Be your own skeptic and do your own research from people who were in the service. The only thing that is beneficial is the steady income and medical benefits for your loved ones and even then you have to consider where you are stationed because not all medical centers have the same standard of care. Overall its a good place to start when you need to humble yourself from the bottom to get to the top of the ranks while having a possible foundation to provide and start a family with all the additional benefits.

Had to take a pre-Asvab test followed by an Asvab. Following time later discussed options available due to Asvab score. Later on got a basic physical which included a drug test followed by a sit down with contract negotiations.