Army vs Air Force??? what is the difference between the two?? which one is better?

Question

I went to an army recruiter and he already gave me a job of an Aviation Operation Specialist. From what i hear it is a good job. I'm worried that if i go to the airforce i might get a crappy job. On the ASVAB i bearly passed so which should i go to???
i can't make up my mind
Please help! (^_^)

I haven't swore in yet just to let you know (^_^)

Answer 1

Speaking from an AF perspective.

I looked up AOS and it seems like you would be working at the Base Operations, a desk job which in itself isn't bad but I wouldn't count on having weekends or holidays off. If they're flying you'll be working.

What exactly was your ASVAB score? I don't remember it being a pass or fail just an assessment on your skills and comprehension. The AF does have some higher score requirements but even then you can still get a job with the AF.
Talk to an AF recruiter see what they have to offer. If need be ask to take the ASVAB again.

AF supposedly has a better "quality of life". What's that mean? I guess you get treated a little better than the other branches. Once you get to your base.... I do know that you won't have to get up in the morning to run PT, you can sleep in(depending on the squadron). Unless you're married you will be living on base in a dorm, you will though only have one roommate / suitemate, no community showers.

Regardless of what job you do in the Air Force you will get college credit. The AF has its own Community College so you can earn credits toward an Associate's degree while serving.

Hope this and all the other info helps. And one more thing no matter what branch you enlist in we all get paid the same.

Answer 2

Well I've not been in either but my parents along with 95% of my family are including my husband are military. I personally prefer the Airforce over the Army for family but that's not what you're wondering I guess. I might add the Army seems to be more physical to were the Airforce is more mentally on most jobs. My best advice to you is pick jobs on both sides that you are qualified for and do extensive research on them, ask recruiters questions, go to bases and posts and ask soliders and airmen in those jobs what they think about them. Look into how much they deploy, where all you can get stationed at, and any other questions you have. Do not fall for the recruiter's ploy to rush you into a job take your time and make an educated decision. My personal opinion though is that the Airforce is easier on women than the Army. Oh and don't fall for all the fancy names recruiter's give certain jobs, make sure you actually know what each job is.

Answer 3

Personally I think that you should talk to an Air Force recruiter before you decide. Only he/she would be able to tell you what kind of jobs you can get with your asvab score. I went through the same thing earlier this year. I spoke with both the air force and the army and in the end i decided the air force was more my cup of tea.Have you asked about taking your asvab over. Im pretty sure they would let you do it. If the military is something that your serious about dont just jump into it. Do research because you'll be stuck with it until your enlistments over. Also I dont think the army is better than the air force or vice versa because in the end you still get paid the same.

Answer 4

Go and talk to an Air Force recruiter and see what jobs maybe open to you. You may want to retest you ASVAB's to get a better score. That will open more doors. I was in the Air Force and the basic is a lot easier then the Army. If you're into the physical fitness craze and really want to see some action then the Army is what you want. If you want a more normal 9-5 kind of life then you have a better chance of that in the Air Force. Then again it depends on the job. Remember no matter where they place you they can always change their mind. You belong to them.

Answer 5

The jobs you'll get in the Army and Air Force with a low ASVAB are pretty much the same. In the army, you'll be trained to do a job, but you will be infantry first and foremost, so expect that you will be deployed overseas for at least 6 months a year. In the Air Force, you'll most likely be offered a job in Security Forces, which is the AF version of military police. You pretty much just guard things in that job. Neither branch is really "better," though the Air Force is slightly more limited on low-score job options (they're highly tech-oriented), so you might find more opportunity in the Army.

The Air Force has raised their physical fitness requirements to match those in the Army, so they're the same as far as how much you have to run and how many push ups you have to do. The pay scale is the same for all branches of the military.

Whatever you decide, demand that your recruiter give it to you in writing. Make sure the job you choose is guaranteed to you on your enlistment contract. They have very sneaky ways of forcing people into undesirable jobs in order to fill manning requirements.

Good luck.

Answer 6

From a Marine: This is a difficult questions because you'll want to factor in the quality of life. It sounds like your aviation gig in the Army is a good job with a good future. You may get promoted steady in the Army but the quality of life could be rough depending on what unit you go to and your geographical location.

In the air force, life is a little easier but you don't know what job you'll end up with and generally promotions are little slower. You may want to talk to the AF Recruiter and see if they can offer you something better job wise or a guaranteed duty station.

You can use the Army offer as a bargaining point, they'll fight to get you because they have quotas. See who will give you what you really want and go with the best option. Just make sure you get it in writing. Recruiters will say yes all day to get you to sign, once you're in, they don't have to give you anything.

Answer 7

Just remember that recruiters are there to do a job and bring in people that are ready to serve their country first and foremost. Secondly, recruiters are savvy people and can make any job seem fantastic. Get a description of both jobs and make a list of pros and cons. Make sure you realize that you can be called to fight for your country at anytime, it could be before you had the training. Please know that you must have training and classes before you become an Aviation Operation Specialist. Bottom line read the fine print on every piece of paper that requires your signature. It does not matter which branch of the arm services you go into, it is a long time commitment so be prepared, committed and aware of the dangers that may lie ahead. Good luck

Answer 8

It takes more brains to be in the Air Force so if you scored low in the ASVAB you should deffantly go for the Army. Air Force is better to their people though their deployments aren't as long as the Army's the Army can be stuck in Iraq for like 18 months at a time where as the Air Force people are only stuck there for like 6 months at the most!

Answer 9

I am a 3rd generation miliary vet, and my son is currently in the Army. I would say to review your options carefully when it comes to selecting a military occupational skill (MOS). What is it that you really want to do for a career? All branches of service have many, many options for careers. Don't allow a recruiter to select for you, because he/she is trying to fill a quota. Make sure that you have access to information about ALL military careers and the potential for promotion in that area. Also, make sure that the MOS can be translated into a civilian job that pays well. It is extremely important to be able to transfer those skills into the corporate or other non-government sectors, should you decide to stay only a couple of years. And remember, military recruiters do tell lies!!!!

Answer 10

I was in the Army, while stationed in Germany, there were several occasions I had to visit a major Air Force base near where I had been stationed, from what I saw, Airman lounging around there base in half civi & militarty cloths and just the general ambiance of the place made me wish to God I had joined the Air Force.