what are the advantages and disadvantages of the different military branches.?

Question

i am considering joining one of the military branches but i am uncertain of which branch to join so i was hoping that i could get some info that would help me decide on which branch to join.

Answer 1

As a Veteran Woman Marine:

I am invited to job interviews because they know I will approach the tasks assigned to my position with a discipline and a level of confidence most lack.

I endured basic training at Parris Island. I can do anything.

I have a title for life: United States Marine. People are surprised when they learn there are women Marines.

I am one of the fewer and prouder: a Woman Marine

The time I spent in the Marine Corps was one of the finest experiences of my lifetime. It taught me so much about calling upon inner resources I never knew I had. It taught me how to work independently and as a team member.

I was 27 years old when I went to boot camp, following a failed marriage. Boot was harder for me than it was for those right out of high school. But the pride I graduated with is unsurpassed in any other thing I have accomplished in life - next to motherhood.

If you have the guts, become a Marine. If you haven't, we don't want you.

Semper fi

Answer 2

Can't speak for the other branches but I can tell you about the Air Force.

The Air Force does have probably the best quality of life out of all the branches. Our deployments are about 6 months at a time right now, and then you have 18 months before you next deployment. The jobs are more technical so that you have a better chance of using your skills in the civilian lifestyle after you get out (this also depends on you AFSC, because like all branches some jobs have no use outside of the military). We have bases all over the world, so you will get to go places most other people will never see. You will make friendships that will last a lifetime (as with all other branches). When we go to war we send our officers to fight, unless you are Security Forces or Spec Ops.

Regardless of what some people say, the Air Force is not the easiest branch to be in. There are jobs that the Air Force does that non of the other branches could do, just like they have jobs we could not do. The closest branch to the Air Force as far as perks would have to be the Navy, simply because they like the Air Force promote the education of their service men and women.

Cons of any branch: You miss holidays with your family, depending on your job you can be deployed and not be able to tell your family (not even your wife if you are married) where you are going, what you will be doing, or when you will be back, and the officers can be a real pain in the A**.

The military is a great way to better your life, the branch you choose is up to you. I would suggest that you sit down and decide what you want most out of a military career before you choose a branch though. Do some research on the jobs you are interested in for each branch and contact a recruiter for more information. A recruiter will be able to help you more if you have done some research on what you want and can ask specific questions instead of general questions looking for specific answers. The recruiter will be eager to help you if you do this, and you will be more satisfied with your experience with the recruiter.

BTW, don't listen to Curt, because he doesn't have a clue as to waht he is talking about.

Answer 3

I was in the Army. I think that you have to decide how hard you really want to work in basic training (or boot camp) and also, what kind of job you want. Do you want to be on land? At sea? In the air? In the air force they have the workout schedule planned out ahead of time in a book they get at the time they sign up. Girls are allowed to wear makeup, it's kind of relaxed in basic training. There's an "inside joke" in the military that people in the Air Force never pitch their own tents, they stay in hotels (and this is true in some careers). In the Army basic training we have no clue what we were getting into and we got our butts kicked every day working out and running all over the place, doing push ups all day all the time. It was hard work - but then again the pride that went along with the achievement was like nothing else in life. The Navy - I don't know much about it but I have heard the level if difficulty is between the AF and the Army. If you'd rather have a career that you'll be "at sea" I'd go with the Navy. The Marines - it's a well known fact (whether people in other branches admit it or not) that the Marines are the most respected and hardest working. They have longer boot camp than anyone else and it's much more in depth and detailed. If I could do it over again, I'd join the Marines. The hard work would be worth it in the end.

Answer 4

Well it would help if you said what you are interested in doing. But I'll try anyways...

The Air Force is the easiest, so if you are just looking for a job, this is probably your best choice. That's not to say you don't do anything in the Air Force and every job is a walk in the park. They still have Special Forces and all that good stuff. They also have the shortest deployments.

