My brag of the Day

[budda]

So I went to MEPS yesterday and today.

I got a 93 on my ASVAB and passed my med exam. It was interesting going to MEPS. The hurry up and wait I was told about was not that bad. I almost did not get to do my med exam because I got bumped off the list for today but after a few people did not show up they processed me.

I am now assembling my Army OCS packet and will have my review board mid March! I hope I get accepted.

[TheGrey]

What an excellent score on the ASVAB! Keep us posted. I'll cross my fingers for you.
Do you have any idea what you'd like to do in the Army?

[Sharpienads]

Congrats!

[Beer]

[Mazin]

Congrats man!


Sent from a Magpul enhanced tactical iPhone using High Capacity "clips".

[Fmedges]

Do you still have to do exercises in your underwear?

[budda]

What an excellent score on the ASVAB! Keep us posted. I'll cross my fingers for you.
Do you have any idea what you'd like to do in the Army?

I would like to do infantry or combat support


Do you still have to do exercises in your underwear?

Ya, still had to do the duck walk and all that fun stuff.

[Fentonite]

Wow! That score is almost high enough to join the Corps!

I kid. Nice job, and Congrats! Thank you for your patriotism and service.
[Beer]

[MCarp71]

Congrats Bud!

[spittoon]

Wow! That score is almost high enough to join the Corps!

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[Beer]

[ROFL1] that is funny but congrats

[mcantar18c]

WUSS! Shoulda joined the Enlisted ranks and worked your way up like a real man. You can still change it, its not too late!





Just kidding. Don't do that. I'm WAYYYY more qualified than my ex (she hasn't been deployed, hasn't been to as many schools, blah blah blah) despite us having the same amount of time in service. I get extra pay for various things (parachute duty, for example), she doesn't, and she still makes almost twice as much as I do... she signed an OCS contract with her recruiter, and got a nice signing bonus for it to boot.

Congrats man!

[Boadie30]

No shit... No matter what anyone tells you keep the OCS plan... When I got out of the Corps (grunt), I was handed another gun... It does not pay... Although I wouldn't trade it for the world...

[jerrymrc]

Must have missed ya. I was working in the med section yesterday. [Flower]

[Big Wall]

Congratulations!

[Danimal]

Do you still have to do exercises in your underwear?

Hell yeah the duck walk, I remember that.

[Jefe's AR]

Good score.

I once scored a 99 on it. Which qualified me for Nuke tech school which offered many opportunities i.e. ROTC, OTC, Naval Academy, huge reenlistment bonus', higher pay rates, etc. Alas when I went to MEPS for my physical it was determined I was color blind and limited my options for jobs. I decided not to join. I regret not joining. I should of took the translator job they offered me.

[vossman]

With that score go for something technical. It will serve you well once you get out.

[Scanker19]

Go armor.

[jerrymrc]

Go armor.

Like that worked for you. [Flower]

[Teufelhund]

Grats!

[stevelkinevil]

you bastard, just had to best me by 1 lousy point! 92 on mine back in 98. Good luck man, your recruiter will adore you, mine was angry, a 92 and insisted on going 11b (good lord to be young dumb full of cum again)

[Ashton]

I watched TV and got paid. Got multiple recruiter calls. Watched some more TV... Got paid for taking a recruiter call. Are you sure you want to be a slave?

[babirl]

Congrats on a good ASVAB score, good on you for wanting to serve and WE NEED GOOD folks applying/in the .mil keeping it sane. .

My knowledge is dated but I assume you have your degree if you're preparing an OCS package. Given you have an entrance w/ a notable ASVAB score and want to serve, "hope isn't a plan" and I HIGHLY recommend you also talk to USAF, USN and Marine recruiters as well and not limit your options at this point... As I recall, there are further service-specific test batteries you'll have to take.

Funding and force management is a bit iffy at this point and I'd expect the application/acceptance for non-Academy/non-ROTC slots is highly competitive and "needs of the service" based; REGARDLESS, all services need to fill gaps and will "hire/recruit" and flex as required.

Best wishes and thanks!

[mcantar18c]

I watched TV and got paid. Got multiple recruiter calls. Watched some more TV... Got paid for taking a recruiter call. Are you sure you want to be a slave?

I don't usually do personal attacks here and try to refrain from too much profanity... Ginsue, I apologize.
Ashton, what the fuck is up with you? Every time I see some rediculous, retarded post and I look over to see who posted it I see your name every fucking time. From the posts we've seen out of you, all I can gather is that you're a cocky, in some cases hypocritical, prick that feels the need to one up everybody and everything in some way. I don't know if you've got daddy issues or are still self conscious about your training bra but seriously, get the fuck over yourself.

