I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at US Army (Seúl) in Jun 2013
Interview
Communicate with HR for new position. The panel review previous jobs assignment, regional background, and technical skills. Ability to research the new position and communicate with leadership for best fit.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Army (Murfreesboro, TN) in Nov 2011
Interview
There wasn't really an interview there was a lot of paper work you had to put about 20 different people in the paper work there was a big test that you have to take and if you don't pass you can't go into the army until the next year
None, for positions not requiring a security clearance, an individual just need the ability to clear basic background check, without a severe criminal record. For jobs requiring a security clearance, you need to have a clean background, no criminal record or major financial issues.