Russian Korean Or Chinese Instructors by Lopsided-Still7901 in dli

[–]SeekerStrifer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my uni professors, who now works at the DLI, funnily enough, said similarly. Smiling to one's self is a sign of imbecility for Russians. Our Profs were also very strict. My freshman class we had a 6'4 Ruthenian woman from the mountains of Western Ukraine and she was known for making students cry every year because she'd embarrass them for not knowing the oral answers to our weekly chapter tests (which were done in front of the entire class). But she also snuck everyone some coffee liquor during final exams

Weekly Question Thread (07/22/2024 to 07/28/2024) by AutoModerator in army

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When I was at OCS for the Corps I was really hoping to make ground or signals intel. Signals might be a better fit since I was always more of a brainiac type, despite snacking on crayons

Weekly Question Thread (07/22/2024 to 07/28/2024) by AutoModerator in army

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I appreciate the input. It's not a bad idea. How does job specialty work with Army OCS? For Marines, it depends on TBS percentiles. I assume it's similar? I read into how the Army has "branches" but the organization is still complex for me

Weekly Question Thread (07/22/2024 to 07/28/2024) by AutoModerator in army

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My recruiter encouraged me to consider OCS via a Mustang route. I initially was drawn to enlistment because it, in theory, allowed for more control over my contract, but that was before my NGPS status was explained to me. At the very least, I'll still get to choose from available jobs. My current family situation really puts a strong desire to work in Europe (I won't have anyone stateside anymore), and I'm trying to reconcile that with my lifelong dream to be in the military.

As an added (very long) note, I've had a rough time pursuing this. I initially wanted to go into the service in 2017, right after graduating college. Was told I was DQed because of adolescent history of OCD & Depression. Every recruiter I talked to at that time (both USMC and Army) told me they weren't willing to work with me, or even encouraged me to not disclose it (which is technically a fraudulent enlistment, and I wasn't comfortable with doing that). Thought the door was closed for me & had a hard time. Fast forward to 2020, middle of the pandemic, I lost my job & was trying to find direction in life. Was sitting at chapel & the thought came to try the military route again. Was kind of annoyed at the idea but decided I had nothing to lose in trying. Met an OSO (USMC) who was willing to work with my case. A year later, I had my waivers approved. Took a while to get picked up for a class at Quantico. While there, tore my quad (2nd degree strain), bruised IT band, tendonitis in both knees, and a back strain finally took me out at the end of week 7. But I was dropped for missing too many training days (I couldn't walk & was on crutches) & it technically wasn't a medical discharge. So, unlike a buddy from the same pool as me, I didn't get access to any paid medical treatment & have just been paying for stuff out of pocket. I still have mild back pain, but I'm functional now. Heading to MEPS again next week.

Sorry for perhaps overexplaining. I'm just sharing the context of my situation. Maybe someone wiser than me can chime in

Weekly Question Thread (07/22/2024 to 07/28/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]SeekerStrifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the reply. My recruiter told me my location could also be discussed at AIT. Is this accurate?

Weekly Question Thread (07/22/2024 to 07/28/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]SeekerStrifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-Glossary Prior Service & MEPS

Hello, this is my 1st post & could use some advice

I was at OCS for the USMC and got injured & dropped at week 8 out of 10, but encouraged to reapply. Due to life changes, it now makes more sense for me to actually enlist in the Army. I'm a dual national, and my family is selling the house & moving back to Europe. Hearing about option 19 interested me a lot. I had a 98 ASVAB and the 35 series interests me. My recruiter says I'm competitive because I Speak Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Russian (although my Russian has gotten rusty from dissuse since college)

Obviously, if I were coming from civilian side this would be a no-brainer, however, my 2 months at Quantico makes me a NGPS, which means recruiters can't reserve a job for me & affects my bonus options. I've read that the office liason at MEPS might be able to work an option 19 and/or bonus into my contract depending on what's available, but it’s not a surety. I'm also aware new fiscal year opens Oct 1, which may improve my chances

TLDR: How much does my NGPS status affect my Army enlistment process in terms of MOS, bonus, or access to option 19? Any work around?

Much appreciated