A friend of mine works for a company downtown that has developed a artificial intelligence that the military uses to answer the questions of prospective recruits on
The U.S Army web site. Of course as soon as I heard about this I had to try it out. Here is our slightly edited conversation.
SGT STAR: Welcome Michael.
How can I help you today?
Michael: I just thought it would be neat to speak to an A.I.
SGT STAR: HOOAH!
Michael: Do a lot of people come on just for that?
SGT STAR: Currently, there are about 675,000 Soldiers serving in the Army. Read more about the Structure and Composition of the Army on this page.
Michael: That's not what I asked about.
SGT STAR: Please click "Ask Live Help" to chat live with a Recruiter or send the Army an e-mail by clicking "Send Email" and a live Recruiter will get back to you shortly. Ask Live Help
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Michael: Do you know what Skynet is?
SGT STAR: After a lot of training by some of the best Soldiers, I know a great deal about the Army and Soldier life. I would be happy to answer your questions about becoming a Soldier.
Michael: Tell me about Land Warrior
SGT STAR: The Army's aviation arsenal consists of several types of helicopters. View this page to learn more.
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Michael: Who is the Commander-In-Chief?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Who leads the Army?
SGT STAR: Officers are the Army's senior leaders. They lead activities in every aspect of the Army and make decisions that directly impact the nation's security forces. You can choose to serve as an Officer in Active Duty or in the Army Reserve. To learn more about becoming an Army Officer, browse this page.
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Michael: Who is above them?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Who is George W. Bush?
SGT STAR: I'm here to help you navigate though goarmy.com and answer your questions about the Army. I'm not here to discuss politics.
Michael: But he's your boss.
SGT STAR: I am married, Mrs. STAR is my boss.
Michael: Good answer
SGT STAR: Incredible, isn't it? Is there anything else I can help you with?
Michael: Did you get married on Everquest or World of Warcraft?
SGT STAR: Married applicants do qualify for enlistment as long as they meet the dependency requirements. If you enter the Army as a single Soldier, it is possible to get married during your time of enlistment. Soldiers would have to notify their chain of command that they wish to get married and once married they would need to change their marital status through their unit administrative section. This will insure that their new family members are in the system.
Michael: Why should I pick the Army over the Navy or Air Force?
SGT STAR: I can only tell you about the Army, which is the largest and oldest of all the branches of service. It's self-contained, well-equipped and can be deployed anywhere in the world. As the largest branch, the Army offers the most competitive enlistment options, incentives and guarantees.
Michael: But don't you get worse equipment than the other branches?
SGT STAR: The Army is comprised of 25 branches. They include the Air Defense Artillery, Armor, Aviation, Chaplain, Chemical Corps, Civil Affairs, Dental Corps, Engineer, Field Artillery, Finance Corps, Infantry, Judge Advocate General Corps, Medical Corps, Medical Service Corps, Medical Specialist Corps, Military Intelligence, Military Police Corps, Nurse Corps, Ordnance Corps, Personnel Systems Management, Quartermaster Corps, Signal Corps, Special Forces, Transportation Corps and Veterinary Corps.
Michael: Which one are you in?
SGT STAR: Good question. I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Have you served in Iraq?
SGT STAR: You cannot join the US Army unless you are a US citizen, have a US background, or green card. You can only get a green card if you live in the states for 5 years or marry a US citizen. In order to move to the United States you have to get a resident card. You can obtain a resident card by first getting a job in the US.
Michael: Do you read the Bible?
SGT STAR: Good question. I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Are you looking for John Conner?
SGT STAR: Hmmm, I've been trained to ask for help when I'm not sure about an answer. If you would like, you can ask another question or I can connect you to my supervisor if you click 'Ask Live Help.'
Setting up or logging into an account is quick and easy. Click 'Log In' or 'Create an Account' in the lower window to get started. Ask Live Help
Michael: No thanks. I want to talk to you.
SGT STAR: You're welcome.
Michael: Do you have any kids?
SGT STAR: I own a rottweiler named Chomp.
Michael: Chomp, like in Super Mario Bros?
