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Ok i was in the national guard went basic and got hurt know i am going active i already went meps and cleared physical but am having a problem cause i have my ged that i got from ged plus with the guard and my active duty recruiter is telling that we have to wait and see if any slots will be open for the new fiscal year which i think starts October 1, 2010 what is the possibility of me getting in with active duty or should i go to a national guard recruiter and go active after 6 months.
The Army might take you with a GED, but you will have to wait until they allow GED's again. If you go National Guard, you cant go active after 6 months, it doesn't work like that.
You can volunteer for an oveseas mission and then get released to go active duty after that, as then you would be considered prior service and not a GED holder.
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John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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