How can I convince my recruiter to put HM rate on my contract?

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Just for information, I talked to the Army recruiter yesterday...we are friends and he is coming to Christmas dinner...you could always try Army medic..they do have openings. My friend here locally, her son is an Army medic and he loves it, my oldest son is Army but Infantry and has promoted very fast compared to the Navy. My youngest was Navy and a nuke, and even so my oldest has promoted faster than a nuke in the Navy (E6 in under 4 years).

Also the Navy has time in rate. I'm not sure if the Army does and probably why they promote quick. It's almost impossible to make E6 in 4 years in the Navy. You would have to have back to back EP evals to take the E6 exam a year after you make E5.

[sweetmtn]

Originally Posted by kforbs126

Also the Navy has time in rate. I'm not sure if the Army does and probably why they promote quick. It's almost impossible to make E6 in 4 years in the Navy. You would have to have back to back EP evals to take the E6 exam a year after you make E5.

Yes the Army does have time in rate requirements..but they can be waived if the Command wants you bad enough...this is why my son got promoted so fast...the Army LOVES him as he always gives 100+%, his evals are superior...now to promote in the Army you dont test...you have "boards" meaning you are tested ORALLY in front of a panel in your dress uniform...and you had better know EVERYTHING! You have to be recommended for boards. Then there is a matter of points, time in grade, college credits, awards, etc. all add to the points needed to promote.