Reply #2: Without a demonstrated talent, aptitude, or experience ...

[TahitiNut]

... he's guaranteed to be put in a combat arms specialty. There's no question about it, in my aged mind. Any facade of a 'deal' will be hogwash. The scams are endless -- but it's a certainty he'll be wearing a flak jacket and slogging around in a weapons platoon. The best he'll get to look forward to will be riding more than walking ... such a deal with IEDs!