[82ndtrooper]

Originally Posted by futureSoldier

Gentlemen,

I realize that I represent a small percentage but I have been trying to get INTO the Army for 3 months and am probably still atleast month away from signing. If the Army is serious about increasing in size, then it should start with the first boundry that civilians interact with, recruiters and the MEPs. I am not alone in having my materials lost, being run in circles about MOS's, and worst of all being told to lie about my past (minor medical problems and occasional drug use years ago). Apart from the obvious ethical and moral problems, it is simply poor salesmanship. The number one selling point for quality candidates is also the best thing about the Army: joining something bigger than yourself for the sake of your country. When your first interaction with the Army is filled with lies or obvious stretches of the truth, it makes you reconsider the reality of what it is that your signing up for.

Anyways, just my thoughts on the process.






Joe

By all means reconsider.