should i join the army or the navy and why?

Answer 1

you should go into one of the branches. you get free college while in and they pay for coollege when you get out.

Answer 2

Well college can be attained while in the service or afterwards. But if you are only trying to choose between the Army and Navy then ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I want to travel?
2. Do I want to be exposed to enemy fire?
3. Do I have a penchant for bell bottoms?
4. Do I enjoy sleeping in a tent?

If you answered yes to questions 1 or 3 then the Navy is for you.
If you answered yes to questions 2 or 4 then the Army is for you.

Answer 3

You are making the Air Force and Marines feel neglected. If you like the sea, go navy. Odds are you will spend some time on a ship. If not, then the Army is the obvious choice.

Answer 4

In today's day and age, the US Navy pretty much rules the high seas; our naval force is is 18x bigger than the 2nd largest one, and we're friends with almost any other country with sea power.

The navy does a few neat things though if you're interested:
1. Power projection. A carrier group allows us to exert pressure on any country remotely close to a body of water. You'll be a small cog in the machine that decides US foreign policy. (This is inviting flak from the haters out there, but hey, that's how it is.)

2. Humanitarian aid: The navy is probably the most mobile of our armed forces, always ready to deploy ships, aircraft, and Marines at a moment's notice. As such, we're often at the front when offering aid to a country that suffers an emergency, be it political, natural, etc.

3. Travel: Most branches promise that you will see the world. For the army and air force, this means being stuck in a desert wasteland. Navy will let you make stops in various locales (not all of which are glamorous thouhg) during a 6 month tour.

4. Technical training: Navy personnel are often intelligent, as a lot of what they do involves the latest and greatest in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, and ocean engineering. Most officers are very technically proficient, and the enlisted men receive training that can be easily applied to civilian life when you're ready to get out, even if you don't go to college (although college is a good thing for most people).

However, Army does offer some things that might appeal to a small number of people:
1. Bearing: Next to the Marines, the Army is probably our most professional fighting force. That is to say, you'll rarely meet a soldier who isn't physically fit, eager to kick ***, ready to lay down is life, if not for our controversial government, then at least for his comrades in arms. Navy, you're more likely to find chubby goofballs making unprofessional music videos at sea.

2. Combat: Navy and Air Force will always be in a support role, especially in this day and age of dirty assymetrical warfare. You want to shoot missiles at unseen enemies hundreds of miles away who can't shoot back, go Navy. You want to be the boots-on-the-ground grunt with a rifle and heavy pack, Army might be for you. This is a huge reason some of my friends ended up as Army officers, and infantrymen at that. To them, infantry is the essence of combat, and that is what they wanted. Myself, probably I'll politely decline.

As you can see, I know a bit more about navy than army, as army has never interested me, whereas navy is possibly a step in my near future. Still, I hope I've been at least a tad bit helpful.

I also noticed that some people are not really being helpful, choosing instead to bash on the military for an issue that is mostly political and not really answering your question. I don't want to do that, but I will drop in a plug and say that it might be a good idea to go to college first and train to be an officer. Your responsibilities will be far greater, as lives can be on the line, but the job can become much more interesting and rewarding, and less routine and boring. Plus, again, a college degree is always a good thing, esp. when you get out of the military, and officer cadets have their tuition paid for. Finally, some programs in the military, such as naval aviation, require that you are an officer.

Note: Not that there's anything wrong with being gay (contrary to what the thirteen year olds dumbasses on this site will tell you), but the gay jokes associated with the navy are hardly based on truth.

Answer 5

I would actually recommend that someone looking to go to the armed forces join the air force.
First they have a somewhat more relaxed basic training. Second when they finish they are usually based far from enemy lines (they fly to their targets/missions). Thirdly they tend to draw more intelligent persons to them because the job it self tends to be more technical.
I have a brother that retired from Army and he engouraged his kids to go to the Air Force.
Last bit of advice if youre considering joining the armed forces. If you do this, and I recommend every young person go even if only for one tour, get a job skill (MOS) that has a civilian application. I made that mistake (and became a tanker) and when I got out there was not much call for a tank driver/gunner/loader in the civilian world.

Answer 6

It depends on what you want to do. I would check both services out, see what they can both guarantee you in writing and go with whoever offers you best for what YOU want to do. The Army has around 212 jobs and guarantees what you will get in writing. The Navy has less jobs and unless you score very high on your ASVAB test are not guaranteed your job until after you complete your boot camp. Bottom line...see who offers you a job that you want to do.

Answer 7

If you are looking for a challenge. If you want to be pushed, mentally and physically, to limits you have not yet explored. If you want to belong to a brotherhood that is united in a shared history of hardship and glory. Then join the United States Marine Corps.

If you only want money for college or are simply looking for a way out of your small town life, then join anything else.

Answer 8

You should go to college and join the Air Force, but that's just me. But really, joining any of the services is a good idea with lots of benefits, such as a free education, job training, and a chance to see the world.

Answer 9

you should talk to both an army and navy recruiter, verify what they say with proof from outside sources like military.com, and decide which one is right for you. As far as why, you need to come up with that answer, for this type of commitment should be for no one but yourself

Answer 10

well, in the Army you don't get treated too good...but in the navy there are a bunch of gay guys cuz they are on a ship for six months with nothing but men....so you decide which one you would want

Answer 11

Army if your going enlisted. However, consider joining ROTC, attend a university. Check it out.