do you thinki should join the army?

Question

thinkin of joinin the army, royal navy or raf what do yous think is it safe enough i just want to do somethin interesting am not talkin about servin on the front line tho, just maybe somthing to do with radios or firefighting

Answer 1

It sounds like all you care about is your precious posterior. You're just like a liberal neighbor of mine. He wants the prestige, the benefits, the pay and so forth but no combat. Well it don't work that way. It is a dangerous game and should only be played by professionals. It comes with very little thanks and the real possibility of getting your precious little bottom shot off.

Please don't do it. Your decision could save the life of one of my comrades. We sent wimps like you home every day. We would wipe your tears, give you a security blanket and send you home to Mommy. Please, go find something really dangerous, something better fitting skills and talents. Perhaps a knitting circle with your grandmother and some of her older friends would suit you. Watch out those knitting needles can be dangerous.

The military is for men. Not little boys who are better suited to tea time with a teddy bear.

Now if you are pissed off enough to try to tear my head off, you might make it. If I hurt your feelings, if you had any misgiving, any hesitation, or any second thoughts just stay home. There are good men who will stand between you and all the boogie men and goblins.

Answer 2

Without decent qualifications, joining the Army will almost certainly find you in the position of what the Americans call "A Grunt". Judging by the way you have presented your question, I would guess that literacy is not your strong point !All the armed forces these days ( The Royal Navy and The Royal Air force especially) are much more reliant on "high tech" and unless you can demonstrate that you have the capability to understand and operate such,you will not get very far. Indeed the" front line" is where you would most likely end up, as the military doesn't like wasting its best people !

Answer 3

Sorry to say, but none of the armed services is 'safe'. Radio and firefighting are both needed at the front line. When I served in the RAF, the closest I got to war was being on standby for the first Gulf War, but a colleague who went through training (telecoms) at the same time as me, ended up on the front line with an Army armoured brigade! You should perhaps look at the places in the world where British Forces are currently in action, and the reasons they are there. Do you think that what they are doing is right? Should the Government (your potential political masters) have sent them to these places? If no, then the answer for you is probably no too. If yes, then head down to the careers office to see what they have to offer you. Good luck with your decision

Answer 4

Not the Army, if you are planning on joining the Military; please join the Air Force. They treat you more like a person, than a solider. Also the basic training is shorter than everyone elses, its only 6 weeks. The benefits of being in the Air Force out weight the Army, Navy and Marines. Trust me, I was in for 8 years and loved it. Everyone I meet in the Army, Navy or Marines, say they wished they had joined the Air Force! Also, remember this...our Officers go to war for us (jets, bombers and etc.) not the enlisted personel.

Think about and check out the Air Force, before you sign up!

Answer 5

Yes. They will give you job training and pay for your college. You might be able to see the world, depending on what field you go into. Also, if you go career(20yrs), you will get a good pension and full, paid medical for you and your family. Most people will tell you not to, but talk to the recruiter, or several recruiters, and ask questions. I prefer the Navy, but my family is Navy for the most part. 2 brothers, and both parents Navy and 1 brother Army. I didn't join due to medical problems but have always wished I could have.

Answer 6

Does the UK have a Coast Guard that is separate from the navy? If so, consider that. While in the military you could get sent to a war zone anywhere in the world.
In the US, Coast Guard duty stations are near major bodies of water and major cities along the coasts. Coast Guard sailors only got sent off to war during WWII. The work involves rescue and stopping drug smuggling. And you get to ride around in swift boats all day.

Answer 7

I don't know how things go "across the pond", but here in the US, there are absolutely no guarantees that any enlisted person won't see combat. If you're looking for something adventurous, I suggest you find a career in marine biology where you can scuba dive, work on submarines, stuff like that. At least your worst predator is a shark, not someone with an AK-47.

Answer 8

I am not sure its a good choice if you want to be "safe", the whole point of the armed forces is that they fight wars and go into battle, not exactly safe activities. Also if you join now you are pretty certain to see action in the middle east where no-one seems to be that grateful for your efforts these days. Seems a shame to be shot at and hated for it at the same time.

Why not join the fire brigade, or become a paramedic, still exciting but no-one shooting at you.

Answer 9

If you join Her Majesties Forces then you are paid to fight.

With the amount of conflicts and fronts that the military is fighting on now, there is no guarantee that you would not go to the front line.

If you want to do something worthwhile then why not the Fire Service.

Answer 10

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