I was originally planning to be a tanker but I had to get a waver authorized and had a phone interview with a Lt. Col. He told me that I would have a better chance of it being authorized if I could tell him I would consider the positions that are most needed at this point and time so he could write that on his interview. Does anyone have any idea what these would be in the Army at this point and time?

Anybody know?

All i can tell you is to find a list of enlistment bonuses, and the MOS' with the higher bonus are more in demand.

Originally Posted by JamesK

I was originally planning to be a tanker but I had to get a waver authorized and had a phone interview with a Lt. Col. He told me that I would have a better chance of it being authorized if I could tell him I would consider the positions that are most needed at this point and time so he could write that on his interview. Does anyone have any idea what these would be in the Army at this point and time?

Well check with your recruiters, but like Rise said the ones with higher bonuses are the ones more needed.

Infantry are always needed.

Definitely Infantry.
It also depends on which branch you decide you want to be in. I would say also medical field but if you want to be a marine your going to be disappointed when you find out the Navy is our medical personnel. Lawyers are always welcome, if your smart enough, they will help you out with scholarships too. If your young, you might want to get the macho stuff in first, then as you get to be an old fart, try to find something you like where you don't have to do the young person work no more.

Originally Posted by AikiRooster

Definitely Infantry.
It also depends on which branch you decide you want to be in. I would say also medical field but if you want to be a marine your going to be disappointed when you find out the Navy is our medical personnel. Lawyers are always welcome, if your smart enough, they will help you out with scholarships too. If your young, you might want to get the macho stuff in first, then as you get to be an old fart, try to find something you like where you don't have to do the young person work no more.

Is all I have to say.

I believe the top 3 right now are Infantry, Field Artillery and Patriot Missile Fire Controller. One of my co-workers just went with the last option, $40,000 enlistment bonus to hit a button. That's triple what I'm getting from the Navy. Infantry is probably the highest demand right now, might want to check out MP's if you really, really want to enlist, but those two MOS' are being sent into the most dangerous areas of Baghdad right now.

For myself, I could not get a waiver from the Army, Air Force or the Marines but the Navy gave me a waiver with almost no problem.

Well its been authorized. Im going to the place where I got my physical and everything and Im signing my contract in 5 days. Then ASAP im leaving this place and never looking back. I think the field artillery sounds good.

Field Arty? I heard those folks are out doing infantry jobs minus the infantry training. Hope it ain't too true. Good luck.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

Field Arty? I heard those folks are out doing infantry jobs minus the infantry training. Hope it ain't too true. Good luck.

Yeah that doesnt sound like a good idea of kicking in doors and assaulting houses without the proper training or with people who dont have the proper the training, the later of the two being more disturbing. My jobs are kind of restricted because of my juvenile record so I cant get security clearance for pretty much anything. I got an 87 on my ASVAB(Might be low to you but you should of saw my friends scores) though and the only thing I wasnt qualifyed for was the Satellite Communications thing. I dont really know what I would want to do though.