2-6 Year Army Contracts | What's The Difference + Pro Tip

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So what is the difference with Army contracts besides just the length?
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@taiven.lechevalier 3 года назад

Always take the minimum year requirement offered for the MOS that you want. Your time is the most valuable commodity you will ever possess. If you like the military, reenlist later. If you hate it, you will be thankful that you took the minimum obligation.

@kyle4563 2 года назад

Thanks, I’ll try to see what I want. I’m recently 19, don’t really know what to do with my life. Been in JROTC before. I didn’t hate it, but I’m not really sure if military is up to me. I’ll probably take IRR after I serve though. Maybe 3-4 years of active.

@alexacabello9625 2 года назад

@@kyle4563 go for it just know its at least 2 years of your life!

@kyle4563 2 года назад

@@alexacabello9625 Oh yeah there’s a 2 year contract, I don’t know, it depends. I wanna go see if there’s anything in life I’d rather do.

@AC-uw4il 2 года назад

these contracts depend on the MOS of your choosing

@thesoutherngossip4548 2 года назад

Yes!!!!

@duncangardner6533 4 года назад

I did a 4 year initial enlistment in the Army. Came in as a PFC and finished as a SGT. Then I went to OCS, and became a 2LT and flew helicopters. The Army is what you make it.

@hershall_3162 4 года назад

Duncan Gardner that’s what I’m trying to do. Headed to meps next week and trying to get in as a 15t. How hard was it to get into ocs?

@89Ayten 4 года назад

WOCS is the best of both worlds in my opinion. You don't need the degree, you get a significant pay bump, though not as much as a commissioned officer, and you get to fly.

@jeromedizon4449 3 года назад

How did you do it? Going to OCS? How long did it took you? From PFC - Sgt and Sgt to OCS? What are the requiremnts for OCS?

@armytruth6860 3 года назад

Lies

@taylorschott4659 3 года назад

I'm thinking of serving 4 years in the army and 4 years in the navy. if the career path I want doesn't work out, I could always just serve out my 20 years as an officer in either the army or the navy and get retirement. I don't want to serve for 5 or 6 years, because in case I don't like it that much, I don't want to be in the military longer than I have to. but if I do end up liking it, i,Il definitely re enlist.

@campagnollo 5 лет назад

A two year contract is a rip-off. When you sign up for a two year, it's two years of service PLUS additional training time (BCT, AIT). They are also for MOSs that have very minimal amount of time in training, usually combat arms (11B, 13B, 13F etc). If you sign up for 3 years or more, BCT and AIT is baked in. So on a three year contract, you only serve 6 months longer than a two year and you get better benefits if you decide to leave after your first term.

@dougtheeliminator1077 5 лет назад

Eric Moore: Is this something new?? I enlisted in 1982 with a two year contract. It was two years, from start to finish (Basic & AIT included).

@dkroll92 5 лет назад

@@dougtheeliminator1077 the army website seems to indicate it's 2 years straight, like you said, but you also have to do 2 years in the active reserves (as opposed to IRR) after your 2 years active. the program they have now is apparently supposed to help fill out numbers in reserve units basically

@dougtheeliminator1077 5 лет назад

@@dkroll92 : I am sure that is very possible. Back when I went in, the total service obligation was six years. I did two years active, and then did one year in the active reserves, which I did on my own accord. The remainder of my time was done in the IRR. Like I said, I am sure things have changed drastically since that time.

@campagnollo 4 года назад

Doug The Eliminator, I enlisted in July ‘91 and got out Dec ‘93. The whole time in ‘91 was training.

@campagnollo 4 года назад

Budz buddington, ok, that’s minimal training.

@abp1400 2 года назад

Always do the minimum so you can take advantage of re-enlistment options and bonuses.

@FakieSnipes 5 лет назад

I’m in the army and best believe your gonna have a lot of bad leadership if you’re a lower rank don’t try to argue with sgt let me give you this tip even if you don’t agree just say “rgr sgt” and keep it moving!

@user-nb8yt2il2r 4 года назад

Pro tip, go 13f and sham all day

@reece6235 4 года назад

yamaha 1996 lol what’s sham?

@bvailcards44 4 года назад

@@user-nb8yt2il2r I'm looking at 13f rn. You like it?

@Shako981 4 года назад

I will be leaving next month as a 88m

@CYBERCATXO 3 года назад

That's why I'm leaving lol

@alexbriscoe2879 4 года назад

I’m leaving NOW! I’m at the airport lol

@MattWard89 4 года назад

Good luck!

