Which branch of the Armed Forces do you prefer?

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Keiichi

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I've been giving a lot of thought to joining the military. The only problem I have is deciding in which branch enlist. I know that some of you (Inf team members and the public) have been or still are in the miltary, and I'd appreciate your input (although non-military opinions are welcome). Which branch of the military would you suggest I join?

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Ak

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wha?

You fergot the Coast Guard....Shame on you...Coasties are people too...=(

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yeah and you forgot the national guard too /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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The Coast Guard might be an option, but the National Guard is definately out. The main reason I want to join the military is to travel. The National Guard is pretty much confined to the U.S. I've heard good things about the Navy. If I could get stationed aboard an aircraft carrier or submarine then that would be great, but, fresh out of boot camp, I'd probably get stuck aboard a freaking tug boat. The Air Force is nice because I've always loved jets, but I hear they have some pretty steep requirments. As for the Army and Marines; they might be a little too intense for me. I'd prefer to stay as far away from open combat as I can get.

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Galaddin

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hehe well then if you join the national guard, you'll get to see more of your own nation... and unless the states are invaded, the chances of you going into open combat are pretty slim /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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hey if you are playing inf you shouldnt be joining the military /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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I'd say air force or army. In the army u only have to serve a tour of duty of 2 yrs (if u get over a 50% on the asvab), but the air force (I heard) has more training. Also in the air force it is hard to get in some computer related feilds where as it is relatively simple in the army(if ya know ur stuff). It's a tuff choice but I think I would go with one of these two.
 

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MARINE CORPS OOHRAH!

I'd have to suggest the Marine Corps, after you are out you will be a brother to every other Marine and the things you learn there will stay with you for the rest of your life. Also, cops will usually let you off with a warning if you put the USMC bumper sticker on your car.
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Keiichi

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Oh for the love of... Come on people! Over 100 views and only 8 PEOPLE have voted!? You people must have some opinions (I said non-military opinions are welcome).

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well you'd notice that most of the comments are by the same ppl /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
i voted for navy, btw

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still choose the one, where th chanced to get killed at war or only at a bad accident is very small!!!! But when you are a cute person you will never join the arms and make something out of your life!!!

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gee... i dont know

i guess id go for something up close and personal. I dont really like distance warfare. Then again, they dont have calvary or pike infantry anymore do they? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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hehe well you could run up to the front lines with a pike while everyone else is battling away with guns and see what happens /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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Sure they have cavalry. Air and Armoured Cav... tanks and jets in other words.

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i got this from the specops webby

New Oaths of Enlistment


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US Air Force Oath of Enlistment

I, Zoomie, swear to sign away 4 years of my useless life to the United StatesAir Force because I'm too smart for the Army and because the Marines frighten me. I swear to sit behind a desk and take credit for the work done by others more dedicated than me who take their job seriously.

I also swear not to do any form of real exercise, but promise to defend our bike riding test as a valid form of exercise. I swear to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, even though I believe myself to be above that. I promise to walk around calling everyone by their first name because I know I'm not really in the military and I find it amusing to annoy the other services. I will have a better quality of life than all those around me and will at all times be sure to make them aware of that fact.

After completion of my <snicker>"Basic Training," I will be a lean, mean,donut-eating, lazy-boy sitting, civilian-wearing-blue-clothes, chairborne Ranger. I will believe I am superior to all others and will make an effort to clean the knife before stabbing the next person in the back with it. I will do no work unless someone is watching me (and it makes me look good), will annoy those around me, and will go home early every day. I consent to never getting promoted (EVER) and understand that all those whom I made fun of yesterday will probably outrank me tomorrow. So help me God.

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US Army Oath of Enlistment

I, Rambo, swear to sign away 4 years of my mediocre life to the United States Army because I couldn't score high enough on the ASVAB to get into the Air Force, because I'm not tough enough for the Marines, and the Navy won't take me because I can't swim. I will wear camouflage every day and tuck my trousers in my boots because I can't figure out how to use blousing straps.

I promise to wear my uniform 24 hours a day even when have a date. I willcontinue to tell myself that I am a fierce killing machine because my Drill Sergeant told me I am, despite the fact that the only action I will ever see is a court-martial for sexual harassment. I acknowledge the fact that I will make E-8 in my first year of service, and vow to maintain that it is because I scored perfect on my PT test.

After completion of my sexual...er...I mean Boot Camp, I will attend a different Army school once every other month and return knowing less than I did when I left. On my first trip home after Boot Camp, I will walk around like I am cool and propose to my 9th grade sweetheart. I will make my wife stay home because if I let her out she might leave me for a smarter Air Force guy or a better looking Marine. Should she leave me twelve times, I will continue to take her back.

While at work, I will maintain a look of knowledge while getting absolutely nothing accomplished. I will arrive at work every day at 1000 hrs because of morning PT and leave every day at 1300 to report back to the "company." I understand that I will undergo no training whatsoever that will help me get a job upon separation, and will end up working in construction with my friends from high school. I will brag to everyone about the Army giving me $30,000 for college, but will be unable to use it because I can't pass a placement exam. So help me God.

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US Navy Oath of Enlistment

I, Top Gun, in lieu of going to prison, swear to sign away 4 years of my life to the United States Navy because I want to hang out with Marines without actually having to BE one of them, because I thought the Air Force was too "corporate," and because I thought, "hey, I like to swim...why not?"

I promise to wear clothing that went out of style in 1976 and to have my namestenciled on the butt of every pair of pants I own. I understand that I will be mistaken for the Good Humor man during the summer, and for Waffen SS during the winter.

I will strive to use a different language than the rest of the English-speaking world. Using worlds like "deck, bulkhead, cover, and head" instead of "floor, wall, hat, and toilet." I will take great pride in the fact that all Navy acronyms, rank and ensignia, and everything else for that matter, are completely different from the other services and make absolutey no sense whatsoever.

I will muster (whatever that is) at 0700 hrs every morning unless I am buddy- buddy with the Chief, in which case I will show up around 0930 hours. I vow to hone my coffee cup handling skills to the point that I can stand up in a kayak being tossed around in a typhoon, and still not spill a drop. I consent to being promoted and subsequently busted at least twice per fiscal year. I realize that, once selected for Chief, I am required to submit myself to the sick, and quite possibly illegal, whims of my new-found "colleagues." So help me Neptune.

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US Marine Corps Oath of Enlistment

I, state your name, swear... uuhhhh... high-and-tight... <grunt>... cammies... uhh... ugh... Air Force women... HOORAH! So help me Corps.

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I_ABuGa

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nice one hardcore, heard about something like that from some of me friends that joined the army. He said he practically signed his soul away. Neat thing is he gets a M16 and his pistol with his number stenciled on the side.

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