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Hello,
I was curious with the shifts in the economy what the Army considers competitive for an Army officer candidate (GPA, Physically, do they accept non-technical degrees?) Thank you for the help.
They consider if you have a degree (what it is in is really immaterial) along with physical and moral qualifications. Specific degrees are only good if you are applying for a specialty branch such as medical/dental/legal professions. Contact your recruiter and they can give you the minimum requirements.
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| Comment | Thank you for the quick response, recruiters don't give you the real information. They tell you minimum requirements (which I already know), currently minimum requirements will not get you in as an officer. Due to the economy, people are turning to the military for job security. They have their pick of the litter. | ||
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Aaron Shifferly
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I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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