If I'm only going to spend two years in the military?

Question

which branch should I join? I will be 22 when I enlist

Answer 1

I believe that only the Army and the Navy have 2 year active duty programs at this time. However, as it has been said, no one only gets a two year deal. When you enlist in the US military (after 1984) you are obligated for an eight year term. Right now the Navy has a program called National Call to Service, in which a Sailor enlists for certain job skills (called ratings) and serves 15 months after completion of basic training and 'A' school. These Sailors actually serve about 19-20 months on active duty; then have to agree to another 24 months of Selected Reserve time (the one weekend a month; two weeks a year deal; sometimes referred to as Weekend Warriors); then the remainder of the 8 year obligation inactive (your name is on the list and we'll call you first if stuff gets really ugly and we need Sailors). This could be the right deal for you. Check with your recruiter, but remember that most of them are much like car salesmen; they tell you just enough to get you to sign up; never the whole truth. Be careful, and NEVER SIGN ANYTHING without taking the time to read it VERY CAREFULLY.

Answer 2

Some branches may require a minium of four years. The marines
are a good example. The Army i know can allow you for two years, but you run the risk of stop loss at the end of the contract.

As for the air force, Coast guard and Navy, I don't know.

Answer 3

I spent 10 years active Naval service. I enjoyed every minute I was not on duty. I also spent much of the on duty time enjoying what I was doing. You will not spend two years in the military. I believe you will sign an agreement to serve for eight years. If you are entering the reserves, you may spend two years on active duty and six years inactive. Whatever branch of service you enter, ensure you are in a field you will enjoy.

A person who hates paperwork should not become a personnel man. If you like working with your hands and brains, you may want to enter the Navy or Air force and become a jet mechanic.
Determine the fields you are qualified for, pick one you like and strike for it. Do not get in line and take whatever you are handed. You will not like it.

Answer 4

The Army has 2 year and 4 year contracts, the Marines only have 4. So if you only want 2 join the Army. Good Luck.

Answer 5

it depends on the reason you want to enlist. if you're looking for an easy experience with all the comforts of home join the Air Force, if you want to work hard and play hard join the Army, If you just want to get away for 2 years join the Navy, and if you just want to go to war so people at home think you're cool join the Marines.

Answer 6

minimum three years, you can't pick and chose how long you want to be in if you sign a contract. Why only two years, go the three and get out. I don't know of any branch in the US military that has 2 year contracts.

Answer 7

Marine Corps

Answer 8

Coast Guard

Answer 9

all first term enlistments are for EIGHT years.. ALL of them. so choose a branch based on the research you do to find the best fit for you.

because even if your AD commitement is only 2 years, one, they can extend that, and two, you will still owe them 6 more years of reserves or IRR.

Answer 10

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/twoyearenlist.htm


You'll almost certainly be getting something really shitty if you only do two years. You stand little chance of getting into the Air Force that way.

Oh, hey, that's not so bad, the air force jobs list for the program...slots are limited, but

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforcejoin/a/aftwoyearenlist.htm

Based on my own pre-military work experience, I'd say HVAC would be the most fun, and it has good post-military opportunities.