I am considering joining the military after college, but I give in easily under pressure. Would basic traini?

Question

I have a few questions: 1) what branch of the military is the easiest to get into/how do I get into it after college? 2) Is there any way you can be in the military and just have a job where you remain perpetually in the United States and never have to go overseas no matter what? 3) How intense is the basic training? Is it like a boot camp where people yell at you constantly? (because between you and me I really cannot take being yelled at like that. I would never complain, but at the same time I am only able to do what I am capable of, even if someone is yelling at me). 4) How long does basic training take, and do they provide you with the things you need to live off of while in training? 5) Do they provide you with a job and/or an affordable place to stay? If you had a family would they accomodate the family too?

Answer 1

1) If you are qualified, it's easy to get into any.

2) No, and to that first post with the remark about the Air Force: real funny. Name one job that is guaranteed of not deploying or being stationed overseas? Air traffic controller? Do we not fly airplanes overseas????? To address your question, no job is safe from serving overseas. If you don't want to go overseas or deploy, get a civilian job.

3) Basic Training is Boot Camp. It might help you to not give in so easy.

4) Yes they provide you with the stuff you need to live off of. Most is provided, some personal items you will buy with a pay advance if you don't already have them.

5) I am assuming this is in reference to after completion of Basic because there you have a job and a place to stay. Yes, after graduation you have a job (initially as a student in more specialized training) and a place to stay. If you have a family, that will be accomodated in housing provided or housing allowance to pay for a place to live and a food allowance will be given since you won't be eating at the chow hall three times a day and leaving your family to fend for themselves.

Answer 2

Joining The Military After College

Answer 3

Given all that. I'd say the military really isn't for you.

However, given what you'd say, I say the coast guard would be your best bet for the simple fact they nearly leave the US (not a slam against the coast guard, if I had to do it again, I would have joined them instead of the Army.....Nothing against the Army either, I had a blast and love it, just the Coast Guard would have better helped me with my goals in life...your results may vary)

But to answer your questions.

1. The Army/Navy are the easiest to get into in my opinion because I think they are the biggest. But none are hard. Talk to a recruiter, if you have college, it possible to get into OCS and be made an officer or an enlisted rank advancement (such as E-4)

2. There are few jobs that will have no chance of being overseas at some point. It could be something like Germany (nice place) or Japan (other good place) or it can be the middle east. Depending on the military needs. You have to except that when joining.

3. Depends on the service. The Air Force/Navy are fairly tame compared to the Army and Marines. With all of them you will have people in your face yelling at you. If you can't take that, the military is a bad choice.

4. Basic training ranges from like 8-12 weeks depending on the service. They pay you regularly while you attend, feed you and give you shelter. They cover the basics of living. You spend very little of your money while you attend, so most of the money you are earning goes in the bank.

5. The will give you a place to live and a job (your military job). The pay is much lower then the civilian sector. However, you are given most of the things you need, food, shelter and most things are in walking distance so a car is good, but not necessary. If you have a wife and kids, they will stay in housing with you. If those cases you are generally given a townhouse type home. If you are deployed overseas, sometimes your wife can come, sometimes not depending on assignment. They will still be given housing by the military either way. If you choose not to give on base, you will be given a housing allowance. It his based on your rank and cost of living for the area. Other family (mother, father, ect) will not be given a place to live.

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

To answer your question...stay out of the military.

1. You stand an equal chance to get into all branches, some are a little more forgiving, but more or less the same as far as getting in.

2. Chances are very high that you will go overseas, no questions asked. I cannot think of a single job where you are guaranteed the chance to stay in the US.

3. Basic training varies from branch to branch, but it is all intense in its own way. If you don't like yelling or being forced to do something, you won't last.

4. You get the things you need, but the length of training varies by branch.

5. Yes, you have a job. You get a place to stay. If you have a family, you can live on or off base. The pay to stay off base doesn't always cover all of your expenses.

