The following is a complete log of the Goarmy.com chat session that took place on 9/23/2004 between ~11:15am-12:15pm. I've bolded messages between myself and other room participants, which is what I recommend you read. However, the complete text is all here, unaltered, except where necessary to correct spelling mistakes. The key participants are color-coded as follows:
[armybrat06] i was wondering if any of you could give me some information about the army chorus
[Mr_Palmer] todd hello
[Mr_Henderson] armybrat seriously what's up?
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[todd] hello mr palmer
[babe05] you got any sibs trooper?
[Phratboy] Hey guys, sorry about the silence - was on the phone
[Mr_Palmer] book oh okay bye till tomorrow
[Mr_Palmer] todd hello
[Vickie] anybody 18-21?
[babe05] me
[Mr_Henderson] phrat no prob, what's up?
[armybrat06] I am seriously considering joining the army reserves
[Mr_Palmer] book have a good night
[babe05] im 18 you
[Army_Bound_91P] [~~~20
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[Book] mr Palmer tx bye 4 now
[todd] i was wondering about sign on bonuses?
[Vickie] 17
[trooper] i really only got myself thats why im looking into this
[armybrat06] and i was wondering if i could get some information
[ms_ready] i dont want any young cat calling me grandma if i can run faster and do more sit ups than them...
[Phratboy] Well... was noticing that goarmy.com doesn't really say anything about what to expect about being deployed in Irag.
[ms_ready] eheheheh
[babe05] i think you will enjoy it
[Mr_Smith] armybrat it is comprised of soldiers who can sing, they try out and if they make they enter the program
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[Mr_Palmer] todd Since bonuses only apply to certain MOS^`2019s and availability, we try not to answer those questions, because we cannot be definite until the time you enlist. For more info feel free to email us anytime 12http://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp
[Phratboy] ... which I assume is where a lot of new recruits end up.
[trooper] yeah me too
[armybrat06] how do you get an audition
[Mr_Smith] armybrat email us below for that ^111
[Information] 4Email us at 412http://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp 5This will 5open a web page. Please fill out the form. This will enable us to better 5answer your questions. Thank you.
[Mr_Henderson] phrat there is no real way to prepare for a deployment
[Mr_Palmer] Phratboy look below in red ^12
[Information] 4This site is for Recruiting information only. We can not 4and will not discuss any topics dealing with the current military 4operations. I hope you understand, and thank you for your cooperation.
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[Mr_Palmer] ava hello
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[Mr_Henderson] phrat just follow the fuidance of your supervisors
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[Ava] Hello Palmer
[Mr_Henderson] ava hello
[Mr_Henderson] flex hello
[babe05] so are you planning on going to college trooper
[Ava] hELLO hENDERSON
[Mr_Palmer] flex helo
[trooper] i was
[Vickie] ok
[Mr_Palmer] ava how can we assist u
[Mr_Smith] flex hello
[Mr_Henderson] ava no caps
[Ava] opps
[armybrat06] are any of you in the st. louis recruting office?
[Mr_Smith] ^16
[Information] 4************** Shout Out************* Your age and state 4you are chatting from. Also, if you recently enlisted please let us 4know!!!!
[Mr_Henderson] ava but what's going on?
[babe05] hey vickie, r u a male or female?
[Army_Bound_91P] 20/m/al
[Ava] sorry my fingers go too fats at times :D
[todd] what are the qualifications to join and be an mp?
[Phratboy] Well... but isn't Iraq where most recruits end up?
[Mr_Palmer] brat no we are in KY
[trooper] but i kinda want to get away thats why i am leaning towards the army
[Mr_Smith] armybrat we are at Ft Knox KY
[Mr_Palmer] todd ^7
[Information] 4The basic qualifications for enlistment include being 4from 17 to 34 years old, be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have 4the I-551) have a high school diploma or equivalent, be single with no 4children or married with 2 or less children, pass the ASVAB test and 4the physical. You could also not be undergoing any civil actions; 4certain law violations will disqualify you
[Ava] fast^
[Vickie] babe05 how bout u and meee only chat only?????
