thinking of joining the Navy reserves

[Bob Sacamano]

I want to be a K-9 cop, but with my history, (no convictions for anything, but I do have an arrest record) I think it would be best to start out as a Navy cop as a reservist, and then apply to join the city police

I was also thinking about becoming an intelligence specialist, as I am pretty computer savvy, and once I get out I could get into a lucrative career in the IT industry

anybody ever been a reservist of any branch, and have some opinions/objections/support?

[Sam I Am]

I want to be a K-9 cop, but with my history, (no convictions for anything, but I do have an arrest record) I think it would be best to start out as a Navy cop as a reservist, and then apply to join the city police

I was also thinking about becoming an intelligence specialist, as I am pretty computer savvy, and once I get out I could get into a lucrative career in the IT industry

anybody ever been a reservist of any branch, and have some opinions/objections/support?

I think you would be better served by joining the Military full time vs being a reservist. (that is, if you are going to join at all)

My father (retired) and two of my brothers are Navy. My uncle (retired) and his son are Marines.

[Bob Sacamano]

I think you would be better served by joining the Military full time vs being a reservist. (that is, if you are going to join at all)

My father (retired) and two of my brothers are Navy. My uncle (retired) and his son are Marines.

explain

btw, I'm dead serious about joining the Navy in some capacity, the route I'm currently on is taking forever, I need to speed things up

[Yeagermeister]

All branches are having trouble with getting recruits these days. I doubt an arrest record will stop you. Hell the Army took Rack. :D

[Bob Sacamano]

All branches are having trouble with getting recruits these days. I doubt an arrest record will stop you. Hell the Army took Rack. :D

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

[Sam I Am]

explain

btw, I'm dead serious about joining the Navy in some capacity, the route I'm currently on is taking forever, I need to speed things up

Full time training, and real world work experience. Not to mention, you will meet a lot of people from all over and get to see many parts of the world when your based on a ship.

My brothers loves and hates going to sea. He said it's the best part of being in the Navy, but also doesn't like it because in many ways you are cut off from a lot of freedoms you have while not on a ship. Of course, you aren't *always* on a ship.

[Sam I Am]

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

While the Military needs Marines, that is one branch I would avoid like the plague! Of course, thats just me. There are *some types* out there that the Marines are the way to go. Judging by what I know of you, you're not a Marine. :laugh2:

[Bob Sacamano]

While the Military needs Marines, that is one branch I would avoid like the plague! Of course, thats just me. There are *some types* out there that the Marines are the way to go. Judging by what I know of you, you're not a Marine. :laugh2:
corn-bred and slightly psychotic? :cool:

but I'm great following orders, just ask any mod on here

[Yeagermeister]

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

I would imagine the service time would out weigh your record. I don't know that for sure just a hunch.

[Bob Sacamano]

I would imagine the service time would out weigh your record. I don't know that for sure just a hunch.

I know, that's why I'm thinking of joining the Navy 1st

[Yeagermeister]

You'll need to lose the gut first......oh wait you said Navy nevermind. ;)


j/k all you Navy vets

[Sam I Am]

corn-bred and slightly psychotic? :cool:

Something like that.

[Sam I Am]

You'll need to lose the gut first......oh wait you said Navy nevermind. ;)


j/k all you Navy vets

He will lose most of it in boot camp. :laugh2:

[ologan]

If you hurry,you can get into training at Great Lakes before next winter....strongly advised!

[Bob Sacamano]

If you hurry,you can get into training at Great Lakes before next winter....strongly advised!

lol, good point

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Well my wife is reserves AF and Im active duty AF...if all you want to do is become a city cop I'd recommend reserves..reason being once you finish school for your job chances of you getting a spot in the academy are much higher due to prior experience. You can also start as a cop much sooner as opposed to active duty where you have to wait at least 4 years...meaning if you make a career out of the police force you can retire sooner....the only problem Ive noticed with the reserves.. (my wifes unit at least) is they are reluctant to pay you your money for drill....my wife had her 30 day OJT 3 months ago and still hasnt received her travel voucher which will be about 3000 bucks when she gets it....other then that the lifestyle is laid back and enjoyable for the most part

