Officially an Army soldier

**ChildrenofBodom** · 10-23-2008, 03:32 PM

Whattup my good friends in DDO. I finally took the ASVAB on tuesday. Found out tuesday night that I got a 75. The national average is in the 40-50 range. My recruiter said I could get pretty much any job I wanted in the Army.

So I get back down to the recruiters office so we can type in my scores and see what my list of jobs are. We start looking at the jobs and about halfway down the list my recruiter is like "Wow, I have never seen anyone get offered that before"....at first I was like...ok....is that a good thing...? It was Army diver. I didn't even know the Army had divers, but apparently they actually go to the Navy diving school to train. Well, I heard that was one of the hardest schools to go through in the military, and not many options to make that a civilian career I don't think. So I didn't choose that one.

So we look down the list more, and he gets that look on his face again and says he had never seen this job offered to anyone before either. It was really weird, because once he said what it was, all the recruiters that heard pulled away from their desk and looked at me. One of the other recruiters said he had never seen it offered either and he wanted came over and looked at it. I ended up picking it, and it was Air Traffic Control. Which is actually what my step-dad currently does for a living, but he has been my step-dad since I was about 3 so he is pretty much my dad. He was real proud of me and all.

So, this monday I go down to MEPS to get my physical and do the "oath". I ship out June 2nd. For basic training. I guess I best get in as much DDO as I can. I'm gonna miss you guys.

But on the bright side, next time I log in after June 2nd, I will have a badass comp and can actually play on high res and graphics.

**Beherit_Baphomar** · 10-23-2008, 03:36 PM

Ahhhh Milli.

All growed up and stuff!

Send us pictures of ya in uniform, it does things for me....

Congrats on yer choosen career and I wish you all the luck in the world my friend!

**Gum** · 10-23-2008, 03:37 PM

Congratz bud,

Hard work but well worth it, and something to be proud of. Best of wishes and prayers to you my friend.

**Uska** · 10-23-2008, 03:51 PM

Was in the Air Force basic during the strike oh so long ago and they tried to make go to that school but silly me made them stick to my contract and stayed in supply, on plus side of that I did get to go all over the world inspecting to make sure place had teh supplies they claimed they did. anyways Good for you for serving you country in such a dangerous time. I served in peace time both times I was in so I had little to risk really. blah I just babble anyways I am proud of anyone that joins the millitary no matter which branch. God bless you and keep you safe. Take full advantage of all your benefits you deserve them now.

**Forceonature** · 10-23-2008, 03:58 PM

<salute>good luck!

**Giantsbane** · 10-23-2008, 04:15 PM

Gratz! Just remember when the Drill Sargent says "JUMP", you don't even bother asking how high, cause if you don't know you're already in trouble.

Have fun.

**Vorn** · 10-23-2008, 04:48 PM

Hoo-ah!!!

and

Go Navy, Beat Army!!!

**ChildrenofBodom** · 10-23-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Vorn

Hoo-ah!!!

and

Go Navy, Beat Army!!!

Isn't is oorah...?

Least that's what I thought. lol

**Vorn** · 10-23-2008, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by ChildrenofBodom

Isn't is oorah...?

Least that's what I thought. lol

Nope, Ooo-rah is Marines!!! Get your service right...the Navy is "Aye, aye" and the Air Force is "Fooorrreeee!!!"

**Vorn** · 10-23-2008, 05:25 PM

Oh, and all intra-service rivalry aside, congrats on a "75"!!! That's really, really good. I'm glad you're not going in open contract but have an MOS already picked out as well, that's a prudent decision.

Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in Basic Training. It's not that much different from DDO--you just get to do it in real life!

**Mekkah** · 10-23-2008, 05:38 PM

I remember scoring a 96 for the Marines....seemed like a good idea at the time.

Then, after changing your mind, try getting the recruiter off your ass when you score a 96 out of possible 99...

Never went - turned out to be the best decision of my life...

That's me, though...so...congrats

**ArkoHighStar** · 10-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Beherit_Baphomar

Ahhhh Milli.

Send us pictures of ya in uniform, it does things for me....

thats just wrong

**KoboldKiller** · 10-23-2008, 06:06 PM

Grats and good luck.

