How do you pick a branch of the military?

Question

I am still in high school; however, I'm intrested in joining the U.S. Military. I am curious as to which one I should look into, and how to tell my parents (they don't seen to take me seriously when I mention the subject). I feel as if I could succeed in any branch, I love the water, I love speed, and I'm not afraid combat. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

Answer 1

You have some great answers here. Joining the military was the best thing I ever did. Served 5 years in the Army, got a lot of computer training and served as an Airborne Infantryman. Got my degree and went in Navy as an officer. Am now retired with 2 master's degrees and many experiences I would never have been able to have otherwise.

Check them all out and don't sign anything until you have talked to them all. Find something you like to do and go for it.

Good Luck, it is still a great career for a young person.

Answer 2

One thing for sure, when you go exploring, check out alllll the branches. However, don't let one branch tell you about another because they do not KNOW the complete facts about another branch. Even if they know someone, only take Navy information from the Navy and Army info from the Army. Every person's experience is almost always different. Only get the facts, like education benefits, job training and variety. I recruited for the Navy so I know what it's like working with someone with the incorrect information. If you don't feel comfortable about one recruiter or office, then find another one to see if your feelings change before you know that's not the branch for you. There is a lot of info on the internet as well. Just be proud to serve your country and then it's worth whatever you do.

Answer 3

Definitely talk to all of the recruiters. I joined the AF. I love what I do and have been serving my country for almost 10 years. And as previous posters have stated, there is almost always an equivalent job in the military as in the civilian world. If you get the opportunity, talk to people currently serving in each of the branches of service. You can gain a lot of knowledge through their first hand experience. I firmly believe that if i hadn't joined the military, I would still be working at the same Grocery store that i did at 18 like the rest of my friends. ( my town didnt have a lot of opportunity). Plus, I have visited 17 different countries. Travel is a passion of mine and I doubt I would have done it, if i wasnt in the military.

Answer 4

Easy.

Pick what most interests you in the future, then talk to a recruiter about it.

If you want to use the Military as college, great. You will gain a lot of experience.

Most real world jobs have an equivalent job in the service, so find that job and sign up!



Edit:
Heed the advicwe of the answerer below. Bring a parent or someone who won't allow them to push you too much because "A" is exactly right.

And "jasonallen" doesn't realize that peopole like you are going to protect his right to say things like he just did.

Answer 5

As an Active Duty Army Recruiter I suggest that you speak with all of the branches with one or both parents with you and DON'T SIGN ANYTHING until you are sure about what you want to do and which branch is right for you.

Answer 6

Here this might help

Military Code of Conduct

US Marine Corps Rules:

1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a ".4 or 9"
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
8. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral & diagonal preferred.)
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.
14. Come home a conquering warrior.

Navy SEALS Rules:

1. Look very cool in sunglasses.
2. Kill every living thing within view.
3. Adjust Speedo.
4. Check hair in mirror.
5. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Army Rangers Rules:

1. Walk in 50 miles wearing 75 pound rucksack while starving.
2. Locate individuals requiring killing.
3. Request permission via radio from "Higher" to perform killing.
4. Curse bitterly when mission is aborted.
5. Walk out 50 miles wearing a 75 pound rucksack while starving.
6. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Army Rules:

1. Select a new beret to wear.
2. Sew patches on right shoulder.
3. Change the color of beret you decide to wear.
4. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Air Force Rules:

1. Have a cocktail.
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner.
3. See what's on HBO.
4. Ask "what is a gunfight?"
5. Request more funding from Congress with a "killer" Power Point presentation.
6. Wine & dine 'key' Congressmen, invite DOD & defense industry executives.
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets.
8. Declare the assets "strategic" and never deploy them operationally.
9. Hurry to make 1345 tee-time.
10. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Navy Rules:

1. Go to Sea.
2. Drink Coffee.
3. Watch porn.
4. Deploy the Marines.
5. Do something you can never tell anyone else in the next port.
6. Come home a conquering warrior.

Answer 7

If you love water,speed and combat then Navy pilot is the job for you. whats more fun then bombing things from a plane that gets shot off of a boat. as for the parents ask a person in the military if you know any, sorry I cant be any help on that.

Answer 8

easy go navy. Better advancement than the air force, less likely to get shot at than the army and marines. And great opportunity to travel the world and go to college. you can't loose as long as you pick a good job. Make sure you ask lots of questions before you sign ANYTHING!!!!

Answer 9

I think you should go talk to recruiters of each branch of the service. Don't sign anything until you have seen each of them. Go home and think about it. Also, don't for get to check out the Coast Guard, they have alot of good jobs too!

Answer 10

What you need to do is go to the recrutiters offices and talk to each branch, marines, army, air force, cost guard, navy, etc. Each branch has a lot to offer so just talk to each recrutier and then see which one suits your desires the most.

WARNING: Recrutiers can be PUSHY!!!