The Navy is a lot like the Air Force in that the "quality of life" seems to be pretty high. Although depending on your job, you could spend a lot of time on a ship. Which means you aren't on the ground getting shot at, but your leaving in less than desirable conditions. They also have good Special Force with the Navy SEALs. Which is the best in the US in my opinion. Other than units like Delta Force, which you cant just join straight out of boot camp.

The Army is a good service and has anything you could want pretty much. They have regular infantry, Airborne Infantry, Green Berets and Rangers. Along with the same type of jobs(generally) that you will find in the Navy and Air Force.

The Marines are the Few, the Proud. They have the longest and toughest boot camp in the US military. Probably the best "normal" infantry in the US(meaning, other than Special Forces). There is a lot of pride and honor in the Marine Corps. But it doesn't come easy. They also have their own Special Forces in Force Recon, which is similar to SEALs.

So basically if you want to fight for your country rather than just "serve" your country you are best going infantry in the Marines or Army, or some type of Special Forces, probably SEALs or Rangers.

If you just want a job, then join the Air Force.

Answer 5

Bri did a pretty good job of listing the "disadvantages" though I might call them differences from the civilian world. I've been on reserve duty with periods of active duty. It is definitely a commitment to be taken seriously. You'll be doing a job like no other. You'll learn more self confidence. You'll learn what teamwork really means. There will be a level of camaraderie that won't compare with that in the civilian world...especially if you end up in a hot zone and your life depends on those around you doing their job. And if you are very good at your job while showing leadership qualities, you'll move up faster than you ever would in the civilian world. A big "disadvantage" is the possibility of dying in the line of duty. You can pick certain job positions where the threat of hostile action is minimized. The air force is a little cushier than the army. In the navy, you are likely to travel more if based on a ship. The marines are generally the toughest and one of the harder branches to be in.

Answer 6

If you are just for fighting the enemy Join the Marines. They are the best at combat. The Army ( which I severed for 22 years) is just a little behind the Marines in combat.The Air Force offers a lot of educational opportunities. Jet engines, Air traffic controllers,The Navy offers Job training with heavy equipment. The coast guard is one service that sees little combat. But they are very valuable in our defense here in America. They keep our waters safe. But All in all the services help each other. No matter which one you chose you will be a member of the finest military in the world.

Answer 7

It all comes down to what you want to do.....are you using this to pay for college, to get experience in a field that you hope to pursue into a career or just want some adventure? The army has the broadest amount of jobs available and the gi bill will defenitely get you thru college. The air force has a more narrow selection of jobs, mostly technical (playing with planes or communications) as does the navy. The marines are going to be similar to the army in job field and have a tougher rep. Try to pick something that will hold your interest and that you can see yourself doing for 4 to 30 yrs : ) I joinned the Air Force myself, and although a lot of our folks are in cushy spots not all of us are. I'm in a Combat Communications Squadron and we are usually in tents at bare bases or supporting the army who never seem to have decent comm : )

Answer 8

Actually one thing that seems to be overlooked in the National Guard, you keep hearing about "one weekend a month..." but as a National Guardsman you can still be serving while taking College or carrying on another career. You can also start serving and get college to work toward commision to become an Officer. think of it as a try it first as a Army National Guardsman you can transfer to active component anytime if you wish to serve full time, but you must fulfill your active obligation completely before you could consider the reserve components/

Answer 9

you could join the navy and they do not go crawling around in the mud. they get three meals a day and have a bed to sleep in. you have many choices to choose from when you chose your line of work.if you like avation you can ask to be assigned to an avation job when you join. contary to what people tell you the navy has a very high caliber of people and they have lots of schools you can attend and get a colege defgree i. could say some stupid thing about who jions what but they all have basically the same level of intelligence but some people say things they know absoutly nothing about. i spent 23 years in the us navy

Answer 10

Go to a Military Recruitment Office and they will be more qualified to answer your questions. There are absolutely
NO Disadvantages of being in any branch of the US Armed Forces. It is what YOU, as a individual, make of yourself as to what branch is more suited for your career path and what you want to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!