This became insanely obvious as soon as I boarded the plane after MEPS

@Puggy42069

Жыл бұрын

What was obvious? The training for the officer was just vastly better?

Yeah the recruiter lied to me...told me my double major with a 3.5 GPA wasn’t competitive, I had to have at least a 3.9 and max a PT test before basic...fast forward a yeAr I walk into an office after 8 hours in the motor pool with a butter bar with his feet up on a desk watching Netflix and eating pizza and I gotta face the fact that he gets paid twice as much. FeelsBadMan

@jacksoutofthebox

5 жыл бұрын

Fallen G why wouldn’t you do a little more research? I guess a degree doesn’t really equate to intelligence and wisdom.

@zoy13

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacksoutofthebox F.. mate F...

@bradleydixon9147

3 жыл бұрын

@Fallen G Get your make sure you have a 110, get your degree (if you dont already have one) and begin putting your OCS or Green to Gold packet together with the help of leadership.

@MG21778

3 жыл бұрын

Could’ve been prevented with a google search...

@Tastybathwater1

3 жыл бұрын

Dude...

Too late goddangit! 😂 I’m shipping off as enlisted tomorrow

@MattWard89

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha Good luck!

@etgohomeplease

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of fun, don’t worry.

@jordansell10

5 жыл бұрын

Me too mate. I’m 19D

@andrewtreat7371

5 жыл бұрын

There’s still OCS ;)

@PNCards21

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! E-4 mafia 😈

I was gonna enlist but I just got into a great college with an amazing rotc program so I’m gonna try that!

@jstoner1928

4 жыл бұрын

Army rotc?

@jeffersongarcia8257

4 жыл бұрын

jstoner Reserve Officer Training Corps

@KeysAndDoorss

4 жыл бұрын

Probably army rotc

@holydutchlord3477

3 жыл бұрын

Jefferson Garcia he knows what ROTC is he just asked what branch

@555125kevin

3 жыл бұрын

Good Enlisted isn't generally all the way horrible there's just a lot of politics (buddy buddy club) your career progression can be in the hands of bad leaders, also u can be under ppl who aren't smart at all. On the officer side the ppl over u aren't dumb because a 110 gt is required.

As an enlisted vet ... it's important to know what it's like on "the bottom of the barrel." I met too many officers that screwed over enlisted, simply because they (1) were too inexperienced (2) were too arrogant (3) had absolutely no idea what they were doing. Before you get that power/title/authority/rank (as an officer), you need to know your enlisted life.

@heystevo82

3 жыл бұрын

This. One thousand times this. I was full-time enlisted and saw this far too often in my commissioned brethren. This was in the Australian army though, where kids straight out of high school with no life experience, who have never had any responsibilities or a job and never lived away from mum and dad before, can go straight into the Royal Military College and become an officer before they're 20 and take command of troops who have been in the job for years. Hence the egos and arrogance. I think everyone should earn their stripes as an enlisted soldier/sailor/airman first, before they can be considered for commissioning. I am applying to go back to the army but as an officer this time in the reserves. I'm hoping my experience as a soldier will hold me in good stead and will make me a good officer.

@Cerviel

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this really hasn’t been my experience. I’m an O-1 and to be honest, It doesn’t really feel like I have power. Sure, Enlisted guys give me a salute and call me sir, but as an O-1 you don’t really know much and a lot of the time, its those senior enlisted that are helping us find our way. I have no need nor desire to heckle or “screw over” enlisted guys. DISCLAIMER: I’m in the navy, and I’m a student pilot so my experience with Enlisted sailors is...minimal. I don’t know how things work in the army, or how their officers like to act.

@iamwhoimnotimnotwhoiam4431

2 жыл бұрын

I've been out of the marines for a decade now, and I STILL have ptsd from watching how officers behave. They're stupid ass college kids. Officer life is frat life, except you get to decide who lives and who dies. It's sickening.

@JasMcKenzie

2 жыл бұрын

@Iron59 possibly, but it is true. The caste system is archaic and is in desperate need of an overhaul.

@saucyahh6707

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that, I noticed that not every officer is a leader or also experienced in sociocultural norms in the military.

