Whatever you go into good luck.
If you're doing this out of a sense of patriotism then sign up for the armed services... just look inside yourself and ask yourself whether or not you truly believe in the philosophy of what your leaders are doing, if you do then go for it.
If you're doing this out of any sort of financial motivation then try for a security job with an oil company or Middle-East-based contractor of some sort. I have a friend with zero military experience who is out in Ethiopia earning a 6 figure salary for an oil company as some sort of defence contractor, he spent most of last year in Somalia too. Why do the same job as these guys for less pay by joining the armed services? ...unless of course it's you're doing it for the philosophy.
If you're doing this out of any sort of financial motivation then try for a security job with an oil company or Middle-East-based contractor of some sort. I have a friend with zero military experience who is out in Ethiopia earning a 6 figure salary for an oil company as some sort of defence contractor, he spent most of last year in Somalia too. Why do the same job as these guys for less pay by joining the armed services? ...unless of course it's you're doing it for the philosophy.
That sounds really cool, like the kind of stuff I'd like to get in to. How did he get into it?Braddock wrote:
If you're doing this out of a sense of patriotism then sign up for the armed services... just look inside yourself and ask yourself whether or not you truly believe in the philosophy of what your leaders are doing, if you do then go for it.
If you're doing this out of any sort of financial motivation then try for a security job with an oil company or Middle-East-based contractor of some sort. I have a friend with zero military experience who is out in Ethiopia earning a 6 figure salary for an oil company as some sort of defence contractor, he spent most of last year in Somalia too. Why do the same job as these guys for less pay by joining the armed services? ...unless of course it's you're doing it for the philosophy.
I know his Dad worked in the oil business for a long time so I'm guessing that had a big part to play but he had no real expertise in that area to my knowledge. I saw him briefly a couple of weeks ago before he shipped out to Ethiopia, he was saying he got shot at three times in his first 10 days but after that it wasn't too bad... except for the camel spiders!ghettoperson wrote:
That sounds really cool, like the kind of stuff I'd like to get in to. How did he get into it?Braddock wrote:
If you're doing this out of a sense of patriotism then sign up for the armed services... just look inside yourself and ask yourself whether or not you truly believe in the philosophy of what your leaders are doing, if you do then go for it.
If you're doing this out of any sort of financial motivation then try for a security job with an oil company or Middle-East-based contractor of some sort. I have a friend with zero military experience who is out in Ethiopia earning a 6 figure salary for an oil company as some sort of defence contractor, he spent most of last year in Somalia too. Why do the same job as these guys for less pay by joining the armed services? ...unless of course it's you're doing it for the philosophy.
Camel spiders?! Fuck that, I need a new career plan.
Eh, looks like intel is out.
I've a friend in the Navy who said it's not bad...but once you hit E-5 it's damned hard to rank up.
I've a friend in the Navy who said it's not bad...but once you hit E-5 it's damned hard to rank up.
Lowing: Subs offer a lot. As a MT I dealt with hydraulics, pneumatics, and computers daily. There are nukes, MM's, ET's, and a bunch more. Not to mention you have to have at least a secret clearance. My job required a TS ESI.
TMo: The sub community is pretty close knit. It more challenging because you have to know more than just your job. Esentially you have to learn all the major systems on the boat. The point being if something goes wrong anyone can jump in to help keep the boat from sinking.
As another point, the sub force is viewed as the cream of the crop and it helps in getting a job afterwords. As long as you find a job you like on the sub.
TMo: The sub community is pretty close knit. It more challenging because you have to know more than just your job. Esentially you have to learn all the major systems on the boat. The point being if something goes wrong anyone can jump in to help keep the boat from sinking.
As another point, the sub force is viewed as the cream of the crop and it helps in getting a job afterwords. As long as you find a job you like on the sub.
Happens in a lot of rates, something to ask your recruiter about. Definetly affects which rate to go into. Remember that your test scores and ratings while in affect your promotions.notorious wrote:
Eh, looks like intel is out.
I've a friend in the Navy who said it's not bad...but once you hit E-5 it's damned hard to rank up.
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"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)
wow hah I was listening to this song as reading your post.DonFck wrote:
As they say, you get to see the world 'n shit. Plus you get paid for it.
just listen to the intro for me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb5LJ_Gdwyc&fmt=18
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For electronics and stuff, AF and Navy are both good. AF is really getting into cyber and satellite ops.
