I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Army (New York, NY) in Nov 2011
Interview
filled out a bunch of papers with a pen that had to be black because blue ones were not allowed. then i took a test to determine my placement education/ skills wise
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Army (Sacramento, CA) in Oct 2011
Interview
You get the typical have you been arrested questions. Then you take a practice asvab to see if you'll be able to pass the real asvab test. Then you go take the real asvab test. Then you go through MEPS and go through there physical and medical exams. If you pass you go meet with the guy that gets you your choice of job. then you get your basic training date.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Bakersfield, CA) in Nov 2011
Interview
Met with a recruiter in Bakersfield, they scheduled the asvab and then took care of the paperwork, low pressure sell. The NCOIC at the recruiting center listened well, showed me available options and didn't try to pressure me into joining. The benefits were good, and the training also appealed to me as it was presented.