@lucasfamdec3157 3 года назад

Good luck

@BuggoutMentals 3 года назад

Any update 😎

@Mr.Snaggy 3 года назад

Update?

@hungrylettuce9452 2 года назад

How you doing?

@russelpaul7522 5 лет назад

I enlisted in Army Reserves 6 years contract with 20k bonus and 50k student loan . Leaving next month. 🙈

@MattWard89 5 лет назад

That's one heck of a deal!

@Iamqueenjazzy 4 года назад

Russel Paul amazing dude I’m going to nation guard

@russelpaul7522 4 года назад

Michael Simmons i dunno about that. It’s in my contract though

@a.r.h7087 4 года назад

Literally the same here! Good luck to you bud

@russelpaul7522 4 года назад

@@a.r.h7087 you too man,!

@vintageandfilms8881 5 лет назад

peace out Matt i leave for boot camp today. i have been watching your videos for a while and i gained good information and tips for boot camp and you helped solve questions i had. thank you very much and i will be back in 10 weeks. Update: Currently stationed at fort Hood 2-8 cav, going to Europe in November.

@cqcmaverick8345 5 лет назад

Vintage good luck! You’ve got this!

@vintageandfilms8881 5 лет назад

@@cqcmaverick8345 thanks

@Karen-xb9wn 5 лет назад

Gives us an update in 10 weeks! Remember it’s all in your head you got this

@oreodood4978 5 лет назад

Update in 10!

@juice9514 5 лет назад

Aye good luck man!!!

@jordanb4315 5 лет назад

I leave in a week🤙🏻

@Money-qd1zh 5 лет назад

Jordan B good luck bro

@MattWard89 5 лет назад

Have fun! It's a good time to go

@AppleHelperITouch 5 лет назад

Good luck brotha! I leave Sept 9th.

@djs960 5 лет назад

So am I, where you headed?

@demaniyoung7778 5 лет назад

Good Luck.

@goghphucough6410 5 лет назад

I’m taking the ASVAB today

@24klogan86 5 лет назад

Good luck!

@danielnaylor1154 5 лет назад

Good luck dude

@demaniyoung7778 5 лет назад

Good Luck

@goghphucough6410 5 лет назад

Thanks everyone! I’m a bit nervous. I’m horrible at math. I’ve been studying but still nervous! I’m joining at 32, so I haven’t been in school in 14 years, lol

@jayyy6233 5 лет назад

Good luck 👍🍀

@Wadley225 3 года назад

I joined the army as a 96R10 back in 1988. At the time my recruiter insisted that 4 years was my only option. After I was in, I met people who had signed up at a similar time to me and they got 2 or 3 year deals. I feel that it's in the recruiters' best interest to get people in for as long as possible. Wasn't happy about that.

@Kal2A95 4 года назад

I joined March and finished basic July 3rd at fort benning as an 11 bravo 14 weeks with no bonus. I'm at my first duty station still processing to my unit in fort wainwright Alaska. For those wondering, yes it was hard Georgia sucked and was hot but the real army is a lot better and I'm so glad I joined and am bettering my life. Matt thanks for all the advice you gave me before I left that I'm still using to this day. I'm so glad I took the step and got a new chance at life.

@chrisriley8755 Год назад

I agree 💯

@scottbagan7610 4 года назад

Thanks 4 the video. I'm doing MEPS this sunday, signing 2 year 11x, no bonus but 80% montgomery gi bill.

@31third 4 года назад

I did three in the guard, got out and rejoined for another three. I just went through MEPS this past Friday and joined for only one year. The national guard here in Michigan offers at minimum a one year contract for a prior service enlistee. I thought about the army reserves but they told me I had to sign a minimum six year contract and that I absolutely didn't want to do that.

@PinkTeddyx 2 года назад

Love these videos from experienced people.. Really helped me out a ton because some recruiters are like car salesman

@jamesholloman3172 5 лет назад

What’s up Matt, thank you for all you basic training videos. I’m at the meps hotel right now and leaving for Jackson tomorrow. 🔥

@brianaburby8454 4 года назад

James Holloman Good luck!

@ayeitsdbrell5149 5 лет назад

I leave in two weeks, im new to your channel but your videos are a big help thanks matt 💪🏽.

@xyzcantcme8775 2 года назад

Update? Hows your life?

@ayeitsdbrell5149 2 года назад

@@xyzcantcme8775 🤣 man the things that i’ve been through, definitely worth joining. My life is good

@hungrylettuce9452 2 года назад

How have you been doing. What branch did you join.

