What are the chances for me to get the job i want in the military?

Question

i wanna be an MP(military police) with guard dogs and descent action as well

Answer 1

The last I saw MP is a job that is in demand, so just score high enough on the ASVAB and you should be able to go MP.

http://www.military.com/ASVAB/0,,ASVAB_M...

31B  Military Police  ST:95

ST - Skilled Technical: GS+VE+MK+MC

General Science (GS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechanical Comprehension (MC); and Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (VE).

However, I'm not sure if you can go to the MWD (Military Working Dog) Handler Course right after AIT. You should talk to the recruiter about it, or your NCO once you get to your unit.

And I've heard that even after you've taken the course and you are a qualified dog handler (31B ASI Z6) you might not be working with a dog. I guess it depends on the needs of the unit and if there are dogs available.

*ASI- Additional Skill Identifier

http://www.wood.army.mil/usamps/PIIO/Cou...

Course L8ALR3P031A0H1A (11 Weeks)

Course Information:

This course provides training in the knowledge and skills needed to perform duties as a military working dog handler capable of handling dogs trained in patrol or detector tasks. Training includes safety procedures; maintenance of a dog to include grooming, inspecting health checkpoints, diseases, internal and external parasites, first aid, feeding and watering, medication and veterinary clinic procedures; maintenance of kennel and equipment; principles of conditioning; obedience, obedience course, controlled aggression, scouting, building search, vehicle patrol, conditions under gunfire, tracking, acting as a decoy; maintaining proficiency of dog teams; advice on the use of dog teams; maintaining records, reports and forms; concepts of MWD utilization and employment of search techniques; reaction to behavioral changes; explosive and chemical safety procedures; and legal considerations of military working dog use.

Prerequisites (IAW AR 190-12):

1)  Must be Military Police (MOS 31B) or DOD Civilian Guard

2)  Must meet medical requirements (IAW AR 190-12, AR 40-501, and DA PAM 611-21)

3)  Must be a volunteer; and submit a DA 4187 with a letter of recommendation from the MACOM MWD Program Manager, installation Kennel Master or MWD Plans NCO

PASSPORT:  An official US Passport application will be completed as part of the inprocessing procedures, students will need to provide the following documents:

Official birth certificate, 2 photos in civilian clothes (2”x 2”), any previously issued passports.  An official birth certificate may be obtained at   www.vitalchek.com  for a nominal fee.

http://www.wood.army.mil/usamps/

http://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=98

http://www.goarmy.com/ArmyCareerExplorer...

Answer 2

You have to have a good ASVAB score. For those of you who don't know what  ASVAB means --Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.   That way you'll have more opportunities to a job that you want in the military.  Instead of being stuck as a Grunt in the military.  

The MP field is very demanding.  But rewarding as well.  I hope you're up for it.  

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Getting MP is fairly easy. Just so you know, dog handler typically isn't an entry-level job. Usually you have 3-5 years experience before you have the privilege of handling MP dogs.

Answer 4

You score well on the ASVAB, get good line scores in this field and attaing at least GT 110, then your half way there.

THe physical at Meps is tough but the security questions and answer time you have with their chief security person is even tougher.  

If u meet all the prereqs and pass all of them above average, the only thing stopping u is MOS Strength.  If they have to many, you could be SOL.  

With your new knowledge ask them how can I get guaranteeed the job.  Many times, if a soldier wants a job that isnt available, career counselors have to call the ROC to make things happen and many times they do.

Be persistant but only so if you already qualified.  You'll look foolish otherwise

Answer 5

getting the job you want depends on your asvab scores, what service you join, and how manned that particular job is. If a job is overmanned most likely they wont offer it. MP is generally an easier job to get into, just as long as you score well enough on the ASVAB. You should have no problem.

Answer 6

You should be able to easily join the Army as an MP.  Like previously stated, I don't think K9 units are entry level positions.  An no worries, you'll see plenty of action.