ANYBODY ON HERE EVER SERVED IN THE US MILITARY???

[lozano90j]

Thinking about joining either the army or navy....maybe the army cuz the navy you need to have 15 hours of college credit to join...since I have my GED

What are the pros and cons of joining the army...and what are the chances of getting deployed to the middle east?? Any info would help

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

I don't think you need college credits to get into the Navy.

U.S. Army 29 August 2001 - 17 February 2007
If you go with Army your chance of spending time in the sandbox is probably 100-126% chance, but no seriously depending on your service contract you will do atleast one tour.

Pros of the Army
- You get to meet a lot of people from a lot of different places.
- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.
- You'll be in shape.

Cons of the Army
- Waking up early pretty much every morning and doing exercise.
- Your chain of command will be filled with worthless jackasses.
- You will probably get out with sore joints from all of the running.
- The food is terrible.
- Can lead to life long injuries.
- The military doctors/dentists can be shady as hell.
- You can be a guinea pig (i.e. the anthrax shot)
- If you don't drink and curse now you will.

 

[scribble253]

If you're not ready to be deploy anywhere in the world, then I don't suggest you join the military. Follow the news and you will see Middle East is thehot spot right now.

 

[nktran001]

Hopefully, I will be in the Air Force soon..

 

[homerxxi]

can lead to LIFE LONG INJURIES

SO TRUE i wish i didnt go

 

[lightweight champion]

I been thinking the same, but im going navy. Idk who told u that about usn but 2 of my guys went straight from from hs. And im told if you're on the shipat sea they serve lobster every friday? Can somebody clarify?

 

[mr fizzy womack]

- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.

*Calls a recruiter*

Where do I sign?

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

Originally Posted by Mr Fizzy Womack

- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.

*Calls a recruiter*

Where do I sign?

Too late dude.

 

[03silverbullet]

Originally Posted by Lozano90j


Thinking about joining either the army or navy....maybe the army cuz the navy you need to have 15 hours of college credit to join...since I have my GED

What are the pros and cons of joining the army...and what are the chances of getting deployed to the middle east?? Any info would help

high.

i can't give you pros/cons 'cause mine might not be yours. you should think about what job/career you want to go into while in and out of themilitary.

 

[snkrfrk]

ARMY here, Afghanistan in Dec 2011 is What im hearing from my unit. Otherwise its pretty chill.

 

[mr fizzy womack]

Originally Posted by ninjallamafromhell

Originally Posted by Mr Fizzy Womack

- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.

*Calls a recruiter*

Where do I sign?

Too late dude.


oh.

We could always go back....(||)

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

Originally Posted by Mr Fizzy Womack

Originally Posted by ninjallamafromhell

Originally Posted by Mr Fizzy Womack

- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.

*Calls a recruiter*

Where do I sign?

Too late dude.

oh.

We could always go back....(||)

I knew I'd get to use this gif soon.

 

[sonunox34]

Don't forget the potential mental damage/brainwashing that occurs. My dude that came back from overseas had some real weird opinions

I always thought the military was a good place though if you felt like you were out of options. Steady pay, good job, see the world, etc. I'd do it if Ihad dropped out of high school.

 

[suckafree85]

If your going to join... join the best. The Marines.

Ive been reading up a lot the last couple weeks and I think the Marines are the way to go. Thinking about giving this recruiter a call back.

Any Marines on NT?

 

[antonlavey]

I plan on signing up for the Air Force.

 

[thenewjs23]

army is gauranteed middle east action.

 

[mattmatics]

Originally Posted by Lightweight Champion

I been thinking the same, but im going navy. Idk who told u that about usn but 2 of my guys went straight from from hs. And im told if you're on the ship at sea they serve lobster every friday? Can somebody clarify?

nah not every friday... maybe once a month. and what job are you looking at... navy doesnt necessarily equal being on a ship.

 

[nikesincebirth]

Originally Posted by SUCKAFREE85

If your going to join... join the best. The Marines.

Ive been reading up a lot the last couple weeks and I think the Marines are the way to go. Thinking about giving this recruiter a call back.

Any Marines on NT?

2003-2009. best mistake i ever made in my life.

 

[hennysmash]

I play a lot of COD4...

 

[jdcijordanz]

Anybody currently in the air force and want to drop some knowledge?

 

[the north west]

navy is much safer

 

[marlsj]

Originally Posted by ninjallamafromhell

Originally Posted by Mr Fizzy Womack

- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.

*Calls a recruiter*

Where do I sign?

Too late dude.

 

[23mjordan45]

me too thinking about joining the marines...with this kind of economy for a job ill do it....infantry ftw!!!

 

[kicktionair]

Same here but thats not the way to go around my areas

 

[southsidechi773]

Originally Posted by ninjallamafromhell

I don't think you need college credits to get into the Navy.

U.S. Army 29 August 2001 - 17 February 2007
If you go with Army your chance of spending time in the sandbox is probably 100-126% chance, but no seriously depending on your service contract you will do at least one tour.

Pros of the Army
- You get to meet a lot of people from a lot of different places.
- Steady paycheck even if you do absolutely nothing.
- Work requires little to no thought.
- You get to shoot guns and throw grenades every now and then.
- You'll be in shape.

Cons of the Army
- Waking up early pretty much every morning and doing exercise.
- Your chain of command will be filled with worthless jackasses.
- You will probably get out with sore joints from all of the running.
- The food is terrible.
- Can lead to life long injuries.
- The military doctors/dentists can be shady as hell.
- You can be a guinea pig (i.e. the anthrax shot)
- If you don't drink and curse now you will.

Same experience for me also.Served from 2000-04 as a Communication/Automation Specialist.

Pick a technical field that can help if you get out.

Don't get married,have any kids,and accumulate any debt.

So when it is time for re-enlistment(which they will start as early as 2 years before the end of your contract),you can have a clear mind and make a logicaldecision on staying in or getting out.

And coming here to the Middle East is inevitable,especially if you end up at a Combat Arms unit.