You have been a huge help to most of us making our decision to join the army. Thanks so much man!

Hey Matt, I am a big fan of your channel, your videos helped me out during the application process to the Virginia Army National Guard. I swore in yesterday, and I'm looking forward to the road ahead! Keep doing what you're doing!

Hey Matt! I’m actually going to do AFROTC after high school and I found this super helpful, keep it up 💪🏼🔥

Great video as always! 💯 I plan on becoming an officer towards the end of my career. For now, I need to feel what it’s like to start from the bottom up. If I am ever going to lead soldiers, I first must understand them. Know what they have been through and earn that respect. I got to meet two amazing officers already who truly know leadership skills and how to motivate. Of course though, not all officers are wise. I go in for my second swear in on March 12th and then I leave for Georgia. 11x Airborne! Again, your videos have helped me tremendously. Keep it up brother!

Been watching for awhile man. Awesome to see your unit patch board full now!👌🏻

I really appreciate this channel and you sharing your experience. I've been trying to workout/diet so I can join the Army and watching your videos a couple times a week really helps my motivation even if it's simple stuff like this. Keep up the great work! Love the videos!

Just graduated BCT (your 68W cousin was a friend in my platoon at fort Leonard Wood!!) and off to OCS! Thanks for the awesome video(s)!!

@MattWard89

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome well congrats on graduation! Good luck at OCS 👌🏻

Try and give an order to a E7-9 that doesn't make sense....I'm a 20yr veteran and in my opinion is that the Army of today is full of backstabbing to get promoted or to look good. I'm glad to see you was enlisted prior to going to OCS. Most officers have no idea about the enlisted.

@The_Black_Knight

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty rough perspective to all those retired combat veteran officers out there in the world...the division between NCOs and officers is not sort a gaping chasm. "Mustangs" after reaching O-3 are equal in experience to any non-prior enlisted, and so is the respect earned between NCOs that execute orders in the US military, as the officers that operate/plan for military forces.

@flatbedtrucker5473

5 жыл бұрын

@@The_Black_Knight well it's obviously you wasnt at Fort Stewart. I spent 10 yrs in Germany and loved it. I then got pcs to Stewart and saw all sorts of the things I stated. Now Fort Hood was a good post. I guess we will agree to disagree

@NoFaceINoCase

4 жыл бұрын

An 03 is not equal to an nco which is why they pair with a 1rst sgt to TEACH THEM..stop fooling yourself.

@user-xo4ok5xu2n

3 жыл бұрын

Just like most of enlisted soldiers have no idea about officer's life.

@damoos3.

2 жыл бұрын

your time coincides with how long we been in middle east makes sense

Hey you should do more videos on how ROTC cadets or guys in OCS should improve themselves when they become officers officially. Like some kind of wisdom, or better ways to communicate better with lower ranks. Thanks :D

@victorgracia3442

2 жыл бұрын

I want to have this improvement so I will be joininh army reserves and rotc program at the university I will attended to. I really hope I get to become a cadete.

Can’t wait to see the other video on why you would want to be enlisted, I’m enlisted myself but i have plans on going warrant

@kennyworth007

3 жыл бұрын

Smart man..

Love ur videos they give great information and knowledge about the military

I was both. Officer has more responsibility but definitely better!

Could you do a video explaining more in detail the difference between active or reserve officer and what process a civilian goes when joining the military as an officer for the first time?

9 classes from my bachelors and want to make the switch been in for four years in the air force e5 select hopefully i follow through and make selection your videos put me at ease and inspire me to try and take the leap.

@Cash4Fruit

Ай бұрын

Did you do it?

Goodmorning sir, i graduated OSUT for 19D at Fort Benning 2 days ago and i am in processing at my new unit. I watched your videos for a long time and i just want to say thank you for all the information and motivation. The basic training videos did help me know what to expect. Have a good day sir. RECON!

Having been an NCO and an Officer, its been my experience that when an NCO is off, he's off. IE: "Don't bother me I'm off, find an NCO who cares." An Officer is like an actor who is always playing his role as long as someone is there, so they are never off. When a subordinate is there you are playing the role of leader, when a peer is there you are playing the role of colleague and when a superior is there you are playing the role of subordinate officer. It takes a lot of getting used to and if you don't have the commitment, you don't.

