Things YOU Should NOT tell YOUR Recruiter.

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

I HAD TO LAUGH! I spent 5 years on Recruiting Duty, and even jumped over to the dark side and became an 8412 Career Recruiter. Everything you mentioned was spot on. My recruiters and I never sold a job, we sold the Marine Corps. I made sure my recruiters never talked about the other branches, why?, because we didn't know anything about that life. Stressful, and we walked that very fine grey line. My office was very successful because we told the truth about the Corps. Those recruiters that came out to recruiting duty looking for the promotion always struggled. I used to say tell these kids the truth and they will respect you for it. Had some great times on recruiting duty. I didn't finish my time as an 8412, it just wasn't fulfilling enough. I did an additional 4 combat tours after I left recruiting and I never looked back. Retired as a SgtMaj out of the Reserves. I trained and served with some damn fine Marines. I like hearing the stories, keep them coming. S/f!

[@JamesonsTravels]

SgtMaj, Outstanding stuff. It's a grey line in most of the military if you are doing it right. The young recruits need the right coaching and to understand why the question is being asked. Think about their answer before opening the hole in their face. If they are going to lie to the recruiter stick with the lie. Lol. Recruiting is one of the tougher jobs in the Corps. 24/7 and results matter. Share the channel with some other good ole Jarheads. Semper Fi.

[@damaribrackett1159]

Hey I have a question being a former recruiter and all ok I talked to my army recruiter set a meps date and on the way he asked me if I had any scars I told him yes showed him and he literally stopped the car turned around and said you'll definitely need a waiver for that so I didnt get to go it was on my chest from when I was a baby i couldn't breath so they put a tube in my chest for a couple days to help me then they took it out (haven't had any other medical issues since) and this was 18 years ago I'm currently 19 my question is though having that documented b4 I go to meps do u think they will still accept me bc I really want to join but if I cant instead of waiting for meps to respond however long that will take I might as well start looking at colleges or something ohhhhhhh and mr james love your videos keep em coming u dont sugar coat a thing and I respect that

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

Damari Brackett if it happened when you were an infant I would think that you would be ok to process at MEPS. Though I would try to track down any documentation regarding the issue you had. Why the Army? Did you speak to a Marine recruiter?

[@damaribrackett1159]

@@boun_viaggio_usa9989 really haven't given the marines any thought tbh and cant there was a flood at the hospital and everyone's files where lost including mine my recruiter just told me to write a letter to meps stating what happened and y I have no files on the incident and have a parent sign it I really wish i told him sooner i just didnt know they would check scars I was literally watching a youtube video on the way there and they said that so I was asked him to make sure and the rest is history but hopefully I will still be able to process I cant c myself the same if I wasnt in the military and thank u for the response I was sad for the rest of that day because I automatically thought it would disqualify me

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

Damari Brackett it's not a disqualification. It just needs to be documented. That is something the recruiter should have asked you about. So what do you want to do for the Army?

[@ConfusedGuardsman]

My recruiter told me when he gave me my forms, "if it's not on any paperwork, it doesn't exist". Best piece of advice they've given me so far.

[@bones935]

Ikr

[@rustyshacklferd535]

Good advice, more like worst advice ever.

[@asiangaming8409]

@@rustyshacklferd535nah best fuckin advice Yes = No service, No = Yes Service

[@klounpound6945]

As my recruiter told me. "When you go to MEPS. you are a perfect human being. And you tell them nothing"

[@godblessedxvi4594]

Actual facts

[@J40G]

So lie about your past criminal history lol 🤣

[@kainaanstuart5947]

@@J40G No, you shouldn’t lie, they have your WHOLE entire criminal record. They see everything you’ve done involving the authorities. Even if it’s “off” your record.

[@J40G]

I Prefer the French Legionaries over our new age military personnel....

[@user-360johnn]

Can you get in with subaortic heart stenosis (mild)

[@mrandmrswilson0728]

I had the best recruiter. He was a 13 b and that was the MOS I picked. I told him I was homeless and wanted to get my life on track. He put me on a cleanse regiment and picked me up every day to go do pt at the recruitment office( was next to a park with a track). I was pissing clean in 2 weeks, he got me back in my parents house, and made me ready for basic. At the end of it he asked do you still want to join? I said yes and we went to MEPs and I took all the tests and swore in that day. That man got me on the right track and I can only thank him for the time he spent, and the effort he spent knowing I could still walk away. ARMY STRONG

[@tribbleq]

Sounds like an incredible dude! And you for appreciating all of that!

[@user-ov5te2op1y]

wow what a good guy

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

That's badass

[@MoretsunaHana]

Hell yeah brother

[@J40G]

I'm in the same fucking boat and they all just looked at my past and said take care of your warrant and come back I actually called the DA and told him I'm going to join the army and he actually dropped my warrants... I went back to the station and was greeted with .. what about your other misdemeanors .... Hands down this is why other countries laugh at the Americans . I'm going to France and enlisting in the Legionaries

[@gohantanaka]

I was Air Force. My recruiter was straight up gold. He never lied to me. He prepped me for Basic and how I would be treated. I was and am grateful to him.

[@SakoiFish]

Who was your recruiter? I'm interested

[@abdoweisa119]

@@SakoiFishno comment

[@zebull399]

Same here all my Naval Recruiters were very Honest and more than helpful

[@keanu.3]

Looking at joining soon AirForce for 4 years

[@10Peter25]

On Point 1: I had a hernia before my recruiter signed me up for the Marine Corps, and I knew I had a hernia. It never showed up on any medical exams until boot camp, though, when the rigors of recruit training made it more pronounced. Because it first appeared officially during boot camp, the Navy fixed my hernia for me as if it was a boot camp injury. I didn't have to pay any bill but the $4 for the overnight stay in the hospital. I went on to serve an 8-year career in the USMC Reserve.

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Common Rule of Medicine: If you don't write it down then it never happened.

[@JamesonsTravels]

exactly. its not what you think but what you know.

[@hugokicks3788]

100% true in nursing as well

[@logunder4597]

I have type 1 diabetes, any possibility to become an infantry man?

[@pholzman2918]

@@logunder4597 No, you would be medically deferred. Retired MD.

[@logunder4597]

@@pholzman2918 aw man. That sucks.

[@brianpayne4549]

Don’t lie, just casually “forget”

[@pipsqueakking7263]

@@11bsavage64 Nice, but what did that have to do with this comment?

[@danrafael1375]

@@pipsqueakking7263 lmao I barley noticed what he said

[@AlamekGaming]

f o r g e t

[@welshy4638]

Yeah smokin' pot will do that.

[@brianpayne4549]

@@welshy4638 don’t “forget” to mention that part, too. (Don’t lie about it, just casually forget)

[@itskidkelly]

Remember fellas: you have *NEVER* smoked marijuana.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Never heard of it. Spanish good?

[@crzzy7694]

@@jamesvautour5990 federally it isn't and all military branches are federal

[@jamesvautour5990]

Mike Hawk thank you

[@jamesvautour5990]

crzzy thank you 😊

[@robertfrederickson5776]

Never inhaled it..I forget which president said that.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

I love that he’s out on the porch, it just adds a certain quality to the video, like Jameson is an older relative sitting on that porch and giving you knowledge

[@Papashaft]

Recruiter: “do you have any mental health issues?” Me with ADHD: “no”

[@pedoslayer]

Me with ADHD reading this comment: "Yes"

[@dargus1718]

You more likely meant "me who thinks he has ADHD but obviously never went to a doctor and hence has a clean record, no"

[@pedoslayer]

@@dargus1718 bro im diagnosed with adhd wtf

[@dargus1718]

@@pedoslayer Was I replying towards your comment? No? Then I probably replied towards the op.

[@italislife7461]

Me

[@Rob-bo7yn]

Recruiters are car salesmen. LMAO. I recently looked my recruiter up. He did his 20 or so, retired, and is now selling cars at a Lexus dealer in the Denver area! Guess he was meant for it.

