Can a non-us citizen with a college degree join the army?
Yes; however, the non-citizen cannot be an officer, nor can the non-citizen hold a security clearance. Not being able to be granted a security clearance is a big limiting factor to the jobs for which the non-citizen may qualify.However, as others have said, there is an expedited path to citizenship available to those who choose to serve, and once naturalized the new citizen can request officer training and commissioning. It is up to your chain of command if they will support such a request, and there is no guarantee or requirement that they will/do. With your unit's support, you are still subject to availability of an open officer billet in your chosen service and in a Branch that you may or may not like. Without such support from your unit, your application is DOA and you must finish your contracted term of enlistment to be able to keep your citizenship.My advice is to read the contract carefully and be sure you can be happy with your chosen vocation IF your chain of command does not support your request for officer training, or if there's some other factor that prevents you from commissioning.
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.
Joining the army or marines after college with an associates degree in special education.?
Im an 18 year old girl with only a year left until I get my two year degree in special education. I want to join either the marines or the army after I finish my two year degree. I was hoping I can be an mp while enlisted. But does having a degree before you enlist benefit me at all? Will my degree be pointless to have because its in education? Is it harder for me to get in because im not coming in strait out of high school? Would you recommend the marines or the army? I still have a year to decide.
I am going Army Infantry (even though I have a college degree) what is it like?
I have decided to do Army Infantry. I have a college degree and scored a 93 on the ASVABS (AFQT). I really want to do Infantry though, there is so much history and in my opinion is the strongest infantry the world has ever seen and it is something I want to be a part of. A lot of people are surprised and tell me I should be an officer or do something else, but I think I want to do infantry. What is it like and what can I expect, I know we are pulling out of the Middle-East, but I imagine we will go back soon anyways we always do. Any advice, tips, or knowledge about the infantry you can give me?
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.
Should I join the military after college or before college to be able to use the benefits to go to college? Will I get thrown behind a desk or will I get to do stuff If I start at a higher rank due to my education?
You can go either way. Each way offers a unique experience. If you can afford college before you join, that would be what I would do. With a bachelors degree, you qualify to be an officer. You only have to go to OCS (Officer Candidate School), where you will learn how to be a manager of enlisted soldiers and basic military theory. If you have a masters or PHD you can negotiate your contract. If not, you must start as an enlisted soldier and try to take free college courses while serving. This used to be not easy to do because your duty would usually interfere with this goal because of classroom time. However, today with bachelor degrees available online, you can do it while serving. However, you have to really apply yourself and sacrifice your time, especially if you have a family. What is uniquely different about each way, is that working your way up from private to officer helps you understand enlisted soldiers jobs and how they think. Whereas, you may miss the appreciation of the ordinary soldier if you go straight into being an officer. Great leaders have been born both ways. However, the usually way to become a General or Admiral is to start at West Point or Annapolis.
Going into the army with a associates degree.?
Having an education before you join the Army is better than trying to take a college courses while you are in the Army. What I mean is, there's a lot of soldiers that tried to take a college courses while in the Army, simply to get a higher education, and for promotion. Your highest score in the ASVAB test determines what job is best suited for you, but not necessarily mean to pin point a job that you don't want . I repeat, they cannot force you to be a grant (11B/infantry or any MOS that you don't want to be) just because they needed more people. You want to make sure that you will get the job that you want before you sign the dotted line. People with college degree usually get E-3/PFC rank compared to a High school grad E-1/ Private, and probably get an E-2 promotion after one year. Best bet is, go to college first and get a degree. When you are ready to join the Army, try to find someone who knows the in and out about the Army. Never sign any contract unless you get what you want. Yes, you can become a mechanic because that's what you want, and there's no reason that you cannot become a mechanic as long as your ASVAB test will meet the requirement. Btw, I am a mechanic in the Army, a 63T/ 63B (IFB/CFB/Wheel Veh. Mech.) Infantry/Cavalry Fighting Vehicle System Mechanic/ Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and retired since 1995. I graduated as a Diesel mechanic before I joined the Army, and also took college courses ( Associate degree in Business Administration, Political Science and History) while I was in the Army. If you need any further advice you can email me. Good luck...
Does the Military verify college/university degrees?
I have a friend who whole heartily believes its possible to join the military with a fake degree from an accredited school with transcripts as an officer? is it true? or do they verify it with the college?
Will an associate degree help me join the Army at a higher rank?
Yes and no. I am a lieutenant in the army national guard. You will enter the military as an E3 which is a private first class. You'll start two ranks higher than those that come in off the street, but trust me when I say that a private is still a private. You won't really get any substantial respect until you make E4 (specialist) and you don't have any soldiers under you, usually, until you make E5 (sergeant). In some instances you can be put in a leadership role as an E4. To make E4 coming into the military you need to have a 4 year degree. Unfortunately, you're going to get the same level of rank as a kid who spent two years in college and dropped out.