Im 17 going to boot camp this summer to join the guard. I am going to go to Marion Military Institute for 2 years with their ECP then I'm getting my degree after i earn my commission

Nice video and thanks for the info

2d Lieutenant to Captain. Gives mission statement. Issues any orders after mission statement. Platoon Sergeant/Squad leaders. Follows directives from mission statement to lead and guide elements to complete mission.

MOS 67E. I never thought I'd be signing a military contract, even though I've had several family members serve, but after graduate school it made sense to do so for a multituide of reasons. Couple of which being able to direct commission as a CPT and having greater job security/stability along with career advancement. However, I don't start training until this Jun '19 so will see how it all goes with my new career.

@sethcarter3154

5 жыл бұрын

I ship June 18th where are u going

@andwai1980

5 жыл бұрын

@@sethcarter3154 June 9th to Ft. Sill for DCC then BOLC in Ft. Sam Houston in July.

@sethcarter3154

5 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Waite I’m going to fort Benning for 19kilo m1 abram what job is 67e

@andwai1980

5 жыл бұрын

@@sethcarter3154 it's the MOS for a pharmacist.

@ztvfm858

3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna finish up my masters next May and looking to make the jump too. Any advice for someone who is looking into taking the same route as you?

At 22 years old with a 4-year college degree, I’ll enlist in the USAF as a 2nd Lieutenant. Admire my great uncle, a Vietnam War veteran and a Brigadier in the Vietnam Air Force.

@josephdodds6786

3 жыл бұрын

You dont enlist as officer.. you receive a comission

I heard from everybody I talked to including officers that it is a lot cooler to be an enlisted ranger

This goes hand in hand with the last video I made. I’m glad I decided to go OCS and not enlist like initially planned.

@MattWard89

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see another person making some videos about their experience! Keep it up, your perspective will help more people than you think.

@egyakesseyankson5696

5 жыл бұрын

Christine Sayago What’s OCS

@tjmario64

5 жыл бұрын

@@egyakesseyankson5696 Officer Candidate School

@Col92519

7 ай бұрын

@@MattWard89not everyone can be an officer

Bus picked us up at St.Louis Missouri airport. Currently on our way to Ft. Leonard Wood 👊 * Thanks for all your advice.

@snappedthem

Ай бұрын

How did it go, I’m thinking about enlisting, and how did your skills turns over to civilian life

Was denied enlistment because I needed to be off my medication for 2 years. They told me to come back in 2 years and try again. So I decided since I have to wait 2 years anyway, I might as well go to college and get my bachelor’s degree. The college I’m going to has an amazing rotc program so I know that is the best path for me.

I think it easy to talk about someone should come into the military as an officer without prior experience, but you have to realize that it’s not as simple as walking into an recruiter office and ask to be an officer, the process is long and difficult and it may take 12-18 months before you come an officer.

Currently enlisted but, I am submitting an OCS packet whenever I finish my degree. I am hoping that I can stay Signal though.

As a lower enlisted soldier, I've never been afraid to talk to higher up NCO or officers. I actually like talking to some of them. I'm interested in making switch from enlisted to officer.

Interesting thing I noticed, that little tank made of fake bullet casing behind you on your shelf, I have the same one that my little sister got for me😂

I love how he explains these topics so thorough. You should do a video explaining customs and courtesies, a 1SG walked in a room with a 2LT and got upset because we didnt call at ease. Do you agree with this or does the officer have the upper hand.

@sce2aux464

4 жыл бұрын

Odd, seeing as there was a higher ranking officer already in the room. Was this at BCT?

@tylerhines5430

4 жыл бұрын

SCE2AUX AIT

Officer in the Air Force the best way to go.

@sana-if7rb

2 жыл бұрын

No, coast guard is best.

@aah4587

2 жыл бұрын

@Archer with all limbs in place and PTSD free

7:25 ''your gonna kinda be stuck out in the rain on that. and that could sometimes be literal'' 😭 lol sheesh

When I was in the 82nd Airborne Division, when all company was supposed to be doing a field exercise. I used to see officers leave for hours and go to McDonald's and Burger King and then go to the barracks and take showers when we all were supposed to be in the field eating MREs and sleeping in foxholes.

