I was thinkin about joining the Armed forces, trouble is i don't know whether to join the army, navy, airforce or marines. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both and how much do i earn a year? Any benefits?
2007-08-01 04:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by Krys 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Your best bet when deciding where to go is talk to recruiters. See what each recruiter has to offer before you talk further with any of them.
I, being a Marine, would not suggest you joining the Marines if your sole purpose for joining is money. Here's how I break down those three services.
If you want money, and want to go on to a good career after serving one tour, I would suggest the Air Force. My brother is currently enlisted in the AF, and he is having a pretty good time. He got great training in the field of Aviation Electronics, which can get him a pretty nice job after his 4 years are up.
If you want a mix of money and adventure, join the Army. They will give you a nice fat bonus if you play hard to get, and you'll still get plenty of action. Army has lots of opportunities. Ask a lot of questions.
The Marines are on their own level. I'm a Marine. You won't get a thing given to you. No bonuses, unless you get lucky. You will fight to earn everything you get in the Corps. But you will get unparalleled respect, and the same action/adventure as the Army.
As for benefits, all services provide basically the same benefits. Full benefits for you, and your wife and children. It's an excellent system, in my opinion. I've been in a military family my whole life, and we've never had a problem.
As for the pay scale. Starting out, you will make about 30,000 a year. But, that's not taking into account free housing, free food, full benefits. Plus much more pay if you have a wife and children.
This is the base pay chart, for a single enlisted person with no children.
http://www.militaryfactory.com/military_pay_scale.asp
2007-08-01 05:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Cpl Dubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army. Lots of job opportunities. Lots of stateside places to be stationed at. Just as many overseas. The Army chow isn't that bad. It's really good around the holidays. Cool new uniforms. It's the largest of the branches which means good equipment. Lots of history. You will be a soldier. Lots of movies about the Army. Airborne, Air Assault, Rangers, Special Forces, and a bunch more.
The Navy. Almost as many bases. You have to do ship duty. Opportunity for travel on those ships without being stationed there. The Navy has good food. Silly cracker jack uniforms and hats. You will be called seaman. Top Gun. SEALs, pilots, and subs.
The Marines. Cool uniforms. Sometimes called the bellhops to the Navy. Sent into remote places with little benefit. You're a Marine first-job is second. Lots of history. The oldest of the branches. A bunch of movies too.
The Air Force. They treat you like regular people. Casual about everything. They look like bus drivers in their "Class A" uniforms. Very technical jobs. Everything revolves around planes. They have some very remote places to be stationed. Food is good. Iron Eagle-what was that about?
The pay and benefits are equal on the whole. Some services offer extra pay for bad deployments, etc.
2007-08-05 18:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how motivated you are. If you want to be in the thick of it, dodging bullets and sweating your butt off, join the Marines, or the Army. If you like the ocean and want to travel join the Navy. If you want to be a flyboy join the Air Force.
2007-08-08 05:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by grunt33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 20 years in the Navy and loved it. Each service has it's pro's and con's. My advice, figure out what you want to do, what you are good at, and then look at what is available in each branch. What ever you are into, there is a job for you. Art, music, tech, writing, photography, the list goes on and on. Consider where you want to be stationed, (over seas or state side). Do you want to travel or stay put.
In the Navy I did a lot of traveling, been around the world 3 times. Never had to sleep in the dirt or in a tent. Deployed to the Persian Gulf and had to wear a parka to keep warm in my computer room.
Good luck and thanks in advance for even considering it.
2007-08-01 12:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a college degree. If you have one become an officer.I'm sure you can find mthe pay scale on line.
2007-08-01 12:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to recruiters and let them give you the straight poop
2007-08-07 23:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