Military - January 2007

Do you have to meet APFT requirements upon entering the army or at the end of basic training? Also, does everyone have to meet the same requirements (if you're doing a desk job, do you have to be able to do the same as someone in combat)?

2007-01-12 05:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by me41987 4

Hmmm, looking back in history books, lets see, there is VIET NAM, and now there is IRAQ. Why does such a huge and powerful military have such a problem with fighting an enemy that fights in skirmishes and not battles? I think it is because our military is only good at fighting wars like WWII. Before all you jarheads get offended, think about it for a minute... You guys need to fight dirtier out there! Kick them in the balls and spit on their faces!

2007-01-12 05:17:47 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

We should never have undertaken the war, particularly without UN cooperation. We have lost far troo many lives already. We have committed war crimes. We have lost prestige. The effort has cost us far more than we thought imagineable, And we still have a tremendous distance to go to achieve our goals.

If we stay, we will lose more American and Iraqi lives. We may never achieve our goals. And the cost of occupation will skyrocket.

If we leave, we will be deserting the Iraqis. Iraq will likely become a bigger mess than it already is. Who knows how many Iraqis will perish or how much damage Al Qaida will accomplish as a result.

2007-01-12 05:10:24 · 14 answers · asked by Scott K 7

im doing a report about the japanese american internment camps and we have to add if the can happen again.....so can they and why??
thanks alot

2007-01-12 04:58:07 · 12 answers · asked by mendozaezekiel 1

i am ex military officer and want a job in canada yahoo 7 help me for serch a job and contect the person who deal it ia bachular

2007-01-12 04:57:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard enough to be certain now that Bush is prepared to attack other Countries in the Middle East in pursuit of any justification for the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
WMD's were the obvious justification at the beginning, but no justification has been found as of yet that matches the cost of this war for America, the American people, or for the Iraqi people. The death of one tyrant is not enough reason to kill hundreds of thousands of Iraqi and 3000+ American Military Troops .
I see a picture on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle of Bush crying as he awards the Medal of Honor to Marine Corporal Jason Dunham who died in combat in the year 2004. "He jumped on a grenade to protect his men." Jason was 22 years old when he died.
Let me know why I am reading the leaves of the future incorrectly if you see it happening in a different way. Chickhawks and Neo-Cons aside, even if they are two of the same thing.

2007-01-12 04:52:52 · 12 answers · asked by zclifton2 6

2007-01-12 04:51:27 · 16 answers · asked by Reo 5

I have applied for a job as a civilian for the Us Army but upon hiring you are required to join the reserve. Do they plan on activating people after they become reservists or is this a legitamate job opportunity. Has any one heard of this?

2007-01-12 04:51:02 · 8 answers · asked by andrew p 1

Considering the dangers and loss of rights associated with joining the military, do you worry about "car salesmen morals" military recruiters taking advantage of your children.?

2007-01-12 04:48:57 · 34 answers · asked by Monkey Boy 3

2007-01-12 04:47:44 · 15 answers · asked by down 1

Just wanted to find out if this was really true or not - you know you have to check behind everything a recruiter tells you.

Moving along, I was considering the 6 year option due to the extra education benefits.

Just want to make sure I know my options in case I end up hating my job (2A5X3). I know certain things go without saying like you'd need approval and a slot in the career field you want would have to be open. I'm just making sure it's possible.

Also, if you happen to be able to provide any details on the job itself like the environment, people, hated it, loved it etc, feel free to do so.

2007-01-12 04:32:44 · 2 answers · asked by B. 1

What do you think the consequences of pulling the military out of Iraq will be? The media is on a trip to bring us home, but have yet to give any rationalization to what the consequences might be. Will we have to go back again to the region in the near future in a more protracted and complicated war?

2007-01-12 04:28:45 · 6 answers · asked by Shawn M 3

I was wondering if anyone had any experiences or recomendations on which to attempt to join. I think i could join any of them because i have the smarts and physical ability to do so.

2007-01-12 04:25:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

none at this time

2007-01-12 04:25:40 · 9 answers · asked by Tiff 1

Fragging, Back-Shooting, Abandonment to enemy fire...

2007-01-12 04:22:45 · 6 answers · asked by activistatreformautosdotorg 2

....have children who have served in Iraq.
How does that make you feel?

2007-01-12 04:21:35 · 8 answers · asked by mstrywmn 7

2007-01-12 04:09:31 · 9 answers · asked by zarinjiehan 1

I would like to know because my boyfriend is in the reserves and he goes to basic and AIT this summer/fall. He says there is little chance of being deployed but I heard that the reserves actually get deployed more often. Can somebody help clarify? Thanks...and if you were in the reserves, what was your experience?

2007-01-12 04:03:09 · 10 answers · asked by edee12 2

im thing of going into the military to be trained as a mp but im a little scared of going in. i don't know if i want to do this but it would be good for my police training and they will pay and set up a program for me to work from while im going thru basic training and college. the recruiter told me that there might be a chance that will get deployed after i finish schooling and training. what should i do?

2007-01-12 03:55:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know what will happen if you have 2 NJP's in the Navy? Does the Navy try to change behavoiur before it discharges? Thanks

2007-01-12 03:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 03:52:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

killed instantly not the ones that die later on after there inital injury does anybody have any proof of this according to the governments total we have lost more Americans in Iraq than we lost on 9-11 I think this number is much higher

2007-01-12 03:52:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I enlisted in the Marine Reserve recently and have a little over a month and a half before I am supposed to ship. I have several things that need to be taken care of before I leave however. A (informal) debt that needs to be paid as well as some issues with my family and things. Is there anyway to further delay my entry a few months or so?

2007-01-12 03:44:11 · 3 answers · asked by iplaythedevil 1

Quick....need some quotes (preferably about courage) for my welcome home banners.
Thanks

2007-01-12 03:41:39 · 12 answers · asked by michelle a 4

5 LAPD SWAT has grudge against 5 NAVY SEAL soldiers and vice versa because they called each other names. Now they want to kill each other. They are both armed with their own equipments and neither can call for back-up. They can use whatever force necessary to put the other party down. Who will win? How many casualties on each side and how soon will it end?

2007-01-12 03:38:17 · 22 answers · asked by ocean 3

In your opinion....would you say that this man is selfish, wishy washy and that he's doing things half asss?

2007-01-12 03:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most people do 4 years of active followed by 4 years of inactive reserve. Is it possible after completing inactive reserve to be called up say in a full mobilization?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_Component_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_the_United_States

2007-01-12 03:33:35 · 8 answers · asked by Land Warrior 4

Been researching this man's life. He led a suicidal attack against German guns leading to the breakout at El Alamein. Was KIA about D-Day +14 in France. Anyone have further insights? Is he remembered in Britain?

2007-01-12 03:01:16 · 1 answers · asked by mike s 5

History has been witness to a lot of battles in which many of them prove evidence that no.s do not help in winning a war...

2007-01-12 02:59:30 · 18 answers · asked by Shahbaaz Ali K 3

We used to see sadam in his palace overlooking his army shooting a rifle in the air. Why didn't we put a cruise missle up his butt then & spare our soldiers.Are we ever gonna put our sub force to use?

2007-01-12 02:58:44 · 5 answers · asked by astro 2