Questions for Recruiters
The military is always changing, so you will need to get up-to-date information about the jobs you may be interested in. This list of questions to ask recruiters should at least get you started. Write down the answers your recruiter gives you, you'll want to remember this information!
- How long must I enlist for this job?
- What bonuses or incentives do I qualify for?
- Can I negotiate a higher rank, E2, E3, or even E4?
- What do I need to score on the ASVAB to qualify?
- How is this branch different from other branches?
- How is the job I'm interested in different from the same job in other branches?
- Can I get a guaranteed Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) written into my contract?
- What physical requirements do I need to meet?
- Can I request my first duty assignment?
- How much would I actually make in this job?
- What benefits, special training, or college courses will I get in this job?
- What could disqualify me from being able to enlist?
- Am I disqualified from any jobs?
- How long are combat deployments in this branch of service?
- What are the average fatality rates for my proposed job?
- What kind of training will I receive? Can I add additional training into my enlistment contract?
- Does this job exist in the Reserve or National Guard?
- What are the biggest challenges people encounter when joining the military?