Which one should i choose and why?
2006-10-24 10:52:29 · 11 answers · asked by bnjmnkrs 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First, complete school and then find out info on getting into the Naval Academy.
2006-10-24 10:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by brhntr51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Marine snipers I have met in the past have always been enlisted guys not officers. My dad is in Iraq as a private military contractor and I met some of the guys on his team in Kuwait during the Summer. One of team leaders used to be a USMC Scout Sniper and he retired as an E-7 or Gunnery Sergeant. Officers might make better pay but in your mind can you make decisions that could lead some kid or group of kids to their deaths because you made the wrong decision.
2006-10-24 19:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by xian w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officers make much more than snipers.
Go for the money.
Do you have a degree?
If no, than go for sniper because you can not be an officer in the Marine Corps without a degree.
2006-10-24 17:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by DW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be both.
You can either be an enlisted rifleman who is trained to be a sniper, or you can be the officer who LEADS the platoon of infantry, including snipers. The officer needs to spend his/her time planning, coordinating, and aboveall leading his troopers. You can't do that if you are laying in a hide position for three days.
That being said, Sniper school is offered to all ranks to attend, and units may establish their own advanced marksmenship training (sniper) courses.
2006-10-24 22:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Roderick F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sniper is a great job, + think about it, would you want to be responsible for an entire squad of men in a dire situation.
If you are planning to enlist, remember that your can find other jobs in the military other than these two.
One good tip would be to visit a recruitment office nearby for more details on these jobs.
Good Luck!
2006-10-24 18:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by dukechp 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends do you like being in the woods or desert hidden? if so pick a sniper but if you like to sit behind a desk and be the XO's baby then be an officer
2006-10-24 20:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by footlong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A college degree is required to be a military officer. By the time you finish school, you will be able to answer your own question.
2006-10-24 18:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it up to the Marine's they will see where your best fit is,they are pretty good at it.
2006-10-24 18:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by kman1830 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about just trying to pass the marine bootcamp for starters...
2006-10-24 17:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave school first . last week i bet you wanted to be a fireman !
2006-10-24 18:04:26 · answer #10 · answered by uk expat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