I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at US Army
Interview
There really wasn't much of a process. I had to push to talk to someone. Unusual for a government job - usually there is a set of questions they have to ask everyone.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at US Army
Interview
Getting in is pretty easy. Have a pulse, a brain, and nothing else to do. Take the ASVAB after preparing for it and guarantee a decent job otherwise be prepared to grind it out with the grunts. Do some research into the jobs and pick one that will at least provide some experience for the outside.