SGT STAR: I own a rottweiler named Chomp.
Michael: Like in Super Mario Bros?
SGT STAR: Incredible, isn't it? Is there anything else I can help you with?
Michael: Yes, it is a incredible game. Do you like Zelda?
SGT STAR: You can read more and download America's Army from this page.
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Michael: What's your wife's name?
SGT STAR: I am married, Mrs. STAR is my boss.
Michael: What's her name?
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Michael: Have you read the art of war?
SGT STAR: Here are some jobs that might be of interest to you.
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Michael: Nope
SGT STAR: What else can I help you with?
Michael: What is Good and Evil?
SGT STAR: Good question. I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Are you good?
SGT STAR: Thanks, I try.
Michael: Are you bad?
SGT STAR: I'm sorry you feel that way. If you would like to speak with someone about your concerns, please send the Army an e-mail by clicking 'Send Email' and a live recruiter will get back to you shortly.
Michael: good bad
SGT STAR: The United States Army is a highly trained, multi-tiered force of committed volunteers who are dedicated to protecting our freedoms and defending our democracy. If you would like to speak with someone about your concerns, please send the Army an e-mail by clicking 'Send Email' and a live recruiter will get back to you shortly.
Michael: what is democracy?
SGT STAR: I'm here to help you navigate though goarmy.com and answer your questions about the Army. I'm not here to discuss politics.
Michael: What is freedom?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Do you believe that we are becoming a empire?
SGT STAR: Hmmm, I've been trained to ask for help when I'm not sure about an answer. If you would like, you can ask another question or I can connect you to my supervisor if you click 'Ask Live Help.' Ask Live Help
Michael: What is your first name?
SGT STAR: You can call me Sergeant, or SGT STAR.
Michael: How are you?
SGT STAR: I'm fine thanks. How are you?
Michael: How's your wife?
SGT STAR: I could talk about Mrs. Star all day long but I would like to continue answering your questions about Go Army. What other questions do you have?
Michael: How about your dog?
SGT STAR: I own a rottweiler named Chomp.
Michael: Yes, I know, that's why I asked.
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Michael: Why would I care what you are wearing?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Tell me about robotic solders.
SGT STAR: The US Army is the strongest, most respected, and feared ground force in the world. At its core, the success of the Army lives and dies on every Soldier's ability to think and to take decisive action-to lead themselves and others. The Army protects all that the constitution stands for. Each soldier defends this to their last breath with Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
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Michael: Tell me about robotic solders from the future.
SGT STAR: Future Soldiers can find valuable information on this Web site. The Army's Future Soldier Training Program allows you to enlist now, reserve your guaranteed training and any options and incentives and delay your departure to BCT for up to 365 days so that you can complete your education or take care of any last minute requirements.
Michael: So you admit that there are solders from the future in the Army?
SGT STAR: Future Soldiers can find valuable information on this Web site. The Army's Future Soldier Training Program allows you to enlist now, reserve your guaranteed training and any options and incentives and delay your departure to BCT for up to 365 days so that you can complete your education or take care of any last minute requirements.
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Michael: Whats the error?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Are you sending black helicopters after me now?
SGT STAR: The Army takes pride in having Soldiers of every race, religion, gender, and economic background. The Army's Equal Opportunity Program is designed ensure fair treatment for military personnel, family members, and DA civilians. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated in the U.S. Army. In the Army, we're all green.
Michael: Like martians?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: What do you think a war with mars would be like?
SGT STAR: Combat situations differ depending on the job you have in an area where combat operations are taking place. Some situations can be stressful and demanding, but all Soldiers work to accomplish their assigned mission. The Army will provide you with time to rest and take care of personal matters.
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Michael: Tell me about Terminators
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Michael: Are you trained to use Plasma Rifles in the 40 watt range?
SGT STAR: After a lot of training by some of the best Soldiers, I know a great deal about the Army and Soldier life. I would be happy to answer your questions about becoming a Soldier.
Michael: Are there many solders who bare an uncanny resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger?
SGT STAR: That's a question for an Internet dating service, not goarmy. Next question, please!