[@Kilo-sz4ch]

😂

[@user-jk8yg5ch9h]

I am 6 years trying to find out what LMAO means

[@Kilo-sz4ch]

- wait 6 more years and I’ll tell you

[@sergeantskrtskrt9594]

@@user-jk8yg5ch9h Laughing my ass off (PS Hah. Ruined it Kilo)

[@sergeantskrtskrt9594]

@Josh -_- Your welcome.

[@shrapmagnet]

1987, Marine recruiter: Have you ever smoked pot? Me: Yes. Recruiter: When was the last time you smoked pot? Me: 6 months ago. Recruiter: No, you are mistaken. You have never smoked pot.

[@kaidenmunyer]

did they really do that

[@CJET007PS4]

@@kaidenmunyer it’s a joke mate

[@kaidenmunyer]

@@CJET007PS4 o

[@toddzehr203]

@@CJET007PS4 That's not a joke. That shit happens.

[@joshstane5926]

That shit happens now! Except weeks instead of 6 months lol they just push the meps date back till you’re clean

[@sohoyankee66]

It doesn’t matter what MOS you sign up for your gonna still be a professional lawn keeper, snow shovels and painter.

[@clementineschalchen330]

Not if you become a cook 👩‍🍳 then you just clean puke and diarrhea from soldiers

[@clementineschalchen330]

Jonathan Marus what?

[@xdjrockstar306x]

I’m a 68C and all I do is work 12 hours and take care of patients🤷🏽‍♂️

[@adriangudino3412]

@@clementineschalchen330 think I'll just take pro lawn

[@michaelegotti6439]

Unless your ASOC rangers, CAG, SF do what they want when they want...unless I’m wrong then correct

[@royshaul2392]

Retired US Navy here and everything this man said is the truth .... if there isnt some police record of it you don't need to say anything about it. Nobody needs to know about your adventures at band camp if you didn't end up in jail for it.

[@stormy9139]

Hey, what happens at band camp stays at band camp (coming from a band kid)

[@LosHitman]

Me over here being a band kid that’s about to go into the US Navy

[@randyjohnson8262]

Took the Asvab test in High school, we signed up for it to get out of class. That recruiter blew up my phone till I was 21 or 22. Told him over and over not interested. Finally started telling him I was moving to Russia or middle east to serve in their army instead. He finally left me alone. Nothing against any branch of service. Total respect. Just hate to travel and wear a goatee for years.

[@tinotino5778]

So if I wanna go, do I say I may have tickets I didn’t pay

[@anon2427]

This guy still texts me… I graduated nearly 5 years ago lmfao

[@Aliengelato]

"Russia or middle east to serve in their army" that musta hurt his feels ngl

[@VagueAcquaintance]

Lmfao💀

[@zarki-games]

My dad said that, in trying to get a recruiter off of his back, he asked the recruiter if he could take pictures of the people he killed. The recruiter said that he could. And so my dad then asked if he could take pictures of the people in his unit while naked in the showers. He said that they stopped trying to talk to him after that.

[@jamesjames7601]

I remember I met my recruiter, it was 11am. When I enlisted I told my recruiter I wanted to be Military Police (Army). He told me that was no longer available and they were full on MPs so he offered me other jobs. I told him no thanks. I told him if the job I want opens up to contact me otherwise I would visit another branch to enlist. That same day(4pm). A spot with Military Police magically opened up and he told me to come in and talk about it. Advice? Don't back down. If you know what you want. Go for it and don't let a recruiter convince you to take something else.

[@WootTootZoot]

MP wasn't available ??!! The recruiter must have been reading the wrong training manual. There's always room for Cops in the military, every branch, and it's hard as hell to get out of that career field.

[@jamesjames7601]

@@WootTootZoot His words were "we are over limit on MPs" which sounded like bs and apparently it was

[@SFGiantsfan9797]

That must be a huge lie. I was talking to the National Guard recruiter here in California about Military Police and he even told me that they need more guys for that 🤣🤣

[@jamesjames7601]

@@SFGiantsfan9797 obviously he was lying. Hence my comment. Also this was in 2007. Not recently.

[@WootTootZoot]

@@jamesjames7601 You know what's funny, is the number of guys who didn't want to go to MP's who were told that was their only choice unless they wanted to go to Clerk Typists. At least you got what you wanted.

[@JortsofSorts]

I lucked out with my recruiter, not only did he live in my hometown (an hour away from his office) but he was a family friend. He had worked as a farm hand for my uncle who had also been in the Army and had given him advice when he joined. I was trying to leave asap and was wanting to go infantry - he shut that down, had me study and retest for the ASVAB, worked out with me and got me started on a good career path. My recruiter is still one of my favorite people in the world.

[@r0e404]

What MOS was that?

[@debbieodle7282]

Yourgnomeoverlord: not many people can say that. You got lucky

[@JortsofSorts]

@@r0e404 35N, best career path I could have taken.

[@JortsofSorts]

@@debbieodle7282 very true

[@313-v9k]

You are very lucky to have had a family friend as a recruiter. I got screwed.

[@colinj5291]

When I was joining the Marines, some guy from my recruiting station told the doctor at MEPS that he had done ecstasy before. He was medically disqualified for 2 years or something. If you don't have drug charges on your record, you NEVER did them. This was 10 years ago and they may be even stricter now.

[@kylepetruzziello3321]

If you want to leave ASAP you can tell them that, but don’t sign a contract unless you have an MOS you want. And absolutely never sign an open contract! You will be a cook lol

[@nathanaelelijah1896]

Just got out of MEPs a couple days ago... they think they're hot shit primetime detectives. Don't let then intimidate you into a disqualification for service.

[@DarkestKnight2424]

You got it . I'll make sure to go in with confidence so I can become a us marine and proudly serve my country for as long as I can

[@seanoneill991]

@@DarkestKnight2424 rainbowwwwwwww

[@hawkeyefan4ever163]

“Don’t even think about lying to us because we figure everything out and we will charge you with fraudulent enlistment and you will go to a federal prison for 2 years”- meps

[@11bsavage64]

Lmaoo Intimidate me or trick me I work sales. I ended up having them begging me to enlist.

[@r0e404]

@@11bsavage64 Based Af, what'd you do?

[@scottwpilgrim]

Recruiter: Have you ever smoke pot? Me: Fred, we went to the same high school together.

[@isaacnovinger3566]

Till you’re getting a security clearance hooked up to a poly and a CIA agent asks if you’ve ever smoked pot

[@gettingpast4391]

@@isaacnovinger3566 No but I was with people who did when I was younger.

[@cmdr__blackw0lf864]

@@isaacnovinger3566 in the CIA you just have to be at least 1 year of not smoking it to be accepted

[@davidarndt4699]

@@isaacnovinger3566 I had a Secret Security Clearance. They didn't give me a polygraph test. The CIA, FBI, ATF, MPs, police and all other federal and state agencies were not involved. If they were, I didn't know about it. They never questioned me about anything I'd ever done in my life! Someone from the Army checked my criminal record. Since I don't have anything on my record, I got the clearance. Think about it, nobody is perfect. EVERYBODY has done something illegal at sometime. Maybe you spit on the sidewalk, the tread on your car tires is not good, you stole a pencil off a coworker's desk, you drove 56 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, you had a headache and you took some prescription meds that were prescribed to someone else. All of those things are illegal!

[@Dealio09]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 would be great in a movie scene

[@anglingnvirginia1346]

Before I shipped off my recruiter always took time out EVERYDAY, to come see me after school. My last year of high school in 06 he would come and eat dinner with me and my family. He became a good friend, and a better mentor when I shipped out of boot. I still see him and speak to him til this day. Some of these recruiters take it to heart.

[@NoQuarter1995]

He really wanted that promotion

[@MsBrasil89]

Yeah we definitely cannot do that. Lol

[@taniamachin766]

👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@rodneyhorsley8601]

Things that didn't happen for $500, Alex

[@tyleroptional2639]

Incredibly rare

[@sharparcher3789]

I have the most amazing recruiter. He’s helping me on his off time with strength training and my dietary plans. I went to almost every branch recruiter and it was only my current recruiter (the marines) that actually cared. If it wasn’t for him, I don’t think I’d be confident to ship (I got 2 months till I do)

[@avacable1019]

How’d it end up going?

