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<blockquote data-quote="dstc_99" data-source="post: 643821" data-attributes="member: 15473"><p>My hubby is career army. First let me say that if he didn't become an officer when he enlisted he should immediately try to make that change. He can talk to the executive</p><p>officer XO in his AIT advanced individual training unit. They can tell him how to go about changing. </p><p></p><p>The reason I say he should change is one he will make better money and two he will see less combat. Officers tend to pull desk duty more often than field duty. </p><p></p><p>On another note let me say that with the current status of things there are not that many deployments. Of course it could change but I don't think it will in the next year. Plus with them downsizing the Army right now we won't be prepared to jump into action right away. </p><p></p><p>My main concern would be why he joined for the mp's when he has a degree in another field. Does he dislike that career and want a change? Or did the recruiter need to recruit mp's this week to meet a quota? The reason I ask is because if he didn't want the change he can reclass (change jobs) once he finishes his initial training but they don't like to do that since it is more money for the Army. It would be better if he found a way to change his enlistment prior to leaving for boot camp. </p><p></p><p>If he stays MP he has what is needed for becoming a CID agent. They are basically the detectives for the army. His scores make him a good candidate for that. He can also go to school to be an accident investigator or an undercover. Either one is a great way to get your foot in the door with CID because they work together. I used to work for the MP's and helped them pick candidates for positions. Other than smarts we looked for guys with a few years experience and good PT scores. </p><p></p><p>If he has any questions please feel free to PM me. I have officer and enlisted MP friends who would be more than happy to talk to him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dstc_99, post: 643821, member: 15473"] My hubby is career army. First let me say that if he didn't become an officer when he enlisted he should immediately try to make that change. He can talk to the executive officer XO in his AIT advanced individual training unit. They can tell him how to go about changing. The reason I say he should change is one he will make better money and two he will see less combat. Officers tend to pull desk duty more often than field duty. On another note let me say that with the current status of things there are not that many deployments. Of course it could change but I don't think it will in the next year. Plus with them downsizing the Army right now we won't be prepared to jump into action right away. My main concern would be why he joined for the mp's when he has a degree in another field. Does he dislike that career and want a change? Or did the recruiter need to recruit mp's this week to meet a quota? The reason I ask is because if he didn't want the change he can reclass (change jobs) once he finishes his initial training but they don't like to do that since it is more money for the Army. It would be better if he found a way to change his enlistment prior to leaving for boot camp. If he stays MP he has what is needed for becoming a CID agent. They are basically the detectives for the army. His scores make him a good candidate for that. He can also go to school to be an accident investigator or an undercover. Either one is a great way to get your foot in the door with CID because they work together. I used to work for the MP's and helped them pick candidates for positions. Other than smarts we looked for guys with a few years experience and good PT scores. If he has any questions please feel free to PM me. I have officer and enlisted MP friends who would be more than happy to talk to him. [/QUOTE]
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