[Mr_Palmer] ava ok
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[Mr_Smith] armybrat We can gladly send you the Recruiting Station nearest you. Please click this link and make sure your zip code is included 12http://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp
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[Ava] I need to k now what I need to do to sign up and GET 91W
[ms_ready] EWWW vickie you gonna get kick out
[flex] hey guys on the web sight it shows people goining to ft jackson sc is that for uniforms id cards ect then ship out to ft benning
[armybrat06] oh my uncle works in the recruiting office of st. louis that was why i was wondering
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[soldiergirl] hello everybody
[Ava] I am in school at OSU for Paramedic Fire fighter right now.. going through my EMTB... will that help?
[Mr_Palmer] ava depends on ur qualifications asvab score and physical
[Mr_Smith] Ava Once you pass the ASVAB test and the physical, you sit down with an Army Counselor, based on your mental and physical results the computer will show you a listing of jobs you are qualified for. That is when you discuss your Options. Only the Guidance counselor can promise you a job or any incentives to include bonuses, if you qualify.
[Army_Bound_91P] hi soldier
[j] if i am active duty can my girl friend live with me?
[Mr_Henderson] phrat no, you will go first to an actual army base and inprocess your unit first. then may not even go on deployment
[babe05] vickie heres my 12email...crystal05@netzoola.com
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[babe05] hey trooper
[Mr_Smith] Ava EMT P can
[ms_ready] ohh god no
[Mr_Henderson] j no
[Mr_Palmer] ava oh good u should do good on the asvab test to qualify for that job then
[Mr_Palmer] koolaid hello
[Mr_Henderson] koolaid hello
[j] what if we are married?
[k0oLaiD] hi!
[babe05] dont try to run away from everything
[Mr_Palmer] bound hello
[Mr_Henderson] j yes
[Mr_Palmer] bound how can we assist u
[Mr_Henderson] kolaid got questions
[k0oLaiD] yes a million
[joshbest] what are the height and weight regulations for joining
[Phratboy] Well then, what %'age of new recruits see "action"?
[k0oLaiD] lol
[Mr_Henderson] koolaid well lets get to 'em
[Ava] It will be another year and a half before Iget my EMT-P however...
[babe05] but if you want to go to the army cuz of that...
[babe05] its up to you
[Mr_Henderson] josh see red below ^1
[Information] 4For information on Army Physical Fitness or 4Height/Weight requirements, go to 412http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/apa/rc/
[k0oLaiD] im supposed to ship out oct 6
[armybrat06] thank you very much for helping me sir
[Phratboy] I understand you go to a base first, but then what???
[babe05] i hope everything is ok for you
[trooper] yeah i hear that
[k0oLaiD] since voting is nov 2....will i be able to vote?
[ms_ready] I probably cant connect anymore after today.. SO i wanted to thank allthe recruiters here
[j] ok one last question
[flex] hey guys on the web sight it shows people goining to ft jackson sc is that for uniforms id cards ect then ship out to ft benning
[ms_ready] but specially you mr smith
[joshbest] thanks you were very helpful
[Ava] Is there a site where we can enter our info for a tape test??
[j] if im married is my wife covered
[Mr_Henderson] phrat no idea, we do not track those numbersin my office
[ms_ready] the recruiting station you recommended is the best!!
[todd] do you have to sign up before you take the asvab and physical?
[Phratboy] You mean recruiters don't know what happens to the recruits?
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[Mr_Palmer] ava we dont have a site for that
[Mr_Henderson] flex for what?
[Mr_Smith] ms_ready ty
[Phratboy] That seems rather odd.
[Mr_Henderson] josh no prob
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[flex] infantry
[Ava] Oy Vey so I MUST go to the office and have them do it there again??
[Mr_Henderson] ava local recruiter
[Mr_Palmer] j covered for what
[Mr_Smith] ms_ready glad to be of assistance
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[Mr_Palmer] ava yeah
[k0oLaiD] since voting is nov 2....will i be able to vote? i will be in basic during that time
[j] mediacl ?
