Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 10/14/2010

Question
Dear Sir, I would really appreciate it if you could help me
with the dates for the Army Reserve Split-Option program for
Wisconsin, and where would it be located? If there is anyone
you know I could email about the Split Option program I
would greatly appreciate it if you can't answer my question.
Also, I would appreciate any info I need to enlist for the
Army Reserve Split Option Program for next year since I am
currently a junior. I also want to attend the United States
Military Academy and am curious how this would affect my
chances and how I would apply. Thank you for all the help.
GO Army! Beat Navy!

Answer
First, with the split option program you need to talk to a recruiter. That program changes all the time due to different start times for classes and is affected also by the MOS you choose for yourself.  An Army Reserve Recruiter would have all the most current information on this.  Your application to USMA would be somewhat bolstered by being in the service since there is a special category available to Soldiers.  You can find more information about this on www.usma.edu.