[@sharparcher3789]

@@avacable1019 ended up being the best decision I’ve made

[@Anonymous-is2nl]

I’m 17, currently in the delayed entry program and ship off to Paris Island in late June and I’m so glad I’m in DEP because I’ve already signed my contract for avionics mechanics and I’m guaranteed a job in that field as long as I get all of the qualifications. So mention that to your recruiter if you’re thinking about joining and research everything you hear

[@-slice-6103]

@@thomasryan2679 doesn’t work for everyone that way

[@gusargoan]

Basically they lie and tell you what you want to hear. If they can lie to you, you can lie to them. USN 1984- 1990.

[@damaribrackett1159]

💯

[@mrorlov2706]

Ofcourse they have their goals in mind and you have yours. They pursue their goals and you should pursue yours.

[@jamiewalker8772]

Integrity man

[@wote2760]

two can play the game

[@---Blue]

@@jamiewalker8772 two way street just like respect and trust

[@DravenReactions]

Went through medical side of meps here in Idaho about 3 weeks ago. Question 1 " When was the last time you went to the hospital" The goal with this question is to catch you either in a lie, or admit you've been in the hospital. Notice how an easier question would be "Have you ever been to the hospital?" So by them asking a very baited question, you can find yourself back stepping. My answer "Never went for an injury, but last time was when my daughter was born." Question 2 " What sports did you play in high school" Again, the goal with this question is to list any and all sports you may have played. If you played football, they may start asking questions about head injuries or any type of injuries that you may not have listed with your recruiter. My answer: " Varsity Tennis" Question 3 " How often did you smoke pot in High School vs in your twenties?" Again, either way you answer that you are admitting to smoking pot, which is NOT a immediate denial of service but can lead to more in depth questions. I cannot recall all 10 questions but they were very very bait style questions.

[@calebf612]

The doctors at my meps didn't ask any bait questions whatsoever, the doctor interview went very fast.

[@Yumums]

Let's be honest smoking pot isn't a big deal, they just don't want a habitually intoxicated person in the military. Being honest about smoking would probably do you better then trying to lie about it.

[@DravenReactions]

@@calebf612 Nice, that is good. my 1st time through on the medical side of meps they probed a lot, but the 2nd time for my swear in part, it was a different vibe.

[@DravenReactions]

@@Yumums Yeah, for Active National Guard they drug test each time for drill (Once a month) so it'd be hard to smoke pot and get away with it.

[@Yumums]

@@DravenReactions what I meant is they wouldn't want you to smoke while your active but they wouldn't care if you have in the past

[@OleJoe]

The Army can be tricky too. When my dad was in training during WWII, they had them all lined up, and the sergeant asked that if anyone had a driver's license step forward. My dad, along with a few other guys did, thinking they were going to drive a car or a truck. They ended up pushing around wheelbarrows, taking dirt from one spot to another, while some guys with one or two years of college dug trenches.

[@seressor]

@@Relax53980 Ight don’t build the trenches then. Let all the enemies just blindly shoot you cause you can’t build a trench. Oh you just gonna leave? Have fun getting Court Marshaled. And yes the military has leaders cause 100 people can’t coordinate a team to do anything. You can’t possibly have a 100 guys giving out instructions.

[@Relax53980]

@@seressor that’s not my point at all wtf

[@viviansmith2177]

my dad drove a hemtt when he was in the army

[@ironduck3163]

@@Relax53980 you clearly have no idea what you're talking about

[@Ryan-em1sv]

@@Relax53980 eww what’s that smell? Is that a liberal?

[@lgxenergy7048]

As my recruiter said remember "YES" means "Your Enlistment Stop" and "NO" means "New Opportunities"

[@ethanfisher193]

The recruiter asked me when the last time I smoked pot was (that morning) I stuttered and the other recruiters in the office looked up from their computers at me and I instantly realized duh, I don’t smoke pot.😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@darksparkyshark430]

Yeah, it's super easy to forget that you don't actually smoke haha

[@sohoyankee66]

My recruiter asked me questions I would look at him and he was either shaking his head and nodding it. I answered accordingly

[@DarkestKnight2424]

Lol

[@aghazarshahbazli6113]

Best way to do it

[@agentoklahoma9174]

My recruiter didn’t do that, he was very understanding when I was in shock about my weight, like the head shaking and nodding part.

[@olentangy74]

That first point is so true. A young lady I know wanted to join the Army. She had a respiratory issue earlier in her childhood that she had outgrown and she was completely over it, and she was a marathon runner. BUT, at MEPS, she told them she had a respiratory problem earlier in her life. A deal breaker for the Army. Totally unnecessary.

[@Magnulus76]

Then the military needs to change their standards. Mild asthma is common in childhood, but sometimes people outrgrow it or their health status changes.

[@paulsmith5611]

True, usually. I have the same story. I can run far beyond what basic requires and knew that I would have no problems in basic or general PT during service. But I still sometimes wheeze in the morning or when I run. I told the guy I had asthma as a child and, unlike what most here are staying, he wouldn't let me lie or tell me to lie to get me in. His exact words, which I still remember 20+ years later was, "asthma will show up in bootcamp". He tried to get me a waiver but failed and I never went in. My guess now is what he meant is young guys who want to quit basic after a few weeks will use the asthma that they lied about as a health excuse to quit basic and get out. At the time I never understood what he meant about it "shows up in basic". Asthma doesn't, unless the recruit is looking for a way to quit. I would not have been that guy, but oh well, at the time we weren't at war and I don't think they were as desperate for recruits as they are now. And of course this was before the internet so I didn't know everything I know now.

[@chrism9976]

We grilled the hell out of applicants and went over the DD2807 twice before we sent them to MEPS Ft Jackson, even had a checklist of every known question they could ask to make sure that the applicant understood that MEPS is not their friend and will try to find any reason not to process someone.

[@justind5347]

I've just recently enlisted and I very quickly learned, the military doesn't want perfect people they want people who say their perfect!

[@OQUINN83]

They want liars….yet stand tall talking about HONOR

[@Diasoar]

​@@OQUINN83yup

[@euskenr]

No one is perfect.

[@peace-now]

In my experience in the Army, they want the following attributes. So say: 1. I will obey orders. 2. I will like and smile at the person giving the orders. 3. I love cleaning things, especially my rifle. 4. Ask the recruiter is he is coping with his day. 5. Say that you would like any job in the Army, especially Infantry (most recruiters are infantry). What you really want, but will never disclose: 1. Money, and the more the better. 2. Be driven round in a Rolls Royce, as a commanding general. 3. Be a babe magnet, glistening with medals. 4. Give the orders, which must be obeyed (like a pumped up Napoleon). 5. Do whatever I like.

[@derekwheeler714]

checks out

[@ReverenXero]

Even after MEPs, during and even after boot, keep the war stories of your past to yourself. You never know whos ears could hear, or what it could cost you.

[@botdf207]

Great advice, I'm going to take it

[@vaulthunterfromterra4053]

Basically, if someone wants to know, they can read the report/file (if they have the clearance). Otherwise, it’s none of their f*ck’n business.

[@alexisbeltran7110]

Recruiter: ever smoked pot? Me: everyday Recruiter: no... You never have Me: but... Recruiter: YOU NEVER HAVE Me: I never have Edit: lol so many likes. Thank you all 👍

[@DevilDaRebel]

That’s exactly how it happens.

[@danielkaiser8343]

You will get piss tested

[@DevilDaRebel]

@@danielkaiser8343 Lol.

[@fuge9o1]

lmao does that actually happen i wouldn’t know i just said i never have without them telling me

[@alexisbeltran7110]

@@fuge9o1 oh yeah lol even injuries. If u can tough one out and not make it obvious, they'll still send ur ass. Every signature they get is more money for them so they'll do what they can to get u to sign

[@jameswhite9025]

My recruiter asked if I ever smoked pot (I think I was stoned at the time) recruiter: "You ever smoked pot?" me: "er....." recruiter: "Son... NO = Naval Opportunities, YES = Your Enlistment Stops" me: "No!"

