a guy going into the marines only for years, and re-enlisting and going to war? i mean isn't that the point of USMC?
2007-06-07 18:08:00 · 9 answers · asked by angel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Hopefully I can provide you a new perspective. The first four year commitment is something of a "test drive." The military draft has not been enforced since Vietnam. That's because it has been unneeded; many brave men and women have come forth to serve our country simply as volunteers.
The initial four year commitment protects both the parties: the military AND the service member.
The military is protected because if they spend a bunch of money to train an individual, they want it to pay off. Since most military tech schools (advanced job training) last between 12 and 24 months, it's reasonable for the military to expect an individual to give as much service as what they've gotten in free training.
The military having a four year commitment also weeds out the people who might not be as serious about becoming service members. For example: Let's say that you see a war movie and you're inspired and you're fired up and you're ready to join the USMC (or any other branch). You're now having visions of becoming the latest version of G.I Jane and you're going to ROCK the world. However, when you get to the recruiter's office, he tells you what to expect (which is typically under-exaggerated) and he tells you that you have to commit to a minimum of four years and all the sudden, you're thinking that the military is not for you. If the military did not require a minimum of four years, there would likely be quite a few more people, who (on a whim) would join the military for the wrong reasons or for reasons which may not have been so well thought. That wouldn't be good for anyone involved.
The initial four year commitment protects the service member too. For individuals who think they may be interested in having a military career, they can try it out
without signing away the rest of their lives. Four years can pass relatively fast, so if it ends up being unbearable, a person can make the most of it and then get out.
At the end of the initial four years, individuals have the option to re-enlist. Often, there are bonuses if a person wants to sign-up for MORE than four years.
The minimum four year commitment is typically found in all branches of the armed forces.
I hope this helps. Please email me if you have more questions or concerns. THANKS!
2007-06-07 19:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by favgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um... NO! You can enlist for more than 4 years at a time! And no Marines do things is the states. And normally after about 8 months or less you can be deployed to war if need be! And you can also serve your 4 years in the USMC and then get out and all but if somthin broke out in the countries that were in then they can re-enlist you without your concint for up to 2 years! So ya! Thats not the only point of the USMC! We fight to keep this country free! Every day!!! Semper Fi!!!
2007-06-07 18:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Minimum for all military branches is 4-6 years. There's nothing wrong with this guy re-enlisting after the minimum is up. If he is committed to the excellence of the USMC, then by all means let him re-enlist, even if just to go fight in the war. It's honorable.
At least he has the courage to stand up and fight to protect our country, unlike the ones who post questions that slander our troops.
2007-06-07 18:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes Marines being members of the US Marine Corps (USMC) go to war when the country needs them to.
The point is national service.
2007-06-07 18:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to see the point. Point your finger to the meal on your plate. Now point to your family, then point to any person you love then point your finger back at yourself. None of these things would be the same without your freedom. Regardless, if you be leave it our not, your freedom is possible, only, because of the American military. If you study history you would see this is a indisputable fact. In short, the point, is all around you.
2007-06-07 18:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by JUNK MAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no point. The government tries to get people to think there are advantages in joining the army or military, but really they are just being used as puppets to fight a war for a one world order. Unfortunately, the U.S. government is very corrupt and is doing the devil's bidding. Our government is very involved in helping those people in the world who are funding communism and terrorism. We are heavily involved in supporting the UN, which is a very evil organization, built to be the foundation of a global government. That means that our government is helping to end our freedoms, because they support the United Nations and the United Nations seeks to take away the freedom of all nations and create a world government. By their fruits, ye shall know them. This person you know is trying to do a noble thing, but he is being decieved. He needs to get out of the military, until our military stops being controlled by traitors.
2007-06-07 18:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by Beverly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is the point of USMC. What don't you understand?
2007-06-07 18:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess that he went in to see if it was something that suited him, and it did, so he re enlisted.
I'm sorry if I missed your point though.
2007-06-07 18:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's his job and he enjoys it. When I was in, lots of people did it.
Also, you get a signing bonus.
2007-06-07 18:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by Cheech 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