Specifically with this post... don't try and come off as being better than others in some way because they had the balls to serve our country and you don't. Fucking pathetic.

[Bailey Guns]

Congratulations on your pending military service. And thanks!

[cjmore]

Congratulations

[mtik00]

Keep with OCS! As someone with high ASVAB scores and an above average IQ, enlisted Infantry was no fun for me. Sure, I got to roll around in the dirt and shoot stuff, which is why I joined that MOS. However, I never enjoyed being bossed around by people with room-temp IQs. I'm not a genius by far. I'm just saying...

Anyway, congrats! Always good to see people sign up.

[Ronin13]

Congrats Budda! Just remember- Ft. Carson is the most sought after post for all officers- you're not likely to get it... Do all you can to avoid Ft. Drum! Wish you the best of luck, and if you get INF don't be that 2LT that thinks he's hot shit just because he's got an O before his grade instead of an E... [Coffee]

I don't usually do personal attacks here and try to refrain from too much profanity... Ginsue, I apologize.
Ashton, what the fuck is up with you? Every time I see some rediculous, retarded post and I look over to see who posted it I see your name every fucking time. From the posts we've seen out of you, all I can gather is that you're a cocky, in some cases hypocritical, prick that feels the need to one up everybody and everything in some way. I don't know if you've got daddy issues or are still self conscious about your training bra but seriously, get the fuck over yourself.

Specifically with this post... don't try and come off as being better than others in some way because they had the balls to serve our country and you don't. Fucking pathetic.
Amen! I read his post and thought there is no way in hell he'd say that to any of our faces (us vets on here- especially those Devil Dogs) IRL... Ashton, no. Shit no, man! I believe you get your ass kicked for saying stuff like that.

[trlcavscout]

I hear they are issuing pink undies now? Good luck hahaha.

Stay away from tanks, what happens in the tank stays in the tank!

[USAFGopherMike]

Lots of good advice above. I took the ASVAB back in the early 90s. That's a good score. I don't know how the Army works, but the AF has a separate test officer candidates have to take. It's called the AFOQT. Do your homework. Recruiters are not to be trusted. Enough vets will tell you that. I was enlisted for 16 years first and commissioned later via Officer Training School. I'll tell you that going straight to OCS is the toughest and most competitive way to go and it's like sucking knowledge through a fire hose where as ROTC and the service academies spread it out over four years. Another thing I'll tell you is that OCS is the last method of officer ascension when it comes to numbers. Most of the numbers come from the academies, then ROTC and lastly, OCS/OTS. That means that OCS/OTS are the first slots on the chopping blocks when there's a RIF (reduction in forces-which is happening now). So yeah, OCS is the most competitive route. I did a quick search and came up with this: http://www.johntreed.com/USMAvsOCSROTCshrunk.html It's an interesting read, perhaps a little dated, but interesting none the less. You scored well, you should really think about a more technical job as someone mentioned above. I've got nothing against anyone who chooses to serve in the infantry or any other in-the-mud-and-muck in-harms-way kind of job. Someone has to do it and it takes great courage to do so. The danger factor is far greater and the quality of life much lower. If that's what you want then go for it. I will tell you that after a year or two, you may have regrets you're not in a safer job with after the service training and experience that transfers well to the civilian sector. That and if you're a smart person, you'll hate being told what to do by somebody with half a brain and less IQ that can't make a decision worth a shit to save their lives, never mind those they command or manage. When I enlisted, it was just after Desert Storm and I badly wanted to be a combat Marine. My uncle, a 3-tour self-proclaimed jarhead, threatened to drive up from TX and "beat the stupid out of me" if I joined the Corps. The best advice I got when looking at the prospective services was to talk to people who'd served a few years and have each of the recruiters take me to a base and compare the facilities, chow, and barracks, then look at the jobs they were offering me. It was a no-brainer from there and I never looked back. I have friends in all 5 services (yes, I include the coasties) and each has its pros and cons but I'll tell ya I have a lot of friends in other services who have on more than one occasion when not surrounded by their fellow service members uttered the words, "damn, you guys have it good. I should have joined the Air Force." The battlespace is changing. We kill more bad guys with RPAs from 10k feet than any other method. Do your homework and make a good decision with your brain, not just your heart. Just my .02. Free advice.

I remember the duck walk in underwear too. :) It was so long ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday.