**DoctorWhofan** · 10-23-2008, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by ChildrenofBodom

Whattup my good friends in DDO. I finally took the ASVAB on tuesday. Found out tuesday night that I got a 75. The national average is in the 40-50 range. My recruiter said I could get pretty much any job I wanted in the Army.

So I get back down to the recruiters office so we can type in my scores and see what my list of jobs are. We start looking at the jobs and about halfway down the list my recruiter is like "Wow, I have never seen anyone get offered that before"....at first I was like...ok....is that a good thing...? It was Army diver. I didn't even know the Army had divers, but apparently they actually go to the Navy diving school to train. Well, I heard that was one of the hardest schools to go through in the military, and not many options to make that a civilian career I don't think. So I didn't choose that one.

So we look down the list more, and he gets that look on his face again and says he had never seen this job offered to anyone before either. It was really weird, because once he said what it was, all the recruiters that heard pulled away from their desk and looked at me. One of the other recruiters said he had never seen it offered either and he wanted came over and looked at it. I ended up picking it, and it was Air Traffic Control. Which is actually what my step-dad currently does for a living, but he has been my step-dad since I was about 3 so he is pretty much my dad. He was real proud of me and all.

So, this monday I go down to MEPS to get my physical and do the "oath". I ship out June 2nd. For basic training. I guess I best get in as much DDO as I can. I'm gonna miss you guys.

But on the bright side, next time I log in after June 2nd, I will have a badass comp and can actually play on high res and graphics.

To bad, in the Navy, that score could give you the nuke field!

However...

/salute. As a former Navy Petty Officer, I say welcome to the family!

**Kistilan** · 10-23-2008, 07:56 PM

whispers in the recruit's ears

Come to the Dark Side.... The Only Side...

Selfridge ANGB, MI

**geoffhanna** · 10-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Gratz! and Good luck!

and thank you.

**Borrigain** · 10-23-2008, 08:24 PM

Diving does have real world counterpart. Underwater welders make grips of money.

But grats on your new MOS. When you say Air Traffic you mean like 15Q?

Remember, they ARE going to try to break you in the first 2 weeks of basic. It's their job. Weed out the weak. But if you just realize it's part of the "game" and roll with it, after that, the Drill Sergeants are your buddies there to train you. Keep the faith brother.

And Hooah! Keep the Caissons rolling!

Borr.
Airborne 11B for life baby!

**SableShadow** · 10-23-2008, 09:01 PM

Gratz, man!

Welcome to the worst job you will ever love, and the best job you will ever hate.

Navy, 1120, '90

**akla_thornfist** · 10-23-2008, 09:30 PM

way to go milli takes a big man step up to the plate in these troubled times

big / salute

**nbhs275** · 10-23-2008, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by ChildrenofBodom

Whattup my good friends in DDO. I finally took the ASVAB on tuesday. Found out tuesday night that I got a 75. The national average is in the 40-50 range. My recruiter said I could get pretty much any job I wanted in the Army.

So I get back down to the recruiters office so we can type in my scores and see what my list of jobs are. We start looking at the jobs and about halfway down the list my recruiter is like "Wow, I have never seen anyone get offered that before"....at first I was like...ok....is that a good thing...? It was Army diver. I didn't even know the Army had divers, but apparently they actually go to the Navy diving school to train. Well, I heard that was one of the hardest schools to go through in the military, and not many options to make that a civilian career I don't think. So I didn't choose that one.

So we look down the list more, and he gets that look on his face again and says he had never seen this job offered to anyone before either. It was really weird, because once he said what it was, all the recruiters that heard pulled away from their desk and looked at me. One of the other recruiters said he had never seen it offered either and he wanted came over and looked at it. I ended up picking it, and it was Air Traffic Control. Which is actually what my step-dad currently does for a living, but he has been my step-dad since I was about 3 so he is pretty much my dad. He was real proud of me and all.

So, this monday I go down to MEPS to get my physical and do the "oath". I ship out June 2nd. For basic training. I guess I best get in as much DDO as I can. I'm gonna miss you guys.

But on the bright side, next time I log in after June 2nd, I will have a badass comp and can actually play on high res and graphics.

Hmm, i got a 98 on that thing way back when i took it...i wonder how stupid america really is if the average is in the 40s lmao. Anyways good luck, i got alot of buddies serving and overseas and have to say it takes some balls to sign up. I know i wasn't up for it. I like to sleep in

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