I came back from the jacksonville MEPS, 3 days ago.My MOS is military police. I am going to Fort leowood,Mo for bct, in 1 year. I am going to Iraq in 3 years. What do i have to look forward to in iraq as a M.P. I heard stories, that MPs will have to raid houses and do the same job as an infantry soldier in iraq. Every soldier that i've met, told me the outcome of MPs staying alive or keeping their body intact is slim to none. Another question is it possible for me to change my MOS, or is it too late. Appreciate any advice. Once, i told everyone my MOS, they told me "good luck in iraq"
2006-12-24 13:53:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You dumb idiots, i know my unit is going to iraq, my brother is a freaking officer and i heard it from the commander their. It's just that those dam recuriters are liers, god i am just trying to freaking get some dam advice, what the **** are you' guys so hang up about!
2006-12-24 15:42:30 · update #1
First of all, you guys don't know me well to make a judgement like that. I am not a lier. Yes, if you didn't know, at meps YOU can request to go to bct in 1 year, you BIRD brain of a loser. Yes, you don't get orders for Iraq in 3 years, commanders know when your unit is going to get to iraq and when you are an MP, well you *******, you are gonna go to iraq. The End.
2006-12-24 15:49:16 · update #2
Dude, first of all you are talking from your a, just shut the 4%^& up. I KNOW MPs are not infantry soldiers,duh. My recruiter doesn't know ****, everything i found out about my job, i found it out over the internet. 2nd every recruiter i met were lairs, mine wasn't, he just didn't know anything and never spoke much.
2006-12-25 18:39:06 · update #3
Take it easy on the guy. He's braver than I am for joining the military during war time.
They will train you well. Yes, the war may be over in 3 years. The best defense I can give you is to be the best patriot for this country you can be. That will make your work there easier. I have a question for Metal ... what do YOU do for a living? And do you think you will ever do ANYTHING as important than what this young man committed to ??
2006-12-24 14:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by elthe3rd 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am a former Non-commissioned officer and soon to be commissioned officer in the Army... My experience is with the active duty component, but in my opinion, if you're a soldier, you're a soldier... I'm an artilleryman, but like you said, everyone's an infantryman first. Take your training seriously. The only reason those drill sergeants will be as tough on you as they are is that they know some day THEY could be the ones depending on you (in Iraq).
Second, don't be so hung up on changing your MOS. If you want to be an MP, be an MP. Every job has it's pros and cons. Every one of them is important and essential to the overall mission of the Army.
Third, from someone who's been to Iraq, do what you have to do to get back home safely. Pay attention while you're out there and don't grow complacent. Keep your wits about you and you'll be fine. Enjoy the things that you can - they may be few and far between, but find them and savor them.
A lot can happen in three years, so stop worrying now over something that may or may not happen... good luck to you.
2006-12-24 14:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by artysldr 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first off, you are not going to Iraq in 3 years, it could be sooner or later. Rotation schedules change all the time anyways. MP's do not do the same jobs as infantry soldiers secondly, those are two entirely different roles. And who are these people who are telling you these stories with no real evidence or support? Did you know MP's are also used as customs in Iraq? or as Guards? Why would a recruiter lie to you about what an MP is? As a recruiter, I know you just go home and look it up on the net, and why would we want to have someone get pissed at us if we have to work in that community? There's no point!
2006-12-25 12:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by SkyShark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MPs safety is no different than any other MOS in that zone. MPs are very similar to infantry. My husbands old unit just returned from Iraq and no casualties.
2006-12-25 03:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by mpwife_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, i don't believe they would tell you orders 3 years in advance. My husband is in the Active duty Army and im sure its a little different, but if he is going to Iraq he gets 90 days notice. I have never heard of anything getting 3 years notice of going on a deployment. Besides that, if you were to be going, it would probably be sooner and do not expect that much notice. On a good note, thank you for your contribution to the military and hopefully you stay safe and sound. Good luck to you in all you do.
2006-12-24 14:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-28 07:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a reservist now, during the first 60 days or something like that you were able to quit, well before the war started my advise is bring a lawyer and don't say a word
2006-12-24 15:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by usamedic420 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basic in a year, Iraq in three? You have no way of knowing that, period. 4 years from now there is no way of knowing that your unit would go to Iraq or what the situation there will even be.
2006-12-24 14:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ben Dover and kiss your a$$, no, I'm just joking, my cousin was military police, and she came back just fine, said she never left base.
2006-12-24 13:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Girly Q 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
3 years??? Hon u will be there before that. God Bless and keep u safe.
2006-12-24 13:57:40 · answer #10 · answered by stargazsur1@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