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How do I get 11B?
You cannot enlist with a guarantee for MOS 11B. Instead, you enlist under the Army’s 11X – Infantry Enlistment Option, and during training, you will be designated as either MOS 11B, Infantryman, or MOS 11C, Indirect Fire Infantryman. But you have to earn it, meeting the standards along the journey while in training.
Can the Army guarantee an MOS?
Army. In the Army, an enlisted job is called an “MOS,” or “Military Occupation Specialty.” The Army is the only service that offers a guaranteed job (MOS) to everyone.
What do you need to know about US military enlistment contracts?
US Military Enlistment Contracts and Enlistment Incentives. All of the services use the same enlistment contract—Department of Defense Form 4/1. This is the contract that is used for military enlistments and re-enlistments. Of all the paperwork you signed during the process to join the military, this is the most important document.
What are the biggest lies told by military recruiters?
1. You can’t choose your MOS This is one of the biggest lies told by military recruiters in all branches and it’s complete B.S. You can 100\% choose your rate, MOS, or AFSC, but of course you need the ASVAB and other test scores to qualify. Don’t let them talk you into something you might regret down the road!
Can you sign up for airborne after recruiting?
Don’t let a recruiter promise you something later that you might not be able to do. You can sign up for Airborne later, but it is not easy to get into. If you would like to sign up for Airborne, do it during recruiting and make sure it is in your contract. 8. Don’t worry about getting that in writing.
What is the maximum enlistment bonus for the military?
The Navy still caps enlistment bonuses to a maximum of $20,000. The Coast Guard presently offers a top enlistment bonus of $15,000. Of the five active duty services, only the Army has elected to increase their maximum active duty enlistment bonus cap to the $40,000 authorized by law.