Military ???? Plez Help..?

Question

Im planning to join the military. But, i still dont know what branch. I still want to go to college and at the same time serve this country...I want to major in Finance...Which branch will most likely be more helpful with my career...Is it true the Airforce...I've heard the other branches dont care if you want to be in school. I dont think its true.
Thank you for ur help...

Answer 1

Its not true that some branches of the military do not care if you want to be in school or not. I know people who have had reasonable education assistance in the navy as well as the army. However, I would advice you not to choose the service branch you enter based on educational assistance, but rather choose a service branch you believe you are best suited for. The following website will give you more information and summary of the education benefits available in the military. Education Benefits in the Military - http://education.military.com/money-for-school/education-benefits-in-military
Good luck with your choice.

Answer 2

God I hope you're not yet another soul that's joining for the wrong reasons. Join the branch that best suits your personality attributes not what it can give you, because from experience one minute you'll be taking classes after duty hours and the next somebody flies a few planes into some buildings and you're finding yourself 8000 miles from your class room kickin down doors. You should join to serve. The Marine Corps is quite unpredictable, you have a deployment rotation but there are always training exercises and detachments that you or your entire unit are chosen to participate in that are not always unit knowledge ahead of time.

The Air Force offers the most stability as far as knowing where you'll be in the coming months/ years. The Navy generally offers classes on ship but it takes a back seat to operations, and one could catch up stateside in between floats.

The Army is pretty deployable these days and I'm sure it's similar to the Marine corps at least for combat units. Though I'm pretty sure the Army isn't as fly by the seat of the pants as the Marine Corps can be.

It's not so much a question of branch as it is MOS (military occupational specialty), some MOSs are more deployable, an admin clerk for a base command element won't deploy nearly as much (if at all) as a member of an air or ground combat element.

Talk to someone in all the branches, not recruiters. Remember Guard members are getting deployed almost as much as regular army these days.

If you're serious about school, just do school, or wait until you're out and collect the GI bill and don't forget to ask about kickers Army, Navy, Marine, AirForce college funds (add ons to the GI Bill) cause the GI bill runs out faster than you think especially if you end up taking longer than you expected. Your military experience will be much better when you're not wasting your precious free time studying.

Answer 3

Jimmy S is correct. Also, the professors are from accreditted institutions. They also give credits, and the courses are free...unless that has changed. College credits at no cost, travel, tuition assistance, and the G.I. Bill.

This program has been going on since Desert Storm. When I deployed for Desert Shield/Storm, my ship was the first carrier to have professors aboard. It's a good program.

On shore, there are the courses taught on base, and those taught at local institutions.

So, just because personnel are sent to sea does not mean their opportunity to persue educational goals have to be placed on the back burner.

Last but not least, there are college courses being offered in Kuwait and other areas in the Middle East. I know for sure Kuwait, I saw the listing for the courses offered. Aviation, EMT, Criminal Justice, foundation courses, etc. There is also coursea available at Navy Online...which you would gain access to once you joined.

The other branches have their educational programs too, but don't count the Navy out because you may get assigned aboard a ship. You would still be able to continue full steam ahead. There are also programs available to from enlisted to officer. Check with a local recruiter to get the list of all your options, and the requirements. I don't think you would be wasting your time or be disappointed.

I wish you luck no matter which branch you choose to join.

Answer 4

If you enlist active duy you won't have the time to be a full time student. You will have the opportuntiy and are encouraged to take a few college class on your own time though. It takes a long time to get a degree when your only taking one or two classes at a time though. If you're looking to continue as a full time student you may want to look into the gaurds, or the reserves. Air force is probably the best option, you can do finance in any branch, but the air force has the best life style and shortest deployments. The army however has the best signing bonus, up to 40 grand now.

Answer 5

All branches encourage higher education.

The Air Force probably has the most stabilization of location with shorter deployments.

The National Guard or Reserves would give you greater stabilization but this is part time so you would still need a civilian job but the National Guard has a great education payment program that you can combine with the GI Bill.

The Navy would put you on a ship for a lot of the time but otherwise give you stabilization.

The Marines and Army are pretty busy these days, but will give you as much as possible within that to help you get a higher education.

Answer 6

First, I'm biased as I'm in the Air Force. I also work in a career field responsible for budgeting and managing finances. With that said, I've worked in several joint assignments with all of the other services and have even had both Army and Navy bosses. I truly believe the AF is the best option. Each of the services have a need for good finance troops, but the AF is more of a buisiness/professional like force. The other services are professional, but their primary focus is on combat while the AF has a number of combat support career fields. I also believe that the AF offers the best educational opportunities. The Army has a number of good programs, but the AF has great on-the-job training programs as well as off-duty support for education. Their are a great number of opportunities to go oversee, deploy, or move to numerous states, but the environment is just more professional in the AF. My opinion.

Answer 7

The Air Force is your best best. You can also work in a career in a finance office. I was in four years and never went over seas. Actually I was stationed in NC for 3 1/2 years and left only once for Oklahoma on a huravac, that was it. I was apart of a training squadron. So the Air Force is going to be your best bet for education, staying stateside, and quality of life. So if you're looking for smooth sailing choose the AF.

Answer 8

The air force assigns you to a base, usually stateside for the first couple of years, especially, if you don't volunteer to go overseas. While stationed there, you are free to go to any local colleges and take courses there, you can also take CLEP and Dantes tests, to bypass courses and get college credit. Most local universities even have courses on base. With the other branches of the service, the chance of getting deployed to a remote place is increased.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

In the Navy you can take college classes while on board a ship. They even have proffesors on board some ships who teach these classes. You can sail off on a 6 month tour and come back with an entire semester of college completed.