see the front lines and will never be sent overseas". ? Is this a true statement - I'm hoping....
2007-07-19 07:13:07 · 31 answers · asked by bichongirl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
That may have been true during the years of the draft. With the all-volunteer service, everyone is eligible to go anywhere and NOBODY has ANY reason to complain. If you don't want to serve where the Commander sends you, NOT JOIN.
2007-07-19 07:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing a recruiter told you that. Sorry, but that is a complete lie. The only way he won't be sent overseas is if he has a medical condition that makes him nondeployable.
As for the "front lines", there are none. In Iraq the attacks come anywhere at anytime. The enemy doesn't care what job you do. If you're in a uniform they will try to kill you.
2007-07-19 07:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by ThatOneDude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my husband is an only son and he served in the military for 26 years without even coming close to seeing the front lines. It has a lot to do with what branch of the service he has decided to serve in and what profession that they train him in. If he joins the Army or Marines and becomes a paratrooper then yes he has 100% chance of going to the front. However if they train him in a job such as Admin Clerk, Food Service Specialist, Maintenance Technician, etc then his chances are cut way way down. Please remember that the majority of the troops that are now stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan are actually member of our National Guard units from across the nation and not Full-time regular Active Duty Soldiers. Please try to find a way to be proud that your child has decided to serve his nation while earning a lifetime of education and benefits.
2007-07-19 07:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by ladylupus1965 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt that he won't be sent overseas. As much as people are getting hurt over there, there will need to be more soldiers and your son will probably end up going. I hope for your sake that he doesn't have to. He probably really wants to go though and if that's the case, I would just hope the best for him.
2007-07-19 07:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by I ♥ Caydence 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely no truth whatsoever.
This is an all volunteer military. only sons can and are sent Overseas..whether on a deployment, or a PCS every single day.
ONLY if a parent or sibling is killed..IN COMBAT can a request for expemption be made.
2007-07-19 08:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it incredibly is the draw back with pointing it out and utilizing it as a objective to no longer vote for him. Romney's being in France was approved...properly suited or incorrect .The U.S. Had it written into the draft rules that way....He did no longer do something particular than a school pupil. As for his infants or maybe Obama, (i'm a Democrat AND an Obama supporter) we've an all volunteer military. there may be no longer something that asserts you ought to serve to be a "in simple terms precise" American. in my view, I incredibly have different motives to no longer vote for Romney that, to my concepts, are greater significant.
2016-09-30 08:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by teresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is an only child, he has been to Korea, Kuwait and is working on his third tour in Iraq. He was on the front lines (his unit to over the Baghdad Airport - durning the war).
So, yes he will see combat, sorry, but dont let the recruiters tell you other wise!
2007-07-19 07:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Jam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not true now. it would be if there were a draft, but because our military is all enlisted, they can go anywhere or do anything . . . both of my brothers are in the military, they were the last of our blood line when they got in, and they were both sent to Iraq twice, and have seen action . . .
2007-07-19 07:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by vinsa1981 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its completely untrue, I am an ex soldier and have many friends who are the only son currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan many have also served in Bosnia and Kosovo.
My friend John Rigby recently died whilst serving in Iraq he has an identical twin brother who was also serving there, they have brought the brother home also and he will no longer serve in the front lines in Iraq.
2007-07-19 07:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by james h 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not any whatsoever, my neighbor's son is an only child and he is an OIF I and II vet. He was in Fallujah so I'm pretty sure he saw the front lines.
2007-07-19 07:19:28 · answer #10 · answered by Michael W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