[azasadny]

I went in with a contract for a school (Hospital Corpsman "A" school, followed by Surgical Technician "C" school. I'm very glad I had these 2 schools guaranteed because I was able to get excellent technical training. If the military still offers these contracts, that would be the method I would recommend. Still, the 4-6 year commitment is a long time and it works well for some and not so well for others. It worked well for me and I was able to complete my BS degree while on active duty, but it takes as much hard work as doing it as a civilian and working your way through college while holding down a full-time job with the good chance of being sent somewhere unplanned.