I'm a smart young individual. In high-school I averaged 3.7 GPA, and I placed reasonably high on your SAT. I decided to take a year off before going back into school. I've already decided on either STRUCTURAL OR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. Recently the Army's benefits caught my eye, but I think the Air Force would be more beneficial to me.
I plan on finishing up with an associate's next year.
(And then pursuing college after my 3-4 Year service)
Basically:
Which Branch offers more money for college???
Which branch offers better benefits for also holding an associates degree?
(I mean would I come in as an officer?)
Which branch would pertain better to my fields after college?
2007-10-03 05:04:34 · 5 answers · asked by E P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Serving in any branch of the Military is commendible and you have the right to research before you make a choice. I served in the Navy and enjoyed my time very much but in the end the traveling got very hard and I decided to get out. I always wanted to be in the Aviation field and I had a great opportunity working on Aircraft Carriers and being in an F/A-18 squadron. I will say this the best branch by far is the Air Force. You will have many more opportunities to attend college classes being that you spend alot of time on base and don't deploy to the field as often. You may have to serve time in a forward deployed area but they are usually in a low risk area and the possiblity of seeing combat daily is minimal. The field that you have chosen as your profession, which is Engineering, is something you will have to think about when deciding whether or not to join the Army. As an engineer you may want to consider the Army where you will have the opportunity to work with the Army Core of Engineers. They set many of the engineering standards the world uses today. As far a being an officer you will need a bachelor's degree which shouldn't be to hard to attain once you have an associates regardless of branch of service. But an associates degree will be useless until you complete your bachelors. I would consider entering the boost program if you really want to become an officer. That's where you will attend college and once you are done the will commission you and you will have to serve the time you spent in school. Most of the time you will have served about six years before discharge. Good Luck and God Bless you.
2007-10-03 05:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dah veed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force has better bases and locations. Pay is the same. If you go in the Army then plan to see the Middle East a lot. You need to have a four year degree to become an officer. If you want a better life go Air Force. Why do you think the Army is offering all of those great benefits? Oh, before I forget, after boot camp and tech school the Air Force and Army will pay 90% of your college classes. However, it is hard to do when you get deployed some much in the Army.
2007-10-03 11:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Gary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you would be better respected in the Air Force you can have a score of 200 on the SAT and still get in the Army they dont care. But the Air force has higher standards and you will be respected more. As for benefits if you go into the military with a four year degree you will start off as an officer which is a really nice perk. It all depends on what each branch is offereing right now in the way of benefits. talk to te recruiters and find out. You dont have to sign anything. Just compare them both and make an educated decision.
2007-10-03 05:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by ask me again 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need a 4 year degree to be a Commissioned Officer. Every Branch offers the same benefits with regards to the GI Bill. Every Branch will give you advanced paygrade(E3) for having a 2 year degree
Point: you WILL deploy if you enlist, meaning your education opportunities while in while be limited. Engineering is in great demand in the four major Branches( not sure how much need the Coast Guard has).
2007-10-03 07:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot join either branch as an officer with just an associates degree. period. i think the army has more to offer you in the way of technical jobs and college opportunity. i can back up my opinion for those of you who would like to challenge it.
if you would like more info on what the army offers then contact me at my offical email below
2007-10-03 05:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