Military - January 2007

I am moving forward on my decision to join the Air Force. I was wondering what the process is exactly (i.e. see the recruiter, sign the paperwork, go for physical, ship out for basic.....) about how long before I actually hit boot camp from signing the paperwork?

2007-01-12 02:54:20 · 7 answers · asked by "E" 1

I support Sergeant Manhart for her decision and the us airforce needs to leave her alone! Please, everyone write to the us airforce commander and express the approval of what she did on her own time. I think it actually boosts moral for the us soldiers.

2007-01-12 02:50:26 · 7 answers · asked by unforgiven 1

Tony Blair pledged to improve conditions for the Armed Forces as he told troops they must continue to fight wars to maintain Britain's influence in the world. Does that mean he is not going to moth ball half the Royal Naval Fleet? Does that mean he is going to upgrade the 30 plus year old carriers? Or is it more spin, to which Gordon will simply say no to? Its all a load of New Labour crap. Say one thing - do another! We've heard it all before.

2007-01-12 02:48:56 · 14 answers · asked by Nelson 2

Do you think the bagpipes have re-earned a place on the modern battlefield- along with full formal dress and cavalry squares?

I believe they all used to be used (maybe with the exception of squares) as psychological weapons on the battlefield. And, if they were re-instated with the military ground forces in places like Iraq, could they not actually work? It'd scare the hell out of me, and I bet a lot of the insurgents over there have never heard the sound of a full pies and drums band coming towards them...much scarier than a squad of camoflauged marines!

2007-01-12 02:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3

2007-01-12 02:38:23 · 11 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7

2007-01-12 02:37:55 · 16 answers · asked by bingba n 2

2007-01-12 02:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by peter 1

Any armourers can give us the necessary Data.
As I see it there is horrific design defect in the helmets worn by non-specialist units. Comparing with those from WWII german army, from which they are copied, we can see there is no saftey ridge line along the bottom. This is necessary to deflect projectiles from the head. This redards the main blast from exploding through the side of the head.
Also, looking at the helmet from the rear, there is a wide gap in the middle, allowing the top of the cervical spine (many injuries suffered here) to be penetrated.
In Vietnam, few survivors of land mines were injured in the head?
Perhaps, a different explosion pattern in Afghanistan and Irag.
Troops are being unnecessarily injured by ineffective equipment and armour.

2007-01-12 02:28:58 · 10 answers · asked by peter s 3

While there is a small minority in America who still support Bush and his war in Iraq, but how many of you are willing to send your sons or daughters to be part of the escalation of troops. Or for that matter rush off to join the fight?

2007-01-12 02:18:07 · 17 answers · asked by Sailinlove 4

What was the main problem with the response to the Twin Towers bombing, according to post incident review, are clear instructions a possibility, can written messages be clear with mispelling?
Why does the military use short commands?
Does the message, "Ignore plan A. Proceed with plan B." indicate a chance for error in an operation?

2007-01-12 02:17:03 · 2 answers · asked by peter s 3

Will it say personality disorder or honorable or what? Im depressed and attempted suicide but besides this im a good worker? I want out. Just curios. And how long does it take to get separated?

2007-01-12 02:13:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 02:06:56 · 14 answers · asked by libremax 1

Condi Rice said yesterday when questioned it is NOT - just an "augmentation". Is that like saying hunger does not exist and some people have a "food insuffiency"?

2007-01-12 02:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 02:05:32 · 4 answers · asked by tony h 2

Why cant other people see this?Is it lack of common sense?Isnt that what the left is doing by wanting to pull out the left wants defeat.Isnt this the definition of defeat and retreat?I deeply thank you for protecting USA and helping Iraq getting it together,good job guys.

2007-01-12 02:04:06 · 8 answers · asked by rosierotnass 2

Trying to locate a poster of " We do more before 9am than most people do in a day." Anyone know where I can buy one?

2007-01-12 01:56:25 · 3 answers · asked by early bird 1

... and what would the appropriate punishment if President Bush invades Iran without such authorization?

2007-01-12 01:55:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 24, married, and I have 2 children. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager but have recentlky discovered that time has healed my back. Now that I have a clean bill of health and a straight back I am interested in joining the Air Force (something I have only dreamed about til now) and to become a nurse. Would it be selfish of me to leave my kids to join the military? I'm really sruggling with the idea of leaving them and my husband to follow this dream.

2007-01-12 01:35:41 · 5 answers · asked by kjclaycamp82 2

I am looking for a real, functional, good to excellent conditionvz 61 skorpion .32acp, or 9mm.
If anyone has one, knows someone who has one, or knows an american website selling old military guns please tell.

2007-01-12 01:33:12 · 1 answers · asked by svdspecialist 1

Recently I visited Fort Knoxs and saw tanks at the Patten Museum. I do not have knowledge of the Army, only Marine Corps as a wife. I am presently engaged to a man from the Army that has retired. He did not know the answer, so I thought I would find it out and tell him

2007-01-12 01:15:27 · 8 answers · asked by brenda j 1

2007-01-12 01:11:29 · 22 answers · asked by Penny P 5

U.S. soldiers only plz!!!!

2007-01-12 01:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its really up to me but was wondering if anyone had any two cents about what to consider.

Currently I have 5 years active, and 2.5 years as a reservest, I am 25 and an E-6 (sitting in an E-7 slot, sew on in Oct 07). I am debating getting out completly this summer. I have a full time civilian federal service job and my reserve unit if closing, should I consdier the Guard, IMA, or just call it quits cause I only have about 8 years in total. Any words of wisdom or regert are welcomed, thanks.

2007-01-12 00:28:30 · 10 answers · asked by mickeys12 1

I was Active, then a TR, now looking at IMA status. Don't know allot about it cause there are none at my current base...I heard IMA's are not paided but only collect points towards retirement..Is this right??

2007-01-12 00:23:00 · 2 answers · asked by mickeys12 1

I am leaving for basic (11b) at Ft. Benning in about a month. I have already made a packing list of stuff I need to bring by using the list on the army website and the ultimate basic training guidebook.

I am wondering if anyone knows, from experience, of any other things that I should bring. Is there anything you wish you could have known about before you went? Also is there anything specific to Benning I should bring? Thanks for any and all help!

2007-01-11 23:46:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 23:43:21 · 2 answers · asked by robjoss 2

Do you think that anyone including our military personel should have Global Possitioning chips installed into their bodies incase they become obducted by insurgeants or kidnappers? It would sure make locating them so much easier. and the enemy would be found easier because of this. I think they should darn well do this with anyone in any of our forces. Don't you think it would be awesome to be able to locate them right away???

2007-01-11 23:28:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have their & should we use air & misile strikes on Iran's military & nuclear capability to stop them from moving into the fledging democracy in Iraq, attacking Iserial & dominating the region & possibly attacking the U.S. via terrorist? Could a Irainan backed terrorist group hit the U.S. at home or in other regions globally?

2007-01-11 22:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by GJfromfla 3

2007-01-11 22:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by Rosie B 1

2007-01-11 22:47:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous