2007-02-09 03:32:57 · 12 answers · asked by Henrriette S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
you should go rent G.I. Jane
2007-02-09 03:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Huh? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on what you are looking for. While all branches are elite in their own way, you have to identify what your wants and needs are to determine which will be best.
In my experience, the airforce takes care of their troops much better than the other branches - this leads to better rations, cleaner facilities and more overall individual freedoms.
The Marines, from what I have heard, are by far the hardest (outside special forces, seals, recon etcc...). The training is supposed to be much harder than the other branches. As far as how they care for their soldiers, I really am unsure. I would assume that since they are the smallest of the branches, that they have the smallest budget and forced to make a lot of cuts when it comes to Marines individual comforts.
I have no experience with the Navy or anyone in it - so I cannot help you there.
The ARMY is probably the happy medium. They are the largest of the branches (I believe) and I have to say that in the 8 years that I was in the ARMY, while I enjoyed it and learned a lot, there were times when I wished I was in the Air Force. (Like when we were in Iraq, the AF guys had AC etc....)
You should probably go talk to all the recruiters that you can and see what info they give you. Then, once you get that info - try to find someone that is in that branch but not a recruiter, and confirm the info that was given to you.
Good luck!
2007-02-09 04:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by NCOIC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with Meghan about the marines treating you like a piece of meat. If you are a female in the marines and don't act cocky about being a female in the marines you will get respect but if you act cocky and think you should get special treatment because you are a female in the marines you will get nothing but a hard time. They also have single female marines that they call "barracks rats"...you don't want to be one of those! Females get bad reputations on ships as well. The branch you choose all depends on what you want to do. Navy is a good branch if you are interested in medical and don’t mind being stuck on a ship all the time, the Army gets stuck in Iraq for the longest period of time, I don’t know much about the Air Force besides that marines call it the “chair force”, and my husband is air wing in the Marine Corps so I don’t know much about the infantry side of the Marine Corps…beside that most of those guys are crazy! Females advance quicker in the Marine Corps if they are a 'good marine' because of the female to male ratio.
2007-02-09 05:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by OU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Air Force-better treatment for women and the facilities are awesome-Air Force is just a baby, compared to the others and so we have a lot of amenities the other branches don't. But, don't enlist unless you want to get stuck with something you don't want to-the only way to get the job you want is to score really high when you take the ASVAB. Me? I'm going through ROTC-that way I'll be an officer and not worry about the job they'll put me through, since I'll already have my degree-my job will pertian to that.
2007-02-09 03:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SHAVE YOUR HEAD. Against military regs for females. I was a Navy Seabee. I just want you to know that what ever branch you decide to go into learn about how to protect yourself from males. It may seem odd. But I think it is necessary for all women. No offense to males either.
2007-02-11 21:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by amoritaspice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airforce. Trust me, you will have it a lot easier there. You will be on a ship 6months out of the year if you join the navy, you will spend a year or more in Iraq if you join the army, and you will get treated like a piece of meat in the marines. Airforce is a wonderful place.
2007-02-09 03:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of women join the navy. I have several girl friends that joined the Navy to become nurses. Not that I'm saying you have to be a nurse, I'm just saying, most women tend to lean towards the Navy.
2007-02-09 03:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do all women a favor and do it right.
Don't do push ups on your knees, do the MEN'S trials, shave your head.
I hate the fact that the armed forces have different tests for men and women.
Okay i am done ranting.
I know that the Air Force is the most "gentle", the Marines are the toughest.
2007-02-09 03:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Avsky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They all have merit. Talk to a recruiter from each branch, get a vibe from each one. Factor in the career choice YOU want to make, where YOU want to be stationed, and what YOU will be most satisfied doing.
It's what you make of it. Regardless of your choice, prepare yourself for an adventure.
2007-02-09 03:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Bad Samaritan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Navy Sweetie!
I had the best time ever, got to go a lot of places, learn a lot of things and talk to some cool a.s.s people! It was great.
Go Navy! =)
2007-02-09 06:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paramedic, Air Force, RRF,CO And PO
2007-02-09 08:07:48 · answer #11 · answered by Sgt Kelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