Does this 2 branches have same benefit, same college benefit?
Pls kindly descibe their advantages and disadvantages... Thanks!
2006-12-31 03:57:26 · 12 answers · asked by Nie 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
All benefits are basically the same. I personally would join the navy because there is a better chance of promotion. Iwas in the Marines from 91-95 and was on the USS Nimitz and the navy personal including the officers were really nice people and easy to get along with. I came out of the Marines as an E-5. I went into the national guard in 96 as and E-5 and it was a step down from the Corps. After 4 years in the guard I finally made E-6. The only big difference between the two as far a money was an 10,000 enlistment bonus I got when I joined the guard. Hope this helps!
2006-12-31 04:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by wilsona1001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One may have more job choices, but you still pretty much have to choose just one job. (there are cross-training opportunities) The Coast Guard does have a reserve component. Don't let the "guard" word in Coast Guard mislead you into thinking it's only a part time thing. There's active duty and reserves in the Coast Guard. One consideration is: where do you plan to live? Are you currently near both an Army National Guard base and a Coast Guard base? If you're going reserves, you really can't live on the part-time money. Beyond that, what kind of job would you like? I think you'd probably get to do some interesting real-world things in the coast guard, protecting the U.S. coast and waters. In the Army, you'll deploy... and the deployments can be pretty long. Don't think of the bonuses, think of the kind of life you want to live, and the kind of job you'd enjoy. The extra money doesn't matter if you're not happy with your work. If any of the branches aren't offering bonuses (and they sometimes don't) it's because they're not having any trouble filling their jobs. They're two very different lifestyles, and both provide a vital service. You may ask the recruiters about 'veteran's status'. Having veterans status will help you out all throughout your life... I don't have any idea how that works for the Coast Guard.
2016-05-22 23:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, this is a serious a question who's answer can effect your life. Talk to someone in both (NOT Recruiters!!!) Things to keep in mind...Navy: Do you want to be at sea for extended periods of time? National Guard: Do you realize that the rules of fairness have changed and this administration has really deceived and taken advantage of the National Guard? It has put them on active duty, like it or not, without all the benefits of active duty. A new Bush admin phenomenon is also keeping people from leaving the service when there time is up.
Educational benefits change with different political administrations. It MUST be in writing, signed and official to be true, remember that! You may be told "this and that" but if it's not in writing, you are being tricked...So many newbies just don't believe that they are being lied to...so don't be a sucker!
Again: Above all, remember this!!!!: Unless it is in writing, in a signed contract (BTW,Marines don't offer this, lol) it is an empty promise. RECRUITERS LIE!!! That is there job. If you enlist, do it knowing you may be full time, against your will, in any worse case scenario imaginable. If you are okay with that, then procede. But please, try to talk with people who are in the service you are considering, they can tell you first hand (again, no one connected with recruiters!) I did four years in the army, it was a mixed experience, but I must say, you cannot trust the military. They are controlled by the whims of the weak desk jockey politicians who run them, not the Generals or Admirals with true military experience. That is why we are still in Iraq.
2006-12-31 04:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Solo Parent 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was not in the CG but I was in the Navy. All the branches have the same benifits in regards to college and the GI Bill. Both have pretty much the same kind of jobs. I don't know if they do this in the couast guard but the navy goes on long 6 mo deportations overseas. I got to see alot of cool things that I would not have seen other wise like an ancient civilization in Jordan, althouost of my time was spent partying now I look back and wish I could have seen more stuff like that. I think CG is more state side stuff like catching illegal immigrants. If you have a family probably CG but if you want to saee cool things then the Navy.
2006-12-31 04:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The navy of course. The navy has better training than the Guard
I think It also depends on what you want to be... For example the navy corpsmen are the best trained medics in the world.
2006-12-31 04:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Michael F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. nat guard( Army or Air Nat Guard) is like army or air force reserve for ur state, its not full time military..
navy is an active duty sea service armed force..
go for active duty US Navy man..
good luck
2006-12-31 04:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by pinoydj619 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in both....... go with the Navy
Most likely the same benefits....
Advantages.... good food... good bed... clean environment... travel
disadvantages..... if you are on a ship... half the time you are away.
2006-12-31 04:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NG,, Its eaiser to dig a fox-hole on ground than on water. I just could'nt see myself on a ship for 6 months at a time.
2006-12-31 03:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by D.C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy....better oppurtunities
2006-12-31 04:01:55 · answer #9 · answered by eonetiller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank You for serving no matter what you choose and have a great life .
Happy New Year..
2006-12-31 04:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by jdc117101 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