What are some reasons people are getting out of the military?

Question

For school report. Please post real answers.

Answer 1

1. They don't want the risk of being killed while on active duty.
2. They can make more money in the civilian sector.
3. They want to be able to stay home with their families, and not be sent overseas for year-long tours of duty.
4. For some, they've reached 20 years of service and their pension is fully vested and payable, even if they are engaged in civilian employment, thereby giving them two incomes.
5. For some who can claim disability, they can retire, collect disability and engage in civilian employment.
6. A small number are just fed up with the Bush administration.

Answer 2

Because they've sussed out how evil the military/industrial complex can be. When soldiers are becomg mind controlled and microchipped without consent and then sent out to carry out My Lai style attacks, you either walk away or stay in. Ask yourself: what is Post Tramautic Stress Disorder, really? Soldiers are brainwashed and poisoned on a daily basis. And they're being set up to become large scale cannon fodder to boot. And if these FACTS offend anybody, I apologize, but the truth hurts. Remember: there's no DRAFT anymore, people. You volunteer for the military, no matter what your intentions may be, you will get whatever comes to you, according to the military/industrial complex.

Answer 3

It's funny, I was in the military for six years and would have absolutely no qualms about going to Iraq or Afghanistan. And I'm one of those "crazy hippies". However, oddly enough, there were not a lot of opportunities for me to do so. I joined thinking that I would see the world. I ended up in Georgia. I loved my job and to be honest I had absolutely excellent training. The reenlistment bonus wasn't bad, either. I got out because I couldn't stand being treated like a child. I was in charge of some pretty important stuff, but my Navy chain of command treated me like a little kid. I got into trouble for stupid things, like being late for PT (physical training) because I absolutely HAD to stay late at work - you can't leave a job undone, after all. When I joined, I thought that I was going to be a part of a military family - and in a lot of ways, I was. There is a part of me that will always miss my time in. I met a lot of good people. At the same time, I felt like there was a lot of backstabbing going on. Most importantly, participating in collateral duties (volunteering for a fund-raising bake sale or a car wash) became more important (in the eyes of some others) than doing my job. I left because I love my job and want to do it well, not have to sacrifice quality and dedication so I can go sell raffle tickets instead of doing the important stuff that I take pride in :)

Answer 4

Military calls upon a military man to be always ready for any contingency situation, even though, some requirements may take precedence over the requirements of self and family. Life is very challenging, with frequent postings (at least once every 2 to 3 years), including some postings, to non-family field stations. When duty summons you to travel by land, sea or air for any legal duty, in any part of the globe, you have to obey orders, willingly. All this is required for any prospering country, to be prevented from being attacked by hostile, foreign forces. So, a minimum deterrent force is required, which can be best constituted by volunteers who love adventure for the sake of maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity (land, sea and air) of their country. Some people are definitely required for providing security to the country from external threats. Since the job must be preferably performed by personnel having sterling qualities of selfless service, as opposed to 100 percent comfortable and secure life at home, majority of people prefer not to serve in essential services, like the military, and leave it for other fellow-countrymen to perform. The military is respected generally in the country, but there are a large number of cynics, who just shrug their shoulders, and say, "So what, the military personnel are paid salaries...and they are not doing any special favour." Paradoxically, the military and other similar law enforcement agencies, are the only services, where persons volunteer to serve, even at total risk to their lives. Very few other services call for such stringent requirements.

Answer 5

Actually the Marines as always are still harvesting recruitings and the Army a second place winner.Most people are getting out after enduring three or four deployments to Iraq/Afghanistan because it's tearing up family life. I am getting ready for my third and after that my 24 years in the military are over. And no one is fleeing to Canada because the Canadians are turning you in and they also have troops over here. In fact a lot serve in our armed forces.

Answer 6

I'm in the navy, and i don't know about the other branches, but everyone seems to dislike President Bush. A lot of people feel that we are in Iraq for the wrong reasons. Oh, and racism is still a big issue in the military. But it goes unnoticed most of the time...

Answer 7

If this is for a school report you should look up the article about a church in Washington that is giving safe haven to military members that don't want to go to Iraq.

Answer 8

Well, from personal experience (I'm getting out the Navy at the end of the month)...there's many reasons. Some people can't deal with all the rules, they never adjust to people telling them what to do everyday of their lives...like me. I figure it would probably be more reasons for people in the Army or Marines because of the war going on. But, it's not for everybody.

Answer 9

Most are not fleeing to Canada, that's plain bullshit. The two main reasons if you'll ask is 1. lack of pay; and 2. not wanting to be imbroiled in combat.

I'd bet the draft is reinstated eventually if the trend continues.

Answer 10

Reasons for getting out of the military:
1. He/she does not believe anymore the cause the military is fighting for.
To sterngthen this primary reason, any soldier will invoke other reasons like:
a. poor health (mental, physical, psychological , emotional, etc.)
b. family and friends want him/her to get out from the military