Anyone here ever been in the armed forces?

[Stanknogger]

I am thinking of joining either the Army or the Marines. I will probably hold off for now but if the US has what looks like ane xtended war over this terorism stuff, I will without a doubt join up. This is something I was considering doing evebn before this attack.

I am just wondering what goes on, noone in my family has ever been in the military before an dI dont know any people in it. Im in good physical shape but I'm not huge or really strong (good endurace in relation to my body weight tho, I can do a lot of pullups + pushups and run 6:00 miles for more than an hour)

So, if I joined the marines what is basic trainign like? I'm pretty tough mentally, Ive put up with alot of shit in the past and I think that would be ok. Do they do that shit we used to hear about on the news where they pound the USMC pins into your chest? that kinda stuff I can do without. Also I heard in basic training they make the tallest guy or the oldest guy the squad leader a lot, that might be me as I am 6'5 and 22 rs old. But I'm a shitty leader to be honest if I joined up I would have to get more maturity to lead, I would be much better in a grunt position (dont get me wrong I've got brains, Im just shitty at dealing with people)

Well I want to serve my country...just considering my options.

thanks

 

[Booylicious]

I haven't been in the armed forces myself. But two guys from Nellis Air Force base fucked my ass a couple of months ago. So, you might say that the armed forces has been in me.





P.S. One of them made me call him Goose while he fucked me.

 

[r00+]

DoD

I worked for the DoD for 7 years, not armed forces though.

Yes they still pin people.

 

[COL KURTZ]

ex army here. at this point go ahead and join any branch, as long as you serve...the way I see it however, the Marines may get limited action if there is a war in Afghanistan because there is no access by sea. And if it is going to be a war fought "in the shadows", as Colin Powell said, expect Special Forces and Intelligence personnel to see much of the action.

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

Former Army Ranger.

Army Infantry always sees action.

 

[TxCollegeguy]

Recent Army Enlisted. Either way do what you feel is right

I enlisted before this and feel more right in doing so now. Both of my grandfathers served in WWII, one of my great grandfathers served in WWI

Many Cousins and Uncles have served. All of them in different Branches. They all have good things to say about their service time, even though all of them say it couldn't be compared to the military of today

 

[Stanknogger]

Thanks guys.

Right now I know jack about the military, I've never even fired a fucking rifle in the last 8 years.

Is that gonna be a problem

 

[Godzila]

Marine here...

 

[Booylicious]

Marine here...

Marine here too!!!!

 

[Stanknogger]

c'mon you guys, can you answer some of the questions? Or tell me a little bit about what a marine or army will experience his first few weeks or months

 

[Booylicious]

c'mon you guys, can you answer some of the questions? Or tell me a little bit about what a marine or army will experience his first few weeks or months

Chat with BigBuck tomorrow morning ... he'll fill you in. However, I will tell you that if you want to have the most fun and listen to the most fabulous music, sign up for the Daisy Brigade.

 

[w8liftinglady]

I was in the Army,both as enlisted and officer,if you can believe that.However,my last Real basic training was about 20 years ago.From what I understand,the DIs have to be a lot more "P.C.",not really allowed to strike or verbally abuse you,no racial slurs,no reference to sexual orientation,no extreme vulgarities(which eliminates about 90% of my interaction with my DI).We were pretty much confined to the post for the majority of our basic training,which was ok,because my ass was dragging every day.Wake up at 0430,to mess by 0500,then back to barracks for inspection.Then we ran somewhere,learned how to be in the Army(rules,terms they use,how to salute,how to wear your uniform).then we ran to the field for more exercises.Then to mess and given about 5 min to eat.Then ran to more classes,or the artillery range,then to barracks for more clean up,then to mess,then to barracks to shower,then we fell exhausted in bed.It wasn't a walk in the park,by any means,but I was in fantastic shape when I finished.I was a corpsman in the hospital,then came back as a nurse,so my second enlistment wasn't as stringent as the first...more policies and procedures than the physical,brutal training I had experienced before(also was right as Gulf War began,so they were wanting to kind of rush us through)For me,the Gulf War wasn't bad.I worked stateside in a Military hospital,taking care of soldiers after they had been shipped back here,so I never really experience the atrocities that some of my co workers had seen in viet Nam.Just be prepared to sleep very little,eat like shit,and have your feet hurt.Also,be prepared to really have to watch your mouth,at least in basic.They had very little tolerance for smart asses,and your whole platoon would suffer your screw-ups.I made a lot of good friends,though,and I still keep in touch with some of them-hope this helps.

 

[the People's Champ]

Devil Dog here.
Marines is the way to go, but any branch is fine. just get the most of the military if you join. schools are free, and the possibilities are endless once you are in. one thing though, with the skills you earn in the military, the money is outside FYI. peace

 

[GaryWary]

I was kicked out of the British Air Force for bad attitude....

 

[HamsterHider]

Marine here too!!!!

DON'T LIE YOU WERE IN THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ASS PIRATES. YOU PROTECTED THE BROWN CAVERNS WHERE YOU PIRATES BURY YOUR "TREASURE"

 

[the nature boy]

Former Army reservist.

 

[frorider6]

Prior enlisted Air Force, but not in the Armed Forces. I think you have to have a gun to be considered the armed forces. I had a wrench.

 

[Stanknogger]

Thanks w8liftinglady for your post!!

The rest of you too but slighly less so

 

[thesuperstar]

ex-army. now national guard.

want to leave right now, join the army.

if not join the national guard and did it once a month, easy work.

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[manny78]

Ex- Canadian Army, 22 nd regiment, 1st Battalion, Recon-combat diver at Valcartier.

 

[3Vandoo]

Ex- Canadian Army, 22 nd regiment, 1st Battalion, Recon-combat diver at Valcartier.

Manny im offended by your post! dont and never translated the name of the regiment!



Royal 22e Régiment