@ChristopherBollier 5 лет назад

Love your videos matt, very helpfull and informative and helping me get ready to join.

@MattWard89 5 лет назад

I appreciate it thanks!

@DJERYMIX 5 лет назад

Thanks man. Clearly explained i wanted to know that before i join.

@tyler19986 5 лет назад

To go along with 1:36 : as a 68W I had the option of a 2, 3, and 4 year contract. I chose the 4 year, but I've worked with a few guys that got the 2 year. Not sure if any other MOS's got those options in the recent year though.

@LetsGoTaee 5 лет назад

Got the 3 year 17 weeks contract. 20,000 bonus active duty infantry 11B. Leaving Aug 12th

@TheWords123 5 лет назад

So do I

@SergioGarcia-wu7ql 5 лет назад

See you at reception lmao

@cosmogreen1778 5 лет назад

Leave for sep. 2,, 36 month 20,000 bonus

@LetsGoTaee 5 лет назад

Sergio Garcia bet lol

@LetsGoTaee 5 лет назад

Cosmo Green niceee

@11bang569 4 года назад

Leaving tomorrow for fort Benning. Appreciate the videos man!

@Mysterious-SZN 4 года назад

11b?

@chiimp 2 года назад

life update? was it worth it? whatcha upto now?

@jonruiz1738 4 года назад

Seeing most of the people leaving soon. im here taking every tips and advice. leaving in 3 months.. Army reserve 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. Great Vids!!

@mirandas6451 5 лет назад

Thanks for the challenge coin Matt!!♥️♥️♥️ So excited!!🤩

@MattWard89 5 лет назад

Thanks for the support!

@mirandas6451 5 лет назад

@@MattWard89 Absolutely!! When I actually join I'll be buying more for sure too. Especially the Proud Army Husband shirt 😄

@trueshitonly 3 года назад

Scored a 61 on my asvab today! Super ready looking into 92f

@87hunterhunter 4 года назад

I’m jealous lmao. All these people leaving like right away. I still have like 3 months tell I leave for basic but I’m in the reserves so I’m still required to attend training. 😂

@nickmanino3575 4 года назад

TheCrypticGod how you think I feel bro, I got till June 8th of next year 😂

@tewksburydriver8624 4 года назад

Yeah waiting sucks sometimes. Luckily I enlisted in November 1995 and shipped on January 3rd 1996. Two months from signing I was on a plane.

@Utsusemi 4 года назад

Enjoying the vending machines and lack of sleep? You should be in training right now

@houseofcotes4402 3 года назад

Pfft your lucky man I'm still waiting for my damn hand tattoo to get removed before I can even go to meps....... it sucks

@brianaburby8454 4 года назад

Thanks Matt. Very helpful

@TEE98016 2 года назад

very interesting information matt thank you

@white26golf 4 года назад

Reenlistment options include a possible cash bonus, duty station of choice, and the ability to reclass into a different MOS.

@macburger5026 4 года назад

white26golf and thats why it's so important to sign up for the shortest contract possible, 3 or if available, 2 years. Unfortunately, that is not always emphasized to people, so they might wind up signing for longer contracts especially if the longer contract in a MOS offers extra bonus money.

@mikehascats26 5 лет назад

good to know: 2-year contracts require active reserve drills after 2 years. in other words.... 2 years active followed by 2 days drill per month and 2 weeks per year

@youngmonger4502 4 года назад

2 days a month is 24 days a year

@mikehascats26 4 года назад

@@youngmonger4502 plus 14 days in a row

@INEED_MONEY562 3 года назад

Do they still offer this? And is this for all branches

@mikehascats26 3 года назад

@@INEED_MONEY562 dont know. your local recruiter would be happy to answer

@IcarusBPM 2 года назад

Thank you Matt, very informative

@Awzn123 4 года назад

I’m glad I’m watching this on my way to meps

@juice9514 5 лет назад

To keep a long story short. I’ve recently switched from my old recruiter to a new one and I learned that I don’t need a waiver so I’m finally back into the process and hope to know my ship date within a month! I’m so fucking excited man😂

@xtne.e1100 4 года назад

Travon Williams awesome!! Congrats! Best feeling in the world to not have to deal with waivers. Trust!

@xyzcantcme8775 2 года назад

Update? Hows your life?