Good thing I thought ahead and am already going to college

What do you think of enlisting and then pushing to become an officer through the green and gold program? I’ll be dropping out of college with around 33-36 credited hours already.

Congrats on 105k!!! And does anything the Army do similar to the Marines?

@devildogus2187

5 жыл бұрын

Bush Wookiee many jobs offered by Army are also in the Marines. They do many things similarly but the Marines is a culture on it own. Just depends what you’re trying to do

@Matt Ward could you make a video explaining ROTC's?

Matt, as a reservist going to college next semester, do I have the ability to commission as an active duty officer through ROTC? Would this void out my reserve enlistment, and would this risk me losing my bonus?

If my packet is approved I'll technically be an officer but the technical is the key point. Go Warrant Officers! 09W for the win!

@lepracybabe

5 жыл бұрын

Kommandant Duncan 153A!! Getting ready for my board! Good luck man! 🤙🏻

Thank you for the info. I'm currently enlisted as an 88M and don't care much for the job. I have a Master's in Health Science and I'm debating on either switching to 68F or going the officer route. If I'm going to stay in I want a job that I actually like and am a subject matter expert in. Thanks for the info. It really helps.

@voltrondoji7439

Жыл бұрын

Did you come in as an E7;E8 level because of your masters.

I want to try and go to the Air Force OCS route after I get done with college. Have almost 1000 flight hours already. 4.0 GPA majoring in computer science. Figure that’s a great start.

@Huezy

4 жыл бұрын

if youre in college now, why not do Air Force ROTC?

@kylegarcia4141

4 жыл бұрын

Super Grizz my university doesn’t have it plus I’m almost a senior already because I finished 2 years during hs. Credits wouldn’t have transferred right if I had gone to a different university since I was already taking upper level classes.

@Huezy

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Garcia damn man , have you already talked to a recruiter ?

im 27, have a solid software engineering job, getting my bachelors next semester... want to serve in the air force /space force because ive been interested in cyber warfare and I want to join as an officer before i get older. Caveats are that im the only child and my mom is my dependent, plus I have a girlfriend (currently a long distance relationship). i think joining the air force would be a great way to boost my career in engineering and my resume, and I think i could take advantage of the great VA benefits the military offers utilizing my civilian engineering salary while being a reservist. Never had a mommy or daddy to hand me anything in life, and I feel like I could truly build an empire for myself after serving in the military given that I'd be learning discipline, networking with other engineers in the air force, gain experience in leading vets, gain experience in cyber/engineering, and earn the right to use VA benefits afterwards. Do you think I should join the military this late in life given this information? Thank you!

Watched your basic prep videos, got motivated and elisted HELL YEAH!... I instantly deployed and finally got cell service here, got on KZread and saw this video... Oof

@thatsjonjon4926

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Peruzzini how is it?

@jonah_hosea

3 жыл бұрын

How was it?

I must add one final note, as I keep seeing the term "mustang" being thrown around here as some sort of "epic" military advantage. Although "mustangs" have an advantage in the beginning as platoon leaders and CO XOs (2LT, 1LT), by the time an officer reaches the rank of CPT, the advantages are completely gone and not relevant. No good NCO is going to give a care whether an officer was ROTC, "green to gold", OCS, academy, or direct accession, if they do their job and listen. If an officer wishes to rise above the rank of LTC prior to retirement, the odds become poor of success only due to age, service years, and potential injuries while enlisted especially if very senior. Just surviving 20+ years to retirement is an accomplishment. Just take a guess why I might know...

Just weird, I was thinking of this just yesterday, whether ROTC or the Green to Gold Program would be better for my military experience. LoL

@tmcgrenere

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, could you splil how you personally came to the decision to enlist? Then why personaly to become an officer?

Now could you switch from officer to enlisted and start out with a higher rank if you could? Just curious if that’s possible

You may have a different perspective in 10-18 years after you reach MAJ/LTC, already completed your KD-Q billets, and are relegated to BDE, DIV, or Corps Staff. As a company grade officer don't expect significant freedom of action, it is a time to learn and prepare for potential command.

