Army Reserves??? (M.P.)

[hereiam]

I am currently a police officer in Ohio, and am thinking about joining the Army Reserves ( as a M.P.). I am 27, and in good physical shape. My reason is because when I was 18, I was Active Army and recieved An entry level seperation due to the ablilty to adapt to military life. Back then I was immature and took the easy route out. I have recently talked to a recruiter and they state I would have no problem re-enlisting. I have a associate degree in criminal justice and could enter as a E-3. I just would like some feedback about joining at 27 yrs. old and finishing something I never completed. Also would there be any negatives by being in the Reserves, mostly pertaining to looking for another agency to work for in the future? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[SgtMP]

Here I am - I am an MP in the Ohio National Guard - 324th MP Co in Middletown Ohio. We have had people as old as 35 ship off - if you want any specific info pm me, as there are a great number of officers in the unit. I am going through Cinci's academy and there are 12 other officers in my platoon alone. It is a GREAT unit, so let me know if you want a phone number or any more info.

[blueclaw]

I have a quick question. I've just completed my BA and I was told by a recruiter that It would be easier to become an officer if I go in enlisted first and then go for officer rather than go for ots. What do you think?

[id1811xecj]

I think that your recruiter is lying to you. It may the first time in history.

[RoscoeRuhl]

Blueclaw,

Your recruiter wasn't lying! It is a fact that it's easier to become an officer from the enlisted ranks, than from the streets. To be an officer from the streets, you must have a 4 year degree and follow the application process. An enlisted service member requires 2 years of college (degree not required). Since he/she's already completed basic training and advanced training, they already have a job skill. It's possible that they're going to stand a good chance of being commissioned in their primary skill. The enlisted soldier's probably going to have about 2 years of service under their belt before making the decision to go OCS. They're already established and hence more prepared for OCS. Feel free to PM with any specific questions you may have.

Have a great day!

[id1811xecj]

I stand corrected. My comment is based on many people who have heard a similar line from a recruiter and have found themselves enlisted when they were qualified and really did wat to enter as an officer. The recruiting system puts a premium on enlistments. Recruiters seem to get little credit for officer accessions. In the CG, it is almost no credit.

[LeCarre]

I was told this as well. The recruiter simply said that the only way of becoming an officer at this point in my life (33 yrs. old) was to enlist first and then apply. I thought this sounded crazy, so I contacted the recruiting btn. commander directly and she was livid with the NCO's approach and told me to apply directly to OCS for active duty. Any recruiter worth his/her salt will tell you that it simply takes some more paperwork to process an OCS packet than to get a kid on a bus to ship off to basic.