Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQ DA) selected me from a pool of Sergeants First Class for possible Inspector General positions. A basic background check was conducted looking for a history of criminal, non-judicial and administrative actions. Attended a three week course in Fort Belvour Virginia. Course content is geared towards Senor Officers but can be acheved by everyone.
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?