As usual with most government jobs, this interview was comprised of a panel of people--generally four as was the case for me. They were unrelated to my current area of work but employees from across the Island. This is both good and bad for the interviewee. The good point: you could probably easily impress the panel by just sounding knowledgeable and exhibiting a great deal of confidence. The bad point: You could just as easily confused the panel. You could also fail to say the "buzz words" the panelists have been instructed to listen for. Yes. These panelists are coached or spoken to in advance by the manager so they may have been told what to look for.

Had to pass a computerized sectioned test then pass a physical. Did basic combat and survival training for 9 months. During this time you are expected to have attained at least a 70 percent or more of the army's standards fitness level. Then completed Advanced Individual Training for my selected job. At the completion of this level you are expected to have attain 100 percent fitness level of the army's fitness standard.During that process a background check was being conducted to insure I could obtain a secret security clearance.