@juice9514 2 года назад

@@xyzcantcme8775 a lot has happened, I’ve been in for 2 years and went to selection and all that and ended up not making and it got reclassed and covid has made everything a much longer process. Other than that I’m alive and happy

@jaredrichardson4295 4 года назад

Matt you went through the Solider of thew Year process can you explain it in depth in a video? I know that many of my fellow service members are considering trying out for it when we finish basic and AIT. Thanks for all your information and support.

@92yankee52 4 года назад

I agree 100%, great video!

@mainelytrees4666 5 лет назад

As always, a great and educational video. Thanks matt. #wardsquad

@daithi1966 Год назад

The Army first started doing the 6 year contracts around the mid to late 1980s, and I got a roommate who was one of those first 6 year contracts. When he was a private in basic training the drill sergeant asked how long was his enlistment contract, and he told the him 6 years. The drill sergeant told him there was no such thing as a 6 year contract, but the private insisted. So, the drill sergeant tells the private to show him his Military ID Card, and sure enough it says 6 years. Then the drill sergeant threw the private's Id card into a ditch and made the private do a bunch of push ups.

@thiagogregory1 Год назад

wtf?

@m-419 Год назад

lmao

@BlueNEXUSGaming 10 месяцев назад

Did they report their Drill Sergeant for disrespecting a military ID and potentially damaging military property with one of the most damaging exercise positions known? Yes, I am talking about Push-Ups; Push-Ups are notorious for tearing your Shoulder Blade Ligaments, Rotator Cuff Ligaments, and rarely: Collarbone Ligaments. Source: My dad was a Billing Claims Clerk in a Level 1 Trauma Center, and before then he was a Medic during the Cold War. P.S. All the major action stars over in Hollywood are usually only doing the push-up on camera, they never perform those off-camera.

@jtfike 8 месяцев назад

@@BlueNEXUSGamingyeah, you can report them. You will do more pushups.

@BlueNEXUSGaming 8 месяцев назад

@@jtfike *Excellent!* I could use more excuses to perform PULHES practice maneuvers! Otherwise, I'd just busy myself with running laps around the external perimeter of the Base; subsequently reporting any holes in the fence which I find to the Gate Guard on duty upon returning to the gate from which I exited, as per the UCMJ rules. Short-term problem, Long-term solution. The UCMJ additionally cites that damaging military property is grounds for punishment, I'd need to go read a copy of the UCMJ to find out specifically which citation, though I know full-well that rule is in there; also the US Army prides itself on the virtues of Reputation & Quality; so they might train hard, but they also don't want to do things that make them look bad; don't want to anger a General, or Congressman, without a top-quality reason.

@paulconnors2078 4 года назад

One of the differences between the Army Reserve and the Army Guard (and Air Guard) is that in many states, national guardsmen are eligible for either free tuition or reduced tuition at the soldier's/airman's respective state colleges and universities.

@gdayajayi 2 года назад

Not exactly. Enlisting/ Commissioning in the state of Texas gives you a 150 credit allowance to any public school apart from what Federal gives you. Active/ Reserve/ NG

@darkzombiegenetics 4 года назад

I go to meps next week I can’t wait 👏🏾

@mykeemwilson6592 5 лет назад

Nice Videos Matt ✊🏼

@alexanderholtzclaw6765 5 лет назад

68w leaving Aug. 6th for Ft.Sill didn't get any bonuses but thank you for the information so I have a heads up for next time. GL out there everyone else.

@eocoolfire 5 лет назад

Alexander Holtzclaw 68 school isn’t that hard just make sure to pass EMT once you get to whiskey it’s cake

@jonathanfigueroa4284 4 года назад

It’s a lot of studying.. be ready lmao currently going through it right now

@chasewilliams9673 4 года назад

Jonathan Figueroa what’s the whiskey phase like?

@chrispowell9575 4 года назад

4 year reserve contract,to help me finish school, and I may or may not extend my contract and go active for 2 years. ROTC is also an option.

@antrinaldi476 4 года назад

Awesome, Matt. I enlisted last month with a 3 year 27 week contract for mechanic . I leave the 24th of this month. Hooah

@AlecDaStar 4 года назад

Ant Rinaldi how’s it going?

@burakhgunes 2 года назад

thank you for video man it is helpful

@sergeantsmeagle5199 4 года назад

Re taking my ASVAB at school, got a 43 which is qualifying but I really want to increase it so I can be a Cavalry Scout, that’s my dream MOS 🙏🏽

@laangelsfan 4 года назад

Did you still got Cavalry Scout

@huntermceachern1067 4 года назад

Hey Matt, thank you for the advice and all the tips. Here is a question. At the college I go to they don't have ROTC but are partners with Army National gaurd. I want to active but would get more benefits with Gaurd. Is it a good idea to sign a 4 year contract then switch over to active?

