Can I join the military with rank?

Question

I'm joining the US Army and I'm curious what programs exist that would allow me to start with higher rank E-2+. I don't have a college degree, only about 11 college credits. I'm trying to join the US Army Reserves as Military Intelligence. However I'd like to know about any options that would give me a leg up and opportunities to lead. Active or Reserve. However quick responses would help immensly, I leave for meps tommarow evening.

Any help and advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Here you go.  This link outlines all the different ways you can qualify to enter the Army at a higher rank.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/...

Answer 2

ROTC is the best way to get rank, the guard offers a program to where if you get someone to enlist, you get 2000 plus rank up (you can go to E-3) but those people that you get to enlist have to ship to basic. The guard also has a thing called stripes for skills, where if you learn your marching, ranks, soldiers creed, and other stuff, including a PT test you will get bumped to E-2.

Answer 3

The first two are enlistment info. The rest are MI stuff.

Old spooks never die, they just get new toys.

Answer 4

One thing semi-related but not listed - if you enlist for 6 years - the AF will give you E-3 following your training.