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Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:04 pm to CountMeIn
Are you ready for him to be a woke insufferable douche? He will be if he goes to an academy.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:04 pm to bikerack
He says military experience makes him more attractive in the job market…I’ll go with that. The romanticized vision of being in the special forces is what he’s seeing more so than learning a trade.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:05 pm to CountMeIn
If he's smart he'll join the Air Force or Navy.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:05 pm to CountMeIn
my understanding is that the military has cut a lot of the retirement benefits for new recruits. might wanna check into that because having an early retirement always seemed like the biggest benefit to me
how young? how much longer are we gonna be using snipers? seems like drones accomplish the same thing
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Our youngest truly wants to be a sniper
how young? how much longer are we gonna be using snipers? seems like drones accomplish the same thing
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Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:07 pm to CountMeIn
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The romanticized vision of being in the special forces is what he’s seeing more so than learning a trade.
Do NOT let him enlist as an 18X. Because if he doesn't make it (and odds are against him) then he becomes needs of the Army.
If he wants to be SF then he should enlist infantry and he'll eventually be allowed to try out for selection and will remain infantry if he doesn't make it.
18X contract is also at least 5 years instead of 4. And more than likely, he WILL be reclassed to something like bulk laundry, motor t, or food service.
This post was edited on 11/15/22 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:07 pm to CharlesLSU
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Our youngest truly wants to be a sniper…..preferably seals (of course).
Sounds like a little too much Call of Duty playtime
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:09 pm to CountMeIn
Sounds like you did a great job parenting
Never discourage your child’s desire to serve - no matter the current political landscape. This Country is bigger than any one president.
I’d suggest doing so right after HS.
Never discourage your child’s desire to serve - no matter the current political landscape. This Country is bigger than any one president.
I’d suggest doing so right after HS.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:10 pm to ReasonableGuy
If he’s white he will be discriminated against for promotions,duty stations ,etc.
This is not the military I served in.Now the gays,transgenders,women are the favored group and he will always get the shite end of the stick.He needs to be aware of this.
This is not the military I served in.Now the gays,transgenders,women are the favored group and he will always get the shite end of the stick.He needs to be aware of this.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:10 pm to SG_Geaux
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Sounds like a little too much Call of Duty playtime
exactly. what is the appeal of sitting in 1 spot for weeks at a time barely moving and having to eat/shite/piss in the same spot to maybe potentially eventually get a shot off?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:13 pm to CountMeIn
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Just as bad is that I think our military could end up pointing guns at US citizens in our lifetime. Where would the OT start in educating the young lad on the political dynamics of our times so that he could make an informed decision as to whether current causes are worth dying for?
Sounds like he should just talk to you.
I don’t think I’d want my kid enlisting, especially without understanding how much our own government resents people like us and the growing possibility of an engagement that would be in major conflict with her own values and ideals.
This post was edited on 11/15/22 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:15 pm to CountMeIn
Not to be nosy CM, what do you and your wife do for a living?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:16 pm to CountMeIn
After the experience my cousin had, no. Not with the current woke leadership. He routinely tested higher than everyone else in every category, only to be passed over for others who often didn’t meet the criteria.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:16 pm to CountMeIn
He can go to Kings Point and do the Strategic Sealift Officer program and come out in the Navy Reserves while making six figures working for Military Sealift Command
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:16 pm to CountMeIn
So what is his interest exactly? Pay for school, have an adventure, have a career and retire?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:17 pm to CountMeIn
quote:Go officer; If he decides it is not for him, he would have a degree to help his off-boarding from the military.
Where would the OT start in educating the young lad on the political dynamics of our times so that he could make an informed decision as to whether current causes are worth dying for?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:18 pm to CountMeIn
6 yr enlisted Navy vet here.
If my kid wanted to go, I’d only give my blessing if it’s the Air Force Academy route. Maybe Coast Guard Officer. Otherwise I’m saying hell no.
I’d say to get a job, learn a trade while at the starter job. Go into business for yourself doing the trade you learned. Run and grow your business. Live happy.
If my kid wanted to go, I’d only give my blessing if it’s the Air Force Academy route. Maybe Coast Guard Officer. Otherwise I’m saying hell no.
I’d say to get a job, learn a trade while at the starter job. Go into business for yourself doing the trade you learned. Run and grow your business. Live happy.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:18 pm to Jim Rockford
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Coast Guard. Lower ranks have more autonomy and responsibility than any other service. And the most primo duty stations.
Only thing is the USCG doesn't fall under DOD.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:18 pm to Corinthians420
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my understanding is that the military has cut a lot of the retirement benefits for new recruits.
It's actually improved for most. Instead of 50% (2.5% per year served) of base pay after 20 years they get 40% (2% per year served.) But now everyone also gets 1% TSP (401k) contribution plus up to 4% match. There is also an additional mid career bonus.
Most never make it to 20 years and now they can leave with something invested for retirement. Even if you make it to 20, that nest egg may be worth more than the additional 10% pension.
This post was edited on 11/15/22 at 8:25 pm
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