I'm not sure what branch I want to go into. Whether it be the Navy or the U.S. Coast Guard. I love the ocean, I love to travel, I would love to serve and protect and I also love marine life. I also want to make a difference in the world. What should I do?
2006-07-04 05:44:40 · 14 answers · asked by SwellSurfer17 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The navy you are going to see a lot more of the world. But they go out for a long deployment. Then they are in shore for some time before they can go out again. When they do go out after a long deployment it is for a couple days or so then they are back.
The Coast guard is a smaller branch. They move up rank faster. They are all ways out guarding he cost. I think they get more action time. Plus since it is small you get recognized easier then in the Navy.
Go talk to both recruiters. Or go to the websites. I thing navy is navy.com I know for sure that the coast guard website is gocoastguard.com
2006-07-04 06:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by nay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get into the Airforce. Better pay, better training, less chance of getting killed. You'll also get a better job once you leave the military.
The next choice is the Coast Guard. At least you get to stay at home and have little chance of getting killed.
Then the Navy. For 6 months in a year you will be in a crowded ship and the other 6 will probably be spent in the middle east. Small chance of getting killed, training depends on what you do, and it's a tougher life.
After that is the Army and Marines. High chance of getting killed, tough as hell, and probably a shitty job waiting for you after you get out assuming they let you leave.
The military is like any other business these day. The smarter you are, the better you will land. The dumber you are, the more likly you will be used like a tool.
PS
Unless you plan to go to officer school, you should view the military as training for life after. In other words you DON'T want to join the navy if the best job they offer is a painter or construction. I swear to God, don't join up unless you get a really good job that can be transfered to the civilain world.
2006-07-04 12:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 relatives that went Navy, and they loved it.
The Navy gives good education an good training, esp in electronics.
I am over 50 and been working in large companies and factories most my life.
I have noticed that the Army and Marines seldom generate any managers after their service, only grunts. They may be decent and hard working people, but it is obvious to me that Navy or especially Air Force background does way more for the person after they get out
As for the replies I read about - " Dude- Don't do it, u might git killed,man" etc etc,....That's from fearful immature children who know nothing about the world they live in..
I've been robbed and nearly killed going into a 7-11 one night by some thugs,.
then I almost bout it another time in a car wreck....nothing is guarranteed in this world.
Good Luck
2006-07-04 13:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by Renegade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coast guard does have a good Marine Biologist (or somthing along those lines) program. However, please keep in mind that if you join the Coast Guard you probably will not be able to go directly to your "A-School" from boot camp. In most Coast Guard jobs, you have to work on a ship for several months as a deckhand/cook/seaman before a slot for your school opens up. (At least, that's how it was when I considered joining six years ago).
So, I say go Navy. Choose a good job that you can also use in civilian life, but one that will still allow you to travel.
2006-07-04 13:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent Choice and thank you in advance for your service no matter which branch you choose.
Here is the run down:
The Navy is the the "middle of the road" of all the services and the one that offers the most travel and the most liberal promotion opportunities. test scores to get in are middle of the road as well. As far as combat... We just drop those other guys off and hang off the cost until it is time to pick them up!
The Coast Guard is domestic so if travel is part of the plan forget it.
The Army and Marines are ground forces and you will see combat and your chances of getting killed are much higher than the other services and they also require the lowest test scores to get in.
The Air Force has limited travel opportunities and the rate of promotion sucks but require the highest test scores to get in!
2006-07-04 13:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by bigblakcatt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Navy, you will go all over the world and get some great training. The Navy has some of the best schools of any of the branches.
2006-07-04 12:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by royal_fryer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as in viet nam theres groups of our coast guard activly engaged in operations over seas so check it out with the recruiters and also if in the coast gurd the sea duty may be more time as training and so on takes a long time in the navy then some 90 days sea duty so you may get an active ship and be out to sea a lot or get in the coast gurd be secretly stationed in qatar or an island in the persion gulf running interdictions ask an old salt go to the army navy clubs in your town and ask old salty dogs also remember the training sargents for all sea branches are marines
2006-07-04 13:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Coast Guard are like federal agents,they're cops of the sea I always thought they were way cooler,cuz they can arrest people,it sounds like since you love the marine life it would be a good choice
2006-07-04 12:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by lily_shaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coast Guard or Merchant Marine. They are safer than other branches.
2006-07-04 12:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude u would LET UR SELF DIE if any thing goes wrong man YOU WILL BE DEAD!!!! do u understand plz don't do it and u might not even see any marine life when ur out to sea! o ya this is from the navy! i am from the navy man don't do it u have the longest taring u have to sing with a broom in the water
2006-07-04 12:51:33 · answer #10 · answered by Killerbob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