Should i rejoin the army i was in it for only 3 months i had injured my knee in basic training and was let out. Now my knee is healed and i was thinking of rejoining should i?
2006-10-11 17:29:44 · 19 answers · asked by Arthur B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Certainly -- if the Army will have you back.
It is a great experience. Don't listen to the whining of scared cowards that know not of what they speak.
You might have some problems if they let you out on a medical. If they give you headaches about it, try the reserve and/or guard. They can have lower standards.
2006-10-11 17:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure that you knee is healed then I would strongly consider it. I assume that the reasons you had for joining the Army in the first place were good ones and haven't changed.
When I went through the Fort Dix Ashcan I saw a lot of people that were hold overs, people who weren't able to finish Basic Training because of a medical reason, like weight, or physical damage.
This was in the 80s when the Cold War was going strong. I had some very good times and some bad when I was in the Army. Why don't you click on my Avatar and email your email address (I don't want to post it here) then we can talk.
What is your MOS? What is your starting rank? Give me the highlights of what you have done in basic so far and I might be able to give you an idea what to expect? Did you go through rifle training yet? We did our long marches after a day of shooting and I found out that Fort Dix had a lot of sand, and that was hard to march through. Are you going through Ft. Dix?
My first assignment was in Georgia near Hinesville. I served for 8 years and could have some advice. Since I had a little college before going in I started off as a PFC, but I didn't find out until I was overseas just how bad the chance of promotions were for my own MOS.
2006-10-11 17:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marcus doesn't know what he's talking about, the Army has the fastest promotions. But i do think Coast Guard would be cool, but i'm Army. It just depends on the person, you gotta have a good attitude and willing to serve this Country if it means putting your life on the line. You will meet some of the best people and become friends for life. It definetly has its up and downs. i say go for it, GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-11 18:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Smiles_187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is getting out of the army next month, after 4 years, and two deployments to Iraq. He doesn't want to reinlist AT ALL. I hear the Air Force is much better. My brother was there for 4 years, and says it's much esier, and you are treated better Good Luck
2006-10-12 00:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by joaniebalonie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah. Try to enlist in the Coast Guard. It's a lot smaller and better. Better service. Move up a lot faster in rank. I went from E - 1 to E - 5 in 2 yrs, 4 months.
2006-10-11 17:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by bigmarcus 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you Ok with the fact that there will be a very good chance of being sent to Iraq and/or Afghanistan, perhaps repeatedly?
If that doesn't bother you, then you probably should, since you were going to do so anyway.
2006-10-11 18:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only you can answer that. You will have my support if you do and don't let all the negativity get you down, most people in America will be rooting for you.
2006-10-11 20:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to who ever gives you the best tech school, and know you may do a few tours in (The Suck) whether its Iraq or Afganistan its considered "The Suck"
2006-10-12 06:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by usamedic420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! I heard recently that troops will stay in IRAQ until 2010
2006-10-11 17:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by goodnatured69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, talk to your family and your girl friend. Don't ask for advice like that on the Internet.
2006-10-11 17:37:36 · answer #10 · answered by imnogeniusbutt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