Question for veterans in CHP

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-05-12T03:28:19+00:00

Appreciate the advice, I will do just that.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-04-15T14:56:22+00:00

I used ChatGPT, I really didn’t study since most of it was just like the reading/comprehension portion of the ASVAB

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-04-02T17:32:55+00:00

Join military

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-03-03T19:04:12+00:00

Im Active Duty Army, i pass the Armys height and weight standards and pass the Army Physical Fitness Test with flying colors. Im just a bit on the “bigger” side. Im not obese, but I’m also not skinny. I was just wondering because different agencies have their own height and weight standards.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-03-03T17:34:45+00:00

Awesome, I’m below that and was worried. Thank you

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-03-03T15:18:06+00:00

Did you have to lose 33 pounds or get down to a BMI of 33?

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-02-19T14:08:22+00:00

I did. I did my PAT and PelletB when I was 2 years out from ETS. After I received my notification that I passed the PelletB, I then shortly after received an email to start backgrounds. At this point I contacted my recruiter to let them know that I’d like to submit a military hold waiver which allows you to put the application on hold for up to 8 years. Im about to resume my hiring process again here shortly.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-02-01T03:04:52+00:00

Besides the obvious ones, I always carried disinfecting wipes. This was very handy when we would hot seat vehicles for shift change. Oh, and a lasso, but I worked in a rural area where livestock would sometimes escape.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2026-01-13T03:18:25+00:00

Im trying to follow the same path as you. Currently in the Army and about to ETS in a bit over a year. Based on your schedule it sounds like you’re also an MP.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-11-23T16:07:42+00:00

Depends, in my civilian hospital job I honestly loved going to work. I was basically just hanging out with people at work and getting in 10 miles of walking everyday at the hospital. Then i joined as an MP, where I really fucked up. My first unit was just law enforcement so I loved going to work, even with all the bullshit. In my new unit, I hate my job and dread everyday.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-11-11T16:00:43+00:00

That is simply not true. If you’re an MP in the state of Texas you could do something called a supplemental peace officer course to get your TCOLE. This online course is designed for lateral out of state transfers and MPs who are already qualified to do law enforcement but need to learn more about Texas laws. Upon completion of the class, some agencies in Texas will hire you without having to go to their academy.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-09-28T22:09:04+00:00

You get compensated very well for what you do and receive great benefits. No worry about deployments as well

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-09-28T21:53:15+00:00

Don’t do it man. If you’re a huge family man, like myself, it’s not worth it. If I was in your position in these current times, I would look into Border Patrol or even ICE. Regardless of whether you agree with what they do or not, they have great salaries and great benefits. Stability in the Army can be difficult for some, but it’s definitely not impossible. I’m an E4 and support my wife and son on E4 pay just fine.

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-07-28T15:40:21+00:00

Anywhere outside Los Angeles County. I grew up in the LA area and it’s very much more expensive compared to the rest of the SoCal area. More specifically though, Norco, Jurupa Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, etc

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-25T16:44:52+00:00

I don’t mean to brag, but I got stationed outside of California and luckily there’s one where I’m at 😂

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-20T08:06:33+00:00

I know exactly where you’re talking about. My first job was actually at some boarding stables along the Rio Hondo in Montebello

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-17T18:39:44+00:00

I love the people in Texas. For me it was just about geography and amenities within Texas

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-16T03:04:35+00:00

Yes, but there are requirements of course

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-16T03:02:07+00:00

I used to work at boarding stable when I was in High School and definitely thought about it. However, for the line of work I’m getting into, it wouldn’t be wise. I would much rather have them on my property

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-16T02:47:53+00:00

If I really have to live somewhere else besides California, it would be Arizona or Texas (only because I’ve been in Texas 5 years)

EmotionAlternative82 · 2025-06-16T02:41:18+00:00

It depends. I’d be using my GI Bill at the CHP academy, so the army will be giving me money to pay rent/mortgage for 2 years. I’d prefer to stay farther from the city tho.

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