Sounds like the Army could use him as a cook. Depending on the needs of the service, he’d possibly be on the fast track to Spec 4 as a cook. With his AA, he should probably do very well in AIT if they sent him to cook school. And if his heart isn’t set on the Army particularly, the Navy and Coast Guard have cooks and bakers too. Lots of Army bases use civilians in the mess halls. There are no civilians working in the galleys on a CG cutter or USN ship.
If he is not “cut out for academics” the Army has all kinds of self advancement and educational opportunities for soldiers. He could probably get his degree while in the service and have the Army pay for it. OCS would then be an option if he is interested.
If Culinary Arts is what interests him, he really should pursue that field in the Army. He would be a lot happier and would have a much more positive Army experience. It isn’t just slinging hash. The Army has big competitions for it and everything.
He would get paid the same regardless of what job he chooses, so why not pick something he enjoys? Also, the experience from being a cook in the Army (especially if he attends advanced culinary skills training and/or participates in cooking and baking competitions) will help him get a good chef career when he gets out. If that appeals to him, anyway.
In the Army, you get to pick your job. Don’t let the recruiter or anyone else talk you out of it or tell you it isn’t available. “Not available? Okay, call me when it is…”
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The obvious: make sure the school/training is written into his enlistment contract, or he could end up in the infantry.
Cool! Where were these guys when I was with my unit?
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Just popping back to thank you guys for the answers to my side question.
oh yes…ROTC the ticket, they pay for his college, he picks his area of study and he owes them time of service when he graduates…it is a great forward thinking program.
Does the Army still have warrant officers or did that go out with Nam?
Not everyone in ROTC gets college paid for. Those on ROTC scholarships do. Also, those on ROTC scholarships must accept a commission upon graduation.
[quoteDoes the Army still have warrant officers or did that go out with Nam?[/QUOTE]
Yes. The United States Army has five Warrant Officer ranks today.
Here’s more on the U.S. military’s warrant officers: Warrant officer (United States) - Wikipedia