[@Pushingbuuttons]

*2 years into your contract “YES YES YES YES YES”

[@lutenantbladey9062]

it's been a year

[@Kseriessuck]

LMFAOOOO

[@Boomer045]

My issue is that I’ve gone the legal route, and acquired my medical cannabis card. I don’t think I can hide that.

[@rafatube87]

Ohh.. how'd it go?

[@leosespes219]

Remember folks. This video is now officially outdated. GENESIS. It'll be in your best interest to actually tell your recruiters all of your medical information to make the process easier and increase your chances of not becoming DQ'd

[@jcolterh]

I knew a recruiter. He had bottles of cleanser that he gave to everyone. He made sure they could pass a piss test. My sister worked at a health food store. She sold a lot of cleanser to military guys. Just in case you're wondering, it was called Omni Cleanse and apparently it worked.

[@gwill2100]

My uncle joined the air Force, and instead of specifically asking for a job as a mechanic of some kind, he said" just give me a job working with machines" and they made him a driver. I understand you want to keep your options open, but at the end of the day I think there are some situations you need to be more specific.

[@papabear6431]

Why did this video got recommended after my recruiter texted me?

[@JamesonsTravels]

Lol. Good timing.

[@Fithvial]

If you have a mic that is active at all, as in connected to the computer, google is listening and will adjust youtube and adverts based on what it hears.

[@EduardoAlvarado-lr5uy]

@@JamesonsTravels dam same just texted 2 days ago

[@sterlihalla]

@@Fithvial that is scary

[@micahl8857]

Reliquary87 Very true. Me and my dad tested this theory by talking about pink paperclips for a couple weeks (while holding our phones). To my surprise I had ads for pink/multicolored paperclips/office supplies popping up everywhere

[@davidarndt4699]

Just remember, "Don't ask don't tell". If they don't ask about something specific, don't volunteer any information. For example, I have ADHD. The recruiter never asked if I had anything like that, so, I didn't mention it. It's irrelevant and not the recruiter's business. I know a lot of people who were in the Army. They helped me out. When I was in I met a lot of people who had ADHD, Asperger's, Asthma, allergies to milk and other foods. Did any of those things affect the person's performance in the Army? Not significantly! People never told me you can't join the Army if you have ADHD. I heard that from a few people when I got out of the Army. Some people had very obvious signs of ADHD, Asperger's, Autism or other medical conditions. But, they were almost all good soldiers.

[@davidarndt4699]

@@Quayrock22 They didn't ask about mental problems. Nobody ever told me that ADHD might cause a problem. I didn't know I had Asperger's at the time that I joined. I knew a lot of people who had ADHD in the Army. Some of them had very obvious signs of ADHD, Autism and other things. Half the people in the US have undiagnosed or diagnosed ADHD! ADHD and Autism did not affect my ability to do my job. I may of acted a little different than everyone else. I was a little hyperactive sometimes.

[@davidarndt4699]

@@Quayrock22 I enlisted in 1998. Got out in 2006.

[@davidarndt4699]

@@Quayrock22 They did ask if there was anything I didn’t tell them. But, they never mentioned anything about Psychological disorders. So, I didn’t tell them anything that they didn’t specially ask. My recruiter told me not to volunteer anything. So I didn’t. I never thought about ADHD at the recruiting station anyway.

[@kw4841]

@@davidarndt4699 what if I have a medical condition that is visually noticeable when I bend down to touch my toes? Do I mention it or not?

[@davidarndt4699]

@@kw4841 Don't flat out mention it to them. There's a 50/50 chance that they will notice it. For example: I have flat feet. They looked at my feet and said, "Flat feet. Do you have any problems running?" I said, "No." They just moved on and didn't worry about it. If you flat out tell them about your condition, there's a 100% chance they'll notice it. Then they will ask questions about it. Don't volunteer any information to them. If they don't ask, don't tell. I am also allergic to Milk. I definitely didn't tell them that! I knew some other people in the Army with milk allergies to. They said the same thing: They didn't tell the recruiter. My Dad is a Vietnam vet. He served over 20 years, mostly in the National Guard. He always said, I'd never be able to join, because I'm allergic to Milk. My recruiter advised me not to tell them anything if they don't specifically ask about it. They never asked if I was allergic to milk, if I'm autistic o. if I have ADHD. I have all the above. But, even if they would have asked, I wouldn't have told them. More advice from my recruiter. I didn't know I was autistic until I got out of the Army. Then, a VA Psychiatrist diagnosed me with that. I knew I had ADHD, diagnosed in 5th grade. I always knew about my milk allergy. Put it this way: My recruiter said this to me: I cannot tell you to lie. But, READ BETWEEN THE LINES! How bad do you want to get in the Army? I said, "Very badly!" I told him that my Dad, a retired Warrant Officer, Vietnam vet, with over 20 years in the military, always said I'd never be able to join because I'm allergic to Milk." He said, "Let me ask you One thing. Are you allergic to Milk? I said, "Yes." He said, "You don't hear what I'm saying. Let me ask you again, are you allergic to Milk?" I said, "Yes." He said again, "You don't understand what I'm saying, are you allergic to Milk?" I said, "YES!" He said, "How bad do you want to get in the Army?" I said, "Really badly!" He said, "Then let me ask again, are you allergic to Milk?" I said, "Nope!" He said, "Good." Being autistic makes it hard for me to "read between the lines in a situation like this and understand what someone is saying without actually saying the words they want to say, but, they can't come out and say it. But, again I say, "I can't tell you to lie, but, READ BETWEEN THE LINES! I told this exact same thing to my nephew. He is also autistic. We both have Asperger's. He hasn't joined the Army yet. He is 20 years old. I don't know if he's actually going to join. But, he has talked about it. He has other medical issues to. Including problems with his Intestines and minor Jaundice (Yellow skin). That is usually caused by: Alcoholism, Hepatitis or fat deposits in the Liver. He's not an alcoholic and he doesn't have Hepatitis. It's probably fat deposits in his Liver. He can't hide Jaundice from the military Doctors. So, that might cause a problem for him. (BTW, I was Motor Transport Operator 88M. I was also a Combat Lifesaver. I studied Medical Assisting in college when I got out. The Army College Fund and GI Bill paid for all but $3,000 of my college classes.)

[@daithi1966]

I disagree with the advice telling the recruiter, "I only want a specific job." When I went into the military, I knew I wanted to be a computer programmer. I also wanted to go into the Navy (I grew up as a Navy brat). However, the Navy wouldn't write a contract guaranteeing that I would be a programmer. They could only guarantee I'd work with computers in some fashion. So, I joined the Army where they would write a contract that guaranteed I'd be a programmer. It was the smartest thing I ever did by far. Get your guarantee. You will need to score high on the ASVAB though, so study before taking it. That was 30 years ago, and I did the exact same job at lieutenants, captains, and GS13s, and after 4 years I got a job doing the same that paid really well, and I've been doing it ever since. Yet, working as a programmer in the Army was the best job I ever had.

[@ptbempire]

Great video and thank you for your service I am currently serving in Japan myself and I got the job I wanted because I was patient!

[@Mottleydude1]

I can remember when I was about to graduate from college with a Biology degree. My thinking was “I just completed one of the hardest majors to earn a degree in with a respectable GPA. If nothing else I’ve demonstrated I have ability.”. So my thinking was that the armed services (this was in the mid 80’s) would be interested in someone with some ability. So my Uncle, who was a physician and a Vietnam era Marine advised me along the same lines you did. Answer their question honesty and concisely. Don’t volunteer any information they don’t ask for and think before you speak. Also, let them tell you what jobs they have for you. Don’t tell them what you want to do. So to my consternation at each interview with a recruiter (and I spoke to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corp) the same thing happened. When questions got to my education and I told them I had a Bachelors degree in Biology the interview pretty much came to a stop and I was told “I’m sorry but at this time the, insert branch of service here, would not be interested in your services, thank you for your interest in serving your nation.”. When I asked why I was basically two things. #1. Outside of Nursing we don’t have many roles for life science majors unless you have a PhD or Doctorate. #2. Folks with your educational background usually don’t fit in well in military service. The first point I understood but the second one completely baffled me. Long story short I went to grad school instead.

