Getting Started...
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.")
…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?"
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?"
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."
Most importantly... SIGN NOTHING!!!