[Ashton]

Hmm someone asking someone if they're ready to make a true life decision committing to something for years with no out and not sugar coating what it really is. Isn't that called thinking? So me asking if he really wants to be a slave is a bad thing? With Obama weeding out certain personalities who wouldn't perform certain tasks? "Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?" asking this person if he is ready to commit to that lifestyle is a bad thing?

Lets not get things wrong here. I appreciate the military and those who serve, have served, or will serve. They allow me to live my life at home. I understand freedom isn't free.

Also, I'm guessing that your main problems are with the word slave. Well lets look at this a little bit.

slave

/slāv/

Noun

A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

Technically, when you sign up for the military you become the property of the US government, and when issued orders you are "duty bound" to execute the orders. If you don't execute the orders (what someone else told you to do) then you can goto military prison. So basically, "you better do what I tell you boy or you're gonna get a lashin'!"

Now lets move on to why there is a draft, and the word conscription.

con·scrip·tion

/kənˈskripSHən/

Noun
Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the military.

Now lets look at the word compulsory... Enforced by or resulting from compulsion; employing force or constraint; compulsory.

Sorry for having such a white and black view of it. But signing up for something for years of your life and not asking the question in the actual terms of what it is, is well... Stupid. It's the reason you either RE ENLIST or DON'T ENLIST. Showing him that there are other ways to live thanks to the military?

For those of you that openly flamed me for asking this question. I ask you. Would you re enlist in this current political climate? Would you fire on AMERICAN civilians? You know. Every other person who posts regularly on this board. Because guess what. If you won't Obama will find someone else who will.

[budda]

USAFGopherMike: Thank you for the advice. I probably am making my decision by heart, but I am ok with that. My grandfather with in the Army during Korea and I looked up to him my whole life. I don't believe there are additional tests for Army OCS and from what I have read I will only be competing for a spot with other civilians and not current service members. The recruiters that I have been working with think I have a good chance. I say this because up until yesterday they were reluctant to help me get in to OCS but now they are exited for me. I may be reading into it but I am giving it a go.
As for looking into the chair force, I know you guys have nice soft rolly chairs, but I don’t want to get calluses on by butt and finger tips. J/K
[Beer]
What is wrong with Ft. Drum? I have a buddy that has been there for 12 years.

Ashton: I know what I am signing up for and I will do what I need to do. As for the “Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?” video, I don’t know what to think about it, but I do think that order will not make it down to me to decide.

[USAFGopherMike]

Hmm someone asking someone if they're ready to make a true life decision committing to something for years with no out and not sugar coating what it really is. Isn't that called thinking? So me asking if he really wants to be a slave is a bad thing? With Obama weeding out certain personalities who wouldn't perform certain tasks? "Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?" asking this person if he is ready to commit to that lifestyle is a bad thing?

Lets not get things wrong here. I appreciate the military and those who serve, have served, or will serve. They allow me to live my life at home. I understand freedom isn't free.

Also, I'm guessing that your main problems are with the word slave. Well lets look at this a little bit.

slave

/slāv/

Noun

A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

Technically, when you sign up for the military you become the property of the US government, and when issued orders you are "duty bound" to execute the orders. If you don't execute the orders (what someone else told you to do) then you can goto military prison. So basically, "you better do what I tell you boy or you're gonna get a lashin'!"

Now lets move on to why there is a draft, and the word conscription.

con·scrip·tion

/kənˈskripSHən/

Noun
Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the military.

Now lets look at the word compulsory... Enforced by or resulting from compulsion; employing force or constraint; compulsory.

Sorry for having such a white and black view of it. But signing up for something for years of your life and not asking the question in the actual terms of what it is, is well... Stupid. It's the reason you either RE ENLIST or DON'T ENLIST. Showing him that there are other ways to live thanks to the military?

For those of you that openly flamed me for asking this question. I ask you. Would you re enlist in this current political climate? Would you fire on AMERICAN civilians? You know. Every other person who posts regularly on this board. Because guess what. If you won't Obama will find someone else who will.

Ashton, have you served your country, specifically in the military? Have you ever taken the oath of enlistment (or commission)? I'm guessing you have not. Perhaps you should read it. You will find there are commonalities with the oath of office the president and congress take. In it is a piece about defending the constitution against all enemies... foreign or domestic. While I respect anyone's opinion, I don't agree with your tone. Your line about watching TV instead of joining makes me think you're the kind of lazy piece of shit the military wouldn't want anyway....and as for being a slave... well that quite frankly is about as ignorant a statement as I would expect from someone who posts like you do. No offense, but most people on this forum, it would seem, understand what sacrifice, honor, and integrity mean. If Buddha has decided to volunteer for the military (you know it's an all volunteer force and has been since 1973), then it is a decision he has chosen. Slaves don't have a choice. Before you make another feeble attempt to paint the military in a bad light, consider that there are many of us here who serve or have served and we don't take that service lightly; nor will we tolerate some p.o.s. who disrespects what we have fought so hard to protect, as so many did before us. Just my .02.

