Military - September 2007

So when I left school the first thing I wanted to do was join the Australian army as a rifleman in the reserves, then I would consider fulltime and what other position I may apply for.

I applied Nov06, Did lots of tests and interviews and they rejected me in May 07.
Said I should be working, though I applied after school -perfect explanation. They even told me not to worry about my resume too much, otherwise I would of done it up alot more, and got recommendations off cousins and friends in army who are Captains, and one friend is in local reserve.

So that really pissed me off and let me down, specially the guy that interviewed me, he was a total asshole who talked about his daughter the whole 2 minutes. Psychologist was ***** too.

Anyway not much luck with jobs, I had 1 job as Jackaroo but quit.

I can reapply to army in May, and even apply as a commando since i will b e 19.

Do you think I should apply to the army or just forget it? They did waste my time and say crap

2007-09-29 20:30:14 · 7 answers · asked by Yahoo 2

We are not at war with Iraq, we are at war with the people that attacked the US at the WTC on 911, those that support killing Americans and those that do the attacking on us and innocent Iraqis. They are insurgents that have come from surrounding countries like Jordan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc. They have chosen Iraq as the battlefield to fight Americans and to kill the infidel of the western world. This is not Bush's war, it is our war.
Do you believe that it is those who want the benefits of peacetime military that are crying "stop the war" so they can freeload an education and other military benefits without earning them?
Do you believe that it will all go away if we pull out of Iraq?
If so can you explain your theory?
Do you have another plan, better? What is it?

2007-09-29 20:19:07 · 16 answers · asked by Older1 4

2007-09-29 20:13:15 · 1 answers · asked by ivallrod 4

2007-09-29 20:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why did they go with this design? Why not a more conventional helmet? Wouldn't the soldiers' ability to hear be diminished with this style of helmet?

2007-09-29 19:52:31 · 2 answers · asked by dee dee dee (mencia) 3

This president is making fun of us, giving weapons to kill us, and laughing at whatever we do. I feel more strongly on attacking them the I do the iraq war.

2007-09-29 18:44:55 · 14 answers · asked by Jim J 1

what are the points for the war in IRaq???

and points against war in iraq???

please list them... so i can make my OWN opinion..

2007-09-29 17:20:42 · 7 answers · asked by haley g 2

2007-09-29 17:15:09 · 2 answers · asked by Autumn W. 2

2007-09-29 17:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by Fred T 1

2007-09-29 17:12:56 · 19 answers · asked by CAPTAIN BEAR 6

if you could, could you answer some questions for me?
(it's for an interview for school)

1.Were you drafted or did you enlist?
2.What led you to serve in the military/navy/marines?
3. Which branch of service?
4. What was your rank?
5. What were your duties?
6.What is the hardest part about being in the military/navy/marines?
7.What lessons did war teach you?
8.What was the first thing that happened to you that made realize that war was going to impactyour life?
9.Did rationing affect you?
10. DId your activities or habits change?

if you guys could answer them for me, or email me at cuteaznsw33tie@hellokitty.com, we're learning about Iwo Jima and my teacher wanted me to interview someone from the marines or navy or army.

2007-09-29 17:08:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

im back on my child support and thought of enlisting so i can pay bills but ill probably have a felony soon. can i join the army with a felony for back child support and not have to be infantry

2007-09-29 17:01:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to send my husband some gear to Iraq...like gear that he can use over there. Im assuming that only people who are marines and been over to iraq or wives/fiances/girlfriends who have sent this type of stuff are going to be able to answer this question.Thankyou all i appreciate it!!!!!!

2007-09-29 16:41:36 · 7 answers · asked by Jessie 2

will my husband have to stay in iraq? if he does have to stay will he get promoted or something? how will his r&r work if that happens? is there anything he can do to get some time at home or will he just have to stay over there? his orriginal unit is replacing the unit he is with right now. i'm really worried about it and stressed like crazy. who should i talk to to find out more information about if he has to stay with his orriginal unit or if he gets to come home? please any advise will help... thanks in advance.