@courtsjournal5608 4 года назад

thank you for explaining this

@angelvalencia6782 5 лет назад

This is one of the biggest questions I've had

@hildaatchison7189 4 года назад

My daughter is active for 3 years. She's taking a class in December so she can retake the test so she can reenlist to get the bonus after her contract ends. She planning to become an officer when she starts school.

@jayyy6233 5 лет назад

I’m taking the asvab next Friday wish me luck 🙏. This my fourth attempt I was just 6 points off to getting in the army. I’m working and studying trying to be a U.S army soldier 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@keaton8043 5 лет назад

Goodluck bro.

@jayyy6233 5 лет назад

Keaton Augusto thank you that means alot 💯🙏

@xtne.e1100 4 года назад

Jayyy stay positive my friend! You got this!

@Please_Hydrate25 4 года назад

Get the first question wrong on each section, itll adjust and give you easier questions. Would only recommend that if you're really struggling

@tren6893 4 года назад

How did you do?

@brrberrymerry 3 года назад

I've been binge-watching your videos to a possibly unhealthy extent lol

@123meenasalih Месяц назад

You’ve got my respect, subscribed!!!🇺🇸✨

@mrkery9235 4 года назад

im waiting on injuries to heal then im finishing paperwork but i didnt score high enough to go straight to what i wanted, but i am doing infantryman towards ranger sniper/marksman.

@voteforpedro2532 5 лет назад

thank u for making vídeos like this my recruiter did not explain non of this to me 😎💪 leaving in September to basic

@macburger5026 4 года назад

VoteforPedro25 I doubt you're unusual at all. My recruiter definitely did not tell me anything about this. When I wound up signing a longer contract (5 years) I asked my recruiter about the possibility of changing my MOS and was told "Oh you don't have to stay in that MOS for your whole 5 years you can do a '4187' and reclass after 2" I found out after I went to my unit after AIT that that is basically near impossible to do.

@mikevanroy9356 4 года назад

In my time late-80s early-90s the most you could get was 4 years active duty unless you reup once you're in. 2 year contracts were very common.

@jamesburleson1916 5 лет назад

Going to talk to a recruiter next week, thanks for the info.

@ageofdarius8571 5 лет назад

James Burleson goodluck

@redforeman3684 5 лет назад

Goodluck!

@mysterio-blitz5375 5 лет назад

92 Alpha, I leave November 12th, November 18th is my ship date. thank you Matt

@yamilemaximoff2593 5 лет назад

Lord Beerus same here i ship on November 18th

@mysterio-blitz5375 4 года назад

Yamile Caliz ayeeee, what’s your MOS?

@yamilemaximoff2593 4 года назад

Lord Beerus haha 92 yankee

@dashaunpompey7793 4 года назад

Y’all should have choose to be a 92Y

@mysterio-blitz5375 4 года назад

Dashaun Pompey why Yankee?

@ifadebarbersupply4696 4 года назад

6 year contract babbyyyy reserve 91 E💪🏽 sept 9 fort sill! It’s about to go down

@feenbnekings 4 года назад

How’s it been? That’s the same mos I’ve been interested in

@harmoniaaydeegonzalez7020 5 лет назад

Also if you hate your base when you re-enlist you have a change to PCS somewhere else. My husband did that when he re-enlisted, we got to choose our base and he also got a bonus. I do know you can’t always get both, he almost didn’t. He’s in a medical MOS

@shakurburton9358 3 года назад

I'm going in September for 5+ years as a 94F - no bonus, but I do have student repayment in the bonus' place. Hopefully, I'll just stick to what I'm doing, which is IT related stuff, provided I can do well in AIT and definitely BT, that is! Thanks for the vids, Matt.

@HateTheIRS 3 года назад

You’re gonna have a fun time in basic training and reception.

@ItzPacey 5 лет назад

I'm a 68c (practical nursing specialist) and signed a 6 year contract due to the intense ait schooling. I leave in 21 days XD. Wish me luck! Hooahhhhhhhh

@rithe07 5 лет назад

6 years was the only option? I'm asking because I want to do 68k and I know the ait is 1 year but I would like to enlist for 4 years instead of 6.

