the right thing to do......I mean should I join the army? Why? what are the things i should be looking for?
2007-11-19 06:20:13 · 11 answers · asked by Kakashi Hatake's gurl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The only person that can answer that is you. If you are having doubts then take the time to think things over, talk to some members (female) of the Army. You need to make sure it's RIGHT for YOU.
Vet-USAF
If you join thank you for your service.
2007-11-19 06:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by ฉันรักเบ้า 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as you understand that what the recruiter promises is not likely to happen, he makes the promises and someone else makes the assignments. They pay is not the best if you are enlisted, living in barracks may sound like fun, seeing the world sounds great BUT there is also Bootcamp to get thru, are you atheletic, have endurance and able to obey everyone who out ranks you.....camping in the rain after a bear steals your food and tears your tent and losing a shoe when you fall running from said bear is a fun story compared to the real world of bootcamp training.....and there is always the war, we don't have a clue when we will stop deploying young people to foreign countries that your travel agent never heard of...
joining during a time of war is admirable but it is also a calling a person has, a need to do what ever to be a soldier for our country. The possibility of assistance thru college is still available, but maybe ROTC, where you go to college first and then go in as an officer......I think that option is still available.....would be a better idea.....
Bottom line a soldier is the hardest job most people ever do in their life, if you are not afraid of HARD and Dangerous WORK.... then it might be for you, only you know, and yes if you can talk to a female soldier and find out what it is like in 2007, conditions for females change from time to time, some guys just don't want you there and make your life miserable not all but a few.......some think you joined to be there toys... not many but some.....this is a BIG BIG decision, don't take it lightly, and if you do join, we will be forever in your debt as we are to the thousands of others serving and protecting us so we can sit here and play on our computers in a free country...
Bless you as you make the decision and know that many will be proud of you for even considering it.
2007-11-19 15:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military is what you make it. You can check out the www.goarmy.com website and talk to a recruiter online.
It is only up to you if you can make the commitment of the Army.
If you can go to college first then do so and then you can come in and help pay back loans.
You can look for a job your are interested in the civilian side and get training from the Army.
Make sure you get everything in writing. Try to talk to people you know that have been in and will give you honest answer of more specific questions.
The military is a good place to give you direction in life.
2007-11-19 14:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's only the right thing to do if you feel it's the right thing to do.
I joined the Army at 17 because I felt it was something I needed to do, not anyone else.
If you want to join, look for a purpose in what you are doing. If you want to help people, pick an MOS that will let you do that. If you want to build things, or (like I did) pick an MOS that you feel will help defend this wonderful country of ours.
2007-11-19 14:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking for a good education? A reliable job? Travel? I would try the Air Force first, but they are the toughest to get into. Good recruiters can tell you about other services to a point. Don't feel pressured to join. If a recruiter puts down another service than he/she is not a good recruiter. They are only in it for the numbers and to reach their monthly goal. Find out want you are interested in and what's important to you and then go talk to an Air Force recruiter. If you do not qualify for the Air Force they will steer you towards the right branch for you.
2007-11-19 14:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by dlperki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the reason you have for joining the Military. You really should talk to a recruiter, AND then talk to your family and friends about it. You don't say what you are looking for, so we can't really help you out, since joining the military may be the perfect decision for one person, but a horrible choice for another.
2007-11-19 14:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by theseeker4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to those that have been in the military. An honest person will start you off by teaching you about the contracts you will be signing and how to resist the "used car salesman's" techniques used at the MEPS.
2007-11-19 14:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by thescience@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are asking yourself, then probably not. The military takes commitment and determination. If you are not committed and determined to succeed, then you will not and will be pretty miserable in the effort. Wait awhile. Give yourself a few months. If you still aren't sure, then you are not ready. It is not something to so because you are bored or unsure.
2007-11-19 14:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, no.
Wait to see if we elect a human being for a change; someone who won't mistreat the military.
2007-11-19 16:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do decide to join realize it's, "yes sir"all up the line, total commitment, give it your best.
2007-11-19 14:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Dave M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