i want to join the ROTC programs in college for army or air force. my goal is to graduate a military intelligence officer. after the 2 years of service, i want to go into either business or politics. which service would benefit me more after i finish my term? another thing is, if i finish my 6 years and there is a draft like 4 years later, does the military call me back? and on what terms, higher rank, higher pay? (also, i wouldnt consider this is i didnt want to serve my country. military service is NOT something that i NEED for either field)
2007-02-08 10:32:58 · 9 answers · asked by andyy91 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i dont think i would mind living conditions that much. ive lived in some pretty poor countries on missions trips. and i wouldnt mind being in combat. i just want to know which one would benefit me more afterwards in future jobs. i dont plan on going career in the military, just want to show that im willing to serve my country if i run for some political office.
2007-02-08 10:55:36 · update #1
marines anything else is seconds
2007-02-08 10:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by plumber local union 102 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you get into Army Military Intelligence there is a lot more association with SF groups. Which you could take as a plus or a minus. up side to the AF is the women are hotter. after you finish your 6 year commitment you could be called back if there was a draft in the next two years. All military contracts are 8 years. how the time is distributed is based on a more arbitrary contract. if you were called back it would be at the same grade you were when you left. the higher pay would be from imminent danger and hazard duty pay. Hope it helps
2007-02-08 18:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your understanding of the time periods is way off.
If you do ROTC in college for three years, you will probably owe them four years of active duty. Forget serving for only two years, that went out after the Vietnam War ended. As a minimum it is three years. Also, if you join, you probably will have an active and reserve commitment totaling up to 8 years. They can KEEP you the full 8 years if they want.
If you serve then get out, then after ONE day out, you have a break in service. Do not expect to get back in at the same rank you left. They only give prior service members a break if they got out and went into the Reserves as they are considered to have NO break in service.
Sounds to me like you have unrealistic expectations of just how this will all work. I suggest you forget about ROTC and try to get a foreign service scholarship from the US state department.
2007-02-09 03:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick the service that interests you most since you are only doing one term. The Branch of service will have no effect on your planned future, unless you went Army Ranger, or some other specialized advanced training. I am not sure on the recall status, but if recalled you would go back in as your last rank (no promotions when your not serving)
2007-02-08 18:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're planning on becoming an Air Force officer you might want to reconsider because of the force shaping. The Air Force is cutting 42,000 airmen over the next couple years begining with Lieutenants. Unless you go into a critically manned career field where they need Lieutenants.
2007-02-08 19:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on how much work you want to do, and what kind of living conditions you want. I've been in the Army for over 6 years and worked with the Air Force for 2 years...Army is harder work...Air Force cares about their soldiers more. For instance, if an airman stays on an Army base he get paid extra for substandard living conditions.
2007-02-08 18:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by War Veteran 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Service would depend on which one has an ROTC program on your campus, you "owe" the nation 6 years, so if you serve 6 years, you're done. if you come back, you'll probably be reduced a little at least until you get back into the military mindset.
2007-02-08 18:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go Air Force if you can. Generally speaking, they have better schools, pay and the boot camp is easier. I have a sister-in-law that's Air Force and she does quite well for herself.
Is there a specific reason that you want military experience? It's not neccesarily required for political aspirations, though it does lend more credibility should you end up in the White House.
2007-02-08 18:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by Lorrie C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there will never be another draft in this country.
the question is what were your ASVAB scores? the Air Force and Navy have the best and longest technical schools.
2007-02-08 18:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