@ItzPacey 5 лет назад

@@rithe07 so a little background. I had a tattoo wavier I needed approval before I selected my mos. Once approved I went back to my recruiter's office prepared to select my mos. The only thing available was 68w which I didn't want to do. So I left without signing. Monday morning I get a call saying there is one slot for 68c which was my number one job, for a 6 year contract. I decided I didn't mind doing the extra two years due to getting my number one job. So at that time there was only 1 slot for 68c and only a 6 year contract available. I was in your position too but you should calculate what your planning on getting out of it. For me it was a no brainer to commit the extra two years.

@rithe07 5 лет назад

@@ItzPacey thanks for the insight!

@jaluntaylor4596 3 года назад

How is it going I leave in 10 days for 68c! It’s a hard job to get luck of the draw! How was AIT?

@ItzPacey 3 года назад

@@jaluntaylor4596 I’m graduating in April 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@chaztaylor8158 4 года назад

I was originally looking at a 4 year contract which offered a 20k sign on bonus, the 6 year however offered a 40k sign on. I would like to stay in longer than 6 years anyways so the extra 20k for 2 extra years seemed like a no-brainer.

@sunnidropp4655 3 года назад

How much is that after taxes and all?

@d3lan011 4 года назад

Took the PiCAT last Wednesday, chose career Thursday, will be doing physical this upcoming Wednesday.

@edwardcottman743 4 года назад

I had a two contract post-Vietnam/1977. Enlisted personnel who were drafted during the Vietnam era, had two-year contracts up to the 1980s.

@leijasclean3908 4 года назад

Edward Cottman my Papa served in Vietnam!!

@harrrdog 5 лет назад

See y'all at Ft leonardwood on Monday

@ifadebarbersupply4696 4 года назад

You got this bros

@thattacoguy3187 4 года назад

Signed a 6 year National Guard for 11B contract. Along with airborne and ranger in it and $15,000 in bonuse. Also got $100,000 in for schooling AKA Student loan. I say I'd got a pretty good deal.🙄🙄

@kronosg.3515 4 года назад

That's sounds great!!!

@williamhowardtaft2481 4 года назад

HEY how did you get airborne and ranger

@maximusdries4152 4 года назад

@@williamhowardtaft2481 option 40

@menglee6 3 года назад

Wow I signed for 6 years for 11B along with airborne. No bonus Been imbrace the sucking for 4 years now. Never want to jump again. Sighhh.... not worth it

@FetcheousRex 5 лет назад

I honestly never spoke to my recruiter about enlistment time, I wanted 68W, got 68W w/ Airborne, and now I leave Aug. 5th to Fort Jackson, 4 year contract. It works for me.

@simply_bree9363 5 лет назад

FetcheousRex dang lucky all my friends who picked 68 W is getting sent to Ft Sill lucky for you to get sent to Ft Jackson

@AlexGoupil 4 года назад

Shipping to Fort Benning Aug 27. Let's get it!

@jameshanlon5689 4 года назад

I’ve never heard of a two year contract since the US Army is always a three year at a minimum for MOS 11B.

@andrik1862 4 года назад

I have a 2 year and half contract Active Duty but have to serve 2 more years as a Reserve or National guard or stay active but I don’t get my full GI Bill only 90% unless I stay active I need 3 years

@AM-tb3nx 3 года назад

If you decide to take the 2 year contract for Active Duty it’s two years + training time (basic training and AIT) followed by two years in the Reserve or Guard Component. The last four years of your 8-year obligation are spent in the IRR which is if they ever need you they call you back to service. For example, my contract for active duty is 2 years and 22 weeks. The 22 weeks was spent in Basic Training, AIT, and then inprocessing for my first duty station & my first unit of assignment.

@volodymyrfedorets8086 Год назад

Does it work for 3 years as well? Training+ 3 year active duty??

@AM-tb3nx Год назад

@@volodymyrfedorets8086 Most of my friends took the 3 year contract for Active Duty and it ended up being 3 years 22 weeks for them

@benaviyt1077 6 месяцев назад

What Mos if you don’t mind me asking? I’m interested in 42A, but not sure if that’s an option for only 2 year active.

@ItzPrius 4 года назад

I just signed a 3 year contract with a $5,000 bonus. You sure you got your facts straight Matt? No shame on your channel tho, you’ve helped me so much with questions. I’m leaving on the 19 of August.

