I had got some very good feedback, thank you. Troops that are coming back from Iraq and leaving the military, why is it that all I hear is, "The Police Force wont hire me because they say im a liability"? Is that true? If I joined and later on in the near future will that door be shut for me? Do I have to take a pysc test? Will joining the army really close opportunities instead of open them? I have 4 friends that came back not too long ago and are living off of disablitiy income, working at best buy, when they have a degree in law and justice. I had asked my mom these questions but I know she just tells me things to not join the army because she is afraid of me dying. Also am i being selfish, because i want to join the military to make a better me. I want to be something instead of watching from the back. Would you guys give me some advice, please???
2007-08-31 09:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Only 1% of US soldiers sent to Iraq got wounded, let alone killed. Yes, you hear those stories because that is what the media focuses on. Those wounded include those that were returned to duty after evacuation.
As for police, I have seen the police generally like to hire ex-military, but not ex-MPs. A lot of departments often do not like ex-MPs because they can set in their ways. This is not true of all departments though. A lot of other places also like to hire ex-military, because they know former military can handle work loads, stress, and learn to manage as well on top of already having the experience in skills if you go into a skill related MOS.
I have been in the Army for 12 years. Overall it has been great. It has its bad days, but so does any job. The military makes your stronger and sure of yourself. It does not destroy you as the first poster tried to claim. Even people that say they had a negative experience in the military are often more sure of themselves after the experience if nothing else.
Trying to improve yourself is not a selfish thing. Being able to help yourself first means you can help society and wont be a burden on that society. If in the course of improving yourself, you can serve that society, even better.
Just know that if you choose the military, you will have to do your part. Make sure that is what you want and asking questions about it is a good start.
And no, I am not a robot. Its amazing how close minded some people can be... LOL.
2007-08-31 09:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What UHGrant said... Couldn't have said it better.
While the likes of jake and crusty can only read about what's going on in the world sixth or even tenth hand, you'll be making it happen.
Almost a whole generation (between Vietnam and Desert Storm) has been spoiled. They have had their freedoms given to them and they haven't had to pay anything for them. And that for which a person pays little, that person values little. Fortunately there are still a few true Americans who see their duty and pay the price.
You are already a pretty good you. Far better than those who say they support, but whose support stops short of anything substantive. And for that I thank you.
It's ok for mom to worry. That's kind built into the mom gene. You can be 45, married, and have a successful career (in or out of the service) and she'll still worry about her "little boy." Get used to it. You can't escape it.
As I tell the troops with whom I chat:
The WWII Vets are almost all gone. The Korean Vets are going fast too. And we Vietnam Vets aren't getting any younger. It give me a good feeling to know there are a few, such as UH, and Can't spell, and soon, you too, who are following behind to catch the banner when we fall. Thank you.
2007-08-31 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army Career Alumni Program is designed to help servicemembers transition from the military to civilian workplaces. Your question asks about law enforcement. Nearly every state police academy grants former military precedence in their enrollment because of the training and discipline we service members have. The army will never close any future opportunities for you. If anything, it will broaden them. Good luck in you decision.
2007-08-31 16:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Can't spell OIF without Oi! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you join the military the best part of you will disappear! You can travel and learn about this world without the military forcing you to do anything! Be free and live your life to the absolute fullest and forget about this nonsense of joining the military, they will just get you either disabled or killed outright! This world can be tough enough without you making it even more difficult by becoming part of the military! Have you ever considered the Peace Corps as an alternative? Why take the hard way when you can make things easy for yourself? Have you ever seen any pictures of those that are severely disabled or the dead soldiers that will only come home in a body bag or box?
2007-08-31 16:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Where did you get the idea that joining the military will make a better you ? It will probably make you a worse you. You will become dehumanised - a robot with unquestioing obedience. - 'cannon fodder' for those in power to use in the pursuit of their ambitions. Nah, stay home and do something useful and constructive.
I do speak from experience. It wasn't the US military that I was in - which have it good compared with other nations' forces.
2007-08-31 16:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by bumblecrumb 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