Military - December 2007

Even in the face of lies, evidence supporting the foundation of rich contractors being awarded cost plus contracts, and having a military presence in the Middle East, why do people continue to support the war? Please give detailed reasons, not defamatory responses. Thanks!

2007-12-12 15:38:17 · 18 answers · asked by Cheesy Wanda 1

our current military recruitment system is 'all-volunteer' right? But according to this passage from CQ Researcher....it causes financial issues for the members of the military? I need help interpreting?

And to get the recruits it needs the military is increasing sign-up bonuses. The Army in June asked Congress to double the cash bonus to $40,000 and to provide up to $50,000 in home-mortgage help for recruits who sign up for eight years of active duty. Other proposals pending in Congress would increase the top enlistment bonus to $30,000 from $20,000 and provide $10,000 in re-enlistment bonuses for certain reservists.
Money Woes
Money is a major issue for reservists and National Guard members. As “part-time” soldiers, they have full-time civilian jobs that they must leave, and their military paychecks are often much skimpier than what they earn in the private sector. Annual Reserve wages range from under $15,000 for a private to $132,000 for a major general

2007-12-12 15:14:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok what if Hypothetically some dude wants to join the service but before he do so, he wants to get married...to a Muslim girl, will his future Brothers-in-arms reject him??? He will not convert though

2007-12-12 15:05:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well in two weeks I'll be turning 18 and I just got a call from military recruiter wanting to come visit me and tell me about the military and since there's a war going on when I sign the draft card or whatever it is will they pull me out of high school while the war is going on and take me to boot camp and deploy me? or they won't pull me out until after high school since the recruiter asked me what are your plans after high school? By any chance does anyone know when the war will end? also I have asthma and I have ADD I heard that you can't go into the military if you have asthma

2007-12-12 15:02:13 · 17 answers · asked by mikeycold 2

2007-12-12 14:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone in the military know how they determine what increment you are in when you advance? I've heard some people say that it's determined by your percentile - if so, what percentile for which increment??

I was in the 82nd percentile... would I have by any chance made increment???

2007-12-12 14:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany 2

BUT, there always has to be a but, my GPA is a 3.2, and I am not in a hard major (English). I know they have a public policy program for officers (as my mother was an officer in that particular field), but anyway, I don't really want to ask my mom about it, because I am not even sure I want to join, and I know if I couldn't just go in as an officer I wouldn't want to join at all. I don't know, I just wondered if I had any chance, I guess.

2007-12-12 14:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by brittie_04 1

i scored an 84 on asvab. i picked security forces as my top job. and i didnt get it! i got some mechanical job that i picked instead which wasnt my top pick. my recruiter said that i scored "too high" to get that job right away. am i screwed outta that job for good? i thought that was one of the biggest job categories and all who pick it get it? just wondering

2007-12-12 14:32:43 · 5 answers · asked by bmetzger1988 3

ok you guys, need some MAJOR help, don't critique my spelling, this is WAAAYYYY more important, just get the general idea and roll with it!!! :)


Ok so we have to renew our millitary ID cards, now we have alot of stuff/papwer work, but we are doing a run through kinda thing.... WHAT DO WE NEED???!?!!?!?!! not tryin to be rude or nuthin but we really need to kno......

2007-12-12 14:32:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to be a seaman officer when I leave school, Do you think the navy is a wise move

2007-12-12 14:24:09 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend needs to join but he's telling me that the recruiter says he can't because he had his shoulder dislocated 7 years ago. He is a known liar and I would like to know if he is telling the truth.

2007-12-12 14:11:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone have a deployed spouse. I was just wondering what each check is supposed to be on the 1st and 15th? married w/dep while spouse is deployed

Just in general

2007-12-12 14:06:11 · 8 answers · asked by Rina 5

I've never been in the Navy, but I'm trying understand the logistics of a sailor's discharge after completing his or her service. What I'd like to know is what city were you in? Did you come right off a ship? Or were you on a base somewhere? Was a happy event? Did it feel almost like a celebration? What did you do to celebrate?