@MattWard89

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely things and perspectives will change. That’s actually one of the good reasons for me documenting my thoughts and having that to see my experiences change my expectations.

In 1 year I will be done with my bachelor's and plan on getting into the Air Force or Army, ideally Air Force, Army would be my second option. From what I was told I can go directly into Officer after passing their testing and so forth ( I'm still not sure much of how all of this works), any tips or something I can know of? I try to look up videos and stuff, but mostly end up with Officer Training School videos, and just Gov websites that mention applying with a bachelor gives the opportunity to start as Officer rather than Enlisted. Point in all, I'm trying to do this for my family and be able to give all I can.

@adrianbitsinnie1537

2 жыл бұрын

If you see this, how did it go? I'm about to finish a bachelor's degree and am still super undecided on going enlisted or officer. I was told though, it is super hard to be directly commissioned in the Air Force and its best to go Enlisted first. Then again, I'm still new to how everything works.

@VenomFangs136

Жыл бұрын

@@suppork2458 if u don’t mind me asking, how’s it going for you now a few months later

well id rather be an officer than enlisted, but I don't see the military as a career, I see it more as an extension of college with added benefits. so I want 12B training. is it possible to have enlisted mos training as an officer. id go through officer via rotc if it matters.

As enlisted , Officers will never really understand what it's like. I'm about to commission soon also as an enlisted for 8 years. This is why my unit now has Cadets do everything Enlisted soldiers do because they want them to know what it feels like in their perspective.

I enjoyed Enlisting first and then going to OCS. When I got my first 0-1 leadership position my Enlisted had more respect for me than the average 90-day wonder.

Having been an enlisted man for 8 years and then an officer for 16 years, it was the best of both worlds. Many of my fellow officers were sandbagged and had their careers ruined without being able to retire. As an enlisted man, your ability to even make retirement is much higher.

@veronica112234

8 ай бұрын

Happy for you! What do you mean by Sandbagged? I am an 09S - Officer Candidate. No prior military experience.

@Paysoncougarfan.7885

8 ай бұрын

@@veronica112234 A much larger percentage of personnel will reach retirement in the enlisted ranks. In the officer ranks a grater percentage of people will not be able to reach 20 years before being forced separated. Many will have 12 to 18 years in and will be forced out with nothing. By being enlisted first with at least 8 years, preferably 10, you will just about guarantee, like 98%, the ability to retire with 20 years service.

@ks7575

8 ай бұрын

Unable to retire? Ruined? How so?

@Paysoncougarfan.7885

8 ай бұрын

@@ks7575 98% promotion to 03 at 4-5 years, 72% of 98% or 70% to 04 at 9-11 years, 60% of 70% to O5 or 42% at 14-16 years. Need 20 to retire, 58% will be forced separated without retirement. If you have 10 years enlisted time then you have a 98% chance of retirement. Remember even O5’s will be retired between the ages of 39-43. Everyone will need to prepare for a second career.

I like how Matt made another video why you shouldn’t want to be an officer

You see my friend im not the brightest as much as i would love the idea of me being an officer but ill just make 4 in 3 (really shitty i know), maybe re-up and be a e5 for a couple years and complain the whole time but its mostly to save money and try to get my life together. We'll see how this goes

@meinhartvallar6608

2 жыл бұрын

Don't sell yourself short man. You can achieve most things you want with a growth mindset. Give it a shot first!

Hey Matt. I am one of your Patreon supporters. I am looking for advice obtaining a referral for the Army. I ship out to basic in August. If I successfully refer one applicant who enlists before then, I will be promoted to PV2. I have exhausted all of my personal and professional contacts. Any advice?

Do officers in the US army still get orderlies? Or has that practice been discontinued?

I have a faint scar on my wrist from cutting one of those plastic things that hold tags on when I was in like 4th grade if they see it will they believe that it’s not self mutilation also do you do any jiu jitsu or rolling in basic for the army?