[mcantar18c]

From talking to my ex when she was going through, it's definitely a tough course. You'll get through basic and get sent to Ft. Benning for OCS, but you won't go right into the course. You'll be in holdover... people arrive from basic, from different units, etc. a week to a month or so before their class date... and you'll just sit there waiting for your class to start. While in holdover, they'll give you a PT test, and if you get under a 290, you stay there until the next class starts and try again. That's how it was for her anyway... the score cutoff might be different now than it was a year ago, but with the reductions they're making Army-wide I doubt its gotten any easier.
Its not the worst place to be as far as location goes. You've got all the gals going through Airborne school right next to you for when you finally get a weekend off, and downtown Columbus is always an... interesting... time.
Just don't fuck with the guys you see in the DFAC on weekends wearing 2-quart canteens slung over their shoulder, they all think OCS types are douchebags that aren't as tough as them and will gladly give you shit for it, if their Class Leader will allow it.

[drew890]

Hmm someone asking someone if they're ready to make a true life decision committing to something for years with no out and not sugar coating what it really is. Isn't that called thinking? So me asking if he really wants to be a slave is a bad thing? With Obama weeding out certain personalities who wouldn't perform certain tasks? "Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?" asking this person if he is ready to commit to that lifestyle is a bad thing?

Lets not get things wrong here. I appreciate the military and those who serve, have served, or will serve. They allow me to live my life at home. I understand freedom isn't free.

Also, I'm guessing that your main problems are with the word slave. Well lets look at this a little bit.

slave

/slāv/

Noun

A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

Technically, when you sign up for the military you become the property of the US government, and when issued orders you are "duty bound" to execute the orders. If you don't execute the orders (what someone else told you to do) then you can goto military prison. So basically, "you better do what I tell you boy or you're gonna get a lashin'!"

Now lets move on to why there is a draft, and the word conscription.

con·scrip·tion

/kənˈskripSHən/

Noun
Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the military.

Now lets look at the word compulsory... Enforced by or resulting from compulsion; employing force or constraint; compulsory.

Sorry for having such a white and black view of it. But signing up for something for years of your life and not asking the question in the actual terms of what it is, is well... Stupid. It's the reason you either RE ENLIST or DON'T ENLIST. Showing him that there are other ways to live thanks to the military?

For those of you that openly flamed me for asking this question. I ask you. Would you re enlist in this current political climate? Would you fire on AMERICAN civilians? You know. Every other person who posts regularly on this board. Because guess what. If you won't Obama will find someone else who will.
Normally I stay in my lane and let a lot of BS fly around here, but your post is complete trash. Your attempts to apply your flawed logic and baseless conjecture founded on your opinion is laughable. You are a fine example of how quantity of posts do not always equate to quality.
To the OP: I wish you the best of luck if you follow this path. There is no better calling than being a leader of men of honor and action. I was the rare combat arms NCO that completed his bachelors before enlisting and can tell you from first hand experience, being surrounded by mouth breathers all day will teach you to be a patient man.

[jerrymrc]

Hmm someone asking someone if they're ready to make a true life decision committing to something for years with no out and not sugar coating what it really is. Isn't that called thinking? So me asking if he really wants to be a slave is a bad thing? With Obama weeding out certain personalities who wouldn't perform certain tasks? "Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?" asking this person if he is ready to commit to that lifestyle is a bad thing?

Lets not get things wrong here. I appreciate the military and those who serve, have served, or will serve. They allow me to live my life at home. I understand freedom isn't free.
.

I will say it. You have absolutely NO credibility saying this unless you have been there. This is NOT an opinion that can be read in a book or looked up on Google. Do not ever post any crap like this again or the fucking hammer comes out. GOT IT!!!!

And any smart assed reply will be dealt with. I can think of about 5 replies you might try so don't. Having BTDT I see the looks of the kids at the Meps station since I still serve my country. So that makes me a slave for the last 33 years? Fuck you and the horse you rode in on. [Bang]

[Fentonite]

I will say it. You have absolutely NO credibility saying this unless you have been there. This is NOT an opinion that can be read in a book or looked up on Google. Do not ever post any crap like this again or the fucking hammer comes out. GOT IT!!!!

