Topic: High School and the Military

11x RIP · September 16th, 2004

Hey, just my opinion, but I just got out of high school this year, and joined recently (Army). I turned 19 in August, and I see guys signing for the army while they're in High School. They do the DEP (Delayed Entry Program), and don't leave until they are done with HS or college. That way they get extra training, and what not.

Also, if you're thinking of going into College first... Why not have the army (or whatever branch) pay for it? I know the army has some really good benefits, but hey, why pay if you can get $ from doing something you already think you're gonna do?

Now, as for how you should go into the military... I think enlisting is the best way... I give respect to anyone, no matter what, but I can also understand how some people wouldn't want to respect someone who was a higher rank just because they went to college.

Also, you can always change your MOS.

September 16th, 2004
11x RIP Milites Gregarius	Hey, just my opinion, but I just got out of high school this year, and joined recently (Army). I turned 19 in August, and I see guys signing for the army while they're in High School. They do the DEP (Delayed Entry Program), and don't leave until they are done with HS or college. That way they get extra training, and what not. Also, if you're thinking of going into College first... Why not have the army (or whatever branch) pay for it? I know the army has some really good benefits, but hey, why pay if you can get $ from doing something you already think you're gonna do? Now, as for how you should go into the military... I think enlisting is the best way... I give respect to anyone, no matter what, but I can also understand how some people wouldn't want to respect someone who was a higher rank just because they went to college. Also, you can always change your MOS. __________________ We are going to have peace, even if we have to fight for it - Dwight D. Eisenhower...