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19 Jul 2010, 9:13 am

If being in the Army is something that you wish to pursue, than go for it. You have my full support.

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19 Jul 2010, 10:06 am

dude your 16 why are you enlisting now when you have ur life ahead of u?

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19 Jul 2010, 11:11 am

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dude your 16 why are you enlisting now when you have ur life ahead of u?

Do you think there is no life in the military and none after the military?

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19 Jul 2010, 12:51 pm

JayHun wrote:

Xenu wrote:

Kat15 wrote:

Xenu wrote:

Anyways thank you for all the help you guys.

Your welcome.

Can you please stop purposely trying to upset me every time you respond to me.

Unless you can get a handle on your chronic overreactions, you won't last.

I have no military experience, but I know that the instructors will see how far they can bend you. They will find and probe your weaknesses. From what I've seen of your posts, you have a thing or two to learn about letting words roll off your back.

Why do you want to enlist?

Yeah I realize that, One of the reasons I want to go into the military is to help fix my hostile response issues.

Mainly I want to enlist to serve my country and hopefully make a difference, As well as the fact that it will help me get through school and life for a bit as they pay for my college and will give me a part time job.

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19 Jul 2010, 12:52 pm

dalekaspie wrote:

dude your 16 why are you enlisting now when you have ur life ahead of u?

Well I am 17 in less than a month and like was already said, it's not like life ends the moment you enlist.

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19 Jul 2010, 7:45 pm

Again, I find it truly respectable that you want to serve and risk dieing for your country. I also think it's good that you are joining the National Guard. However, maybe the airforce might be good for you too? After all, they don't just fly. They do technological things as well.

What is your ASVAB score?

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19 Jul 2010, 7:49 pm

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mine was 96

most possible is 99, i think

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19 Jul 2010, 9:04 pm

well. apparently the military thinks we arent as well functioning as them.

I think having people with AS in the army would be a great thing. just a diffrent approch. Luckly, I dont need to enlist to be an armorer

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20 Jul 2010, 12:23 am

Do whatever you want, but I'm extremely surprised that anyone would consider voluntarily joining the military while a war's going on.

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20 Jul 2010, 10:27 pm

KaiG wrote:

Do whatever you want, but I'm extremely surprised that anyone would consider voluntarily joining the military while a war's going on.

I volunteered for and went on many tours in places that were having wars. I made my contributions to winning those wars, and am proud of my decorated military career.

If you are too scared to fight, don't join. If you enlist in peacetime and then a war breaks out, you still have to go. I would not want to have someone who did not want to be there covering my back.

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21 Jul 2010, 1:35 am

Mudboy wrote:

KaiG wrote:

Do whatever you want, but I'm extremely surprised that anyone would consider voluntarily joining the military while a war's going on.

are you an aspie? if so, how did you get into the army if they dont accept people with AS?

I wanted to do some work for a PMC one day as an armorer, but i dont want to fight a war i dont believe in...unless i get paid well for it.

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23 Jul 2010, 9:48 pm

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KaiG wrote:

Do whatever you want, but I'm extremely surprised that anyone would consider voluntarily joining the military while a war's going on.

I retired from the Air Force and yes I am autistic. They don't care if you are AS if you can handle the pressure. They don't ask and you don't tell. No one cared that I was eccentric, I was cool under pressure and good at my job.

I worry about bewarethebob going into a PMC (private military company) if he did not pass basic training. Being a mercenary is more stressful than being G.I. military, because you have less support. I doubt he will last in a PCM any longer than he lasted in Basic Training.

BTW: Killing for profit is disgusting and payback comes in the form of war crimes trials. Most PCM professionals are prior military and fully support the active duty. Mostly they provide security for civilians who need to visit the war zone. You need to believe in what you are doing, or believe in protecting your buddies, or stay home.

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24 Jul 2010, 8:25 am

bewarethebob wrote:

if so, how did you get into the army if they dont accept people with AS?

It's a recent change - specifically the end of this past April this year.

It was mentioned that it could be waived, however the DoD instruction doesn't appear to actually allow that from what I read. Section 28, subsection c - doesn't have any exceptions listed for pervasive developmental disorders which includes aspergers, autistic spectrum disorders, and pervasive developmental disorders that aren't otherwise specified. I am not and never have been in the military (only been a contractor) - the way to get an official answer is from a recruiter, and you could request they double-check with a superior officer.

Not asking and not telling could get around it, however if it is discovered later (especially if they find out you knew), there could be unfavorable consequences.

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24 Jul 2010, 10:25 pm

Mudboy wrote:

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KaiG wrote:

Do whatever you want, but I'm extremely surprised that anyone would consider voluntarily joining the military while a war's going on.

well, first thing is first. I didnt start this thread. Im only intrested.

I dont want to be a an active combat. Just an armorer, a field armorer to be precise. Im learning how to do gunsmithing, and believe this would be great training. I never went into basic training. and never signed up.

and btw, killing for profit isnt always a bad thing. Im not lying like most people and saying I believe in fighting in the Iraq war. But I will for good money. It is completely legal, and profitable. I am also only intrested in delivering the weapondry.

I think that was a bit confrontational and i am confused why you must be so

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25 Jul 2010, 5:52 pm

bewarethebob wrote:

I think that was a bit confrontational and i am confused why you must be so

Yes, I am quite confrontational when it comes to supporting the people I care about. I was there and I have friends and relatives that are active, and work for Xe Services. I have lunch on a regular basis with soldiers heading to the war zones and the injured coming back. I don't want anyone going to a war zone who is not prepared for what they will encounter.

You will get a much worse reaction from your buddies in the field if you talk about not supporting the mission. Your buddies will see you as a liability instead of seeing you as one of the good guys. You need to find a better reason than money to support your team, or you won't have one.

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