[@dansmith5505]

The second point is because when people are young, they are used to following orders. If you have already been through college, you already have experience living on your own and living your life a certain way, and people who are college educated usually don't take well to being told what to do. The other aspect is that training someone is quite expensive. If you already have a degree, you likely are only going to stay for the minimum amount of time because you already have pursued other options. Uncle Sam isn't going to get maximum return on you if you leave. When you have had a doctorate, you have essentially exhausted the end of your academic career, and the fact you are joining in spite of that likely means you intend to make the military your long term career. You aren't likely to leave to go into education for a non-military job. This is ultimately in your best interest as well. You are already primed for another career path, it is best for you to fully explore that path before jumping into another. It isn't like you can't serve your country even if you aren't military. I know a dentist who frequently went to Afghanistan because he did dental work for marines, which was a big help because it meant people weren't cycled back home over a toothache that could have been prevented.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

And they wonder why there is a recruiting shortage

[@daithi1966]

This story smells fishy to me, unless you were trying to go in as an officer maybe.

[@Snoop_Dugg]

In Australia they want educated people in the forces. Couldn't you have become an officer then?

[@Mottleydude1]

@@Snoop_Dugg That was my intent.

[@youtubecensors5419]

I'm making it easier by going in with a list of things already prepared: No early mornings! I like to get up around 11am, but won't be really awake till about 1pm. Sometimes I can get up a little earlier, but only for something fun, and only rarely. I do not like being wet! Rain is fine, but I don't like getting in the water and being submerged. No shouting! I am to be addressed in a calm, reasonable tone or I'll respond very rudely. Let's keep it civil, shall we? No scratchy clothes! I just don't like them. I always have a bottle of diet root beer with me at all times. I'll need to be able to always either have it it my hand or secured safely in an accessible place. Obviously I can't be doing anything to rambunctious or it'll get jostled and spill and I might get sticky. I'll also need a little rolling cooler for backups. I need to be really high up in rank right off the bat. I don't want to work hard for a bunch of weeks and not be promoted! That's it, as he says, I should be honest.

[@regalsteel7074]

Behind your screen there's definitely some spoiled scrawny white kid who was never told no and got everything he wanted, when he wanted. Oh and probably uses reddit too. Sheesh. What a loser

[@andywalex]

Air Force will be perfect for you!

[@jermainallen7176]

@@regalsteel7074 relax its a joke.

[@viviansmith2177]

@@andywalex lmfaooooo

[@salthomas5764]

Let me introduce you to space force son haha jk

[@nathen4171]

Recruiter: “You ever smoked pot?” Me: *Shaking head yes* “No”

[@daygotown4742]

Hahaha

[@gabrielj.rivera4668]

Nodding* but yeah lol

[@TayQeth]

I have a record of a drug test when i was 12 do you think they would care

[@Blake-fr8hl]

@@TayQeth I dont know for sure but you'd have to ask him. Worse comes to worse and you say no and they see the record then you may get in trouble. If you tell him about and say you haven't smoked since he could probably be able to tell you if you can get away with it or not or if they would care. I cant think of a situation where law enforcement would drug test a kid though, unless you were under watch in a regulated federal facility or something

[@kingelvis19]

Meps: Damn this guy is good.

[@ShortFinal]

I walked into the recruiters office and told them I wanted to be a Loadmaster. Told it would be a very slim chance to come off the street into aircrew. Well im shipping off to Basic to become a C130 loadmaster for the ANG this August. But I did have a really good recruiter who was able to get a spot open for me to interview for.

[@suran396]

How's it going?

[@ericramosrodriguez]

I was a Career Recruiter from 99 to15 and I still work closely with Recruiters from all branches and I have to say, this video is the most accurate and informative video on Recruiting I have ever seen! Thank you for putting this info out there 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@fredo2x625]

I got caught senior year do I tell them yes or no

[@ericramosrodriguez]

@@fredo2x625 if there is any documentation, it happened, and you should inform your Recruiter. That way, if a waiver is an option, it may get granted. Everything that is documented always surfaces. Remember, most jobs in the military require some level of secret clearance, so OPM will be looking for stuff. I hope this was helpful. 🤙🏼

[@fredo2x625]

@@ericramosrodriguez I don’t got it I probably threw it away so my record got cleared? Because I had to do 6 months

[@ericramosrodriguez]

@@fredo2x625 there’s is definitely a record of it and it will surface sometime in your process if you try to hide it. Definitely do not try to omit what ever the incident was. Obtain whatever paperwork you require (I.e. certificate of disposition), but before you do, run your story by the Recruiter to see if the branch of service you chose is even entertaining waivers. It makes no sense for you to jump through hoops if #1 the offense is disqualifying and #2 can the disqualification be waived. Last but not least, if you are disqualified, check with the Recruiter in September and October. Policies tend to change around that time frame depending on how their numbers are looking.

[@WarInHD]

I remember talking to my recruiter telling him I wanted to be in the 75th Ranger Regiment and he was like “I’ll get you a contract for anything, just don’t be a fucking recruiter. This job sucks” he was only a couple of years away from retiring so I felt his pain 😂

[@11bsavage64]

My recruiter was actually in the 75th Rangers. Idk why but he became a recruiter and he isn’t a people person. He said he has 7 years left before that big ol 20 years. He told me how to go Ranger will be shipping soon.

[@RandomOne1999]

@@11bsavage64 do you mind telling me how to bring that up and how it went? I’m wanting the same thing and meeting my recruiter tomorrow. I don’t know how to bring it to his attention without seeming like a naive person wanting something of that caliber haha

[@11bsavage64]

@@RandomOne1999 just tell them you want an option 40

[@plasmahandoku1073]

@@11bsavage64 usually if your a SSG or SGT, you can get a promotion by either 2 things. Bring a drill Sgt or being a recruiter.

[@mysterymayhem7020]

"Rainbow. Rainbow. Don't be blue, my recruiter screwed me too." Old Jodie I once learned.

[@Jefff72]

Somebody made that joke when I was in AF basic.

[@Jefff72]

@Purple Ray Rainbows are new arrivals to basic who haven't received their mil uniforms. There is quite a shock the first couple of days that you are now in hell. So, don't feel bad newbies, our recruiters screwed us too. We are those further along in basic training and getting close to graduation.

[@kennethiman2691]

I'm 67. Why am I watching this?

[@CandC68]

I'm 76 and watching it. And laughing. I joined and wanted to be a Captain in the US Army Special Forces. (Only got to 1st Lt, in SF.)

[@user-jk8yg5ch9h]

You’re not 67 I can feel you’re between 20 to 40

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

I'm in my 20's and thinking about joining

[@nougat5357]

CandC68 hey, what got you through your training? How did you prepare to become sf?

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Because you love it

[@josephrizzo7500]

In high school the recruiter came in and I meet with him. I told him I had a little bit of trouble. He was honest with me and told me since I had told him that , I shouldn’t join because I would be seriously limited as a career path. That was cool of him.

[@lazydonkey3617]

as someone who never considered joining the military, thanks for the advice!

[@universeconsciouscitizensc592]

Great advice for ANY interview.

[@castle9770]

U can lie they cant check ur files its illegal

[@Aatell764]

Yeah, these exact tips have helped me all through my life. I was put on probation for a trespassing ticket, they were asking me have I ever done drugs? I'm like nope. As far as I'm concerned I have never done drugs because I have never tested positive for it or been arrested with drugs, I've done all kinds of pills and stuff at parties, I gave the same answer with have you ever drank? If you tell them you've done *insert list of drugs* they are going to be busting your balls all the time keeping an eye on you and you are going to be drug tested all the time, which you got to pay for. Aslong as it's not written down somewhere, it didn't happen.

