Military - February 2007

This isn't limited to a physical aspect (of course men are stronger and bigger); I'm also asking about intelligence, weapons handling, endurance, etc.

I've seen both extremes on this forum- "macho-man" idiots who make wise-@$$ remarks, and "macho-feminists" who go on a tripe about how sexist men are and how superior a particular female officer is. Sometimes it's hard to find a direct, informed answer.

So please respond only if you have first-hand knowledge and have seen these things for yourself. And please give serious, RESPECTFUL answers. I'm not asking for more PC or more machismo; just be realistic, based on what you personally experienced. Thank you.

2007-02-25 12:18:56 · 8 answers · asked by ATWolf 5

2007-02-25 12:07:12 · 4 answers · asked by kozan 2

There is a war in Iraq. There is a war in Afghanistan. Do you see the difference? What is it? Do you notice the blending of the two in general media?
And finally, what do you think? Of each.

2007-02-25 12:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by Krysann 3

Okay so my husband got orders to go to korea how hard would it be to get accompanied orders?

2007-02-25 12:04:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

He wants to help our country AND help free us of financial burdens. But I don't want him to be in danger. Are there any jobs that aren't incredibly dangerous. I've heard that it's not that dangerous for jobs need on the base. He's a correctional officer and is level 3 certified security officer.....are there ANY jobs he'd qualify in that don't put him in direct harm?

2007-02-25 11:48:38 · 10 answers · asked by pwg4077 2

the iraq war that has been going on these past years

2007-02-25 11:38:27 · 9 answers · asked by michael f 1

For the able amputees and disabled that are home in hospitals to be able to stay in a specialized area of the Military. They are needed and would be able to work in electronics on any base.

This would allow them to continue to work for the military towards their retirement and receive their benefits (as they will disabled anyway).

It would seem that emotionally and for the sake of their families they would be so much better off to have purpose and direction and a sense of importance and value.

Wouldn't this be a practical way to fill many of the sit down jobs.
Yes they might have to be retrained, but new personnell would anyway.

What do you think?

2007-02-25 11:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by ? 7

Hey all marines hwo read this i need help.

Its always been in my head that i wanna be a marine one day.

ANd now im turning 17 in 2 months and got 1 year of high school ahead so its getting dang close!

I was thinking of mos;s and i rly want to be in recon but i heard its very very hard and they will switch you out of it after 6 monhs or a year if they want to...

SO i need some other mos's to consider if recon doesnt workout.

i origanally just wanted to be a grunt because i want to do some combat type stuff. But now i wanan be a scout sniper or recon, but if i could have a mos that any of you know of that deals with combat and is a mos were i wont just be a grunt.. please let me know! ( i want to go to iraq if you dont catch my drift.. )

i talked to my dad hwos a marine he told me that as a grunt its very boring, and the worst mos to choose because if you dont retire from it you have no skill to carry ou tin life when your term sup. and your at high risk of dying..

2007-02-25 11:33:52 · 11 answers · asked by Aaron T 2

AMC is showing back to back war movies today. Is today a military holiday or something?

2007-02-25 11:31:49 · 3 answers · asked by Matt A 7

2007-02-25 11:29:22 · 4 answers · asked by ILovemyoriginiranDheartofpersia 1

positives for the u.s. and iraq

2007-02-25 11:28:52 · 7 answers · asked by michael f 1

2007-02-25 11:27:01 · 15 answers · asked by maddogs 1

i live in MI and there arnt any coast guard recruitment stations around ive listed information on the coast guard site and havent gotton ahold of. im qualified to enlist in any other branch so i dont see why i wouldnt be for this branch can someone give me some advice? first person who can tell me how to get ahold of the Coast guard will get the points thanks

2007-02-25 11:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by Lucky 1

Women ask for equal opportunity to join on their own but will they be forced in the future?

2007-02-25 11:22:18 · 21 answers · asked by charlesthesportsfan 2

2007-02-25 11:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by born2fish 1

i would like a list of the countries plz

2007-02-25 11:18:50 · 6 answers · asked by michael f 1

my sister is in the navy and has been there for about less than 8 months and she doesn't like it...she calls me everyday cry that she wants out...but I don't know what to do...or say...she has gotten to the point that she tells me she will kill herself to be out...so can some one help...can I got her out....or can she got out...if so how....HELP.....

2007-02-25 11:08:45 · 15 answers · asked by spider_chick_01 1

Ok I AM supportive of my fiance I am just worried that he might get sent to Iraq...he has a risky job (I know they are all risky) but I would just like to get some information on his which is 19 delta or Cav Scout...thank you for your help I am new to all of this!

2007-02-25 11:08:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the iraq war that has been going on for the past couple years

2007-02-25 11:07:18 · 6 answers · asked by michael f 1

President Bush sounds more and more determined to take military action against Iran. If China were to attack Taiwan we might not have enough in reserve to defend her. Has our involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan actually made us more vulnerable?

2007-02-25 10:57:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-25 10:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

why does most of americans think that usa went to save iraq from sadam and the people there now living happily ever after don't they ever watch news of us troops killing , tourchering people and prisons and raping young iraqi girls ( the last soldier was senteced for 100 years in prison ) and i think it's not enough

2007-02-25 10:38:12 · 11 answers · asked by emy 3

hi my name is penny fergerson and my son brian lamount is there for basic training , he got there on the 14th of feb and i was wondering when his graduation would be, because as you probably already know i would like to be ther for that . so i need to know when it would be so i can make arrangments with my job to go if you could let me know i would be very grateful.

penny fergerson

2007-02-25 10:24:23 · 8 answers · asked by penny f 1

I'm currently a Soph. in college and I'm wanting to AFROTC,but the question is how many people in the Air Force have ADD and how often does the Air Force reject someone with ADD?? And what uniforms are issued to AFROTC cadets?

2007-02-25 10:00:21 · 3 answers · asked by Chels 1

With all our ground troops stuck in the two countries in the middle east, and Iran getting a little feisty right now, wouldn't it be wise to go ahead and start the draft machinery rolling, and training troops, so we can throw them into battle when the time has come?

This is a serious question. If you don't have a serious response, and especially if you are a promoter of the war and yet have never served your country, measure your answer carefully before making yourself look silly.

I'm not saying the draft will be entirely necessary, but wouldn't it be a good idea to be prepared?

I highly doubt Iran will conveniently wait for us to be done in Iraq before they drop a nuke on Israel.

2007-02-25 09:58:38 · 17 answers · asked by powhound 7

How does the military plan to bury a soldier when they find a torso 1 week and the head the next week and an arm the week after?

2007-02-25 09:58:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it or is it not true that the President of the United States has supreme control over the United States Marine Corps? i don't remember where from but i remember that the Corps only takes orders directly from the president. is this true?

2007-02-25 09:48:15 · 8 answers · asked by chewbaccafuzzball 2

Do you think that the U.S could ever operate as a non-volinteer military? Everyone would be required to join when they become 18 years old. They have to serve at least 4 or 5 years in the military. Could that ever workd in the U.S? Would our military be stronger and more powerful for that decision? Also, do you think that the political players in washington would be more hesitant about going to war because they would most likely have at least one close family member serving in the military? What do you think? Iam NOT talking about a draft, but a permanent policy of be serving at least one contract in the armed forces when you turn 18...

2007-02-25 09:38:58 · 15 answers · asked by SonicCube123 2

2007-02-25 09:38:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a cousin who is interested and jewish.

2007-02-25 09:27:07 · 8 answers · asked by rich_oldman 1