2.5 year Army Active Duty Scholarship today and needless to say I accepted. This feels like my first real step towards achieving my goal of Commissioning into the U.S. Army. I would like to thank all of the members of this forum for lending their time and knowledge to people such as myself, who aspire to serve their country as all of you have; the information I have gained from your insights is invaluable.
V/R
-Smith
Are you a junior? How far are you through ROTC?
Teufel,
I am just finishing up my Sophomore MSII year (this is my first semester in the program), and will be enrolled in the Junior MSIII program upon completion of LTC this summer.
V/R
-Smith
Best of luck! We called that 2 for 7. 2 years more of school for a 7 year commitment.
It's not MOS, but as far as branch goes,I technically got to choose my branch. TWO to be exact! My top two were MI and FA. Branched MI and got detailed to FA, so...there! I kinda got to choose Pardus :)
I absolutely cannot say anything about MI as I have ZERO qualification in that branch, but what I can say is as a cadet looking to branch, I would look heavily into the branch detail program. There is a discussion from earlier in this part of the forum when I was in a similar position as you when I was a cadet a little over a year ago in my MSIII year. The guys here gave great advice! Refer to it to see that side of choosing MI.
Cheers and good luck on whatever you decide/the Army decides for you to do! ;)
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I hope you're not thinking I want to become an Officer! I will KILL YOU IN THE FACE!
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Good thread. Free hit on something I feel strongly about. The best MI Officers I know have experience in another branch. They were either branch detailed or originally MFE and then made the permanent switch. They can naturally talk commander and have practical experience that helps shape how they view the environment.
Also would like to reinforce Viper's points. No one cares what MI Officers "think." Your branch doesn't mean you are actually smarter. At my last job I was always the dumbest guy in the room; a room that often contained my enlisted analysts. Customers care about your analysis and analysis is work. If you are giving answers and don't have work behind it to back it up, well, best of luck in that briefing you didn't prepare for.
Also would like to reinforce Viper's points. No one cares what MI Officers "think." Your branch doesn't mean you are actually smarter. At my last job I was always the dumbest guy in the room; a room that often contained my enlisted analysts. Customers care about your analysis and analysis is work. If you are giving answers and don't have work behind it to back it up, well, best of luck in that briefing you didn't prepare for.