[@MrRadarrat]

great advice. When I enlisted in the Air Force, I only wanted 1 job, and that was Air Traffic Control. My recruiter thought I was crazy but got me the job. Best time I ever had. What other job in the military do you tell officers where to go and how to get there. And they MUST listen to you because I worked both the enroute center and approach control environments.

[@myyoutube4906]

I'm working on that path right now. My recruiter is insisting they don't have that job available and lied saying it wouldn't be possible to wait for it.

[@huhuliji9507]

same thing i’m dealing with now. the recruiter saying that atc won’t be available for awhile and even though i’m in the DEP they said the air force assigned me a job as a geospatial intelligence analyst. have you had any luck otherwise getting an atc job?

[@nikolai_fischer]

this but army infantry

[@pbrucpaul]

I remember a guy who wanted Finance, and after a while he complained about Infantry training. The Sergeant just said "Well then when you're told to Charge bayonets fixed, just yell YEAH FIIIINAANCE!"

[@alexsheppard3775]

Prior Finance Marine... Semper Finance!!!

[@r0e404]

Lmao

[@phillipchavez1321]

Oh my god Jamesons Travels!...your advice videos are great! Definitely not regretting subscribing.👍 📝 0:15 what is the recruiter's job? 0:43 only an overview of MOS' 1:15 in-depth health issues 2:03 Leaving soon 2:44 Legal/Medical records... 3:37 Recuiter isn't your confidant 4:20 Storming against them 6:19 Family mental history

[@MallorieCannon-f2k]

If you were ever on meds for anxiety or depression you never had it, it was just feelings of sadness or stress brought on by a situational thing and are NOT reoccurring.

[@civilizeddelinquent563]

Gosh, a lot of these honest opinions, transfer to our daily lives too. Met many looney tunes that need this guidance.

[@ryanmalady376]

If they are loony, are you sure hr should be giving them advice? Maybe they just need to stay out altogether

[@Lucid_Waking]

Gonna show up to my recruiter in tie dye shirt and headband, rose colored glasses.. "Ever smoked pot?" "Nope." "Sign here."

[@someretardontheinternet]

I wouldn't be surprised if this situation has happened before

[@robertpallier376]

200th like

[@yeetusyeeterson5506]

More likely to get denied due to being a commie than for smoking weed

[@Lucid_Waking]

@@yeetusyeeterson5506 tie dye a dead give away for commie's?

[@someretardontheinternet]

@@yeetusyeeterson5506 Not these days unfortunately

[@pinkbastard2.080]

My father told me about how he failed marine core boot camp, he said he told them about how he had an alcohol abuse back when he was younger, and he says he regrets doing that, but he told me like what you said in this video, keep you mouth shut.

[@mondozero3501]

@@RandomKZbin123 lol.

[@craigcrissman4651]

@@RandomKZbin123 yeah I thought that just got you promoted to staff sergeant

[@yayo6574]

i have hearing loss and tinnitus in my right ear it doesn't affect me. will i have trouble with meps for marines ?

[@UsamaBeenHidin]

@@yayo6574 Oooo, that’s a tough one. I think everyone nowadays has a little tinnitus, especially with popularity of earbuds and loud music. If you believe and hold true that this right ear, will not put anyone at risk including yourself, I wouldn’t be worried.

[@LX.Zandaaa62]

Keep you mouth shut

[@iamchrizdubz8725]

you just taught me more than any teacher has taught me in 19 years

[@Rude_Boi]

So basically, "Shut up, don't volunteer information, and answer yes/no." Thank you Marine.

[@eethal7481]

When I stepped foot back into my recruiters office after trying to enlist 4 years prior (I was disqualified due to a speech impediment and never pursued a waiver). I was upfront and honest with him, about what I wanted and where I wanted to go. I knew what MOS I wanted ( Infantry ) and figured that it wasn't going to be hard to get lol. Gave them my contact info, and told them I would be back in a month with an evaluation for my speech (stutter)... fast forward a number of months.. I have my waiver approved and my ship date to Paris Island in a few months.

[@canineminder6093]

Are you still in the marines? Stuttering should not disqualify you from being accepted!

[@kilo393]

@@canineminder6093 dude said he has his ship out date in a few months

[@eethal7481]

@1234 Ilovemarinecorps September 9th is my ship date, hopefully I'll see you down there. Best of luck

[@Romans10-13]

Awesome bro! I’m leaving for Paris Island, in October!!

[@toad3222]

@@eethal7481 you out of boot yet?

[@SyBernot]

I went through 3 recruiters, the first one was old guard, squared away, just making a quota, took retirement. The second was way younger told me everything, all the deets, clued me in on the point of no return (at boot just before the oath). He gave me the whole book. He had just re-upped then changed his mind and took weather leave. The third was a shit bird lazy tanker. He just wanted to get me on the bus. I had no surprises at boot or anytime during my time in all thanks to that second guy (Sgt Batton) I owe him a solid. He also got me out of double rations in boot because he mandated that I show up in his office after school and he'd take me down to the DQ and feed me a blizzard on his dime. I started DEP at 1277, mepped out at 135, graduated at 165. Double rats sound like a good idea but you only have so much time on that plate and our guide was an ass hat and would barely smell his breakfast then get up and and we were done.

[@bluba1lz144]

I’m seeing a Marine recruiter tomorrow! Can’t wait to get a 0 on my practice ASVAB!!

[@montalban353]

How was the Asvab?

[@chewminem2044]

How did it go?

[@an0mal0us]

we need to know how the Asvab went

[@steveystovey]

guess he died :/

[@nicholascarr6251]

@@an0mal0us The practice ASVAB should only take around 20 minutes and is very basic. English, math, critical thinking. Unless if you failed high school you should do alright on it. I got a 93 on my practice and will be taking my real asvab in a few days.

[@lakicia30]

"Keep your mouth shut" is a piece of advice that can get you far in life, in general.

[@dinodude4486]

Training and researching into joining the Marine Reserves. This video and channel has been really helpful, sir. Subscribed! Blessings to you and your family in 202!

[@BartimaeusAurelius]

Unfortunately I didn't stand a chance lol. I have a scar on my chest from heart surgery and you can't exactly hide Julie records. Was definitely torn up about it, was cleared by doctors, participated in cross valley and njrotc, I even did tons of community service work and stayed out of trouble best I can. Sometimes you just can't hide your past. I wish everyone else luck though!

[@nickhardner6691]

So u can’t join if u have a goddamn scar

[@condorhawk8812]

@@nickhardner6691 no, you can’t join if you had a heart surgery, pretty serious treatment my guy

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

If it's only a scar the military doesn't even know you've had heart surgery. The scar can be from anything.

[@canineminder6093]

Recruiters tell you what they think you want to hear.

[@ethanchaney1139]

Tell your recruiters everything, tell MEPs what they need to hear. Your recruiters are there to recruit you, but most care at least a little about you getting a decent job in the Army. MEPs are the real ones you need to...only tell exactly what you’ve done that is documented.

[@wel8266]

should i tell them about my only very recently diagnosed adhd or is it just not worth it?

[@grantgriffin9679]

@@wel8266 no

[@jaydenjarrett8827]

@@wel8266 I told mine he told me I’ve never had depression or adhd in my life

[@kristenmarie3522]

What if it’s documented that I have had depression / anxiety but been doing ok for a while ??

[@homiesenatep]

@@kristenmarie3522 if it's documented, then you have to say it. But they should get a waiver for it

[@GoldCandy95]

I’m subscribing bc as far as I’m concerned this man in the video is THAT FRIEND WE NEED AT ALL TIMES. 👏🏽

[@hazekritz93]

This dude is fucking hilarious! To the point. Love it🙌🏼

[@oldmandingus]

Do more of these videos... going into the military, life in the military, military stories etc. Your straight to the point no bullshit way of explaining things is funny as hell, but very informative at the same time. Good stuff, thank you for your service!