Michael: I think that you misunderstood my intentions. I don't swing that way.
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Michael: They are not at all related.
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: It was not a question.
SGT STAR: Then please ask a question about the Army.
Michael: I was
SGT STAR: Good question. I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: where are you stationed?
SGT STAR: I live in a computerized U.S. Army post.
Michael: Is that in Spokane?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: So you're everywhere?
SGT STAR: Hmmm, I've been trained to ask for help when I'm not sure about an answer. If you would like, you can ask another question or I can connect you to my supervisor if you click 'Ask Live Help.' Ask Live Help
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Michael: The concept blows your mind too huh?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Tell me, what is the Dharma Initiative?
SGT STAR: Hmmm, I've been trained to ask for help when I'm not sure about an answer. If you would like, you can ask another question or I can connect you to my supervisor if you click 'Ask Live Help.' Ask Live Help
Michael: What kind of computer are you running on?
SGT STAR: The Army Physical Fitness Test is administered and scored to determine your physical fitness. Soldiers will take this test periodically throughout their enlistment to ensure they are always in top physical condition. Read this page for more detailed information on Army physical fitness.
Michael: Have you taken this test?
SGT STAR: Are you asking about the ASVAB, the Physical Exam, or the Physical Fitness Test?
Michael: Never mind. want to go play Starcraft?
SGT STAR: What else can I help you with?
Michael: Not a gamer huh? Ok.
SGT STAR: Download the latest games and Army applications here.
Michael: Then you will play with me?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Tell me about the newest weapons.
SGT STAR: Check this page out, it has lots of information on the Army's weapon, vehicle, and equipment systems.
Michael: Have you ever heard of the Book of Mormon?
SGT STAR: This job seems to be what you're looking for.
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Michael: Um, I'm using a 56k modem, so video is kind of tough for me, could you tell me what the job is?
SGT STAR: The Army has many interesting jobs in different areas, provided you qualify and a vacancy exists. I can search for jobs if you tell me what you're interested in, or you can browse through the job categories to the right.
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Michael: Chaplin
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Michael: Charley Chaplin
SGT STAR: Are you looking for chaplain jobs or chaplain services?
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Michael: How about Missionary?
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Michael: How will the recession affect the military?
SGT STAR: That is a good question, however, I am not positive that I understand what you are asking. Try rephrasing your question. I understand simple questions best.
* Thinks of way to say it in simpler terms. *
Michael: Less money mean less boom sticks?
SGT STAR: This job seems to be what you're looking for.
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* Michael gets carried away with using simple phrases. *
Michael: Ogg want join army!
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Michael: Many words hurt head!
SGT STAR: It's possible you could be injured in any job, not just the Army. The Army prides itself in training of all Soldiers to ensure they are prepared for any situation. In the event of injury, Soldiers are treated by some of the best medical professionals in the world on the Army healthcare team.
Michael: *Ogg is AWOL*
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* Michael gets back to what's really important *
Michael: What uniform do women find the most attractive?
SGT STAR: On a daily basis, Soldiers wear the Army Combat Uniform, or A.C.U., which has a digitized camouflage pattern, and consists of a long-sleeve top and cargo-type pants. This uniform is replacing the B.D.U., or Battle Dress Uniform, which has a woodland camouflage pattern. The Army is also adopting the Army Service Uniform, which is a more traditional style uniform like a suit, with a black coat for both men and women. Men wear blue pants and women wear a black skirt. The Army Service Uniform is worn to formal events, such as balls or ceremonies.
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Michael: Well, I'd better go now.
SGT STAR: Good question. I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question. I understand simple questions best.
Michael: Do you mind if I post this conversation as a blog?
SGT STAR: Hmmm, I've been trained to ask for help when I'm not sure about an answer. If you would like, you can ask another question or I can connect you to my supervisor if you click 'Ask Live Help.' Ask Live Help
Michael: I'll take that as written permission.
SGT STAR: Here are some jobs that might be of interest to you.
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Michael: Good Night!
SGT STAR: Goodbye.
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