I,m thinking about joining sme form of military and i want 2 know which branch is the best. as far as money an

Question

which is best as far as monthly income and for if i still want to pursue a bachelors degree

Answer 1

If your primary reasons for joining the military are the pay and the education, stop right there. Those should not be reasons to join the military. Those are simply benefits. There's a difference. You need to realize that this is a much more serious commitment than a 40 hour a week job. You are agreeing to a MINIMUM of eight years of service, which can be extended at any time. Your initial active duty tour may only be four years, but you are not released/discharged from the military for at least another four years. I have friends that are still in, even past their original 8 year minimum commitment.
Unless you are prepared to accept this possibility, then don't enlist. You need to know what you are getting into, because the excuse "I didn't know" isn't going to work three years from now when you change your mind.
Be very, very certain before you sign your contract. This should not be a snap decision. This is on the same level as deciding to get married. This is a long term commitment you are considering. The benefits are amazing, but you need to be doing it for the right reasons.

DD '73

Answer 2

The Navy is the best. We have the smartest people. As far as the money goes, everyone gets paid the same based on paygrade. The only things that get you more pay is things like sea pay and special pay for certain jobs like nukes, divers and if you are on a ship that is in the gulf or anywhere that is considered a combat zone, you get combat pay plus all of your pay is tax free. The best part of the Navy versus the Army and Marines is that if you do go to the gulf you never leave the comfort of your e-mail, AC, bed and safety of your ship. Much better than blowing all the nasty sand and dirt out of your nose and probably getting shot before you are done. You can also go to college while deployed or back at homeport.

Answer 3

The monthly income for all branchs of the military is the same. Makes no diff if your a private or a seaman. As far as education advancement, the Air Force or Army would no doubt be your best bet. Although they all offer higher education opps, the Marines and Navy are too busy for you to get much time for more schooling. Thats my opion and I spent 25 years in the Marine Corps. Good luck

Answer 4

everybody gets paid the same regardless of branch. It's dependant on paygrade and Time In service. they all provide opportunties to persue an education, either through Tuition assistance while AD or through the GI Bill. But you will NOT be able to persue your education easily while on AD.. the mission will always come first, and if you are deployed, the studies get put on hold. some billets have an easier schedule where you can take a class on your own time, but you have to work at it.

The best branch to joinis one that you will be happy in for the next eight years.

Answer 5

As stated money the same across the board, quality of living much better in the Air Force, Navy, then Army. Time to get degree again in the same order however Marines are used and abused (and the like it ;-) so most don't have time to pursue degrees until they get to higher rank.

Answer 6

It all depends on what you want to get out of it. As a former Marine (10 yrs), I tend to lean towards the Corps, but that's up to you to talk to the recruiters & decide for yourself which one is best for you. As far as the "Fancy Pants" comment from the Dog Face goes... True, our Dress Blues uniform does look good, doesn't it? I guess we can ask the Army guy why Marine Corps boot camp is a month longer than the Armys. While we're at it, we can ask him what he thinks about the fact that the physical standards for female Marines is harder than the male standards in the Army. Hmmm... I also for got to mention that if you get out of the Army & join the Marines, you have to go to Marine boot camp. On the other hand, if you leave the Marines & join the Army, you don't have to go through Army boot camp.

Answer 7

I believe the pay scale is pretty across the board. I would suggest the Air Force or the Navy or the Seabees depending on what sort of degree you want to pursue. If you are into Engineering, a Navy Seabee would be perfect for you. They will pay for your college and then after you graduate you would serve for them. But as far as "Quality of Life" Air Force is the best, and then Navy. Good luck!

Answer 8

The monthly pay will be the same for any branch of the service.
All branches provide college education oportunities.
But you have to decide which one will give the time to do that.
I would say the Air Force.

Answer 9

if u want free college and spare time to pursue a bach then national guard if u have one in ur state if not any reserve service is basically the same in terms of pay but what u do greatly differs. marine reserves basically parttime marines, army reserve and national guard are the same but national guard allows combat jobs, but the coast guard and air national guard do mainly supporting operations. email me if u have further questions. national guard also offers the most in enlisment bonuses

Answer 10

Same pay for the same rank and time in service for all services. If you plan on joining you'd best do some research.