2007-09-29 16:28:19 · 6 answers · asked by candace b 3

2007-09-29 16:11:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it seems impossible with the politician and news media trying to control the military. this was not that bad in ww2 but every war seems worse. We are so divided that I have to wonder what would unite our nation again

2007-09-29 16:09:45 · 15 answers · asked by Bob S 5

First of all I am in the Delayed Entry Program for the Navy (ship date in March)
After I signed my DD form and Enlistment guarantee form I have a few discrepancies (stupid me), which my recruiter said he would fix..
My enlistment guarantee sheet says I am in a Job Family (option 1) NOT a specific job. It says I am obligated for 8 years, 4 being active, 4 'reserve'.
1.) As of now can I change my job as 'verbally' promised?
2.) Does 4yrs reserve mean active reserve or inactive?
3.) Am I LEGALLY (no penalties) allowed to cancel this whole deal?
4.) I am trying to change my mos (option 1) to a different area, is that still possible (as I was told can be) ?

2007-09-29 15:50:48 · 14 answers · asked by tm7370 1

yeah i want to move there.

2007-09-29 14:47:42 · 10 answers · asked by Dead account 2

I would like to actually hear from military people that have actually spent time in Iraq to tell the general public what's really going on there. Like most people, I'm tired of the politicians, media and so-called "experts" telling everyone their version of the war. I want to hear it from the Devil Dogs, Rangers and Airborne who are out there every day and can give us an honest answer. Stay safe!

2007-09-29 14:10:16 · 11 answers · asked by hawgsfan2000 2

2007-09-29 14:04:47 · 16 answers · asked by sratchs 2

2007-09-29 13:51:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 13:22:41 · 14 answers · asked by I'm a monster 2

i picked up a book a few months ago that explained a new weapon being devolped that would put newclear weapons to shame. If used it would desimate thousands of square miles. Does anyone know what im talking about?

2007-09-29 12:11:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone tell me how is our privacy in the military? Do i shower infront of everybody? or use the toilet?

2007-09-29 11:54:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

So let say i picked a job as a MP, Where will they send me , will i still be getting trained? how exactly is the military job... ect... Please give me some details.. thanks

2007-09-29 11:50:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My hubby is 28, was in an accident the night before he was shipped over to Afghanistan, he died and was brought back, after coma, brain surgery, etc. All that happened 8 yrs ago or so, since then his family(after DOD recommended a payee) has stolen untold amounts of $, left him with no transportation to medical care in rural areas, done none of the things to protect his benefits(he was TDRL and due to him missing a PT apt. he was administratively seperated from USMC), and then he through his grandma as payee bought a house that was overpriced and is structurally unsafe(foundation is not safe, or existant, really), has asbestos, mold,etc. Anyone advice me on how to help my marine? Leads, anything would be a godsend...

2007-09-29 11:39:39 · 4 answers · asked by anthony b 3

interviews with eyewitnesses and survivors of each incident describe similar circumstances in which Blackwater guards took aggressive action against civilians who seemed to pose no threat.

"They killed her in cold blood," Hussein Jumaa Hassan , 30, a parking lot attendant, said of Hussein, a clerk in the Iraqi customs office in Diyala province, she was in the capital to drop off and pick up paperwork at the central office near busy al Khilani Square, not far from the fortified Green Zone.

Hassan pointed to the bullet-pocked concrete column behind him. He'd hidden behind it.

"I was boiling with anger, and I wished that I had a weapon in my hands in those minutes," he said. "They wanted to kill us all."

Anyone who moved was shot until the convoy left the square, witnesses said. Also among the dead was Kadhim Gayes , a city hall guard.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20070929/wl_mcclatchy/20070929bcbcusiraqblackwaterweb_attn_editors_ytop

2007-09-29 11:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by Village Player 7

2007-09-29 11:21:31 · 11 answers · asked by shanerzone 1

2007-09-29 10:56:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 10:48:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous