The army tells my son how it really is. . .

My son got an "invitation" to apply for a position in the army's computer division. The letter contained statements including: "This is your last opportunity to influence your position in the army" and "Renunciation of this course/position may occur only on the day of the selection, and not afterward. Failure to appear for the selection will be considered renunciation." The army called today to make sure he got the invitation. They sent an email too. My son asked the soldier about the warnings, and she said not to worry about them. They were just there to "scare" people who are not really interested in the position but want to go through the selection anyway. If he gets a better offer later on, he can take it. She also said that if he's accepted for the course, he can postpone it and stay in yeshiva as long as he wants. I think my son may be planning to stay in yeshiva for a while if a good army job is waiting for him afterward (I have no idea what they might offer him).

At any rate, he is not eligible for combat despite his good health. The army said he doesn't weigh enough.