Why do army recruiters insist on getting me on the phone or meeting in person?

I know what you mean. What I did was do all my research for myself (the guys at RecruiterChat at goarmy.com are a good resource as well as here) and then walked into the recruiter's office announcing that I was intent on enlisting, and telling him exactly what program I wanted. My terms, exactly. He was a little taken aback, but a recruit's a recruit. I passed with the scores necessary, got the contract I wanted, and shipped out on the right day, so he couldn't really complain. ;)

So your terms will be you want to go in as an officer. Ask for an OCS packet. The thing to keep in mind about going officer (unlike going enlisted) is that it's needs of the Army first. You list out your three preferences, and the Army puts you where they need you. Just be sure to detail your experience and education if applicable to the field, at every chance you get. Logistics is a less popular choice for new officers, so your chances are not bad. But if you are male, you are required to put two combat branches as two of your choices so there's no guarantee.

Just go in and talk to them. If you are serious about the military then it will be a long, long process to join. If you think you are cutting any time out by communicating through email then you are wrong.

Are you considering the option to be an officer?

Because it is something personal, the military is a huge commitment. Yes you will need to speak to them in person, they have this policy to not let in any weirdos. Make an appointment, allow for a long time, and yeah if you have to sit through a video and have several heart to hearts, it is worth it if you truly are interested right?

So we should make an exception to standard practice just for little old you? Recruiters enlist people. That is their job. They put effort into people who want to enlist.

You clearly know the answer. They want to talk to you so that they can put their high pressure sales techniques on you, like you mentioned.

YOU either join or don't!!!

You just don't fill out an application and you're in!

The recruiter has to talk to you face to face!

We really don't care if you have a Masters degree!!!

YOU want to join on your terms??? LOLZ!!!

If you have two college degrees why are you taking the ASVAB? Shouldn't you be looking at OCS?

@ Shelby, he has a bachelors and masters, why would he be enlisting?

What would you prefer they do? Send you a letter by carrier pigeon? Of course they want you, your country is at war!

Because that's the way it goes.

you always have to take an asvab to enlist idk what that guy is talking about and if u want a new recruiter just do that simple go national guard u get state and federal benefits