Question. Can I commission with a bachelor's degree in homeland security also AS in law enforcement with 25 certifications? 26 years old happend when I was 21 got charged with a OVWI for .08 blow, plead not guilty got dismissed no conviction. Thanks

Doesn't the Army require officer candidates to attend BCT before they are shipped to OCS? If so, why does the Army do this unlike the other four branches?

I'm a 35S and i ship june 11th, my question is will i be able to finish a bachelor's degree before my 4 year contract is up? Because i am hoping to go officer as soon as i get a degree

25 years old, working on enlisting as I did not finish my degree. Looking at 13F, how does your bro like it?!

I’m going to become an officer through ROTC at my college. I graduate AIT next month!

@bgiizy

4 жыл бұрын

update?

@priscillamariiinn

Жыл бұрын

Update??

I was dead set on enlisting for 68C as E3, but my active duty MP husband told me to finish my B.S. since I only have 1 year to complete it. Him and his NCO friends advised him to push me for OCS. Two months ago I scored 130 GT, 125 ST, 93% overall. My degree is almost done, I'm 85 credits but the bad part is my GPA is 2.7 due to getting in a car accident and then stepdad kicking me out the house (I have at least three WF on transcript). Do you think my bad GPA will put me at the bottom of the barrel in OCS? Or will the board determine my smartness off of everything altogether? I'm smart and I'm scared they won't be able to see that.

You talked about that an officer always have things to do. Can you give examples of these tasks and responsibilities?

@kennyworth007

3 жыл бұрын

Things and stuff.

@thesocialistsarecoming8565

2 жыл бұрын

From what little i know, replace all the normal enlisted busywork with anywhere from a bit more to a lot more paperwork.

@neerajnongmaithem392

Жыл бұрын

Tons of paperwork upwards of LtCol if you are not in a war zone, which we currently are not.

So i know you wont see this haha but i am new to this stuff and am thinking about going into the army ,, but can you still be a officer if you wanna be somethin like a combat medic or a sniper ???

Too late. Im enlisting anyway lol

@FULLtiltSENDER

3 жыл бұрын

So how’d it go lol? I need an update

@thechillmaster5836

3 ай бұрын

​@@FULLtiltSENDER its alright. Got my BS and want that money so gonna try to become an officer

@FULLtiltSENDER

3 ай бұрын

@@thechillmaster5836 good luck with that 👊 green to gold baby

I actually planned on going 25A Officer instead of 25b enlisted. Thanks!

@CameronDCooperOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, 25 is a great series, I'm a 25Q right now, love bieng in the Signal Corps!

@dusitthehto1946

Жыл бұрын

I planned to go 70b to lead 68w combat medic sadly I’m not currently in college but I will attend university to enroll in two years Rotc program.

Do you happen to have any advice for an environment specialist/engineer career? It does have officer availability and I was just trying to figure out my options before I decide.

@pogeysnacks8234

3 жыл бұрын

There is an engineer corps in the Army but it's MUCH different than civilian engineering. Also as an Officer you'll be doing more management than the actual work so even though you go the Engineer Officer route, you'll be behind the scenes while the enlisted soldiers are boots on the ground

does it matter what college degree you get to become an officer? I am currently a management and leadership major and getting a communications minor. Is that a solid option?

@OnlyOneHunnids

Жыл бұрын

Depends on job but for infantry officer any degree is fine appearantly

I have a college degree and have been looking into becoming an officer in the Air Force. However online while filling out the application it kept mentioning how hard it was to get selected and how competitive it is which worries me.

@sharifp9706

2 жыл бұрын

it is competitive however you have unlimited opportunities to apply. Some of the keys are Have a technical degree, try & have a decent gpa, do some volunteer work in your school/community. Have a letter of recommendation & be in good physical shape. And last but not least BE CONFIDENT, believe in yourself i promise you have what it takes.

@OnlyOneHunnids

Жыл бұрын

Is it that competitive in America? It seems in canada there's a lack of applicants

@ordinaryopinion4081

Жыл бұрын

@@OnlyOneHunnids I’m not sure, I ended up landing an engineering job so I didn’t join

Can I gracefully decline both?

