I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Army (Fort Leonard Wood, MO) in Nov 2008
Interview
The Army interview process is very basic and, in general, can be referred to as "cookie cutter". A recruiter will sit down and listen to what you want to do, do their best to find a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that matches what you say, and then work to get you enlisted. If you are in decent physical condition and can meet their body fat requirements, joining the military is rather easy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Being required to list a long list of contacts in order to fulfill your background investigation requirements can be quite daunting