How long do I enlist if an officer in the military?
The poster "Rich" could not be more wrong... To be a Psychologist in the military, you need a PhD, EdD, or PsyD. You also need to be licensed to practice in at least one state. Your reward for this is O-3 rank. BTW, there are no states that license a psychologist at the MA level (exception, school psychologists). In fact, it is illegal to call yourself a psychologist without a doctorate AND license...the business and professions codes people will pay you a nice little visit if you do.
Should I become a Police Officer or join the Military?
I am 20 years old, I graduated from UC Irvine in June with a 3.3 in Political Science. I have a perfect record and currently work at a local police department. I have worked there for 2 years. I am in good shape (can get a 280 in a Marine PFT) and I speak Vietnamese as well as some Spanish. My ultimate career goal would be in federal law enforcement. I was wondering if it would be better to put myself through police academy and attempt to get hired or to try my hand at going to officer recruiting with the military? I am considering these two options because federal law enforcement agencies give Veterans Preference and I think municipal law enforcement would be a good stepping stone as well. The police department is work at is not hiring and I have been in talks with a Marine Recruiter (have done my rough application and am waiting for MEPS). Thanks for the help.
I am going to college to join the military as an officer, what degree should I get?
I can tell you that the Army doesn’t really care what degree you get, just that you get one. I can’t tell from your question/description if you’re planning on going ROTC and going in as an officer (my recommendation), or graduating and then enlisting and eventually becoming a warrant officer. Either way may get you to the same place…that of becoming a chopper jockey, but not necessarily.If you’re going to get your degree anyway, you might as well hop into the ROTC and come out as a commissioned officer. There’s no guarantee you’ll end up in Aviation and flight school either way, but this will be the faster way to get there, with more pay.Aeronautic engineering wouldn’t be a bad way to go, or ME or EE. Really, take whatever major you want to take. I had a friend who got a deferment from active duty, went to law school, passed the bar and ended up Field Artillery because they didn’t need JAG officers that month. Another friend with an Ag Economics degree went Corps of Engineers. I was Signal Corps with an Electronics degree, but my replacement when I left Korea had an Art degree, so go figure. It won’t make that much difference, so go with want YOU want.
Should I join the military or become a police officer. I am not lazy and in top physical condition.?
Push paper? please homo sapiens are advanced and superior to other creatures because of the use of are brains. Police officers in my opinion, or at least most police officers, dont use their minds. But I do have a certain respect for the military. Air force or coast guard are preferable because it's the least gender-biased. Also, you are more likely to help people. Coast guard because it's not combative but you do need to be a strong swimmer and air force because it traditionally it's not too gender-biased
Should I become a police officer or join the military?25 too old?
Well there are plenty of routes you can take. First off 25 is not old to join the military. I joined the Army at 23 after i graduated college and that wasn't and uncommon age. Also joining the police wouldn't be a bad idea either. Busting people for petty crimes i'm sure will be the start of your career, but you can work your way up. Also some other things you can think about.. Think about maybe joining the police while also serving in the reserves or national guard. That way you can get the best of both worlds. Be able to serve in the military in a which ever branch you may decide on and be able to be a police officer as well. In fact, that's my plan when i'm done and try to be fire man or a police officer, i'm going to be in the Army National Guard which is also not uncommon to be as a police officer. What i'm trying to get at is no 25 is not too old, but don't wait on it too long. You defiantly don't want have regrets when your older. My best advice is if you can't pick then looks into the reserves/guard and hell do em both!
Should you join the military before or after college?
Oh boy… Someone with more time will probably write a beautiful answer to this question, but I’ll give you the short version.Going after: You have the opportunity to pursue a commission as an officer, which is a ton of work and responsibility but basically makes the whole experience better in almost every way, including pay and career prospects for after the military. If you don’t choose that path you still get automatic promotion to E-4 with a college degree, which means more pay and opportunity. You can also have the military pay off your college loans in some cases and still be eligible for the post 9/11 GI bill if you serve more than 3 years (These programs change and your mileage may very).Going before: You get the “full experience” and the camaraderie of being a Joe. If you don’t choose to go career, you basically get it out of the way. After you’ve been through military training and an enlistment, college will seem crazy easy. You won’t have to worry about loans at any point (assuming the post 9/11 stays around). You will also most likely have a better pick of schools, since most colleges are pretty good about letting veterans in. You would also have the option to go to college and do ROTC knowing a lot more about the military if you did want to commission. It would be an informed choice.For the record, I went in after and commissioned. The level of responsibility that you have thrust on you in that situation is unlike anything you will get in the private sector or anywhere else. If that’s what you’re looking for, I highly recommend it. Good luck.
I don't want to join the military anymore .. Is this the right choice ?
I'm 20 and I want to be a civilian police officer . I'm currently going to College to earn my associates and eventually earn my b.a . I wanted to go into the Marines , but I don't want to come back 5 years later to take my EMT and than take my college courses then . Instead I would rather get my certifications (CPR, first aid. EMT) out of the way while going to college . Am I making the right choice ? Should or should I not go into the military ?