[babe05] so trooper, if you do join, what branch are you planning to go in?\
[Mr_Palmer] koolaid dont know maybe by ballot
[k0oLaiD] oh
[Ava] ok now its stupid question time..... MUST I wear the BCs if I have my own glasses already??
[trooper] im not really sure
[Mr_Henderson] phrat the actual recruiter that puts you in the army will, but we see thousands of names daily many with anonymous names such as yours
[Mr_Smith] ms_ready do your best in basic I see you going far in the Army
[slyguy] ms klinger in chat room one?
[Mr_Palmer] flex dont know about that
[Mr_Palmer] slyguy no not yet
[Mr_Henderson] slyguy not till latwer
[Mr_Smith] Ava only during training
[babe05] well thats ok
[Mr_Henderson] ava yes during training
[trooper] i would have to really talk to a recruiter and search all my real options
[k0oLaiD] hey anyone leave OCTOBER 6? FT LEONARDWOOD
[Mr_Smith] Ava you will be issued 2 prairs before basic
[babe05] you seem like a really nice guy
[ms_ready] ohh mr smith those are great words :))
[Ava] ewwww ok that part will suck... and I DO NOT have to cut my hair short right??
[trooper] thanks
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[slyguy] no jan 18th to ft benning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Mr_Henderson] koolaid not i
[Mr_Henderson] ava nope
[Mr_Palmer] trooper the guidance counselor at the meps will tell u for sure
[soldiergirl] I ship October 20 and I'm going to Fort Jackson and for basic, I wanted to know how long do you think I will be stuck in reception and will we have to do PT while in reception including all our paper work and shots?
[Mr_Palmer] ranger helo
[slyguy] yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaa!!!!
[k0oLaiD] cool congratulations sly
[ranger_07] palmer hey
[k0oLaiD] and soldiergirl
[Phratboy] Well... let me cut to the chase then. If I sign up, I understand there are benefits. But what are the risks?
[Mr_Smith] Ava correct for females you must oin it up off your colar
[slyguy] whats ur guy;s mos?
[Phratboy] That's information I need to make this decision!
[ms_ready] lol sly
[Mr_Henderson] phrat death
[flex] can i request benning for boot because my ait will be infantry and i plan to go airborn
[Ava] ok I can deal with that......but Ft Sam is where I would go for basic and AIT if I get the 91W right?
[ms_ready] hoooaaaaahhhhhh
[k0oLaiD] soldier girl.....maybe stuck at reception for 3 or 4 days
[Mr_Palmer] girl reception can be from 3 to 12 days and u do pt
[Mr_Smith] Ava no beauty contests in basic lol
[Phratboy] And I don't see anything about risks on the goarmy.com sight.
[k0oLaiD] you dont do pt there
[Mr_Smith] Ava AIT
[k0oLaiD] but yes you get paperwork and shots
[Ava] well no kidding Smith but Im not going for the biggest dork award either ;)
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[Mr_Henderson] ava ait ft sam houston basic is probably ft jackson
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[Mr_Palmer] flex if you have infantry u will go to benning for boot
[ms_ready] yup..dont take your jlo gear cause you wont be able to wear it
[slyguy] koolaid mos?
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[Mr_Smith] AVA for basic it will be either Ft Jackson SC or FtLeonardwood MO
[flex] sweet
[k0oLaiD] 88m
[Mr_Henderson] phrat death is an understood risk in the military
[ranger_07] can one of u guys give me a site tht has infantry school perperations?
[Mr_Smith] ms_ready lol
[k0oLaiD] you sly?
[Mr_Palmer] ava not basic but ait yeah
[slyguy] which is?
[ms_ready] if it doesnt fit in a small back pack..youre taking too much stuff
[Mr_Palmer] ava look below in red ^3
[Information] 4The job you choose determines which Basic Training 4location you will attend: Fort Benning, GA., Fort Knox, KY, Fort Leonard 4Wood, MO*, Fort Sill, OK, or Fort Jackson, SC* (* indicates facilities for 4females). To learn more about Basic Training, go to 412http://www.goarmy.com/life/basic/index.jsp
[babe05] hey army chic
[slyguy] 11x option 40!!!