[Bob Sacamano]

Well my wife is reserves AF and Im active duty AF...if all you want to do is become a city cop I'd recommend reserves..reason being once you finish school for your job chances of you getting a spot in the academy are much higher due to prior experience. You can also start as a cop much sooner as opposed to active duty where you have to wait at least 4 years...meaning if you make a career out of the police force you can retire sooner....the only problem Ive noticed with the reserves.. (my wifes unit at least) is they are reluctant to pay you your money for drill....my wife had her 30 day OJT 3 months ago and still hasnt received her travel voucher which will be about 3000 bucks when she gets it....other then that the lifestyle is laid back and enjoyable for the most part

maybe I'll have a better chance of joining the Boston State Police that way, I live in MD right now, but am trying to make my way up there

mucho thanks for the post

[peplaw06]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

[Sam I Am]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

Not anymore. They need people to disarm roadside bombs. :laugh2:

[Bob Sacamano]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

I'm not worried about enlisting
only thing my record might do is not make me a good candidate to be a city police officer right out of the gate, yes? that's my whole reasoning for going into the reserves

I think you can't have more than 2 or 4 misdemeanors to be considered for the services

[big dog cowboy]

He will lose most of it in boot camp. :laugh2:
That was Ox's plan in Stripes also.

[suspenceman]

I'm in the Marine Corps reserves, we have a few sailor boys in our unit, corpsman...they get my respect haha.

One thing about the reserves, is that if you dont have a full time job or school to do in between the 30 days that your drilling...you're SOL and broke. So I would talk to the police academy and tell them straight up what your plan is and ask them if that will help your chances of getting into the academy. Otherwise, you'll come outta boot camp and your MOS school...and if you dont get to become a cop...your effed.

what the Zoomie said about the advantage for you is true, dont do active duty if you dont want to be a full time sailor, just realize that you can get deployed and that is that. But you will be able to start your career as a police officer while in the reserves, heck..you might stay in the reserves 20 years, get a pension form them and the police force and be set for life

[the kid 05]

If you hurry,you can get into training at Great Lakes before next winter....strongly advised!

naww dont be a sally! its not that cold...who cares if you roll around in the wake ;)

[Yeagermeister]

naww dont be a sally! its not that cold...who cares if you roll around in the wake ;)

We are talking about Bob....right? :laugh2:

[Bob Sacamano]

well I got my plan of action down

going to mail in the pOHlice application today
and await word
then join the reserves

[Sam I Am]

well I got my plan of action down

going to mail in the pOHlice application today
and await word
then join the reserves

http://www.parduephotos.com/stock-photos/5128.jpg

Wow, that was quick. I already found a picture of you.

http://www.legaljuice.com/cop%20eating%20doughnut%20police%20policeman-thumb.jpg

[Yeagermeister]

http://www.parduephotos.com/stock-photos/5128.jpg

Wow, that was quick. I already found a picture of you.

http://www.legaljuice.com/cop%20eating%20doughnut%20police%20policeman-thumb.jpg

Move along nothing here to see

except Bob's gut

[the kid 05]

We are talking about Bob....right? :laugh2:

oh damn....never mind shoot for the south :)

[tomson75]

Speaking of Rack...how old is he? Don't they have an age limit for joining the reserves and regulars? For some reason, I was thinking he was in his 40's.

[Yeagermeister]

Speaking of Rack...how old is he? Don't they have an age limit for joining the reserves and regulars? For some reason, I was thinking he was in his 40's.

When I went through my MOS training the late 80's we had a couple of guys that were in their 40's going training. They were in better shape than some of the 18 year olds including me.

[JonJon]

The Air Force would be my choice.

[Whiskey Cowboy]

I'm in the Marine Corps reserves, we have a few sailor boys in our unit, corpsman...they get my respect haha.

