Friday, January 6, 2012

Military Intelligence: National Guard OCS or Active Enlisted?

I am 30 years old with a BA and MS. I took the ASVAB today and scored a 90 AFQT, as well as line scores that qualify me for any job in the Army. My main interest is Military Intel (35L/35F/35M) or 38b (Reserve only). Getting commissioned into Active Duty means I will not get the hands-on experience or training of an enlisted person, nor will I even have the opportunity to lock in my field (could end up in HR or something completely out of my interest area). The main draw to enlisted is the specialized training that will carry over to the civ world (language and TS clearance), as well as the opportunity to learn and understand the enlisted ranks before trying to lead them should I eventualy try for OCS. However, if I could get the training of an enlisted (AIT and maybe DLI) for a specific MOS before OCS, I would strongly consider this option (there is an MI unit nearby). Would this scenario only be possible in the ARNG - that is: enlist as e-4 (paid as e-5) with OCS option, go to BCT, then MI AIT, then maybe DLI, then OCS, then a commissioned MI officer? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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