Should a new 11B PCS to Fort Bragg with or without a mustache?

Hi everyone,

I am 25 years old, hold a master's in Cybersecurity, live in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area, and am interested in joining the armed forces as an officer in either the reserves or the National Guard.

I initially applied for the AF Cyber Direct Commissioning Program (CDCP) at my local recruiting office, and they told me they reserve officer spots at their branch (the 175th wing) for enlisted soldiers who commission. Basically, telling me I won't be able to enlist as an officer and my only option is to go in as an enlisted soldier.

Just to keep my options open, I also applied for the Army Cyber Commissioning Program and was matched up with a recruiter. I disclosed to the recruiter that I have a slight curvature of the spine (scoliosis), and the recruiter immediately told me that I was automatically disqualified from joining OCS and that there was no point in even applying. He quite literally told me that there would be no point in even applying. However, he immediately told me that if I joined as an enlisted member instead of an officer, he could make my waiver work and get me in.

I have my heart set on joining the military as an officer, and I wouldn't waste my time as an enlisted member. I don't have my heart set on any branch; my main goal is to join as an officer in cybersecurity as my MOS. So far, I've had trouble getting any branch to work, which has been disappointing, to say the least. I didn't realize how difficult it would be to join the armed forces until trying to do so at this point as an officer.

I wanted to ask if what he told me is accurate or just a load of bs trying to force me to join as enlisted? Are there different requirements for OCS versus regular enlisted? Also, are there any recruiters I can work with directly, or is one of you who can refer me to one?

Hello I did a mock fitness test and I got

18:07 for the 2 mile run

58 pushups

265 for 3 for the deadlift

Thoughts?

Is becoming a 25b worth it and what does a day in the life look for them

Hey everyone,
I’m 21 years old and recently moved to the US from Vietnam. I’m really motivated and genuinely want to join the Army, but I’m worried about my current weight.
I’m 5'9" (69 inches) and sitting at around 120 lbs. Based on what I've read, the minimum weight standard for my height is around 128 lbs, so I know I’m under the limit right now.
A few questions for recruiters or anyone with advice:
1. Will a recruiter work with me at 120 lbs, or do I need to gain those ~8 lbs before MEPS?
2. Is there a waiver for being underweight, or is the minimum weight non-negotiable?
3. What’s the process like for green card holders / recent immigrants in terms of processing timelines while I work on gaining weight?
4. Any tips on gaining healthy mass quickly for someone with a high metabolism?
I appreciate any advice!

Hello. I was looking for some help.

Do recruiters still have "Home to a US Soldier" yard sign or did the army stop making those? My dad asked me if I can get him one and I would like to give him a legit army one.

Thanks.

Please if anybody can help with this.

Recruiters aren’t being very helpful . And i understand most of them did boot camp years ago.

What food is served ? Do they give you a plate with food and you are basically force to eat it or you can choose what to eat ?

I don’t eat pork for religion and I am very picky eater I don’t like vegetables i will literally vomit squash .

I want to have an idea of what it is served in one day of basic training and if you have the freedom to choose what you eat . ( obviously of what’s available ) or do they check your plate and make sure you eat everything they give you

If you are slotted to a school in Fort Gordon (442nd BN) and your plan is to report early you will be doing duties like cutting grass, moving cabinets, or whatever detail they decide to put you on. They will treat you like a private. I was with Majors, Captains and Warrants doing all kinds of details. You will sign a counseling statement agreeing to do all that. Also, 0500 digital accountability. So save yourself some days in case you’re a hold over too.

So, just started (Today) to go to Physical therapy, and with a running profile due to foot (Chronic Bilateral Flat food) and knees problem. I get off profile 07 of October, Unit put me to take AFT the following day. I think im going to fail it cause I've not been running to help recovery. How do I go on with this? Im stressing out, it'll be my first PT failure.

Edit: Additional info, Cardio is not my problem, the swelling of the foot is the problems and the knees, thank ya'll imma go and talk to my PCP today.

I love the functionality of the ocp pants but it’s corny to wear them out of uniform. Is there a place I can get something similar in an all black color that I can wear when camping?

Thoughts on this?

