I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Army (Portland, OR)
Interview
Find a recruiter, take the ASVAB and pass it, take the physical test and pass, go to MEPS and raise your right hand and repeat the oath. Go to Basic training and AIT and pass.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Army (Washington, DC) in Jan 2015
Interview
Depends on rank, you go through an in person board process up to E6 then is is a records review. The goal is to do well in the in person interviews. Then later to keep you DA records up to date.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at US Army (Fayetteville, NC) in Feb 2015
Interview
Basic Training, and Advance Training in different states depending on the job you choose. Minimum of 6 to 8 months away from home. Once completed you get to go to your active duty base.