I've been thinking of joining the army as one of the support/techy guys, Will I still have to go through boot camp and the like? I've always wondered if i'm tough enough to join the army...
[QUOTE=A Glitch;35691026]I've been thinking of joining the army as one of the support/techy guys, Will I still have to go through boot camp and the like? I've always wondered if i'm tough enough to join the army...[/QUOTE]
Boot camp is for the military discipline. Then you go to school afterward to learn the actual skill.
So...yes, you'll have to go through boot camp. You need Army standards of discipline after all.
I'm going to Alaska now. From Texas to Japan to Alaska under 3 months. Crazy military life.
I get to guard the Shrine of Remembrance tomorrow, kinda scared.
In the airport, on my way to Texas. Ill be in Lackland around 8 tonight. Boot camp time, wish me luck!
[QUOTE=Mjolnir82991;35687246]University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Det 800. You?[/QUOTE]
University of Georgia, Det 160.
[QUOTE=Zarjk;35686826]I'm a freshmen guys.[/QUOTE]
If you're a freshman you got nearly 3-4 years on you to decide what you want,
for me it's the military, and I'm sticking with it, I'm also a junior and I know if I have any medical conditions I'll have to find something else.
But yeah, don't just think of the military is my opinion, try to figure out what you would want to do if you didn't prefer the military.
I'm not trying to discourage you, it's just I think people should be more opened up to the possibilities.
Also, like what the others say, when you turn 18 you do what you want to do, it's your life, you only live it once, (that's what I mean about opened up to possibilities), don't regret any choices you make, do what you want. If you do choose army or marines, work it out with your parents, I'm serious about this, you don' want to have you family pissed off because you didn't tell them in the first place and enlisted the day before. But hey, that's your choice too.
Like me and my father, I was scared to tell him because he doesn't view the military as an respectable view, but it turns out he would want me to do what I want, he said it's my life and he will support the decision I make about it.
After serving your 4 years of military in a branch can you join a different one?
[QUOTE=capgun;35699752]In the airport, on my way to Texas. Ill be in Lackland around 8 tonight. Boot camp time, wish me luck![/QUOTE]
Oh man he's in his bed right now sleeping at attention with all those little 7 weekers makin' them restless.
[QUOTE=HateThyKing;35707953]After serving your 4 years of military in a branch can you join a different one?[/QUOTE]
Yes you can reenlist.
[QUOTE=HateThyKing;35707953]After serving your 4 years of military in a branch can you join a different one?[/QUOTE]
You can, but it seems these days the other branches don't accept new recruits. The military seems to be overstocked with people, now that the wars are winding down. Also, FYI, if you are a Marine, and you join another branch after you get out, you don't have to go to their basic training. Whereas, all other branches that choose to join the marines after, you have to go to Marine boot camp. A little perk.
Sounds good, thanks.
Now another question...
I'm going for an ultrasound soon for a hernia, my doctor said if it's small enough I might not have to get it removed. The hernia doesn't give me barely any pain and maybe once a week that it does it's very, very minor.
Would I be able to get into the military if this hernia is small enough? It doesn't get in the way of me lifting or running.
[QUOTE=HateThyKing;35715496]Sounds good, thanks.
Now another question...
I'm going for an ultrasound soon for a hernia, my doctor said if it's small enough I might not have to get it removed. The hernia doesn't give me barely any pain and maybe once a week that it does it's very, very minor.
Would I be able to get into the military if this hernia is small enough? It doesn't get in the way of me lifting or running.[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't think so, but you might want to talk to a recruiter and see. Even if it doesn't get in the way, it could be problematic if you are trying to join.
If you reenlist as the same branch and same mos do you have to go back to basic?
[QUOTE=DarkZero135;35737014]If you reenlist as the same branch and same mos do you have to go back to basic?[/QUOTE]
No, you might have to go through the MOS school again to refresh, but if it's recent, you should be ok.
I just got home from a 2 day long DI Poolee function, it was most of the poolees of my state there and they had DI's come from Parris Island to be in charge of us for the time. It was something having them screaming in your face but with that being said I absolutely cannot wait until I leave for Basic Training. Since I've gotten home everything I do I've been waiting for someone to tell me to do it, my Mom was talking to me and I stood there for about 30 min at attention before she asked what I was doing and I realized I could just go to my room if I wanted to. MRE's arnt half bad either I loved the Strawberry Dairy Shake.
