How does this basic stuff works?

i recently took the asvab exam.. although i didnt do great( i hope to study and retake it after basic) i was wondering if instead of going to iraq and stuff if someone can go to europe - germany,france,japanHow does this basic stuff works?
Keep in mind that Iraq and Afghanistan are deployments, not duty stations. It is possible that you could end up in Japan, Germany, Korea, Egypt, Honduras, etc. Your first duty station however, will more than likely be at the needs of the Army. After that, you can probably talk your branch manager into putting you somewhere that you want, or you can reenlist for a certain duty station. Also keep in mind that units in Germany, Korea, and Italy do deploy.How does this basic stuff works?
I am VERY sure you have not run this past your recruiter. If you want to study and take the ASVAB again you HAVE to do it BEFORE you sign the dotted line. Once you sign that is it, no do overs.





If you want to see if you can qualify for a MOS you wanted you need to do the test NOW or whenever they will let you retest.





It is not likely, but possible, to deploy soon after school. Depends on the unit you get sent to. Germany is the more likley place for Europe. France is not possible, they tossed us out in 1966. Japan has little Army as does Korea.





Once again, you cannot take the ASVAB after Basic.





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This is the military. We are at war in Iraq, not Europe.You go were you are needed and your say means nothing. As far as being stationed you get a wish list of East Coast, West Coast or Over Seas. Your choice isn't guarantied, but you might get what you want. Your MOS also is a major factor in this.





That's how the Marine Corps works. I'm guessing the Army is similar.
You can to wherever they STATION you based upon the needs of the army, as far as going to Iraq or Afghanistan you dont chose to go there that's a deployment so wherever you get stationed at if that unit gets orders to go to either of those places...either you re going or you're going AWOL. And if you don't want to go to either of those places....maybe you should rethink enlisting. Because youre GOING to go. Good Luck.
You will get to fill out a dream sheet in Basic. Whether you get your choices is up the Army. It is possible though, but mostly dependent on your individual job and the needs of the Army. You can always go to your detailer and inquire about volunteering for certain openings.
You do basic before and AIT before you go to your unit. Once you are at your unit you can be sent to Iraq or Afghanistan. Units in Germany and Japan get sent to Iraq and we don't have any bases in France.
First off, you have to take the ASVAB test BEFORE entering the military. Second, you can put in for other posts but ultimately you will go where the military needs you.
You don't have a choice. Your orders are your orders. Where you go is not usually up to you.

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