[Ava] What!?...ok the guy lied then.. he told me before that it would be in FSH
[k0oLaiD] motor transportation op.
[babe05] your going to ft. Jackson?
[slyguy] ah riger
[Mr_Palmer] ava for job training yeah but not basic
[slyguy] roger
[Mr_Henderson] ava ft sam is only for ait
[flex] how long does it take to get a med waiver mine got submitted monday i was told 3-5 days
[Phratboy] mr. H, death is an understood risk of *anything*... but it's more risky in some occupations (like soldiering) than in others (like being a college student).
[Mr_Henderson] flex couple weeks amybe
[Mr_Smith] ranger try 12http://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/
[Ava] Oh thats not nice at all.... hmmm
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[Mr_Henderson] phrat if you know this, why asking
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[ranger_07] k thx
[Ava] well thank you very much for the info ya'll
[Mr_Palmer] ranger chek this link 12http://www.infantry.army.mil/infantry/index.asp
[Mr_Palmer] armychick helo
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[slyguy] thats y the army is all VOLUNTEER!!!!
[Phratboy] For example... the number of troops deployed .vs. number hospitalized is reasonably easy to find on the web.
[Mr_Palmer] ava ur welcome
[Ava] ya'll have a good one....
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[k0oLaiD] bye
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[Mr_Henderson] phrat ok, and
[k0oLaiD] ava
[k0oLaiD] ok toolate lol
[Phratboy] ... and that number is not exactly very encouragin. :-(
[Armychick] hey!
[Mr_Palmer] ^13
[Information] 4If you are a member of the Delayed Entry Program 4(DEP) or Delayed Training Program (DTP), please go to 412http://armydep.com 4for some important information 4especially for you.
[slyguy] you cant anlways believe what u hear bud!!!
[Mr_Henderson] phrat then you should see that the number deployed is greatly higher than the number injured
[Army_Bound_91P] phrat its war dude ....think about it
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[Mr_Palmer] unibomber hello
[Phratboy] Of course.... 15:1 or thereabouts.
[ranger_07] smith i need a better one plz if u can
[Armychick] hey dogface asl
recruiter unibomber please leave and change your name then come back
[k0oLaiD] im hungry
[k0oLaiD] lol
[slyguy] phrat they are here to recruit not counsel on the dangers of the army!!!!
[Mr_Henderson] phrat probably little higher gap in the average
[ranger_07] me 2
[slyguy] hooah
[k0oLaiD] and nervous for basic!!
[Mr_Henderson] koolaid then eat
[k0oLaiD] 2 weeks :( too long
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[slyguy] koolaid when u ship?
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[Mr_Henderson] nickname thank you
[k0oLaiD] oct 6
nickname is now known as pfunk
[Mr_Henderson] pfunk oncewas enuff
[slyguy] going sc?
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[k0oLaiD] nope leonardwood
[k0oLaiD] mo
[slyguy] o
[Mr_Palmer] ^1
[Information] 4For information on Army Physical Fitness or 4Height/Weight requirements, go to 412http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/apa/rc/
[Mr_Smith] ranger try ^9
[Information] 4For information on Army Special Operations, go to 412http://www.goarmy.com/ListJobsByGroup.do?id=25&fw=special 12_forces_training
[pfunk] alright i just have one question for the recruiters
[Armychick] how do you sign up for the army?
[Mr_Henderson] pfunk got answer
[Phratboy] Which means that one of us (assuming everyone in this chat room is a recruit) ... one of us ends up dead or severely injured (physically or mentally). Right?
[pfunk] if my asvab score allows me to, what are the chances of getting a radiology tech assignment
[Mr_Henderson] armychick email us
[k0oLaiD] get intouch with a recruiter
[Mr_Henderson] pfunk depends on availability of the job when you go to sign up
[Armychick] kk
[Mr_Palmer] pfunk if you qualify for that option and it available u should be able to get it
[Phratboy] I know that's a rough question... but it's been bothering me.
[Mr_Smith] ranger try this 12http://www.soc.mil/swcs/swcs_default.htm
[pfunk] are there available jobs now because the airforce told me id have to wait 2 years
[slyguy] phrat please stop dude i have to go into combat if i get deployed and ur not helping yo!!!!!!!!!!
