Are you in your country's military? 

 

For those of you that are, how long have you been serving? What are your responsibilities in the military? If you don't mind sharing, why did you join the military? Are you proud of making this decision? Could you see yourself anywhere else?

 

I want to start a discussion on the military, regardless of what country, for those of you that are currently or have served in the military.

Nope. See no reason to be either. If we go to war, we'll die, no matter how good we are. Russia will just trample us anyway. Besides, I have no interest in the military. 

 

Also, fixed your post font :) 

United States Navy ROTC, free college.

 

Although I joined to fly planes. I do have doubts about my decision, but honestly I don't think that I could bring myself to quit.

I'd only ever sign up for military duty if Australia or New Zealand (we say we hate each-other but really we're bros) came under direct attack from a foreign invasion force, though that is extremely unlikely to happen if at-all.

United States Navy ROTC, free college.

 

Although I joined to fly planes. I do have doubts about my decision, but honestly I don't think that I could bring myself to quit.

Now there is a difference between doubt and regret. Do you doubt your ability to be efficient, or do you regret your decision in joining? Just want to let you know that what you do is a very honored and respected thing, in the United States. Even though I don't have a clue who you are, and vice versa, I encourage you to join. However you should do whatever you want to do, it's no ones decision but yours! :)

Air Force Security Forces for a little over 2 yrs. Hate the lifestyle with a passion. But I'm getting a free education and enjoy my job. Although I can do without all the damn politics involved.

Air Force Security Forces for a little over 2 yrs. Hate the lifestyle with a passion. But I'm getting a free education and enjoy my job. Although I can do without all the damn politics involved.

I'm a bit ignorant on anything involving the Air Force. Would that be considered active-duty Air Force? Or is it kind of like an Air Force Reserve? I hear that the Air Force get great pay and living conditions when compared to other branches, though I haven't done any research on it.

Edited January 30, 201511 yr by CriminalKillaz

I'm a bit ignorant on anything involving the Air Force. Would that be considered active-duty Air Force? Or is it kind of like an Air Force Reserve? I hear that the Air Force get great pay and living conditions when compared to other branches, though I haven't done any research on it.

That's my job, Security Forces. But I'm active. The quality of life is second to none in the US armed forces, but I don't like being told when to take a shit. I prefer more freedom. But the higher ups are political. That's why I'm getting out early.

Not currently in the military, however after university I will join the RAF as a fast-jet pilot! During university I will join up as an acting pilot officer through a UAS hopefully. Although this is all based on my grades this summer 

I'm a bit ignorant on anything involving the Air Force. Would that be considered active-duty Air Force? Or is it kind of like an Air Force Reserve? I hear that the Air Force get great pay and living conditions when compared to other branches, though I haven't done any research on it.

Awesome living conditions? Yes. Great pay? Well as far as pay goes it is pretty much the same across all branches. An E-6 in the Army gets paid the same as an E-6 in the Air Force who gets paid the same as an E-6 in the Navy and so on. So in regards to pay, it will be the same no matter what branch you go to. There are special pays that are also (to my knowledge) the same across all branches but you are more likely to get them in certain branches. For example, in the Army we have a thing called Sea Pay; you are obviously more likely to receive this pay in the Navy than you are in the Army or Air Force. In my case I receive Airborne Pay for jumping out of a plane at least 4 times a year, you can receive this pay in any branch but you are more likely to receive it in the Army because we have the most airborne units.

 

As for your original question, I currently serve in the U.S. Army. Been in for a little over a year now (left for basic in November 2013) and my MOS (aka job) is a 35F (Intelligence Analyst). I joined because it runs in my family, the benefits are great, and I want to serve my country (even though it is cheesy and cliche). However my plan was to join the National Guard or Reserve and be a full time police officer, I have already gone through the academy and obtained my state certification but after a year of applying to agencies (granted, not as many as I should have) I was still unemployed so I decided to do Active Duty for awhile to beef up my resume and to also get some good/fun experience. I am proud of my decision to join, however, it isn't exactly what I thought it would be and don't see myself sticking around after this assignment. I still want to serve but I am not sure if the Army is where I want to be. I plan on transferring to the Reserves after this no matter what branch I go to (even if I stay Army) so I can pursue my law enforcement career. I can't complain too much though, I got Germany as my first duty assignment, work in an awesome unit, get to jump out of planes every month, and make decent money with great benefits so it isn't all bad.

I received a mandatory Army officer training in university. Either that or you go for one year in the Army as a soldier. So now I'm a reserve Infantry Lieutenant supposedly ready for a platoon commander position. I feel really sorry for those unlucky bastards who may end up under my command one day lol

And, if you're in the military, you get to come home to these kinds of dumbshit questions from ignorant friends/family. And tell stories that you find epically hilarious, but your friends/family look at you like "da'fuq".

 

Edited January 30, 201511 yr by Pavelow

Awesome living conditions? Yes. Great pay? Well as far as pay goes it is pretty much the same across all branches. An E-6 in the Army gets paid the same as an E-6 in the Air Force who gets paid the same as an E-6 in the Navy and so on. So in regards to pay, it will be the same no matter what branch you go to. There are special pays that are also (to my knowledge) the same across all branches but you are more likely to get them in certain branches. For example, in the Army we have a thing called Sea Pay; you are obviously more likely to receive this pay in the Navy than you are in the Army or Air Force. In my case I receive Airborne Pay for jumping out of a plane at least 4 times a year, you can receive this pay in any branch but you are more likely to receive it in the Army because we have the most airborne units.