@thecodgamer57 5 лет назад

I’m in the Guard with a 8 year contract. Six years active drilling and two years doing IRR. I also get a 20k bonus, Montgomery GI Bill and the monthly kicker on top of college tuition assistants. I leave for basic in two weeks

@cassandra3895 2 года назад

hows it going

@thebluesmurfdude 4 года назад

Advice that I was given by both my Dad and Recruiter (Dad’s been in for 25 years now.) Take the shorter contract. I had an option for 25P at 4 years with $25,000 or 6 years with 40,000. I knew I wanted to make the military my career. So I was all set for the 6, and make that extra cash. At least one immediate family member ancestor has served. My family has participated in EVERY conflict since the Revolutionary War. Before that my family is Scottish (Clan Shaw). So fightings in my blood. But my Dad and Recruiter both said “just because it’s in your blood doesn’t mean you’re gonna like it. Take the 4, if you like it you can re up with another bonus, different job, or some hooah hooah schools. Best decision I ever made. Because at this point, I’m on the fence of re uping. Some days I love it and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Other days your CSP paperwork gets messed up for a second time, and you’re going on 14 months without living with your wife and you’re ready to rage. My advice. Take the shorter one, even if it’s a little less money. You can make it up with future bonuses, and if you hate it, you don’t have to wait that extra two years.

@hectorrb 4 года назад

dude i really admire your work as youtuber, i'm thinking about join to the army this year, but i'm 30 yr old, and out of fit.

@zoy13 4 года назад

You still have chance. The limit is 35 in the army. However the ASVAB got buff since we are in peace time.

@hectorrb 4 года назад

@@zoy13 What''s ASVAB?

@SturFriedBrains 4 года назад

If you are just looking for the benefits, the NG offers a 1 year try-before-you-buy contract. In states like Jersey you get unlimited full ride through state colleges as NG after GI bill is expended. You don't get GI bill through 1 year I think, but I think you still get the state benefits.

@Kernee Год назад

What's national guard? Is it army or air force because Air Force told me 6 years. I haven't talk to the texas National Guard only air.

@abbiefrankell4872 5 лет назад

One question: if you sign up for 4 years and you re-enlist for another 4 years would you get the same benefits as if you were to have signed up for 8 years in the beginning?

@MattWard89 5 лет назад

You don't get extra benefits for re-enlisting. But as I say in the video you have a chance at a re-enlistment bonus if you re-enlist as well as having that make your first contract a little shorter too, which is good. So you don't get more "benefits" but you can possible get a lot more money.

@BaxxyNut 5 лет назад

@@MattWard89 I've been told that if you receive your bonus while overseas it doesn't get taxed, but if you get it while in the US it will be. I was told that by a SGT at an rsp site.

@raccoontrapper 5 лет назад

Bax xtab That would only be true if you were deployed in a combat zone for money received during that deployment. Being stationed in Germany or Japan is not going to waive your income tax obligation.

@user-nb8yt2il2r 4 года назад

sign the shortest contract you can get, that way if you dont like it you can get out, and if you do like it you get more bargaining power every time you reup.

@macburger5026 4 года назад

Abbie Frankell As yamaha 1996 said, if you are active duty,"sign the shortest contract you can get" Please listen. *DO NOT* sign a long contract (5-6 years) *regardless of how much extra bonus money* they might offer you to. Not only would you have to stay in the military and Army for all that time (the military is a hard life especially for active duty, but most people in the Army have an even harder life for no reason than most people in other branches), *but if you get a MOS that sucks, you are forced to remain in the MOS for all that time until you are a year away from your contract (if you want to reenlist for more time). You CAN'T change your MOS* So please listen when you are told to sign the shortest contract possible, say 3, or even if available, 2 years.

@dhills270 4 года назад

I had to sign a 6 year with no bonus for 17C because its hard to get.

@cwillfrommd 3 года назад

Air Force re enlistment bonus is your latest rank’s base salary x with length of your new contract but cannot be go over 90k. Unlike army, Air Force get 3 stars hotel like single room dorms and better chow hall.

@leonchambers7611 4 года назад

Yea, make a video on cavalry scout please for your next video

@IVY_YESTERDAY1 4 года назад

3 year and 19 weeks contract with no bonus and no benefits and that's all I was qualified for. I'm happy that I'm in though

@antrinaldi476 4 года назад

You do get benefits , like health and all that jazz. I got the same contract as you except 27 weeks

@Zz-zc1sq 5 лет назад

11b national guard. Shipping Dec.

@Knottiye 4 года назад

Oof I'll be back december 6 I'm shipping out august 19

@Knottiye 4 года назад

11b as well

@KEVENSIN 4 года назад

Take care Shipping 11x Active in Oct.