[Mr_Henderson] phrat and using the same ration, one will end up that way by driving down the street in the next year
[k0oLaiD] phrat you cant be negative......you gotta thing positive !
[Mr_Henderson] ratio
[Mr_Smith] K0olaiD We can gladly send you the Recruiting Station nearest you. Please click this link and make sure your zip code is included 12http://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp
[slyguy] wrong person lol
[k0oLaiD] lol
[slyguy] u mean armychick?
[Phratboy] Kool, I'm just trying to get information to make a decision.
[Mr_Palmer] pfunk we dont have that info the guidance counselor at the meps does
[Armychick] what about army chick???
[Phratboy] Ignoring the facts and risks... well... :-\
[slyguy] phrat if u want info then what ur saying is the wrong route
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[Mr_Henderson] armychick email us ^111
[Information] 4Email us at 412http://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp 5This will 5open a web page. Please fill out the form. This will enable us to better 5answer your questions. Thank you.
[Mr_Smith] Joe hello
[Mr_Palmer] joe hello
[Joe] hey
[Phratboy] Well... where do I get info, if not from a recruiter?
[slyguy] phrat dont judge the army bc of what u see tv
[Army_Bound_91P] pfunk....the reason the Af is saying 2 years is becaus ethey are forcing pl to retire and cutting forces by like 20,000-30,000
[Armychick] i know but sumeone wuz talkin' bout me!
[k0oLaiD] phrat....if your so worried about getting deployed...why join
[slyguy] phrat go here 12www.usmilitary.about.com
[k0oLaiD] theres always a chance...
[Mr_Henderson] phrat understood but looking at the numbers thatmany are injured a year in the us just driving down the street not in a hostile environment
[Mr_Henderson] phrat you can email me for info
[Dogface] Why is the air force cutting forces when we currently have a need for military in IRAQ?
[Joe] money
[Mr_Henderson] dogface no idea
[Mr_Palmer] ^13
[Information] 4If you are a member of the Delayed Entry Program 4(DEP) or Delayed Training Program (DTP), please go to 412http://armydep.com 4for some important information 4especially for you.
[Joe] it's the congress
[Phratboy] Thanks mr. H. What's the email address?
[Mr_Henderson] phrat ^68
[Information] 4Email mr Henderson at 412http://www.goarmy.com/RecruiterEmail.do?id=10 5This will 5open a web page. Please fill out the form. This will enable me to better 5answer your questions. Thank you.
[Mr_Palmer] ^12
[Information] 4This site is for Recruiting information only. We can not 4and will not discuss any topics dealing with the current military 4operations. I hope you understand, and thank you for your cooperation.
[slyguy] any one in here infantry or ever have been infantry??????????????
[pfunk] does the army offer any sort of guaranteed job code
[slyguy] funk yes they do
[Army_Bound_91P] availibility pfunk
[k0oLaiD] yes pfunk its MOS
[slyguy] u will get a gaurenteed job at meps
[Phratboy] Well... best wishes to all you going off to service! Good Luck!
[slyguy] if there are openings
[Joe] what is available to a college student who is a little more than half way through school
[k0oLaiD] thanks Phratboy
[Mr_Smith] slyguy yes before you are ask to enlist
[Mr_Smith] slyguy Once you pass the ASVAB test and the physical, you sit down with an Army Counselor, based on your mental and physical results the computer will show you a listing of jobs you are qualified for. That is when you discuss your Options. Only the Guidance counselor can promise you a job or any incentives to include bonuses, if you qualify.
[k0oLaiD] lol
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[slyguy] no im DEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Mr_Palmer] neville hello
[pfunk] ell yea at meps but im already commited by the time i get to meps so i really would rather not get screwed
[k0oLaiD] u mean pfunk
[Mr_Henderson] phrat thanks to ya
[k0oLaiD] lol slyguy
[Mr_Smith] slyguy ok ^17
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[Mr_Henderson] neville hello
[slyguy] pfunk u wont get screwed
[slyguy] u pick a job that ur interested in