Hello, what route did you take to be an officer?? IM e3 rn, and taking college degree. Planing to be officer

but what if I want to become a medic. I can't really do that as an officer unless I have a medical degree

Could you do a video on warrant officers

I joined as Reservist E-4 and once i finished my MBA in 2 years, i will jump to Officers route. That’s the plan 🙅🏽‍♂️

@jasondavisjr769

3 жыл бұрын

@russel paul Hey can we chat In a group me or something I’m interested in that route as well

I want to be an officer, but I really want to learn how to fight, do they teach officers how to fight really well?

if i was in the US i would definetly enter as an officer, but where i'm from is really hard to enter as an officer since they will get only 50 or so Officers every year, so it's really difficult.

I'm trying to go for 255N Warrent Officer. Signal Corps leads the way!!!

i feel you should have to be enlisted before being an officer. because you should have experience in the field before giving orders. as i enlisted as a 15B

Well I’m joining army enlisted cause I need help getting a college degree. Sure eventually I’ll become an officer, but I can’t afford to get the degree without making some type of money first.

Love your videos what is your current mos?

Question for everyone - If you want to be commissioned, do you go to OCS immediately after BTS? How does it work? I talked to a recruiter and he said i need to enlist as an E4 (Specialist) and then apply for OCS after i've been a Specialist for awhile. Is that correct? If thats not correct, how do I go about the OCS route?

@Puggy42069

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know if you ever got your answer but your recruiter outright lied to you. You can commission as an officer directly after earning a bachelors degree.

I just got enlisted in the Army National Guard. I leave for basic training on April 12th. But here’s the question I want to ask. It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army, and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?

@AroundSun

3 жыл бұрын

"It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army" No "and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?" 3.5

How do you join as an officer tho? Do you have to go through a few years of school? I was in rotc all 4 years of high school, does that count for anything?

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a series on How To Be An Officer 👌🏻

Already signed on the dotted line just waiting for my ship day...wish it would come sooner because all of this waiting is gonna be worse then basic training

Hey I need help studying for my asvab any good sites that I should use???

Hey Matt, I recently spoke to a recruiter who told me if I join as an Officer I get a job assigned to me depending on the needs of the Army, whereas if I join as enlisted I get to choose my MOS. I'd be joining with a Bachelors degree and was wondering if you could clarify that for me, not that I think the recruiter was lying but he was a bit nebulous about it. Thanks in advance! If anyone else has first-hand experience I'd appreciate your input!

@JasMcKenzie

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't take career advice from a recruiter.

@Ncloud

6 ай бұрын

Recruiters can be weird I visited a Navy one and he recommended I go enlisted. I wanted to go officer and have a degree in computer science. He annoyed me so I just told him I'd come back later and never did. I felt he didn't want me to succeed lmao.

@tristancastner3002

6 ай бұрын

@@NcloudI’m about to get a degree in business management and healthcare admin, I feel like these degrees are no looked at as good degrees in the military but idk

@vincentalakija5515

2 ай бұрын

​@tristancastner3002 Wow, similar to me, I graduate in August with a degree in health care admin. Have you reached out to a recruiter? How has it been so far for you?

I'm having troubles passing the asvab anyways. I might transfer and enroll in army rotc

@MG21778

3 жыл бұрын

My guy a sixth grader could pass the asvab with his eyes closed. What exactly are you having trouble with?

@mr16325

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Asvab is the easiest test dude, if you can’t pass that then good luck in life

@AroundSun

3 жыл бұрын

This is like saying I suck at learning how to be a cashier so I'll just go to med school

What would becoming an officer in the 75th RR entail? Is it the same as a regular infantry officer? I'd like to enlist under an option 40, but I've also been thinking about those benefits. Pay, leadership role, meaningful work, etc.

@freddyt86

5 жыл бұрын

Dylan Clark you would need to commission and become an 11A infantry officer. Get your Ranger Tab. Once you hit 1LT you can put a packet in to get into 75th. You’ll need to set yourself apart from your peers, have good OERs, etc. That’s what I know.

@dylanclark8358

5 жыл бұрын

@@freddyt86 Thanks for the information!

