I think I'll talk to the guy on the phone tomorrow to get his email address. Once I get a response, I can go back over this on the phone or in person.



I'd want all training done in a certain timeframe. I should be taking classes through mid-May and then resuming them early-January. Is that a realistic goal? Is there anything special I would need to do to make that likely to happen (I realize that I could be deployed, etc.)?

Exactly what are the requirements to go into OCS? I currently have 83.7 credit hours (maybe 85-90 if I can get more courses transferred). One-half semester will give me 90. 2 1/2 semesters should graduate me (~120). Could I take OCS immediately, or would I have to complete more courses before I could begin? If I can not take OCS right away, what would I do until then? What would be the process when I did become eligible?

Is there any chance of getting into this unit? What are the exact height requirements for a tanker, and, if I am slightly over, is there a way to get them waived?

What are combat arms jobs with technical aspects, whether in this unit or elsewhere? I have some electronics and computer skills (hardware, troubleshooting, and operation), though one of my primary reasons for joining would be to learn new skills. First and foremost, it would have to be a combat-oriented job. Recommendations?

Although it is not one of my chief reasons for joining, what would my recruitment bonuses be? I have 83.7 semester-hours of college credit. Obviously, it depends a great deal on job choice, especially if I have desireable special skills.

What is the actual total commitment? It is my understanding that it is 3 years of enlisted national guard, 6 years of national guard with OCS, and the remainder of an 8 year term to be made up in active service, national guard, active reserve, or inactive reserve. Please elaborate if possible.

If I later wanted to go full-time, how would I go about doing that? Is it possible to do so through the National Guard? The Army? Would it change my commitment term? If I went OCS in the National Guard, would I have to complete it a second time for Army? How are ranks handled? Other qualifications and training?

Please be as honest as possible with me; knowing potential downsides in advance will set my mind at rest. I understand that recruitment is one of the most strenuous jobs in the armed forces, with extreme work hours and stress. Thank you in advance for answering my questions; I wouldn't be asking so much of your time if I wasn't serious about this.

-Biscuits