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How do I tell my parents I'm actually enlisting?
Straight answers, zero judgment, from a buddy who's been exactly where you are. Codename Foxtrot helps you get the full picture, then make your own call.
Free to start · iOS & Android · No recruiter, no record.
Ask them here instead. Zero judgment.
Never on your record. Ever.
Your branch, ship date, contract.
Skout adapts to what you need. Switch personas to get the same honest answer in the tone that actually helps, whether you want it straight, tough, or friendly.
Ask Skout. No judgment, fully private.
From the moment you have a ship date, Skout builds a personalized prep checklist around your branch, contract, and location, so nothing catches you off guard.
Post anonymously, upvote what's useful, and get answers from recruits, veterans, and people a few steps ahead of you. The best answers rise to the top.
One base rig, infinite skins. Complete prep tasks and help others to earn stars, then customize your Scout Fox with camo, headgear, eyes, and tails from every branch.
Skout doesn't push a uniform or a quota. It gives you the full picture across every path so you can make the call that's right for you.
Thinking about it, talking to a recruiter, or already have a ship date. Skout meets you there.
Chat with a persona or search the community. Straight answers, fully private, off the record.
See the full picture, the good and the hard, then choose what fits your life. Enlist or not, it's yours.
Guardian is a supporter plan for the parents, mentors, and veterans who want to walk alongside someone finding their way, without pushing them either direction.
Yes. Your chats and posts aren't tied to your legal name and are never shared with a recruiter or put on any record. Ask the things you'd never say out loud.
No. Skout is independent and branch-neutral. It's built to give you the full, honest picture across every path, not to hit a quota.
Absolutely. A huge part of Skout is for people still deciding. Ask the "what if" questions before you ever talk to anyone official.
MEPS, the ASVAB, contracts and jobs, pay and benefits, what Basic is really like, packing, family and relationships. Anything on your mind about enlisting, or about deciding not to.
Skout is free to start. Optional premium skins and bundles help support the app. Ask, prep, and community are always free.
Still weighing it? Get answers first, decide later.
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