Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Direct commision

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Hi! I already know the basic steps to get commission as a 2nd Lt. What I don't know is how much time it takes I join a year ago and have a BBA, my recruiter doesn't tell me clearly about this

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Luis,
Which branch of the military are you joining? It can all depend on when they can send you to school. Since the economy is in the tank, the military has had a surplus of individuals. So needless to say they have to have a slot open for you to attend school. My advice to you is to keep nipping at your recruiters heels.
I hope that this answer helps,
Thanks,
Eric

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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Eric Ernst

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I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.

Experience

I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)

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High School Diploma

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Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.

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