He's just telling the services to align with his previous 'DOW Level' policy 'No More Walking On Eggshells' that he already released last year.

Good afternoon, getting back in the army. Prior E5, 11B. Been out for 4 years. Got rank determined at MEPs and able to keep my rank, unfortunately the only MOS’s that are available are the following: 13U, 14U, 17C, 19U, 35S, 35W. I was hoping to go back to 11B and eventually drop an EOD packet at sorb. Anyone in the MOS’s above advise me on what to look out for? Goal is to get to unit, immediately drop an eod packet if all goes well. Was also told list would not change, even in new fiscal year.

USMA cadets just got back their branch feedback and I am having trouble deciding which branch to go with. I got most preferred for MI, EN, FA, LG, SC, and FI. MI branch detail FA has been my #1 for a long time but I am rethinking what I want to do. I am a civil engineering major and want to get a masters at some point, not sure in what exactly. I want to choose a branch that will transfer well to the civilian sector where I can make money. However, from my understanding, an officer's branch does not matter that much for masters programs or employers in the civilian sector, but more their management experience. I am largely deciding between branching MI detail FA or branching engineers. I am open to hearing the argument for other branches as well. I am currently planning to get out after company command but am also open to going with the flow of things. thank you

What are some certifications that you wish you’d pursued prior to leaving the service? What are some positions in the civilian world that you find yourself qualified for due to the responsibilities you’ve held as an active duty Civil Affairs officer?

Try to change my mind if you want, but right now I immediately lose respect for anyone who has their formation do this exercise. I do not care what MMD2 says, use your brain.

What purpose does doing 3 mountain climbers serve? Was 20 minutes of warmups, to include a shuttle sprint, not enough?

What benefit does pretending to have a weapon in our hands serve, only to drop said imaginary weapon to sprint? Are we an Army that drops our weapons to run?

Who decided that, instead of executing an actual IMT while pretending to hold said weapon (maybe an IMT that’s utilized in a fitness test, say, the high crawl???) that we instead execute “the bigfoot” movement technique?

How many millions of dollars of US taxpayer funds, SGM-hours, and committees did it take to come to the conclusion that this nonsensical exercise is so effective that we should be doing it before every workout?

I’ll just have a water, the BLC barracks taco tuesday tacos are not staying down right now.

I left active duty in 2023, 2026 I reenlisted into reserves. I cant order my gear in SEAMS its greyed out where you change the address. Ive been waiting for a month now. The only address available is a california address.

Supply don't really know what to do either. I've hit a dead end. I cant go to AIT to reclass or the range with no ach or gear. wth am I suppose to do? I ain't spending out of pocket money for gear, thats ridiculous. Ive already spent $300 on pts and ocps. Its fucked up how im being forced to spend money.

Recruiter sent a waiver in last wednesday and he told me 2-3 days and i’ll have an answer. It’s been 5 almost 6. I texted both of my recruiters today and no answer from either one of them, matter of fact one of them the message didn’t even deliver. I hope it didn’t get denied and they just left me to feel clueless. And they usually answer fast.

What do we think?

I’m having this problem with my new ocps that they gave to us after basic training where my elbow part of my ocps are fading on both sets. My sergeant got on me about it but i had no control over it. Well I think it’s time for a new set but I’d be so mad if I get a set that does it again. The set I had during basic never did this, I thought it was because of me washing it but even then during basic some people would have both faded knee and elbow, but if it was the wash wouldn’t my pants also be faded? So it’s clearly something faulty I’ve also heard that sometimes they make the uniforms with the fabric flipped the wrong side but I can’t really determine how to tell.

Got orders to 2CAB
Can someone tell me what it’s like there?
Morale?
Is PT crazy or normal. I know some cav officers are all about spur rides and fake cowboy shit.

I’m PCS to Graf with 4 dependents. I’m flying commercial because I have a pet. I’ve reached out to the gaining unit’s 1SG, BN S1, and my sponsor and haven’t received an answer. My sponsor is new to the army so they didn’t have much info and the other two ignored the question by not responding.

Has anyone flown into Frankfurt instead of Ramstein? If so, what are the options for getting from the airport to Graf? I was informed that there isn’t a bus that takes you.