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zarcher · 03-16-2008, 05:54 AM

I'm going to be finished with school in about 12-18 months and was wondering what branch to go in as an officer?

MarineFlyboy · 03-16-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zarcher

I'm going to be finished with school in about 12-18 months and was wondering what branch to go in as an officer?

That is a really open ended question. What do you want to do or see yourself doing in the military?

dannyg0811 · 03-16-2008, 07:22 AM

I like your signature, Yes I'm a bit bored, so bear with me.

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"Respect Is Earned Not Given"

heres a few more for you.

Niccolo Machiavelli

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The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

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It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.

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He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.

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I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.

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Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

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Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.

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The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.

Good luck in whatever you decide. and one final one from IKE

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The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.

bama · 03-16-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zarcher

Army, Marines, USAF or Navy?

Not interested in the Coast Guard?

NavyFC · 03-16-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zarcher

I'm going to be finished with school in about 12-18 months and was wondering what branch to go in as an officer?

The only person that can answer that question is you. It is about what you want to do and what you like. Personally I like being on a ship at sea. It puts a huge strain on the family though because we are gone a lot (usually at least 1 week a month). The question that has to be asked is what are you looking to get out of your military experience?

USMC-8154TL/DM · 03-16-2008, 11:51 AM

Well that depends on what you want to do or what you are good at or like. Computers, intelligence, supply, Administration, Ground Pounding, Flying, and the list can go on forever. I know each have an advantage. Most will agree the Air Force is the way to go for a cushy, easy job. They get nice duty stations, living quarters.

If you like the dirt, the Marines is the only way to go.

XDPete · 03-16-2008, 12:09 PM

I will pick an angle for you....

If you want to deploy all the time and have boots on the ground and get shot at - Join the Army or Marines.

If you want to fly above the enemy and drop bombs or transport personnel - Join the Airforce (unless your a SP - then you might get boots on the ground too)

If you want to deploy a lot out to sea and be gone frequently but fight your battles primarly out in the ocean, join the Navy (exceptions are also Electronic Warfare people and Special Operations Jobs as well - they get boots on the ground too)

Just food for thought.

NavyFC · 03-16-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XDPete

I will pick an angle for you....

If you want to deploy all the time and have boots on the ground and get shot at - Join the Army or Marines.

If you want to fly above the enemy and drop bombs or transport personnel - Join the Airforce (unless your a SP - then you might get boots on the ground too)

If you want to deploy a lot out to sea and be gone frequently but fight your battles primarly out in the ocean, join the Navy (exceptions are also Electronic Warfare people and Special Operations Jobs as well - they get boots on the ground too)

Just food for thought.

There are many people in the Navy (other than EW and SpecOps) with boots on ground. Seabee's for example and the more than 7000 individual augmentees we have in combat zones. And with a little less that 100 aircraft on a carrier there is plenty of opportunity to fly. Yes, the Navy's primary mission is sea combat and maintaining shipping lanes but with very few countries having a Navy close to the strength of ours we are able to do many other missions as well.

ArmyGuy45 · 03-16-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bama

Not interested in the Coast Guard?

bama · 03-16-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

Meaning what?

03-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#1
zarcher XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 174	Army, Marines, USAF or Navy? I'm going to be finished with school in about 12-18 months and was wondering what branch to go in as an officer? __________________ "Don't criticize them; they are what we would be under the same circumstances"-- President Lincoln "Respect is earned not given"

03-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	Well that depends on what you want to do or what you are good at or like. Computers, intelligence, supply, Administration, Ground Pounding, Flying, and the list can go on forever. I know each have an advantage. Most will agree the Air Force is the way to go for a cushy, easy job. They get nice duty stations, living quarters. If you like the dirt, the Marines is the only way to go. __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm or http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...%20BOLT%20KNOB

03-16-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
XDPete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 137	I will pick an angle for you.... If you want to deploy all the time and have boots on the ground and get shot at - Join the Army or Marines. If you want to fly above the enemy and drop bombs or transport personnel - Join the Airforce (unless your a SP - then you might get boots on the ground too) If you want to deploy a lot out to sea and be gone frequently but fight your battles primarly out in the ocean, join the Navy (exceptions are also Electronic Warfare people and Special Operations Jobs as well - they get boots on the ground too) Just food for thought. __________________ XD Pete

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