| Getting Started... |
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| How to Make Friends
+ Schedule appointments with recruiters. + Stop by a recruiting office and start a conversation. + Call a recruiter to ask questions. + Prank-call a recruiter to schedule appointments on the other side of town. + Ask a recruiter to pick you up and then tell them you're hungry. + Ask a recruiter to take you out to eat. + Ask a recruiter about every job listed in their "Skill Training" program. + Ask to talk to each recruiter in the office to get a different perspective. + Ask a lot of questions about the war. + Ask about all the different bases you could be stationed at. ("Can you show me a map of every base I could be stationed at, and give me a detailed description of it? That would be really helpful for me in making a decision.") |
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And Influence People: + "I would like to know more about the military" + "I am not interested in joining the military today but I want to know what my options are." + "I would like to know about the job opportunities the military is offering." + "What kind of work does that job really do?" + "What areas of the military have the highest percentage working professionals once they leave the service?" |
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| What if I feel insecure? Over the recruiting age? That's OK. Try some of these ideas "My son/daughter is interested in joining the military. Could you give me some more information before I let you talk to them?" |
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| There is wrong, and Army Wrong. Things not to say: + Do not insult the recruiter; don't tell them they are lying or full of sh-t. + Don't tell them you are part of a "Truth in Recruiting," or Anti-War campaign. They probably will not respond favorably. + Don't name any groups or people that you organize with. As with all friendships, you'll be rewarded for, "being yourself." |
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| Most importantly... SIGN NOTHING!!! | |||||||