@The_Black_Knight

5 жыл бұрын

There are other branches of officers OTHER than Infantry in the 75th RR. You have a long route to become a part of the 75th RR as an Infantry Officer, because it will not become available until after your IOBC completion, Airborne, Ranger, and first unit requirements. The average is usually around 2-4 years AFTER commissioning. The following are the FULL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, not including Ranger School for specific MTOE positions which are coded for the Ranger skill badge ONLY: Be a U.S. citizen Be on Active Duty and Volunteer for assignment Have a General Technical Score of 105 or higher No physical limitations (PULHES of 111221 or better) Qualify and volunteer for Airborne training A person of good character (no pending UCMJ action or drug or alcohol related incidents within 24 months) Must be coded to hold a Military Occupational Specialty found in the 75th Ranger Regiment Able to attain at minimum a Secret clearance Pass physical requirements which include the Ranger Fitness Test (58 push-ups, 69 sit- ups, run 5 miles in 40 minutes or less, 6 pull-ups), Water Survival Assessment, and 12 mile Footmarch with a 35lb rucksack and weapon in under 3 hours. This US Army unit is HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, and has very few yearly open positions available. If you want to be in the unit as a 1LT, you really need to be on the ball immediately after commissioning.

@dylanclark8358

5 жыл бұрын

@@The_Black_Knight I wouldn't want to do anything besides infantry. My major question was whether you could enlist as an officer or not. You've answered that and some, thanks.

I know it takes two years to do ROTC. That's what you did, right? I would like to know how long the process would take if you're enlisted and then go for the green to gold program. How long does that take then to become a 2nd Lt.?

@The_Black_Knight

5 жыл бұрын

"Green to Gold" is a two year accelerated ROTC program for training, BUT you still require a 4 year college degree and meet ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS (beyond this scope of this response). Meaning, if you don't have it when you ETS, it will still be required in conjunction with you regarding the timing of completing ROTC. Normally, this means a prior service soldier does no ROTC until after their second year of college. If a soldier has obtained an associates degree while IN THE SERVICE, he may be able to accelerate his bachelor's for earlier completion in less than 4 years with transfer of credits to an approved university with an accredited ROTC program. In any case, it is unlike a prior service member could accelerate any faster than 2 years, UNLESS they already have a BA or BS and decide to go straight to OCS.

@MrLande

5 жыл бұрын

The Black Knight I'm all set. I have a BS. The only concern I had was the time length of the process. 2 years doesn't sound that bad, Thank you!

So here's a question. If you're not looking to make a career out of the military, and only do it for 4-8 years, should you still go for being an officer?

@The_Black_Knight

5 жыл бұрын

Here is an interesting fact regarding officers: Approximately 60-80% (Year Group "average" dependent) of all junior officers (1LT, CPT) leave the military before their 10th year of service, for better opportunities afforded by their military experience...so, the answer is YES, if the military is a job you may enjoy. Try to pick a branch that matches the skills you want to use AFTER the military...

Great video sir ! Maybe I missed it but did you talk about how you transitioned into officer in the Guard ? Is it easy to apply for OCS in the Guard coming from the Enlisted side ? Would you recommend going the State OCS school that’s a year long ?

@pogeysnacks8234

3 жыл бұрын

From what I heard it's better to go Federal OCS than state simply because of time. While federal OCS is 12 weeks, state OCS from what I've heard is 2 years. Bust ass for 3 months, get your commission vs spending 2 years.

You also risk getting kicked out, if they don’t promote you as an office.

I’m enlisted and honestly I’m planning on putting in a warrant officer packet

I’m about to graduate with a bs in chemistry and want to go Officer route but have no real work experience and no one to ask for a letter of recommendation. Would this be a problem?

@The_Black_Knight

5 жыл бұрын

No. Graduate from your university with your BS Chemistry, and consider OCS afterwards. In this case, this is your only real direct option at this point. A letter of recommendation for recent college graduates is not required, but there are other OCS requirements that are required before being accepted. Contact your local US Army recruiter for specific questions regarding OCS. Do not be "boondoggled" into enlisting as an E-4 with a degree UNLESS you have college debt! (which might then be a GOOD option but that is up to you)...

@ChemIsEasy

5 жыл бұрын

The Black Knight thanks bro, I’ll give them a call.