Third try in joining to military. Need pointers!

[dkc62 10+ year member]

Ever since I was a child I used to dress up and play war. My favoriye toys were J.I. Joes. I always wanted to join the Army or the Marines. I had my first chance at the age of 19 but being dum and stupid I got a D.U.I right before I joined. I then tried again when the Iraq war started but the Army considered a D.U.I. a serious offence and I would need tech school or college to join but having children prevented me. I am 27 years old now and I think this is my last oppertunity to join. I've been out of school for ten years and I don't think I can past the written exam. I have never had any run in with the law as a child except the D.U.I and it has been over 7 years so I don't think I will have a problem. I'm just afraid I won't past the math exam and that scares me. I do have what it takes to be a soilder and all the political talk about needing more soilders I think it's bullsh!t! I'm willing to fight and support my rights and country no matter what it takes. If I do not past the test I will go to school for a year and try agin if thats what the recruiter wants but why not take me now? I have no disabilities? I'm not over the edge. Has things change in recruiting since the last 5 years? Is there a chance I can make it with out college? I don't know. All I know is I have an appointment this Friday to take a test and it scares me if I fail. Even If I fail I can learn a lot in bootcamp. I don't use drugs or drink and I'm as fit as a athlete.

Can anyone possitive feedback on my delema?

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[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

What is a J.I. Joe?

 

[thesandman 10+ year member]

i know its your dream but at the current stage of this war, why would you want to put your family through that?

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

try joining the national gaurd

 

[dkc62 10+ year member]

i know its your dream but at the current stage of this war, why would you want to put your family through that?

Have you ever had a feeling that you wwere put here do do something special. All my life this has become a dream and hopefully a reality/ Anyway's my girl and I have been sepperated for two years. I want a better life and the military is what I want.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Have you ever had a feeling that you wwere put here do do something special. All my life this has become a dream and hopefully a reality/ Anyway's my girl and I have been sepperated for two years. I want a better life and the military is what I want.

i hope they take you cause i'd rather have you go over to fight this silly war and die then having a draft and forces me over there since i didn't make it to canada in time.

 

[dkc62 10+ year member]

try joining the national gaurd

National Guard is not for me. Thays for the cops and Home Land Secuirity imho.

 

[fatryan 5,000+ posts]

you dont think you can pass the military math exam? lol

 

[dkc62 10+ year member]

i hope they take you cause i'd rather have you go over to fight this silly war and die then having a draft and forces me over there since i didn't make it to canada in time.

Good point. I will gladly take your place.

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

just buy a gat and fly over there.. start killing some fools... who needs permission?

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Good point. I will gladly take your place.

sweet. i encourage people to join the military.

 

[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

you dont think you can pass the military math exam? lol

maybe he dumb?

 

[Audio Junkies 10+ year member]

Get an ASVAB study book and take the practice exams. It's been a while since I have taken the test, but each individual section has tricks to finishing them correctly and quickly. The more you practice the better you will be, and of course get a tutor if need be.

Also, you may want to write your state Congressman/Senator about helping you out with your enlistment. A nice letter from one of the forementioned to your recruiter would be very beneficial for you. Heck, I'd even shoot good ol' Jeb a letter and see if he can't help.

Good luck and start studying.

- Lukas

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

didn't muhammod ali fail that test?

 

[grayfox587]

i kno how you feel man all my life i wanted to join the army all my friends joined the army and i couldnt cause i have diabetes i wish i could join it would be the best thing ever //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif