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Sargeman · 07-14-2004, 12:24 PM

Yes, many recruiters will say what they need to to get you in. Some will probably try to get you to lie about any medical problems or potential problems you may have.

My NAVY recruiter talked a million miles a second and before I really realized it, I had agreed to take the ASVAB test and scored like an 85 or so. He then told me I could have any job I wanted. When I actually went to the MEPS station it was a totally different experience. No pressure or lies going on. I have flat feet and they questioned me about it. But my flat feet have never been a problem for me.

They showed me a list of about 10jobs that I was more qualified for. These were that higher technical jobs ie. sonar tech, radio tech, and advanced electronics tech ( which is what I chose). Then they asked me if I would be interested in subs. They explained I would get sub pay, quicker immediate advancement coming out of my electronics school, and would be in a tighter group of sailors that was more of a family and friends atmosphere. After discussing things for a few days with the MEPS pesonnell and the recruiter I signed up.

Boot camp had a fat-boy program. You would go to the gym and excercise for an hour every morning, except Sat and Sun., aside from your usual PT. You also had to double time everywhere unless you were in a group of, and I don't remember exact numbers, 8 or more. You do generally lose a lot of weight in boot camp unless you are already skinny and have nothing to lose.

Part of the reason for them trying to get you to..... not tell the whole truth is that they have quotas to meet. Not only that but many times they can get you in, they just have to get you in on special wavers.

07-14-2004, 12:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sargeman Insane Location: Texas	Yes, many recruiters will say what they need to to get you in. Some will probably try to get you to lie about any medical problems or potential problems you may have. My NAVY recruiter talked a million miles a second and before I really realized it, I had agreed to take the ASVAB test and scored like an 85 or so. He then told me I could have any job I wanted. When I actually went to the MEPS station it was a totally different experience. No pressure or lies going on. I have flat feet and they questioned me about it. But my flat feet have never been a problem for me. They showed me a list of about 10jobs that I was more qualified for. These were that higher technical jobs ie. sonar tech, radio tech, and advanced electronics tech ( which is what I chose). Then they asked me if I would be interested in subs. They explained I would get sub pay, quicker immediate advancement coming out of my electronics school, and would be in a tighter group of sailors that was more of a family and friends atmosphere. After discussing things for a few days with the MEPS pesonnell and the recruiter I signed up. Boot camp had a fat-boy program. You would go to the gym and excercise for an hour every morning, except Sat and Sun., aside from your usual PT. You also had to double time everywhere unless you were in a group of, and I don't remember exact numbers, 8 or more. You do generally lose a lot of weight in boot camp unless you are already skinny and have nothing to lose. Part of the reason for them trying to get you to..... not tell the whole truth is that they have quotas to meet. Not only that but many times they can get you in, they just have to get you in on special wavers. __________________ ...because there are no facts, there is no truth, just data to be manipulated. I can get you any results you like, what's it worth to you.....