I applied through college or university. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at US Army (West Point, NY)
Interview
I was commissioned through a service academy, rather than through a recruiter, per se. The process for admission to this 4-year college/experience is physically, mentally, and emotionally rigorous. Admission is exclusively limited to those who have been top performers during high school and early adulthood. The limitations continue as you approach commissioning upon graduation. Joining the infantry is a choice, but not an easy one to make.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you willing to commit the best years of your life to a rugged, demanding lifestyle that is potentially damaging to your relationships and will most certainly put your life at risk?