[@kentofts2438]

This seems good advice for a lot of job interview / enrolment situations. I once told an interview panel of nurses that ‘ I would do anything..’ in order to get out of the ‘chickenshit outfit’ I was working for at the time . I then spent three years working on a horrible ward where no one else wanted to work.

[@dansmith5505]

Haha, yes. Don't sell yourself short. It's unfortunate, but honesty isn't rewarded in society for the most part.

[@thomaspavelko9412]

I had asthma from the time I was about 5 till 17..I day till 17 due to a fun fact..the tear gas chamber sorted it..never had an issue with it since. No did not tell the recruiter nor ever admitted it to the Army, if they would have found out about it out I got a medical discharge and probably a general discharge it's not like they would throw you in jail for it. I will offer this advise, the one thing I noticed with tear gas in people with asthma vs. People without asthma the people without asthma can sometimes breathe through it more often than not if you have asthma or history of it your lungs will just not work so you better be prepared for that when you go in that gas chamber you will not be able to breathe but you can work though it if you want it bad enough.

[@evanharris6985]

Tell me more please.

[@thomaspavelko9412]

@@evanharris6985 thats pretty much it really..

[@evanharris6985]

thomas pavelko . I just need to know if the gas will trigger severe asthma even if people have mild symptoms . I run above 8000 ft elevation and had no asthma symptoms but I don’t want to be surprised if I get to the chamber and this suddenly kicks in. I’m pretty athletic

[@sebastiancastela3978]

Someone who can help me this question? I can lie on the doctor, you never went to emergency room, but what if I have a collection of ER, they will be able to find out there?

[@joshuathornhill8168]

I was diagnosed with asthma when I was a baby but u never had a attack or any problem before and I’m 16 so I don’t think the gas chamber will effect mine I hope not😂

[@hasanibaker18]

This video is now slightly outdated. They now use a new system called genesis that can pull medical records without consent. Neither me nor my recruiter disclosed my childhood asthma but they still found it. It didn't disqualify me but it's an important heads-up to people that think they'll still be able to get away with not disclosing their information anymore. Sadly that is no longer the case.

[@paulmadkow9143]

I wanted to be a USAF air traffic controller. The wait list was too long. I went in open general. It should have been a huge mistake. The last day of boot camp, I was off to intel school. Thank. God! Best thing that ever happened to me. I was a career intel person thanks to USAF.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

Seen people join the Army for KFC.

[@sbrmilitia]

Ok I got it. Don’t say anything about my crackhouse, that I forgot to feed my fish and they died. In good to go now. Do I get to shoot the tank now?

[@foxco2378]

no the corp is getting rid of their tanks

[@aup8593]

I’d say the answer is 14

[@trevormurray617]

Talked to a friend who joined the army, he told me a story about talking to the recruiter about having depression a few years back, on call he said let’s get you in the office and talk about the details. What was the details you might ask? Took him into another room and said you want in the army right? ( they said yes ) you’ve never had depression right? It took them 2-3 times to get it.

[@johnhill3706]

Military is a wonderful career. It’s been a great place to grow up for a few years. We’re self-discipline learn a lot about life. Not a bad deal

[@almohvn33]

Watch this over and over and over! Spot on.. SPOT ON!

[@HenQ715]

You gave me a flash back, 44.5 years ago I can still remember my recruiter preparing me for my enlistment at the Brooklyn, NY General Post office, a group of 30 of us filling out our paper work and just like on cue, the Spc-4 administrating there we came to the part where we were asked about our health, and just as you said, "you're not a doctor" write in the box, "I am in good health" Period. It's funny how that piece has always stayed with me. Thanks.

[@hawkeyefan4ever163]

Recruiter:when was the last time you smoked marijuana Me: last night Recruiter: Never? Perfect

[@Ant424]

😂😂

[@calebheney302]

Funny part is, if you really want to join your recruiter will just push your MEPS date back until you can pass

[@tomr3422]

"Sgt So&So you fill that uniform nicely" I wanted to leave as soon as possible, knew the MOS and had the ASVAB score for it and still waited a year, I got cold feet a week before, but ended up telling him I would go, get every in writing and read the small print. I was Avionics, But was offered a Electronics repair MOS and the avionics school didn't pick up for a year after I left boot... It was either do work details for a year or switch, I switched. If you are going in looking for a trade for when you get out make sure you get something that will translate, nothing against the 0300's. If you are planning to go to college after its not as important.

[@dylanchalfant4018]

My army recruiter has been straight up with me no bs he may be one of the few good ones

[@Flymochairman1]

JT, with all due respect, I was the guy who mentioned my Asthma in the Recruiting Office. I mentioned I had Asthma, what has turned out to be a life-long Acute Asthma. That ended the interview there and then. I was crushed. It was 1984 and what I couldn't be told back then was that earlier that year, two lads with Asthmatic back-grounds died on PT Runs; one guy had had Asthma but had 'grown-out' of the Asthma and didn't need an inhaler, the other guy still had an Acute form and didn't let on but tried to hide the inhalers. Wearing nothing but a t-shirt/vest, shorts and light running shoes, there was no hiding an inhaler for the second guy and the first guy had indeed had more recent Asthma attacks than he realised or let on. They died of Hypoxia before they could be stabilised. (In more recent times, a Cadet died in her sleep, Hypoxia being the cause of death, after a PT run or some heavy activity earlier that day. Turned out she was Asthmatic also.) I didn't find this out until my own sister, who had 'Child-Hood Bronchial Asthma', was going for her Sergeants Stripe in the T.A. here in the UK, but before she could get the stripe and rank, she was tested on every physio-metric monitoring machine the Army had. Although she completed all the tests asked of her, hooked up to air-fed masks and extraction devices, she was failed. That meant she had to leave the T.A., not bitter but crushed all the same. She told me that with my Asthma, I wouldn't have made it off the first PT Run either. Six months later, after my sister left the T.A., Yugoslavia broke up and the Bosnian/Croatian War started up. Of the UK forces sent to the former Soviet State, many were taken from the Ranks of the T.A. I suppose we both 'dodged a bullet', as it were. No Asthmatic grows out of Asthma fully. Modern Steroidal treatments have helped but they are not a cure. Like said, told with all due respect. Thank you.

[@AmericanSwede1992]

“I’m not saying to lie...I’m just saying to keep your mouth shut 🤨” 😂 Jameson is the best.

[@Sadarsa]

The Asthma thing i disagree with... I never knew i had it, i just knew that when i got breathing heavily it would start to weeze a bit. Being a civillian of course if i got to that point, id just stop running and take a break so it never really got to the point that i knew i had it... the military doesn't give you that option, i quickly found out that after weezing a bit comes full-on restricted air ways. It wasn't that i was out of shape... far from it... I mean, i could run 2 miles before i even started having heavy breathing. The problem was that soon as i started breathing hard, it went downhill fast. If you wanna find out what if feels like.... just hold your breath as you run a mile. Once your in the Military, they will NEVER sign off on Asthma. To this day once a doctor finds out that i was in the service, they clam up and refuse to admit my condition, and i've been out of the military for 30 years now.

[@gitman3486]

"Once your in the Military, they will NEVER sign off on Asthma. To this day once a doctor finds out that i was in the service, they clam up and refuse to admit my condition" Why is that?

[@0xFF48]

@@abdullahansari437 i bet he's talking about va hospital doctors. Because then the issue if it occurred before, during or after service comes into play. And if there is any level of disability related to it.

[@seanoneill991]

@@gitman3486 it can be considered a disability - which means when you leave the military broken, you're entitled to benefits due to the brokeness from the military. it adds to it. i should be around 90% disabled man, but they wouldn't pay it or admit my asthma, knees, left shoulder, back, etc. i'm on 30% yet ive asthma also but they wont admit it or my payments would raise. same with the guy above, it's like WW3 trying to get it up.

[@johnpeterson2987]

@@0xFF48 Yeah my dad h as affects from agent orange but no VA doctors would diagnose it for years. They finally did last month...at 0%.