Several of my friends used to be in AF Intel. They really enjoyed it.
Several of my friends used to be in AF Intel. They really enjoyed it.
So I'm reading up on how to get a head start on the Navy...and how I can enter as an E-2 instead of E-1...and how I can potentially leave Boot Camp as an E-4...anyway, just picking up tips and tricks.
..and I came across this gem. I lol'd hard.
..and I came across this gem. I lol'd hard.
If you've joined the Navy because of your love for the sea, you'll be excited to learn that your new accommodations will be on board a ship. This will be immediately followed by disappointment when you learn it's only a pretend-ship.
Not sure what rates are advancing "push button" style these days. I was a E-3 out of boot camp and E-4 after time in rate. No test or reviews considered. Just be careful if you choose a rate that has a lot of benefits thrown in to get people to pick that one. There is more than likely a lot of other people signing up for that rate as well. You may be joining a bottleneck. Again, your recruiter should be able to answer a lot of questions for you if you know what to ask. Also remember that they have to "Make Mission", meet quota for us civilians. They may have certain rates they are pushing that week or month depending on how many spots they have to fill.
"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation" - Barack Obama (a freshman senator from Illinios)
Visiting with my recruiter again tomorrow morning.
So far I've been reading up and trying to memorize the phonetic alphabet, the 11 general orders of a sentry, the Navy core values...
So far I've been reading up and trying to memorize the phonetic alphabet, the 11 general orders of a sentry, the Navy core values...
I wish my country had military worth of enlisting I'm so jealous on you guys
Move to a country that does? lolLongbow wrote:
I wish my country had military worth of enlisting I'm so jealous on you guys
I will loose sitizenship and all my stuff if I enlist in foreign armed forcesLittle BaBy JESUS wrote:
Move to a country that does? lol
Looks like a private military company for you thenLongbow wrote:
I will loose sitizenship and all my stuff if I enlist in foreign armed forcesLittle BaBy JESUS wrote:
Move to a country that does? lol
Don't have skills for that, where do you think I can get proper military training if our conscript army sucks?Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Looks like a private military company for you then
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No idea.Longbow wrote:
Don't have skills for that, where do you think I can get proper military training if our conscript army sucks?Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Looks like a private military company for you then
You don't have to defend what nobody wants to takeFlecco wrote:
0% Army.Ty wrote:
So that's two Bf2s.com moderators enlisting at the same tim - 'cept I'm just going for the NZ Terrors. Don't blame me, it's not like the NZ military does anything anyway.
0% Air Force.
0% Navy.
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100% There for the taking.
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Golf Oscar Oscar Delta Lima Uniform Charlie Kilo Hotel Oscar Mike Echo Sierra Lima India Charlie Echonotorious wrote:
Visiting with my recruiter again tomorrow morning.
So far I've been reading up and trying to memorize the phonetic alphabet, the 11 general orders of a sentry, the Navy core values...
You don't need training. Lying works.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
No idea.Longbow wrote:
Don't have skills for that, where do you think I can get proper military training if our conscript army sucks?Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Looks like a private military company for you then
Read Warrior Brothers by Keith Fennell. His experiences in a private military contractor sound a hell of a lot more terrifying than his time in the SASR.
Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.
The army is a waste of life to be honest. Your not fighting for your country, but for the interests of a few people. You kill beings of your same species.
You waste life.
Not only that, but after doing your service, your practically fucked. You'd be surprised to know that more than half of the homeless population in America are veterans.
But its your choice after all.
You waste life.
Not only that, but after doing your service, your practically fucked. You'd be surprised to know that more than half of the homeless population in America are veterans.
But its your choice after all.
being a veteran does not make you homeless. Your choices in life does that.Ioan92 wrote:
The army is a waste of life to be honest. Your not fighting for your country, but for the interests of a few people. You kill beings of your same species.
You waste life.
Not only that, but after doing your service, your practically fucked. You'd be surprised to know that more than half of the homeless population in America are veterans.
But its your choice after all.
As for the rest of your post, I am left speechless.
got proof of that?Ioan92 wrote:
You'd be surprised to know that more than half of the homeless population in America are veterans.
First Blood ffsusmarine wrote:
got proof of that?Ioan92 wrote:
You'd be surprised to know that more than half of the homeless population in America are veterans.
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