Which is true about our Military " Prepares You for Life " OR " Prepares You to Take a Life "

Question

I see a lot of commercials for the Army on MTV and then I see the Army on CNN and I can't figure out which one is true.

*Hawg* great answer, probably the winner. Everybody should read it.

Answer 1

If you want to go in the military, great. Dont get any misconceptions though, you are in the military if you go to war I think they will want you to do your job. Then again you may never see a war in your entire career, however long that might be.

Answer 2

Both are true. When I graduated from high school I wanted to go to college but I could not afford it. So I joined the Army, there was the G.I. Bill for me to go to school if I chose to. There is also the VA Loan if I wanted to purchase a home. Also in the Army I matured, I learned responsibility, I learned to work as a Team, I learned to depend and trust people, developed great friendships. There is also the possibility of War, being injured in War or perhaps being killed. But remember this is the Army not the Boy Scout. Also everyone who joins the military doesn't die so there is life after the military.

Answer 3

I like Hawgs answer as well. My husband is a Marine and I'v been with him every step of the way. To me it is about how you look at it. I see a lot of guys that take for granted what the military gives to them. I know there are some cons, but for the majority, it is a good thing for them. My husband (then-boyfriend) came home from bootcamp with a lot of pride and respect... he actually has that tattooed on him.. lol. But anyways, i've heard a lot about how the army is being more leniant in their training... so I can't speak for the, but I can say that the Navy and Marine Corps. definitely "Prepare you for life."

Answer 4

Both, depending on how you use it.

I mean, the military has three jobs:
~ kill people
~ blow stuff up
~ stand in the way of anybody wanting to do those to us

So if you're not learning how to take lives, you're not learning much.

At the same time, the military gives you the opportunity (if you take it) to advance in rank, which requires life skills like leadership and responsibility. Some people wash out, some people succeed greatly. I've seen both.

You don't need the military to "preapare for life," and some people do very poorly in the military. But other adapt well and it becomes a central - and valuable - part of who they are.

Answer 5

you grow up real quick in the miltiary, once you are in and that "new kid" stage wears off, people will be relying on you, maybe not with their lives but if you working in the rear and you dont follow directions and get something done, ppl dont get paid on time, ppl dont get the right equipment, don't get fed.

how many 19 year olds you know are in charge of thousands, maybe millions of dollars of stuff? you either grow up quick or start hating it really quick because ppl will be pissed at you. but than offcourse that are not that type of learners.

couple of my buddies that got out are like "dude, i dont do jack squat anymore, there's no vibe at work." a few were planning their lives after their miltary obiligation not even 3 months into it, and they were pumped to get out but now they hate their civilain jobs, or not working cuz its nothing compared to what they did.

thinking about it, there are very few ppl that got out and said their time in was a total waste.

ppl do not understand how many things there is to do in the military besides carrying and weapon and jumping out of airplanes

Answer 6

Ah, the which ability of life question. properly, we are able to get into the circle of life, people are born, have babies, age, die and the subsequent era repeats the approach. it incredibly is common biology. yet what can we do with our life to make it extra significant? fulfill your greater purpose (you go with what that purpose is) and serve others, lead by making use of occasion, touch everybody you meet with kindness and in case you think of and act sufficiently large, pass away a legacy. there have been people who've accomplished greatness and left a legacy interior the approach: Ghandi, mom Theresa, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr. Even people who've made billions comprehend that philanthropy, giving to others is friendly a greater calling. Take bill Gates, who would be an entire-time philanthropist by making use of the summer season of 2008 and Warren Buffet who will pass away maximum of his billions to charity while he passes on. So, to sum up, the which ability of life is to stay, to fulfill your grandest purpose of your decision and to serve others interior the approach.

Answer 7

CNN = Communist News network.

The military prepares you for life.

Answer 8

i proudly served over 4 yrs in the marine corps and 4 yrs in the air force.i grew up mentally and physically,i learned to take directions and follow them .i also learned to give directions and expect to have them followed.i learned my inner strengths and weaknesses,and strove to improve myself.most of all,i got a crash course in how to get along with others from all over.i learned respect and tolerance plus consideration for all,,,,,,,but if you go in with a negative attitude,,,then that is what you will get out of it..same as life,negative people draw other negative ones,i developed a can do,will do life positive attitude and the people that are around me are that way.life is great,,but i wouldn't be where i am now if i wouln't made it a positive ,learning trip thru life.

Answer 9

I would say that the military prepares you for both you cant learn one without the other.

Answer 10

they are both equally false representations of the army. They both serve opposing purposes.