How did u decide on what branch of the military u wanted to join.Only vets?

Question

First off let me tell u guys and girls thank u for protecting our country. How did u decide to join the army,marines,navy,rangers,etc

Answer 1

My Father was a career Army man. I decided upon the Air Force. I felt it would be best for furthering my education. It worked out well. My son has also chosen the Air Force.

I don't believe any one of them is better than another. They just have different missions.

Answer 2

I wanted to join the Defence Forces as a whole, not the Army in particular.

I went through all the jobs that interested me in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force, and picked the top three that I wanted - one in the Air Force, two in the Army. Of those, the interviewing officer decided I was suitable for one - Army gun number.

No sense joining a branch and getting stuck with a job that doesn't suit you. You have to know what job you want, and want that job badly.

Apply for a branch based on the job you want, not the other way around.

Answer 3

My son grew up wanting to be a Marine. Being a mom, though, I insisted he take a career guidance class that assessed his skills and aptitudes... Once we had a few ideas for what careers would be a good fit for his natural abilities, he started talking to recruiters. I had him bug the recruiters for information about specific MOS's and their duties... and I made him go to every branch of the military to see which would be the best fit.

I think that's a bright way to go. First, know what you have to offer, and what career fields you might be most suited for after your enlistment is up. Then find something within the military that will open doors to that career for you, either by giving you new skills or a professional certification while you're in the service. Make sure you're not blinded by the uniforms and the attitude of the recruiter. This is a HUGE commitment of time for you. Just being in the military will benefit you. But you can make sure you're getting into the MOS and branch that will benefit you most in the end...

Answer 4

Navy has the Best Schools and fastest advancement, although Air Force has good schools also. I made E-4 right out of A School, in about 6 months. and E-5 in two and a hlalf years. I was on Submarines and spent two years in a class room getting an education. Then when I was assigned to a sub I also collected Sub pay everyo month whether I was out to sea or not.

Answer 5

I come from a sea service family. My dad and uncles were all sailors and Marines. I read about the traditions and stuff about those two branches. I went into the Marines because I didn't want to be on a ship very much and get sea sick and bad stuff like that. I thought I would rather deal with rain and mud and humping a heavy alice pack. Glamorous **** like that. Semper Fi!!

Answer 6

Marines were too hard core for me. I was told if I went Airforce and switched branches I would have to go through basic again. Navy wasnt my thing. Army was left. I am glad I made that decision.

Answer 7

My oldest brother joined the Army, my middle brother joined the Navy, so I rounded things out by joining the Air Force. My father was also in the Air Force, and I've never seen him more proud than when he saw me at my basic training graduation.

Answer 8

I always wanted the Army. My dad was a lifer in the Air Force but I wanted artillery. So I joined the Reserves and served in a field artillery unit. Never considered the Navy or Marines.

Answer 9

Rangers are part of the Army. I chose the Army because it had more job and training options that met with what I wanted, and joining the Army allowed me to be stationed in Europe, which was one of the main things I wanted. All in all, it was an excellent choice... not an easy one, but a good one.

Answer 10

My father was a merchant seaman who plied that trade for over fifty years. I'm descended from Vikings and other Norwegians going back to the Eleventh Century. So, joining the Navy was a normal thing to do.