Should I join the Army or Navy?

Question

And why? What job should I get in either branch?

Answer 1

it depends on what you want. if you want action, jumping out of planes, marching around w/ a rifle, etc, obviously you wanna join the army. if you're looking to travel, go out on tours, spend time on ships and foreign lands, then navy's the way for you.

the navy's a much more technical in nature. more emphases on education and technical training of their sailors. of course there are acceptions. you'll have to talk to your recruiter for more details but navy special ops like udt/seals and the seabees are physically demanding programs. then you have your airborne rangers and the whole battle in the front line thing with the army. again, it's all about what you want.

just know that chances are high that with the navy, you'll be recieving more time in school and training. they have a program where you can even attend classes while you're out on tour, so you can actually get a degree while you're in the navy.

as for what job you should get, what do you want to do? there's a vast variety of jobs available in both branches. from photography, to journalism, to being a seal, to being a ranger, to being a navy corpsmen, to being a pilot, etc, etc, etc. totally up to you and what you do best/what you want to do/become.

talk to your local recruiters. they'll help you out. just be carefull when you tell them that you're interested in another branch as well as their own. they'll start to get nervous and start pulling all sorts of stuff on ya to drag you away from the other branch. just a bunch of brother rivalry, that's all. but in the end, it's one team, one fight. serve your country with pride.

Nathan and Whitley: so you're saying that our navy corpsmen (who risk their lives for marines out in the front line), our divers, our UDT/SEAL members are all whimps? please. grow up. anyone who signs in to the military shouldn't be called that.

Answer 2

Join the Navy they have the best technology and education compared to the Army. I am a Navy Seabees is that's probably the best job field you can get into. As far as the Army if you join more then likely you'll be sent off straight to Iraq. They Army makes up about 80% of the military over there. The Army doesn't focus on their job it's all about Army knowledge and leadership. This is why some times you'll see an E-2 running circles around an E-6 when it comes to certain job trades.

Answer 3

I am in the Navy. Ok.. It all boils down to asking yourself which you would prefer ...being on a ship or being on the ground..If you like the open ocean then the Navy would be good for you. If you prefer to be on land, the Army would be good. Do you like exercise? The Army demands a little more out of it's people than the Navy. The job depends on your interests. I only know about working on jets...if you like working on cars, you could become an "AM" which is an airframer or an "AD" which is a mech(fuel)..If you have an interest in electronics/wiring then AT (avionics) or AE( electrician) would be good. Whatever you do do NOT come in without a job (rate). I never hear good things from the guys that didn't choose a job. You can come in as a Corpsman (HM) or work with paper and payroll. It all depends on your interests. The military will train you so all you need is an interest and the ASVAB score.My little sister is a CTI(language translator) and gets an Associates degree as soon as she graduates. If you have a college degree, I recommend coming in as an officer. More money and respect. This is all Navy info since I am Navy. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

I almost signed with the Army but looked into the NAVY and found a job that I liked better. My friend in the Navy shipped out a little while ago and is in panama right now (he loves it). Find a job that's for you then don't sign any papers until you get that job secured. I am still waiting to leave. If u want you should look up the Air Force I would choose it over the army also.

Answer 5

I am in the navy and the question is what do you want to do. A couple of the other poster's are deluded. The Marines do not train recruits, never have never will. No one truly works three months on three off. If you are a submariner on a BOOMER(ballistic Missile submarine) they do blue and gold crew. You would be on a three month deployment. Come back and than have a couple of weeks of down time than begin training for your next 3 month det. Most jobs in the navy have a direct trade or skill that can be applied in the civilian world. You can even use programs such as US Military Apprenticeship Program to gain further certifications. The Army is a very professional service also. It is all a matter of what you want. No matter what you can expect long hours for low pay(at least until you advance to NCO) and the possibility of being thrust into harms way. I love my job but it is not for everyone. Feel free to Email me if you have any questions i have it authorized in my settings

Answer 6

First of all if you join the Air Force or Navy you are a wimp. Of course I am biased because I am in the Army. I think everyone in the service make fun of the Air Force and I know for a fact everyone makes gay jokes about the Navy. As far as the Army or Army Reserves is concerned, YES you get paid during Basic Combat Training. But the Army pays better (fastest promotions and you pick your job because we are the largest) and you earn more respect. There is no monetary value for respect!

Most people only join the other two because they are trying to get the benefits without the danger. Be a man, stand up, earn respect. Army Strong!

PS I am an Army recruiter. You can email me if you wish: [e-mail]

In the Army, the start rank is up to E-4 which is roughly $1,700 monthly plus free housing, utilities, food, medical, dental and if you are active duty free college while you serve plus $37,000 more for college when you get out.

Oh and Orlando is dead wrong. Navy trains their people and Marines train their own. Except many of the advance schools for all the services are trained under the more experienced Army such as Marine Military Police go to Army MO School.

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Answer 7

Depends on what you're looking for. You want to sleep in the mud, eat MRE's? Or would you rather travel the world after getting a TECH training? Meet new and unusual people, sleep in a BED (small, but it's not in the mud), eat relatively REAL food. Learn a trade that is transferable to a civilian job (not much call for 11b's in the REAL WORLD.
The Navy isn't for everyone, then neither is the Army. Look closely at both branches before deciding. Lots of info on the Internet. Try going to military.com and other websites about the military.
Good luck!
(USN/retired)

Answer 8

Join the Navy if you are scared to play in the mud.
Join the Army if you are scared of the water.

Join the Marines if you love both the mud and the water.
Join the Marines and go infantry if you have big brass balls. But, stand by to get ****** with and have the time of your life. You'll meet some great people.

Answer 9

You like water or ground? If you like Iraq you would probably want to go to the army. I was in the army, but got out before I was ever deployed. I have friends that our on there 3rd deployment. The navy would be your best bet if you ever want a future and a family.

Answer 10

hint the navy doesnt train their recruits marine drill instructors do so if you go to great lakes or florida to train the di is a marine the army is bad in time of war as the dudes training you are fired up veterans of the first and second gulf war and they dont want stupid folkes going over there and getting killed they will train harder to save your life thenavy may be the way to go but theres still danger if you are sailing in a war zone but the problem is the h-sheez that goes along with being on board ship ,, army you can sign up for a job that wont get you killed like the testing the recruiter sends you to do is going to show how brite you are and also one will be to determine your job class