US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 40

[SteveS]

http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read.html?id=5975

Uh-oh....

[galaxee]

recruiters are having a hell of a time, a good friend of mine says he'd rather go back to iraq than spend another 2 years recruiting.

the govt is pretty desperate for soldiers.

[mdmikemd]

Originally posted by galaxee@Jan 19 2006, 08:03 PM
recruiters are having a hell of a time, a good friend of mine says he'd rather go back to iraq than spend another 2 years recruiting.

the govt is pretty desperate for soldiers.

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I remember when I was in the Army, thinking the guys who were 28 and in Basic Training were soooo old. Well, my wife knows where I keep my discharge papers in case they come a callin'

[EricGo]

Similar memory, Mike. I went through a nasty six month basic training, and I remember well a 24 y/o that we felt oh so sorry for. The senior field officer was 25.

[huskers]

Maybe they will enlist Cheney. He seems to be a good shot.

[jchu]

Well at 44 not an issue... Or maybe it still is with an M.D. :P

[JackDodge]

Originally posted by huskers@Feb 12 2006, 05:22 PM
Maybe they will enlist Cheney.  He seems to be a good shot.

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It didn't take long for someone to bring that one up, I love it. AP: "The accident was not reported publicly by the vice president's office for nearly 24 hours, and then only after it was reported by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times on its Web site Sunday." I just wonder when they will reinstate the draft. They probably won't tell us until 24 hours after they start hauling kids away to Iraq. :P

[EricGo]

Originally posted by JackDodge@Feb 13 2006, 07:27 AM
I just wonder when they will reinstate the draft.

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After the next incident, that can be blamed for requiring it.

[naterprius]

Originally posted by huskers@Feb 12 2006, 03:22 PM
Maybe they will enlist Cheney.  He seems to be a good shot.

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LOL!

[Sufferin' Prius Envy]

And yet those over the age of 40 have always been able to reenlist. :P So what difference does it make what age someone enlists for the first time - as long as they can meet basic physical and mental requirements? I think it's smarter for the military to increase the maximum enlistment age than lower intelligence standards.

There are a lot of MOSs (Military Occupational Specialties) which do not require and enlistee to be young and strong (combat), and many in which civilian experience translates nicely . . . think computers.
Translator Aide (09L) Food Service Operations (92G) Signals Intelligence Analyst (98C) Signals Intelligence Analyst (98C) Chaplain Assistant (56M) Human Intelligence Collector (97E) Psychological Operations Specialist (37F) Combat Documentation/Production Specialist (25V) Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (14J) Ammunition Specialist (89 Chemical Operations Specialist (74D) Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember (13W) Field Artillery Surveyor (13S) PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (14E) PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (14T) Electronic and Missile Systems Maintenance Chief (94V) Electronic Maintenance Chief (94W) Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator (33W) Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator/Maintainer (94Y) Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer (25F) Special Electronic Devices Repairer (94F) Bridge Crewmember (21C) Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (92L) Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F) Fire Control Repairer (45G) Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J) Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J) Track Vehicle Repairer (63H) Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer (94D) Aviation Operations Specialist (15P) Cargo Specialist (88H) Automated Logistical Specialist (92A) Counterintelligence Agent (97 Counterintelligence Agent (97 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist (89D) Common Ground Station Operator (96H) Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist (92S) Medical Equipment Repairer (68A) Mental Health Specialist (68X) Mortuary Affairs Specialist (92M) Operating Room Specialist (68D) Parachute Rigger (92R) Translator/Interpreter (97L) Unit Supply Specialist (92Y) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator (96U) Utility Airplane Repairer (67G) Water Treatment Specialist (92W) Watercraft Engineer (88L) Watercraft Operator (88K) Civil Affairs Specialist (38 Civil Affairs Specialist (38 Civil Affairs Specialist (38 Field Artillery Senior Sergeant (13Z) Information Systems Chief (25Y) Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer (94A) Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer (94P) PATRIOT System Repairer (94S) Senior Signal Sergeant (25X) Field Artillery Enlistment Option (13X) Electronic Warfare/Cryptologic Operations Specialist (98X) Aviation Officer (15) Engineer Officer (21) Military Police Officer (31A) Military Police Officer (31A) Psychological Operations Officer (37A) Civil Affairs Officer (38) Chemical Officer (74) Personnel Systems Management Officer (42 Medical Corps Officer (62) Dental Corps Officer (63) Medical Specialist Corps Officer (65) Transportation Officer (88A) Ordnance Officer (91A)