One thing about the reserves, is that if you dont have a full time job or school to do in between the 30 days that your drilling...you're SOL and broke. So I would talk to the police academy and tell them straight up what your plan is and ask them if that will help your chances of getting into the academy. Otherwise, you'll come outta boot camp and your MOS school...and if you dont get to become a cop...your effed.

what the Zoomie said about the advantage for you is true, dont do active duty if you dont want to be a full time sailor, just realize that you can get deployed and that is that. But you will be able to start your career as a police officer while in the reserves, heck..you might stay in the reserves 20 years, get a pension form them and the police force and be set for life
haha never heard that one before

[Whiskey Cowboy]

maybe I'll have a better chance of joining the Boston State Police that way, I live in MD right now, but am trying to make my way up there

mucho thanks for the post
no prob Bob...just remember when you talk to the recruiter they may try and persuade you to go to another career field (probably wont be a problem with being a cop) but as long as you stick to your guns and tell them you want that job and only that job you're golden

[suspenceman]

glad you enjoyed that. yall flyboy's are a little different than us Marines. but we sure do like it when we call in for a little extra "fire power" haha, then yall become our best friends

[Jon88]

If you have no convictions you can probably get that arrest record expunged. That's what I plan on doing.

[BraveHeartFan]

Rather you go full time, or reserve, I commend you for your decision to join. That's an awesome commitment from you bro. Good luck with it.

[lane]

I want to be a K-9 cop, but with my history, (no convictions for anything, but I do have an arrest record) I think it would be best to start out as a Navy cop as a reservist, and then apply to join the city police

I was also thinking about becoming an intelligence specialist, as I am pretty computer savvy, and once I get out I could get into a lucrative career in the IT industry

anybody ever been a reservist of any branch, and have some opinions/objections/support?


nobody cares...

[Whiskey Cowboy]

glad you enjoyed that. yall flyboy's are a little different than us Marines. but we sure do like it when we call in for a little extra "fire power" haha, then yall become our best friends
hell ya..I woldnt exactly call myself a flyboy..Im just a mechanic...how long have you been in....been to the AOR yet?

[Bob Sacamano]

Speaking of Rack...how old is he? Don't they have an age limit for joining the reserves and regulars? For some reason, I was thinking he was in his 40's.

the Navy says 35 is the cut-off year

but the Army is the Army, so it could be 65 for them

[Bob Sacamano]

well, I just dropped off the application, I have to wait till the 25th to take the civil service test for the police

[Danny White]

What happened to the GEICO gig?

[CowboyFan74]

Best wishes swabbie. My grandfather was on a carrier during WWII out in the Pacific. Nobody was allowed to buy Japanese cars till he passed, then all his kids bought Nissans, Hondas, and Toyotas...:laugh2:

[the kid 05]

What happened to the GEICO gig?

that was me lol he sold health insurance. And GEICO sucked and didn't hire me :mad:

[Sam I Am]

that was me lol he sold health insurance. And GEICO sucked and didn't hire me :mad:

Failed drug test? :laugh2:

[Hostile]

In honor of Bob.

InBXu-iY7cw

[Danny White]

What happened to the GEICO gig?

that was me lol he sold health insurance. And GEICO sucked and didn't hire me :mad:

That's right, it was AFLAC.

So Bob, what happened to the AFLAC gig?

[Yeagermeister]

That's right, it was AFLAC.

So Bob, what happened to the AFLAC gig?

He ate the duck for dinner

[Bob Sacamano]

That's right, it was AFLAC.

So Bob, what happened to the AFLAC gig?

the market, and people just plain don't think they need it
I'm not a very good salesman either, because when people say no to me, I get pissed off

plus I was competing with alot of other AFLAC agents, and they/AFLAC has pretty much saturated the market in this area, so whenever I would call someone, they'd already be contacted by 4 or 5 different agents, it was tough sledding

[Ren]

In honor of Bob.

InBXu-iY7cw

Surprised it took 3 full pages for someone to post that :laugh2:

[big dog cowboy]

plus I was competing with alot of other AFLAC agents, and they/AFLAC has pretty much saturated the market in this area, so whenever I would call someone, they'd already be contacted by 4 or 5 different agents, it was tough sledding
:welcome: to sales life. It's not for me.