 

As for your original question, I currently serve in the U.S. Army. Been in for a little over a year now (left for basic in November 2013) and my MOS (aka job) is a 35F (Intelligence Analyst). I joined because it runs in my family, the benefits are great, and I want to serve my country (even though it is cheesy and cliche). However my plan was to join the National Guard or Reserve and be a full time police officer, I have already gone through the academy and obtained my state certification but after a year of applying to agencies (granted, not as many as I should have) I was still unemployed so I decided to do Active Duty for awhile to beef up my resume and to also get some good/fun experience. I am proud of my decision to join, however, it isn't exactly what I thought it would be and don't see myself sticking around after this assignment. I still want to serve but I am not sure if the Army is where I want to be. I plan on transferring to the Reserves after this no matter what branch I go to (even if I stay Army) so I can pursue my law enforcement career. I can't complain too much though, I got Germany as my first duty assignment, work in an awesome unit, get to jump out of planes every month, and make decent money with great benefits so it isn't all bad.

So are you stationed in Germany? 

No, I just don't see myself being in the military, if we were invaded than yeah, but other than that, no. I can find other ways of being beneficial to my country. Although I do have much respect to the military, glad they're serving our country.

So are you stationed in Germany? 

 

Yes.

Yes.

I'm getting ready to join the Army in 2 years. Based on your current knowledge, what are the chances of me being deployed out of the country? I'll be going into basic with a bonus entry rank due to my prior 4 years of Army JROTC in school.

And, if you're in the military, you get to come home to these kinds of dumbshit questions from ignorant friends/family. And tell stories that you find epically hilarious, but your friends/family look at you like "da'fuq".

 

LMFAO

 

Some of the questions asked were beyond ridiculous, LOL.

Edited January 30, 201511 yr by CriminalKillaz

And tell stories that you find epically hilarious, but your friends/family look at you like "da'fuq".

That sounds strangely like working in healthcare.

Are you in your country's military? 

 

For those of you that are, how long have you been serving? What are your responsibilities in the military? If you don't mind sharing, why did you join the military? Are you proud of making this decision? Could you see yourself anywhere else?

 

I want to start a discussion on the military, regardless of what country, for those of you that are currently or have served in the military.

 

Canadian Army; 8 years this July.

 

My MOC (Military Occupational Code) Combat Engineer, although I rarely do it anymore since I've transitioned to an instructor role for Cadets (ironic really, If I hadn't had joined the army; I'd be a teacher).

 

I joined the Army because it has always been a childhood dream of mine (joined at 17, eight years later I'm still kicking around); In addition it's also about protecting the innocent and safeguarding the helpless, "These Things We Do That Others May Live"

"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."

 

The Military is a lifestyle, I don't know many who have joined for money because it's a decent wage by most standard; but the amount of work and sacrifices we make, woefully inadequate. You have to want to be there and you have to be willing to do things that most people don't want to do or are afraid to do; you also have to make spilt second decisions that may scar you for years after, most of all you have to be willing to go places that politically don't make sense but it is your job. It's not an easy life style and if you've been in long enough as I have, you'll become jaded and to a degree cynical about the world; you get to see what humans can do to one another.

 

Lastly, god forbid anyone has to experience this; but you may have to say goodbye to friends, people you considered brothers/sisters. The hardest thing I've ever had to do in life and the military was to bury my best friend, you see it on TV or in movies but when your the one saluting the casket.....It's hard.

 

 

Over the last couple of years (I'm 26), I've been pondering about my decision about Military Service; My friends are all Dentists, Bankers, Work at Google or Microsoft, Accountants etc. I've always wondered "What If". I don't ponder anymore because I realized that I'm one of only a handful of people that can say I've achieved a dream of mine; I've got to do many wonderful things in the Army, travelled, made friends for life (had to bury a few).

 

I couldn't see myself anywhere else, I'm proud, honoured and privleged to have worn that uniform everyday for 8 years, as I'm about to close one chapter of my life (I'm leaving the Army) and hopefully opening another chapter really soon, I have no regrets whatsoever.

 

That sounds strangely like working in healthcare.

Honestly, I think most jobs have bits of it.

Canadian Army; 8 years this July.

 

My MOC (Military Occupational Code) Combat Engineer, although I rarely do it anymore since I've transitioned to an instructor role for Cadets (ironic really, If I hadn't had joined the army; I'd be a teacher).

 

I joined the Army because it has always been a childhood dream of mine (joined at 17, eight years later I'm still kicking around); In addition it's also about protecting the innocent and safeguarding the helpless, "These Things We Do That Others May Live"

"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."

 

The Military is a lifestyle, I don't know many who have joined for money because it's a decent wage by most standard; but the amount of work and sacrifices we make, woefully inadequate. You have to want to be there and you have to be willing to do things that most people don't want to do or are afraid to do; you also have to make spilt second decisions that may scar you for years after, most of all you have to be willing to go places that politically don't make sense but it is your job. It's not an easy life style and if you've been in long enough as I have, you'll become jaded and to a degree cynical about the world; you get to see what humans can do to one another.

 

Lastly, god forbid anyone has to experience this; but you may have to say goodbye to friends, people you considered brothers/sisters. The hardest thing I've ever had to do in life and the military was to bury my best friend, you see it on TV or in movies but when your the one saluting the casket.....It's hard.

 

 

Over the last couple of years (I'm 26), I've been pondering about my decision about Military Service; My friends are all Dentists, Bankers, Work at Google or Microsoft, Accountants etc. I've always wondered "What If". I don't ponder anymore because I realized that I'm one of only a handful of people that can say I've achieved a dream of mine; I've got to do many wonderful things in the Army, travelled, made friends for life (had to bury a few).

 

I couldn't see myself anywhere else, I'm proud, honoured and privleged to have worn that uniform everyday for 8 years, as I'm about to close one chapter of my life (I'm leaving the Army) and hopefully opening another chapter really soon, I have no regrets whatsoever.

 

Godspeed to you man. We need more people in the world like you! :)