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2007-07-29 13:10:49 · 35 answers · asked by Davran 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The reasons can be as varied as the individual. Mostly, I hope it is a desire to be of service to our country.
2007-07-29 13:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by Beau R 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Well being Ex-Army I can give you plenty of reason but I will give you a few to defend there country for one,to have a purpose and direction in there lives another,maturity,travel,education I can go on but you get the idea.
And there are more and they come from the individuals that join from all over the country like leaving a bad situation at home or the neighborhood before it get worst and some because they just want to is that too hard to believe if so well it is not some of us just love our country and wanted to serve like I.
2007-07-29 13:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about the Army, but I joined the Marines because I love my country, I wanted the college money, and I wanted to see some of the world. I went to 15 countries in 6 years, and served 2 combat tours. If I hadn't gotten into a car accident, I'd be there today. I loved serving, and I loved the camaraderie. That's why I joined.
EDIT: And for younglady600, you're right, I wasn't in the top 10% of my high school class. I was in the top 5%.
2007-07-29 13:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by joby10095 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
There are quite a few reasons why someone would join:
1. Education Benefits
2. Training for a Job
3. To use as a reference after they get out
4. To make money
5. To serve their county
6. Benefits after they either Retire or ETS
7. They are forced to do so between that or prison
And a few others. This website has 10 reasons (some I have mentioned)
http://www.diversityworking.com/career/Military/Alabama_jobs/story/101.html
Again there are probably more reasons and some very personal why they joined. I know my husband joined to get a little more money but he has stayed in because he likes what it means to be a soldier.
2007-07-29 15:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by ckamk1995 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
OK, i know im old but i only left 4 years ago having served 24 years - but i wont tell you the reason i joined as you only want to know the modern day.
the guys i were in charge of had the usual varied reasons ranging from:
parents kicked them out
come from a military family
to see the world
didnt want to be a nobody like their friends stuck in a dead-end job never having left the village they lived in
but the main and common reason was:
they wanted a trade quicker - most only had to sign on for 3-6 years to get the trade they wanted, and it was quicker than going to college in civvy street, plus they were being paid whilst they learnt
patriotism and shooting someone never came into it
2007-07-29 20:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A matter of tradition. A matter of loyalty. A matter of honor. A matter of pride.
Most of the men in my family, except for 1 brother & 1 uncle, all the way back to WWI, have served in the military. It is family tradition, it is something of an honor. Our country is free because of the choices these men & women have made.
I would not agree with the answer of money, or pay. I think the salary we pay our troops is pathetic. The GI bill is good for education. The medical plan is good, housing is a given, the VA program on mortgages is a nice perk. Travel, yes, it can be nice. The chance to improve who you are as a person...some who join may find the dicipline & structure of the military actually give them a better foundation.
Over all, I think it is a very personal choice, in today's world, since it is strictly volunteer. There are many reason's one join's the military.
And I'd like to THANK each & every single one of them for the choice they have made. For their service, dedication & sacrifice to our country.
2007-07-29 14:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by redonhead90 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
A good question but I think most people join for the pay, a place where your are fed and housed a chance to travel. I am not sure that is to protect you family and country. I was in the army as it was then called conscription and did 2 years and I am sure it did me a lot of good. Discipline is sadly lacking in all society's over the world.
2007-07-29 13:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I am proud of the 8years I served in the Army. It is a great place for any young man to start out. It gives you time to grow up and figure out what you want to do with your life. It's to bad some of these people don't realize the sacrifices people make so they can be idiots.
2007-07-29 13:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by trf6x6 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always wanted to be one, it had nothing to do with love of my country although I am sure if I really thought about it, it would have had some influence, i just wanted to do something different, i knew i could always go back to working in a factory like i do now, it was fun both the good times and the bad ones, it gave me the confidence to move on with my life." a life less ordinary"
2007-08-02 10:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by emperor_of_the_north_pole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To serve the greater good. To protect the future of freedom in the world. To defend our way of life. To insure there will be a free country for our children.
Pay, housing, education money, all come a distant third.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
Thomas Jefferson
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2007-07-29 19:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you come from. If one is poor, a career and money for college are available. If middle class or even wealthy one could find adventure and a challenge in the Army. But everyone no matter where they are from gets pride out of being in the Army.
2007-07-29 14:12:00 · answer #11 · answered by jimmy s 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