And any smart assed reply will be dealt with. I can think of about 5 replies you might try so don't. Having BTDT I see the looks of the kids at the Meps station since I still serve my country. So that makes me a slave for the last 33 years? Fuck you and the horse you rode in on. [Bang]

I bit my tongue and restrained myself, and sent him a PM instead of posting a public response to his moronic post. I like your approach much better. Some things just need to be said, and you said it well.

[Bailey Guns]

Ashton...have you heard the old saying about better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth? If not, might wanna look it up. Then again, it might be too late.

[theGinsue]

I'll just leave this and you all can decide where I stand on Ashton's comments:
20 years of proud & HONORABLE service as a VOLUNTEER in the USAF.
7 years retired from the USAF and there are times I miss the service and esprit de corps of serving with other volunteers.
7 years as a military contractor still trying to provide a service to this nation and it's people.


OP: Congratulations and you have my respect, even if you did choose the Army versus the USAF. Go make us & yourself proud!

[Great-Kazoo]

USAFGopherMike: Thank you for the advice. I probably am making my decision by heart, but I am ok with that. My grandfather with in the Army during Korea and I looked up to him my whole life. I don't believe there are additional tests for Army OCS and from what I have read I will only be competing for a spot with other civilians and not current service members. The recruiters that I have been working with think I have a good chance. I say this because up until yesterday they were reluctant to help me get in to OCS but now they are exited for me. I may be reading into it but I am giving it a go.
As for looking into the chair force, I know you guys have nice soft rolly chairs, but I don’t want to get calluses on by butt and finger tips. J/K

[B]What is wrong with Ft. Drum? I have a buddy that has been there for 12 years.

Ashton: I know what I am signing up for and I will do what I need to do. As for the “Would you fire on American citizens if given orders?” video, I don’t know what to think about it, but I do think that order will not make it down to me to decide.

Umm NY. then again you could go to ft snuffy smith or Lost in the woods etc. Do what you feel is best for you, no one else.

As for Ashton. He's the one who invited everyone to a bbq then skipped town, yes?

[DomEOD]

Go EOD. Officer pay plus EOD pay ($$$$). You'll see combat just as much as anyone else if you're concerned about it.

We also need more of you guys to keep us enlisted out of fricken Ops jobs.

[Great-Kazoo]

Go EOD. Officer pay plus EOD pay ($$$$). You'll see combat just as much as anyone else if you're concerned about it.

We also need more of you guys to keep us enlisted out of fricken Ops jobs.

Not much work for EOD unless you either become a lifer or go FED afterwards.

[DomEOD]

Not much work for EOD unless you either become a lifer or go FED afterwards.

Not much work?? FED (TSA BAO, USSS, FBI), LEO Haz. Dev., CBRN, Demolition... Secret Service is recruiting techs Always.

[Great-Kazoo]

Not much work?? FED (TSA BAO, USSS, FBI), LEO Haz. Dev., CBRN, Demolition... Secret Service is recruiting techs Always.

Right FED. The openings for FED EOD are slim at the moment,most of them are internal promos. Our kid's looking at going fed, luckily for her she has an in.

[Citizen_Soldier]

I got a 93 on my ASVAB and passed my med exam. It was interesting going to MEPS. The hurry up and wait I was told about was not that bad. I almost did not get to do my med exam because I got bumped off the list for today but after a few people did not show up they processed me.

Almost beat my score I got back in high school. [Beer]

Don't settle for a different contract or MOS other than what you went to Denver MEPS for. They may try to screw you over or change your job, but always remember you can still say no. Don't let the stress of that single day affect the next several years of your life.

Anyway, congrats. Good luck on the rest of the journey.

[Ashton]

Pm sent to those that took offense to my "slave" comment. This isn't worth debating publicly given said implications of debating it publicly.

[USAFGopherMike]

Pm sent to those that took offense to my "slave" comment. This isn't worth debating publicly given said implications of debating it publicly.

Are you drunk or high? You remind me of Tony Two Times from Goodfellas with your publicly publicly.

[mcantar18c]

Pm sent to those that took offense to my "slave" comment. This isn't worth debating publicly given said implications of debating it publicly.
Hm. I never got a PM... now you're a toolbag and a liar too.

ETA: Really though, don't bother.

[drew890]

Hm. I never got a PM... now you're a toolbag and a liar too.

ETA: Really though, don't bother.
Ditto.