He is trying to figure out which branch.... he is a smart kid but as a teen started hanging with the wrong people, not making good decisions, not getting good grades. Never anything that resulted in charges put on him or jail. He is now 18, has his diploma and really needs some discipline (my perspective). He does not feel he is ready to go to Iraq though but says he is ok with long periods away from home. What should I do to lead him in the right direction?
2007-09-23 15:28:13 · 17 answers · asked by JJ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As a former Navy recruiter, I would recommend him taking the ASVAB test, then find out what jobs each branch can offer him. If he doesn't want to go to Iraq, then stay away from the Army and Marines. When you talk to the recruiter, have them show you a copy of their branches contract, and do read the fine print, the army and air force do have some catches in theirs. Also go to About.com, and type in the search block, What the recruiter never told you, it is a very good and straight forward site about the military, it has everything from meeting your recruiter to getting out of the military. Also have questions written down before you see the recruiter, and if you think a recruiter is giving you a BS answer, then you are probably right. Do your research. Good luck.
Navy Recruiter September 2003-July 2007
2007-09-23 16:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by scm3582 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JJ--the military today is very selective---tests and background checks are done to see if a person is military material--Marines are a tough branch but they only take the best--just getting to basic is a major achievement. The other branches are very hi tech and the people are all tested to see what positions they will fit into--and if they will be the people who can finish the schooling. There are all kinds of jobs in the military--your son needs to talk to a recruiter from each branch....not sign anything or make a committment--just discuss what there is for your son. I was a problem child---I was a real pain in the butt. I settled in the AirForce and successfully completed basic and was assigned a school. The military is not an individual thing--your son will be in a group acting as ONE. That is all "attitude" and I enjoyed being counted on to do my part. I eventually flew and did NAM and came home and joined the fire department. I have been a firefighter for 34 years. I love action--I love teamwork--I thrive on risk and danger--and making decisions that affect the lives of people I never even met. I found my place in life--your son will need to find his place too. The military straightened me out---and I left the bums at home.He needs to get away from losers.
2007-09-23 16:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You and your son should go talk to the various recruiters. Find out about the different opportunities that each branch has and where the training will be. There are more than just the Army, Airforce, Navy and Marines. You also have the Army Reserves, AF Reserves, Navy Reserves, Marine Reserves, Air National Guard, Army National Guard and Coast Guard. Any of the reserves or national guard would allow him to attend basic training (8-10 weeks) and a trade school (8-52 weeks depending on specialty) and allow him to return to his regular civilian life after his is finished. After his basic and trade school training, he would be require to attend monthly 2 day drills and 2 weeks annual training during the summer. During basic training and specialty training, your son would train along side active duty soldiers, airman, and sailors so he would get the exact training and discipline as the active duty counterparts. In basic training, he will get several opportunities to stay reserves/guard or an option to join full time. The military has a great college tuition program and encourages education. The Army has helped pay for my bachelor and masters degree. I graduated from college with no school related debt whatsoever.
2007-09-23 15:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he's only 18, & he feels that he isn't ready to go to war, then you should tell him to wait until after the 2008 presidential elections. Or for him to join the reserves. I'm 20, & I'm planning on enlisting in the Army for 4 years active duty. But I have some family issues to deal with. When I talked to a recruiter he told me that I would leave for basic training 10-14 days after I enlist. So you should tell him not to rush his decision because joining the military is a life altering decision.
2007-09-23 16:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 02:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may like to try the National Guard it is One week end month and two weeks a years that is what my son who is 19 is doing. He was gone to boot camp all summer and man do he come home a changed Yong man. he will be going back to AIT in the summer and then he is going to change to Full time Army but it is his chose to go to Iraq it is what he wants to do. He need to go and talk with all the branch and see what they have to offer that he likes
2007-09-23 15:42:50 · answer #6 · answered by butterfly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go Navy! He'll most likely be deployed on a ship six months out of the year, sailing all around the world.
2007-09-23 17:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by Nick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coast Guard!
Chances of being shipped to Iraq is 0% plus they really need enlistees.
2007-09-23 15:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jake 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take him down to the recruiting station and talk to all the recruiters that are there. (Usually army, marines air force and navy share the same suite, but it's as likely as not that some recruiters will be out.)
2007-09-23 15:41:37 · answer #9 · answered by serious troll 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
coast guard, he prob. wont deploy but it will be good for him, my brother has been in for about 3 years and he loves it, they do leave home on the boat for long periods but if he doesnt mind being away this wouldnt be a problem
2007-09-23 15:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by daisycm 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