[@markihmll9904]

What about pneumonia? If you had it for 2 weeks, still a red flag for MEPS?

[@JJNM56]

My son is currently in (Marines) boot camp in California and your videos help him a lot prior to him going in. Thank you very much for your service and thank you for the videos. I can tell you that he watch all your videos and he used them as a tool and is better for it. My wife and I raise a great son and we think the Marines will make him even better. We are not sure if we will be able to attended family day and graduation in Jan 2021 because of covid which sucks big time. As far as the recruiter goes he was very up front with our my son and answered his questions and mine as well. Trust me I asked a lot of them. I did tell my son to remember that recruiter job is to convince you to join his branch. So keep going with the videos some boy or girl in USA may need them to make the decision to join. As my son like to say often around the house... Oorah dad !

[@phoenixpapaioannou4282]

Excellent advice, will definitely keep this in mind when speaking to my recruiter, thanks for the advice

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

Do not disclose psychiatric issues or mental health disorders. Always say no. And never tell them that you're on medication.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

When I wanted to join the Army I wanted was Airborne Infantry when I was in high school. So I did want that specific job and got it by being stubborn about it. My recruiter an E-6 brought me to the main station to talk to the station commander who was an E-7. I told the E-7 that I want to be in Infantry and go to Airborne School otherwise I wouldn't be happy if I did join with any other MOS. That E-7 said to give him 30 minutes and see what he can do. He went into another office and got on the phone and talked to someone on the other line. After talking for about 10 minutes to who ever he started yelling and said "I want this guy for infantry and Airborne School right now! If you fuck this up I can't afford to lose another No Go! You better find a slot now!". About 10 minutes later he came back to me and said "Hold on Son, I will get what you want.". The phone rang and the E-7 talked to him and I saw a smile on his face. He came back out and told me they found a spot for me a date for Basic Training, Infantry School, and a Airborne School class after. I was fucking happy and was about to print my contract to me. The E-7 didn't lie to me. He said that I was guaranteed that I pass Basic Training and Infantry School with above average performance and graduate that I can be on the next class for Airborne. The recruiters wrote and printed my contract that day and I was very happy. I got a delayed entry contract which gave me 7 months to prepare but I have been preparing since I started high school. I got all the pamphlets to all the requirements for the required standards for Airborne. I ran 10 miles after school, did 100 push ups a day along with a hundred sit ups, 5, 10, 15, and 20 pull ups if I was lucky to reach that many. I did this everyday for 5-6 days a week. Hiked uphill with 50 pounds with a surplus ALICE rucksack for 10 miles once a week. When I got to Ft. Benning I did well and became a squad leader for both Basic and AIT. Did my job because I couldn't and will not fail because I wanted Airborne. Basic and Infantry AIT was a breeze but not easy but I had to preform better or equal to the other Airborne and Ranger Contracts that I did. There were 15 Airborne and Ranger Contracts in my training company, only 7 made it. The others went to be assigned to regular infantry units worldwide. At Airborne School only me and 3 guys in my Company made it to jump week and did our 5 qualifying jumps to earn our Jump Wings. The rest were eliminated or quit during the first 2 weeks. What was amazing to me that Airborne School was very demanding but also fun. I had to keep my mind focused and my body well tuned and listen and learn because everyday you are tested as you progress. The Black Hats are always watching and keep notes on everyone. I had to pass PT everyday with exercises and runs at a decent 7 mile pace for 4 miles and 5 miles on Fridays. Black Hats are always looking for failures every minute. You were graded everyday on everything, uniforms, shinny boots, equipment, attention to detail, training etc. to include attitude. Any fuck up you were gone to be recycled or you quit or kicked out. Airborne only wants the best, the Black Hat Instructors will help you but it's up to you to learn. Jumping out of airplanes will surely in my opinion 80% is successful that you land no matter how messed up in landing with no injuries, 10% with serious injuries, and 10% that you will get killed. Paratroopers on jump status will take those chances. Once in an Airborne unit, no one will care if you quit but they can take your wings away if you terminate jump status negatively because it's a skills badge. Unless you get injured or move to PCS to another unit which don't require you to jump in Leg Land. Then you can keep your jump wings. Otherwise Airborne has no problem of recruiting or getting volunteers who are already parachute qualified or get Leg volunteers to become Paratroopers. Airborne only demands the best soldiers.

[@SFGiantsfan9797]

People's stories like you and many others are what give me motivation in wanting to join the military. I graduated from college 2 weeks ago at the age of 22. I talked to the National Guard recruiter and I told him I want to be an officer and he told me a lot of info that was very helpful and managed to get me a phone call with a Major to talk about it. I sent in all my medical documents, transcripts and everything else. The only thing I need to do is do the ASVAB and get my contract that I want. I do want to do Airborne school or air assualt first but I don't want to be asking too much in my contract if that's the case for me just wanting to go to OCS to be a 2nd LT.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@SFGiantsfan9797 AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!! You can teach soldiers how to get on and off helicopters and rappel off towers. Being Airborne is a special skill. Not everyone can be a Paratrooper or have the privilege of attending the most fun school of them all that is US Army Airborne School.

[@ilijahquintanilla1288]

Thanks for sharing your story, my goal is to become an airborne ranger, this is probably gonna be the hardest thing ive ever attempted in my life, this story gives me hope and strength thank you

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@ilijahquintanilla1288 I have a better option for you. It will take longer but it will save you on experience. Enlist as an Airborne Infantryman for the 82nd Airborne put into your enlistment contract. with 2 years in the 82nd Airborne you will get to perfect your infantry skills, airborne operations, and leadership. Airborne units give out Ranger School like Christmas presents every year in all the Airborne Infantry Battalions. Ranger School is a leadership school. The 82nd Airborne has a Pre-Ranger Course taught by guys who have been to Ranger School or they came from Ranger Batt. If you go through as a direct enlistment in a Ranger Contract, they have a very high failure rate because guys coming out of Basic and Infantry School don't have enough knowledge and experience. Many of my buddies went this route to become Ranger qualified. No Bullshit either.

[@ilijahquintanilla1288]

@@reddevilparatrooper hey thanks for the information, anything helps

[@alexrach1582]

I'm in the process of enrollment for the CAF and my recruiter has been great, he's straight to the point supportive and overall I feel like I've got a good chance. I had a telephone interview with him last week and it was all simply yes sir no sir questions, only bit of extra I went on was how I've been preparing physically doing tons of running and pushups so I'm better off for BMQ. So far its been good I'm almost at the point of enrollment for Army Communications Equipment Specialist, which is what I really wanted to try for, but there are so many options and I was prepared for the possibility I might've had to switch it up. But the fact that people will tell their recruiter to **** off is mind boggling. In my head they're an officer and a service member so I owe that respect, how at 19 I can be more disciplined than some adults is strange.

[@firestorm-1154]

Hey, I’m thinking about joining too, how has your enlistment gone?

[@UhGaflavin]

Currently studying for the ASVAB, got 79% my first try, but I know it can be better, taking the real test this weekend, going to MEPS next wednesday. I went into the recruiting office with Staff Sergeant Wardell knowing to gauge my responses as well as I can, say what I mean. & I believe I made a good first impression. Definitely looking forward to Parris Island, military family , Army Navy & air force, one grandfather(Charles Sherman) was MP during WWII & Korean War, the other(Alex Sikes Jr.) was an Air Force Bomber Pilot during WWII, most notable is my Great Great Grandfather Civil War Army General Sherman. Lastly, I will be the first Marine in the family !

[@donwontaco]

They check all your medical records now 😢

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

If you're someone who doesn't tell your doctor everything. It doesn't really matter what they see in your medical record. If the doctor hasn't diagnosed it, it didn't happen.

[@ralphdrees4413]

Tell that recruiter exactly how much truth they are willing to tell you and then subtract just a little bit more.

[@shawngungames130]

Me: I want to go into the military it's my childhood dream Meps: Did I just see you scratch your head?? *gets disqualified*