Military life is not always easy, and adding a family to the mix is difficult. There are times when you will have to deploy and leave your family behind. Pull duties that last 24 hours or more. Maybe even go overseas for a year or more without your family.

Just from the sounds of things, the military isn't for you. Take your education and get a good job where you will be happy.

If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them for you ([e-mail])

Answer 5

The first thing i will say to you is that i don't think the military is for you...you want everything to be given to you, you don't actually do the work and that's not how it works in the military... the best choice is ROTC.

1) The easiest branch will probably be the Airforce, plus if you already have college credits u might get promoted. 2) Yes, there is but I am not too sure though, you can go in the reserve program, you should talk to a recruiter about it. 3) It's intense. the hardest will be the marines it's about 13 weeks long...yes, they will yell at you do get you to do certain things, they could get you to do things that you will never think you could do before. Just remember one thing though that's how they will talk to you, it's nothing personal. It's there job to talk like that. Your job is to listen so you won't get yell at as much. They will go easy on you as the time went by because you know what you're suppose to do. 4) Yes, at basin training they will provide you with EVERYTHING you need. 5) You will have a chance to pick your job before you go in. After basic training you will go to school for you job. You will live in like a apartment room kind of things.

Answer 6

I would reccomend you consider ROTC. It offers you a degree of respect and freedom that basic training does not. Also, the Air Force may be the place for you but realize that although the mental and emotional stress is lower the competitiveness is much higher. Lastly, NO ONE can offer you a posting which will keep you in the states no matter what. The service is an adventure... I'm writing you from Belize, with the army, right now. You are serving your nation and you will have to make sacrifices. If you are not ready to make them then you should strongly reconsider.

Basic training, if you decide to take that route is 6 - 13 weeks on average depending on the service. Also, part of the prupsoe of the yelling and pushing you is to break you of that "I can only do what I know I can do" mindset. No one wins a war by saying I can only go so far. Men and women must go further and push harder than the other side or be overrun. You are joining a time honored service and working with people who are dedicating themselves to values above and beyond what most are willing to live by. The fact that you're considering this move speaks highly of your character, but what is greater looking beyond your own misgivings, wants, and desires and taking that step. Each of us in uniform belives in each recruit and the souls of those who came before will guide your path. Best of luck to you!

Answer 7

1.) Each branch has similar requirements. Requirements vary only slightly between branches. 2.) No. There is no such thing as a "permanant assignment" . There are jobs that going overseas almost never happens. HOWEVER, keep in mind, the possibility is always there. 3.) All branches get the same training. The severity of training depends on the base. 4.) If I remember correctly, basic is 9-10 weeks. 12 at the most. You are provided with food, clothing, everything while you are there. 5.) The housing and everything varies from branch to branch. That you would need to talk to a soldier, sailor, Marine, airman, and coastie.

Answer 8

Lot's of questions, but I can pretty much stop after the first three:

It is easy to get into (1).

VERY RARELY is anyone guaranteed a stateside only deal (2).

You wouldn't make it through Basic if you don't like being yelled at. Especially the Army or Marines. Navy and AF, less so.

Just get a nice cushy civilian job after college. More pay, less yelling.

Answer 9

As everyone has said it'd probably be easiest to go through the Air Force. And there are jobs in the Air Force where you can stay within the US. Thrid, if your going through college, I'd say join a Air Force ROTC unit. I'm not sure if it's the same for Air Force, but I know for Army ROTC, once completed you do not need to take basic training, as it is for enlisted members. For your fourth question, I know they would provide you with a job, and they'd provide you with a barracks to sleep in. About the family, I'm not exactly sure about.

Answer 10

Every thing that you hope wont happen to you will. I would say don't join the military if your not willing to sacrifice any of those things you wish not to happen. Think about it, joining the military is a sacrifice for your country so if your not willing to sacrifice don't even attempt to join. Good Look!