I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at US Army (Los Angeles, CA) in Jul 2011
Interview
The local Entrance Processing Station does a sanity check and basic knowledge test that determines what kinds of jobs you can apply for. If you have any marks against you, like misdemeanors, you'll undergo an additional interview to get a waiver. There's alot of waiting and form filling. Don't trust anything recruiters promise you, unless it's in writing and been signed for. Try to get in a zen state and stay there, because you're going to need it throughout your entire time in the Army. "Hurry up and wait" is a phrase that will become very real to you for years.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at US Army (Honolulu, HI) in Jan 2011
Interview
Nothing too special. It was more of a screening process. First you took their placement test to see what jobs you qualify for then speak to a recruiter to see if there is any availability. Once complete, you pretty much set a date to depart for basic training.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at US Army (Boise, ID) in Jan 2011
Interview
Walked into the Recruiter's office, took the ASVAB later, signed a contract. Its ridiculously easy. As long as you can read and write, stay within a very very reasonable weight range, and can avoid doing drugs or getting a DUI you'll make it. It can be the easiest job you'll ever have and it's definitely the easiest interview process.