I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Army (Albany, NY) in Jan 2011
Interview
You go to MEPS and take a test that scores your knowledge in different areas which allows the career managers to know what jobs you qualify for. then you take a medical exam and drug test.
It was a long process rather a lot a of paperwork. The main thing is to be clean and be fit. If you can do all of that and pass the asvab you are good to join
I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Army (Lacey, WA)
Interview
It went smooth. The recruiter was very helpful. She stood up, walked to the door and introduced herself. The interview was approximately 90 minutes long. My wife was very comfortable as well and the recruiter answered her questions as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you like to do for the Army? Why do you want to enlist into the Army?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Army (Orlando, FL)
Interview
walk in a talked with a recruiter and signed the contract, and had to fill out paper work and do a back ground check. Once tha was done I was put on a wait list for six months before I could join