Enlisting.?

Question

What is the best combat MOS to enlist into in the Marines or the Army.? Why?

Answer 1

In the Marine Corps? Just about any MOS you choose. Why? Because regardless of your "Job Description," everyone is an infantryman first! But, if you want the bottom line MOS, it'd be 0311 (infantryman).

Answer 2

I'm in the Army. I joined with a Ranger contract. It was the best decision I have ever made. Because I did that, I have made rank faster than most of my peers who joined under other contracts. I have done some amazing things, and I feel like I have really made a difference. As far as the Army goes, they now offer to enlist you straight into Special Forces. Don't do it!! I think only 8 percent make it. It is a trap of sorts. If you join with a Special Forces contract, you can be kicked out for the simplest of reasons. If you are kicked out, you will be sent anywhere the Army needs you. This means some of the worst assignments are a possibility for you. It is a great recruiting tool for the Army, because it sounds really cool and they don't really expect you to make it, and once you don't they can do whatever they want with you. So, if you choose the Army, go infantry Ranger. It will give you the best beginning to go on to bigger and better things. Many Marines switch over to the Army because the Marines get the worst of equipment. But they are a brotherhood that you will always be proud to have served with. I don't know much about the Navy or Air force.

Answer 3

Best combat MOS: Infantry
Why: Because they're the Infantry

Answer 4

You should be a FO (forward observer) for the infantry. If you have ever seen Wind Talkers its what Nicholaus Cage does. Yes it is a support unit but you are still infantry and your job is really important. Also try going airborne and then going to ranger school. There is a shortage of this MOS therefor you will get a BIG bonus for choosing it.

Answer 5

If you want to kick *** and take names, go infantry, and go army. Atleast you'll be a well paid grunt. As for the guy who said combat engineer, I hope you like laying razor wire, lol, thats what I hear anyway. Thats my 2 cents on the question.

Answer 6

It really depends on what your skills are.. what your interests are. Within the Infantry MOS there are different jobs... and the man who will tell you his job is the "best" is the man who's job fits his skillset well... no matter what that job is.

Answer 7

12B, Combat Engineer.

You will shoot ****, build ****, and blow **** up. You do your training out in Ft. Wood and get to play with explosives, learn to clear minefields, and breach obstacles.

If you're hot ****, go to Sapper Leader Course (you get a tab for it).

Then, if you can make it, you have your 18-series, which are SOF.

SOF has mandatory Airborne training, but if you're really, really, really hardcore opt for Pathfinder School and maybe HALO, if there are slots available.

The Army gives all kinds of options.

Answer 8

First thing to do, to answer your question, get with the recruters( all 5 Branches- including coast guard), take the tests, then evaluate HONESTLY what you are qualified for.
& Go from there. GOOD LUCK, and from an ol' vet (50's& 60's) MAY THE BIGGEST COMMANDING GENERAL, ABOVE, SMILE UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Wil

Answer 9

becareful not to end up getting your property stolen. watch your credit cards and your cell phone. the army could care less if your comrades steal from you now-a-days. sad but true. and am i PISSED hell yeah. i thought the military had more integrity than that.

Answer 10

well if you dont want to get deploy so much then i would pick ADA 14T. They are giving big bonues..lol 20,000+ They get to go to japan,germany,korea, bliss,lewis,sill,hood,carson, & lots of other if you pick japan you will NOT GET deployed.