I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at US Army (Monterey, CA) in Mar 2014
Interview
Quick sit down followed by my commander telling me I would be taking command of a company. I agreed and took over the company. There is really not much left to say so I will continue writing so I can achieve the 30 word minimum.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Fort Hood, TX) in Jan 2014
Interview
One the one hand, the Army will always 'assign' you somewhere. That represents a direction of least resistance approach, and not always the best option. On the other hand, the Army is also filled with organizations and programs to which you will never be 'assigned', but who accept application packets which are reviewed at certain published times by a group of individuals from within that program, known then as a 'board'. The board will then review the packets. Many times acceptance decisions are made without an actual interview taking place. If the board decides to conduct interviews, then the interview will usually occur via teleconference with the entire board present. In-person interviews also occur, but are less common due to the applicants remote locations. The interview will last ten to thirty minutes and cover the usual questions about your past positions, some 'tell us about a time when...", and "how would react to..." questions, as are common in any job interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most difficult questions for myself are the 'exception to policy' questions. The question begins with an example of a standing policy that is important to your supervisor. You are then told that the supervisor wants you to use your judgment, and is unavailable for consultation. A scenario is then described that would require an exception to the policy, and is part bleeding-heart-sob story, but would also open the door to a 'if I make this exception for you, then I'll have to make it for everyone, and I really don't have a policy anymore" situation. And you are then asked to explain what you will do and why.