Benefits of joining the military AFTER college?

[FoBoT]

kill commies

oh wait, that was back in my day

the new govenor of Missouri (who is a year youger than me ) was a Navy officer

Jiimmy Carter and Montel Williams were both Navy officers

it is a good way to get your life off to a good start



did i mention you get to kill commies?

 

[Nutdotnet]

So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Also, you'll find that recruiters dont lie as much as people claim. Usually the person just failed to ask the right questions.

I don't usually volunteer this info but my father was my recruiter. I'm not kidding.

 

[Reckoner]

I was thinking about doing this as well for some added experience on the resume. I'm just worried I'll be shipped over to Iraq I would want something domestic which would allow me to gain experience in information technology.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Most pay and 'easiest' probably Airforce.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I was thinking about doing this as well for some added experience on the resume. I'm just worried I'll be shipped over to Iraq I would want something domestic which would allow me to gain experience in information technology.

When you join you are not assured in any way of getting only specific duty stations. It's all about the needs of the navy, army, marines, etc... You go wherever they need you. If you are afraid of being in danger, don't join. You'll be more of a liability to the US than an asset.

 

[PingSpike]

You could....get shot to death in a desert?

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Most pay and 'easiest' probably Airforce.

Easiest, maybe. Most pay? I doubt it. Navy nukes top the list, at least they did when I was in.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Go NAVY!! :thumbsup:

 

[Svnla]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

In my opinion (chance of death by combat): Air Force (less), Navy, Army, Marines (more).

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Hardcore
You'd be an officer.

And...? Is that actually a benefit?

as i understand it , its way better to be an officer then a grunt

Except for German officers at Stalingrad. Prime sniper targets.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

What do you mean by "best"? If you're looking for a more job oriented approach, possibly the Army, Navy, or Air Force instead of the Marines. If you want to see more "action" Military and Army. If you want to be the "safest" I'd probably say Navy or Air Force.

One of my best friends is actually requesting deployment to Iraq. He's in the Navy as a Coreman, and from what he's told he'll be strictly held to base duty and won't have to go out into the field. I think he said he'll be receiving a higher salary for hazard pay and overseas pay.

 

[Babbles]

Originally posted by: Hardcore
You'd be an officer.

Not quite like that.

Just because you have college degree does not mean you will automatically get a commission. The Air Force is taking very fery officer candidates as well as the Navy. The Army, though, is having a high acceptance rate for OCS but it is not just a matter of walking into a recruiter's office and telling them you want OCS. There are various boards you have to pass before they even think about it.

In the Army, at least, the physical requirements for an officer is much higher and OCS is much more difficult than BCT (basic training), both of which you must attend. Also officers do not have a guaranteed branch. You get to pick out your top five choices of what you want to be branched in (they don't have a MOS like enlisted) but there is still no guarantee.

If you are interested, then go for it. I have been thinking about getting a packet together for a while now, but my running really lacks and want to get that down before I put together a packet.

I just wanted to shed some light on it so these people don't make it seem like you go to the recruiter, you become a butter bar and everybody salutes you. A wee bit more complicated than that.

official unofficial Army OCS website

 

[murban135]

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Most pay and 'easiest' probably Airforce.

It is not easy to get accepted into Air Force Pilot training but it is a great job if you make it through. The monthly flight pay is pretty good too.

 

[TheBDB]

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Most pay and 'easiest' probably Airforce.

Easiest, maybe. Most pay? I doubt it. Navy nukes top the list, at least they did when I was in.

<- Navy nuke

I just graduated OCS a couple weeks ago. It is a life-changing experience.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: TheBDB

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

Most pay and 'easiest' probably Airforce.

Easiest, maybe. Most pay? I doubt it. Navy nukes top the list, at least they did when I was in.

<- Navy nuke

I just graduated OCS a couple weeks ago. It is a life-changing experience.

Enlighten us.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
So between the various branches, which would be the "best" (relative term).

What do you mean by "best"? If you're looking for a more job oriented approach, possibly the Army, Navy, or Air Force instead of the Marines. If you want to see more "action" Military and Army. If you want to be the "safest" I'd probably say Navy or Air Force.

One of my best friends is actually requesting deployment to Iraq. He's in the Navy as a Coreman, and from what he's told he'll be strictly held to base duty and won't have to go out into the field. I think he said he'll be receiving a higher salary for hazard pay and overseas pay.

Like I said, it's a relative term...best to you may be different than best to someone else, it all depends on what they want. Personally, I'd be fine with being deployed, but I'd rather not be in the "front lines", I'm old enough to realize that my skills are probably not best suited for that.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: ReelC00L

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Heisenberg

Originally posted by: Hardcore
You'd be an officer.

Really? They make you an officer if you have a B.S.?

You dont just become an officer. There are enlisted people with college degrees. You have to goto Officer candidate school and such. Its not an automatic thing.

And if you blow it in OCS, you don't just go find another job. They bust you down and you do whatever job they say you do until your contract is up. That was one of my deciding factors against a military career.

You may be offerred an out from OCS if you fail.
Enlisted will have to continue to serve.

Other advantage is that the training in leadership that is available for you and just the general impression of value that you can bring. You have shown that you can operate under pressure and deadlines, plus manage people.

I was told by civilian recruites when I left that my being an officer increased my value by about 20%.
Example: I left ctive duty for an engineering position at $24K. People that I went to school with, same degreee and grad year (+/-1) and now working for the same company were getting $19K. They were working there for 3-4 years before I showed up.

Also, having a security clearance will open jobs when/if you leave.