@druski710-topic 4 года назад

Infantrymen

@laangelsfan 4 года назад

@@Knottiye can you still get Infantryman if u score a 31 or 40 on the asvab

@mr.k.i.s.s7496 4 года назад

The Coast Guard gets picked on a LOT, but they have a system I find pretty cool. I think the Navy does it as well: a "Non-Rate". That means that they get to see what other MOSs do before they choose. Which is great. But it wouldn't work in the Army, which is larger than the Navy. The Army has more MOSs as well. Probably because you are specialized unlike other Services. Except the Marines. They have Specialized MOSs to. It's better to do something you love. I am reminded of that One NCO who had FOUR MOSs during his career. He didn't like one, he tried something different. I know Grunts and Engineers who became MPs. MPs who went into Aviation, Transportation, Infantry. I knew an ADA guy who became a PAC Clerk. So get the smallest contract possible. But do whatever you think is right. This is just my opinion.

@Sjonathan91 4 года назад

Hey! This was my question haha badass Matt! How about a video of the OPAT beep test.

@white26golf 4 года назад

No video needed lol. Just go to a recruiting station and try out the Beep test in person.

@onearmy942 3 года назад

I've always advised people enlisting to take the shortest contract possible for two main reasons: 1. In case you don't like military life and 2. To be able to get a re-enlistment bonus for the extra years if you choose to stay longer.

@xxsilver_gamingxx389 3 года назад

I’m about to get out of High school soon so do I do a 2 year contract and later on if i like it I can sign a longer one ?

@onearmy942 3 года назад

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 Yes, also your Basic Training and your AIT time will add some months to the 2 year contact and not all military occupations or Military branches will offer 2 year deals. Why sign for 4 years if say can do a 2 year contact and then reenlist for another 1 or 2 years with a signing bonus.

@xxsilver_gamingxx389 3 года назад

One Army Where will we change when we are told ?

@xxsilver_gamingxx389 3 года назад

One Army what clothe should we be wearing when it’s our ship date ?

@onearmy942 3 года назад

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 When you arrive at your in-progressing center and your uniforms are issued to you.

@billydamac 5 лет назад

On the way to reception...

@xtne.e1100 4 года назад

Billy Mac I’ll be on the way tomorrow! Good luck :)

@brianaburby8454 4 года назад

Good luck to you both!

@reece6235 4 года назад

When do they take your phone

@mr.k.i.s.s7496 4 года назад

There are some MOSs that have a minimum contract that makes prospective Soldiers go "Wait up. How long?" Such as 31B. Military Police have to sign up for five (5) years for Active Duty. It's been like that for forever. However, if you are Guard or Reserves, It's different. I signed up for Six years. But I didn't complete that because I went Active Duty and signed up For Three. I re-enlisted 1 year from my ETS, and Six Months later I transferred to Germany.

@maverick9288 4 года назад

Not a recruiter but I do know that those who currently go Infantry before September 30th if you go for a 72 month contract you get a 40k sign on bonus which you'll get after basic. But that's what I was told by my recruiter. Other information for lower amount of years or so is something they'd have to look.

@hunter0161 4 года назад

Lmao not me. I’m goin infantry and enlisted infantry. No bonus.

@OnlyRealsht 3 года назад

They got me at 6 year lol I wish I would have known lol I would have just gone active with shorter time.

@jmeiahburke5388 3 года назад

What's your MOS?

@Zz-zc1sq 3 года назад

6 year active for first enlistment??,man not worth

@chrisreed4661 3 года назад

Don’t sign for a 6 year contract; no matter how sweet the bonus is. It will screw you in the long run. I was at Bragg for my first 3 years and liked it there, but you are at the mercy of HRC after you hit two years on station. If a place is low on manning which is 90% of the time Korea...guess where you are going. Loved Korea but I’m currently stuck at Campbell in my re enlistment windows and can’t re enlist for what I want, only can re up for Campbell. Long story short, enlist for 3-4 years at minimum so if you decide you want to re enlist, you can get what you want. Your experience will differ, but just my two cents.

@ligmasugma3650 Месяц назад

Take the 3 year enlistment for full benefits then u can choose to reenlist/reclass for a bonus best option, enjoy what you do pick the best job

@kabloosh699 3 года назад

In the Air Guard we do 1 year reenlistments. You obviously cannot do it on your first enlistment but after that year long enlistments are good for when you are waiting for that bonus. Unfortunately, my career field has yet to get a bonus.