[QUOTE=dogmachines;35590249][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpH5L8zCtSk&list=UU84zo1hojnhP8uBpqSOWTHA&index=1&feature=plcp[/media]
They showed my company this in BCT. I liked it so I figured I'd post it here.
Apparently my media tags aren't working for some reason.[/QUOTE]
This vid made me want to join the military(Although I probably already was when I come of age).
So i turned 18 today, and i have a slight interest in the military besides the run of the mill jokes that people have made about my coming of age.
So could someone give me a run down of the medical programs by each branch, seeing as if i ever decide to join it would be to work/serve on the medical front (medic or some variant) as i have an extreme interest in emergency medicine/other variants.
68 Whiskey sounds like your best bet. Combat medic. Get your CLS certification as well as being able to do more than just CLS. Plenty of jobs for after the military too. Ask a recruiter more about it, I am in Aviation and do not know a lot about medical.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;35751478]68 Whiskey sounds like your best bet. Combat medic. Get your CLS certification as well as being able to do more than just CLS. Plenty of jobs for after the military too. Ask a recruiter more about it, I am in Aviation and do not know a lot about medical.[/QUOTE]
Aviation medical transportation (flight medic/nurse) is what i am most interested in. Military or not, that's my end goal, be it with life flight/Herman or with uncle sam. But that's far ahead, i need to get my -B card, and work on getting a BSN/RN degree and work experience,(most places want like 5-8 years work experience in an ICU or on a busy truck doing 911 calls) so that is years down the line. But if the military can accelerate that route (for free) i would have some interest.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;35751804]Aviation medical transportation (flight medic/nurse) is what i am most interested in. Military or not, that's my end goal, be it with life flight/Herman or with uncle sam. But that's far ahead, i need to get my -B card, and work on getting a BSN/RN degree and work experience,(most places want like 5-8 years work experience in an ICU or on a busy truck doing 911 calls) so that is years down the line. But if the military can accelerate that route (for free) i would have some interest.[/QUOTE]
In the Hospital Corpsman rate in the Navy there is a specialty called Aviation Medicine Tech. You could go that route, you'll receive certifications and college credits when you take the school. I'm not trying to downplay the merits of Army medicine but when it comes to Navy medicine you'll receive the most opportunities and experience, wether its the field, ward or clinic. Well offer you the most experience and training. The Navy is widely known for having the best medicine program. If you have any military medicine questions enlisted side, shoot me a PM.
I plan on enlisting in to the marines about a month after finishing high school
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;35753082]In the Hospital Corpsman rate in the Navy there is a specialty called Aviation Medicine Tech. You could go that route, you'll receive certifications and college credits when you take the school. I'm not trying to downplay the merits of Army medicine but when it comes to Navy medicine you'll receive the most opportunities and experience, wether its the field, ward or clinic. Well offer you the most experience and training. The Navy is widely known for having the best medicine program. If you have any military medicine questions enlisted side, shoot me a PM.[/QUOTE]
If i ever enlist, it would be Air force or Navy, i would have it no other way.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;35753207]If i ever enlist, it would be Air force or Navy, i would have it no other way.[/QUOTE]
Go Navy. If not anything else always go Navy.
A guy at my school joined the military.
He's going to be learning Photoshop
to make brochures.
So badass.
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;35763398]Go Navy. If not anything else always go Navy.[/QUOTE]
Unless he doesn't want to be on a boat.. then Air Force.
Opinions about Bundeswehr?
[QUOTE=JeffAndersen;35764776]Unless he doesn't want to be on a boat.. then Air Force.[/QUOTE]
Well there is the possibility of getting dry contracts, depending on the MOS.
[QUOTE=proch;35773750]Opinions about Bundeswehr?[/QUOTE]
Heard they do their job pretty well.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;35751478]68 Whiskey sounds like your best bet. Combat medic. Get your CLS certification as well as being able to do more than just CLS. Plenty of jobs for after the military too. Ask a recruiter more about it, I am in Aviation and do not know a lot about medical.[/QUOTE]
CLS isnt medic specific, you have to be a medic to give the classes for certification. I was a 25b and was voluntold to take the certification.
So let me get this straight, Marines-Hardcore/Alpha Class Airforce- Need Schooling/Get to Fly Army- Beta sorry excuses for soldiers?
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