2007-12-12 14:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by The Beav 2

if you join the army what kind of places would you visit instead of iraq

2007-12-12 13:53:44 · 23 answers · asked by Aqua-Man 2

2007-12-12 13:45:51 · 16 answers · asked by Twilight Heathen 4

Can't eat pork, Not good for soldiers to take to war,
Solders won't desert to go back to there wifes because they will never be unfaithful,No alcohol ect ect.

2007-12-12 13:44:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am engaged, she is in college and I am just starting an internship with GM. What is a way I can serve my country without being deployed a year at a time? I know a lot about the Military, I almost enlisted out of high school but than she made it clear she wanted to get married and other problems came up and I just want to serve in any way I can now, what else is there besides enlisting or joining the reserves?

2007-12-12 13:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

russia wants to help them. what lessons could the russians learn from french actions during the american revolution?

2007-12-12 13:32:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok
so im going to join the army
i passed my physical fine but am just waiting for one paper to come in to get my MOS

also i am doing the split op program

i passed my asvab with an 82 :)

now, i know most jobs are open to me, but i really like combat engineer and a tank crew man, any other suggestions

after high school, should i activate? or stay in the reserves and get a couple of years of college in me and become an officer?

if i go into college, is ROTC worth it?

any other suggestions of where i should go, what i should do?

2007-12-12 13:16:09 · 8 answers · asked by Cute W O the E 7 2

Im pretty sure i want to join the military. But i only want to join for 2 to 4 years. I don't know if the us military offers jobs like this but any info would be appreciated. also any sites i can go to would help. i dont know what section of military yet though

2007-12-12 13:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by General Tso 2

Shooting games these days often put the player in the shoes of the soldier in WW2, Vietnam, the Iraq War, and so on. Is it disrespectful to buy these games and play them. READ THIS PART PLEASE. I really want to buy some of these games because they are fun, but do not want to do wrong and disrespect those that have served their country in the most honorable way anyone can. What should I do? One such developer of video games has a military consultant on the game and helped aid in the process of making the video game. This military consulant, Capt. Dale Dye, actually served in Vietnam, received three purple hearts, survived 31 major combat operations, and received a bronze star for valor. Games that involve real wars that have happened may not be all that disrespectful to him. Do games involving fictional story lines, but that still involve the Marines and some what of a resemblence of current events such as Call of Duty 4; disrespectful?

2007-12-12 13:12:49 · 6 answers · asked by Joe 1

2007-12-12 13:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 13:03:23 · 13 answers · asked by texmex29209 1

I have scoliosis and partually hearing lost in both ears. Would I still be able to join any armed forces/ military?

2007-12-12 13:01:51 · 6 answers · asked by Kay-Kay 1

i need to know this for my research paper. i no the RUF wants to over throw there goverment (all-congress) but what are the child soldiers doing in this??? what are they fighting for?

2007-12-12 13:00:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wanting to sale army surplus where i live, my only problem is i don't know who i need to contact to get started, can someone please help me.

2007-12-12 12:53:27 · 2 answers · asked by ozzy 2

that sucide among returning soldiers is in epidemic porportions. Doesn't that say something about their society as a whole?

2007-12-12 12:44:59 · 20 answers · asked by Steven 6

I'm looking into the military and hope to get my education whils serving my country. Anyone currently in the military have any regrets or suggestions for jobs ?

My ASVAB score was 82.

2007-12-12 12:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 12:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by anonymous 2

I'm a 21 female, I live in CA, I have a job making 50,000/yr, and I have an AA degree. I thinking about joining but I guess I need more reasons why I shouldn't join. Is anyone familiar with the Air Force lifestyle please tell me more...

2007-12-12 12:28:54 · 11 answers · asked by serioustimes 2