cryemeariver
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My name is Brian and I'm new to the forum. In case you didn't see my intro, I'm a senior at UNLV. I will graduate in spring 2013 with a BS in civil engineering. However, I don't plan to pursue a career in engineering.
I've always had the desire to serve my country, but even more so to be one of the best. The desire to do my best has been present in everything I've attempted since I was a kid. I had the idea to enlist right after high school, but I decided to get a degree first (mainly due to some parental nudging). I was a little confused on what I wanted to do as well. After 3 years of working hard and getting good grades in a major I have no interest in pursuing, I've made up my mind that I want to be in SF.
My question comes down to whether I should enlist or go to OCS after obtaining my degree. I've talked to quite a few people and the answers always seem to be consistent. Among recruiters or new (or fairly new) active-duty guys, I should enlist. Among enlisted guys or officers who have been serving for a while or have finished serving, they all say to become an officer. I think it's also important to point out that most of these conversations were in the context of joining the conventional army, not SF.
From my understanding, if I were to become an officer, I wouldn't have a slot at SFAS until I become a captain, whereas I could sign an 18x contract upon enlisting, and get put in the 2-year SF pipeline.
I'm looking for experienced and objective opinions. What better place to ask then an actual community full of guys who are or have been there? Thanks for your input.
I've always had the desire to serve my country, but even more so to be one of the best. The desire to do my best has been present in everything I've attempted since I was a kid. I had the idea to enlist right after high school, but I decided to get a degree first (mainly due to some parental nudging). I was a little confused on what I wanted to do as well. After 3 years of working hard and getting good grades in a major I have no interest in pursuing, I've made up my mind that I want to be in SF.
My question comes down to whether I should enlist or go to OCS after obtaining my degree. I've talked to quite a few people and the answers always seem to be consistent. Among recruiters or new (or fairly new) active-duty guys, I should enlist. Among enlisted guys or officers who have been serving for a while or have finished serving, they all say to become an officer. I think it's also important to point out that most of these conversations were in the context of joining the conventional army, not SF.
From my understanding, if I were to become an officer, I wouldn't have a slot at SFAS until I become a captain, whereas I could sign an 18x contract upon enlisting, and get put in the 2-year SF pipeline.
I'm looking for experienced and objective opinions. What better place to ask then an actual community full of guys who are or have been there? Thanks for your input.