Joining Soon, some Q'z

[BRaN]

I have recentley signed up for the army.. And I am a little confused.. I've had a few friends in the army, none of whom I talk 2 anymore, and the military.

Is basic training hard to the point you feel like you can't make it? I can endure a hefty physical beating, I used to play sports everyday sometimes allday.

I'm joining not only to help the country I live in, but to get a head start on my career, I went to college to be an IT, but found it wasn't for me. I hate being in a desk 7hrs a day.. And I figure doing things involving computers for the government couldn't get/look better.. Yes/No?

Another thing is after bootcamp, what will happen? Where will I go, how long will I be there? What will I be doing?

Also, a recruiter told me since I'm married, I'd recieve 2400 dollars a month for me and my spouse, I would like to take care of her sending her money every week while she works, but I don't want her 2 have access, I don't trust in her money management skills. Will that money be put into my bank account? Will she HAVE to have access? Or will it be split?

Thank you, plz reply soon. God bless all, we do love you.

[mrsxwarhorse_55]

training will be heard, very heard. By boyfriend is going through it right now. and where u go in basic depends on what u will be going. and i think the only way your wife could be into your money is if you let her, i think you have to sign something in order for her to get to it.

[SoldierofAmerica]

after bootcamp you go to AIT (advanced Individual Training) The length of time you spend at AIT depends entirely on what MOS you choose anywhere from a month to about a year. this is something you will have to talk to your recruiter about or you could reference the careers/training section of goarmy.com

as far as finances go, you have to have your money direct-seposited into a bank account. If you do not want your wife to have acess to the funds get a checking account in only your name and and send your wife a check for the ammount that she needs every week.

Bootcamp is intended to break you down and "rebuild" you as an American soldier. This means not only pushing you harder that you have ever been pushed, but also to make you feel like you cannot take it anymore. It will often feel as though you are not going to make it but be assured that it is specifically designed so that you CAN make it. They will push you as far as you as an individual can take.
This is where mental strength comes in to play. If you believe in yourself and know that you can make it through those weeks of hell you will, and you'll be better because of it.

good luck