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14 years ago 09/09/2009 9:06am EDT

I've been talking to an Army Recruiter, took the ASVAB and we're now talking about jobs that I qualify for. There are a few that I don't know a whole lot about so I've been scrambling to find out what I can. Hopefully somebody on here can provide some more specific info (i.e. what things are ACTUALLY like/how well it translates to civilian life). The two I'd like to know more about are ...

1- is 35t Military Intelligence: Systems Maintainer and Integrator ... The recruiter sort of talked around the specifics. What can people tell me about this?

2- The other is an EOD. It sounds like you have to be intelligent/competent to do this job but ... is this just like infantry, in that they offer it to everybody? Do they just need bodies?

I'm not entirely sure what questions to ask about either of these. I hadn't given either field any thought until I found out I'd qualified for them. Now I'd like to know a lot more and haven't had much luck searching so far. Usually, the military questions on here have some great responses, so I thought I'd try my luck.

Thanks for your help!

14 years ago 09/09/2009 9:16am EDT

re: Mili-Terry

The reality is that it doesn't matter what you qualify for, or what the recruiter "promises" you.

Once you sign the piece of paper, if they have a need and you can fill it, you will find yourself there. It could be the greatest job in the world, or it could be a walking target. The Army doesn't care; in the end you are to them what the rest of the people who join are - another body that can absorb lead.

*I say this as a prior enlisted, who worked his way up to officer. And I love the Army, still do. If my body was still up to it, I'd go through boot camp all over again. But I have no illusions about what the Army is about: it's about killing other people, even if it means some of yours are killed too. That's a f***ing awesome job.

14 years ago 09/09/2009 9:27am EDT

re: Mili-Terry

Recruiters will say whatever they need to in order to get you to sign up. Once you've signed up they own you. You might get to do something you're good at or you might clean toilets.

If you go into the military be prepared to kill/maim people (even innocents) and to be killed/maimed.

14 years ago 09/09/2009 9:31am EDT

re: Mili-Terry

I don't know about the intel job but it sounds like it would be a more technical role in the intel world. Maybe fixing and maintaining the computer systems / networks that intel utilizes. This would probably come with some kind of security clearance which helps in finding certain civillian jobs. Google it.

EOD is explosive ordnance disposal. Dangerous job, especially with the IEDs being utilized in Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm sure the branches are always looking to fill that position.

And, if you select a job, be sure it is spelled out in your enlistment contract. If it is in your contract the Army will give it to you. They can't switch your job once your in.

Have you looked at other branches or are you set on the Army? Good for you for thinking ahead and trying to get some job experience that relates to the civillian world. This can really pay off in the future.

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