WTF I JUST JOINED THE ARMY!!
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I was always more interested in being a cop than in the military, because it's be sooo much cooler to get shot by a crack addict rather than getting blown to bits by a cell phone. xD
I was always more interested in being a cop than in the military, because it's be sooo much cooler to get shot by a crack addict rather than getting blown to bits by a cell phone. xD
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IED. Not a cell phone. IED = Improvised Explosive Device.Tiamatria;346693 said:
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Whatever. Still, IEDs, Bouncing Betties, grenades, etc. Are not my cuppa tea.
Pirate X;346695 said:
Whatever. Still, IEDs, Bouncing Betties, grenades, etc. Are not my cuppa tea.
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Thanks for all your responses, guys!
I live in Australia.
I can only barely do the required 15 push-ups and 45 sit-ups required for the physical test to get in :lol:
Nah, we don't have a ROTC (at least I don't think we do, based on a 5 second Wikipedia check of what the ROTC is). I signed up for the Army Reserve. It's the full army, just part time. I can't really afford to go full time (and nor do I want to) as I have Uni to think about next year, plus I'm not seeking a full career in the army. I just want to get fit, get some confidence, leadership skills, that kind of thing.
We are deployed, in a much more limited fashion, pretty much everywhere America is, plus some of our neighbouring countries, particularly East Timor.
I don't mind being deployed anywhere. I don't really have any regrets, and the idea of dying for my country is something I would be incredible proud of, regardless of the theatre. Besides the Reserves only get deployed into a warzone if they are really needed. If I do get deployed, it'll most likely be for peacekeeping missions or disaster relief in neighbouring countries.
Australia has a really romantic image of their army, mostly from our deployment at Gallipoli in WWI, where we got completely decimated, but we still fought with courage, commitment, honour etc. That image has survived since then, and it's really something I would like to be a part of.
Aside from the pseudo racism associated with that remark, I'll let it slide. I know Sean only means it out of a deep level of ignorance, and a hatred for anything different. It does hold some water, though. Our country is almost as big as America, but we have less than a tenth the population. During WWII our contigency plan for if the Japanese invaded was to just hand over Queensland (a state which covers just under a quarter of our landmass), and hope they stopped there.
Yeah, that does make sense. I also did think about doing that, but I don't think I'd enjoy it as much. Plus it's more of a full time pursuit than what I hope to be doing.
Thanks for all your responses, guys!
Firis;346591 said:What country do you live in again? As long as you are participating in what you like then
I would love to join the Army but would never join the U.S Army at it's current stage.
I live in Australia.
The White Knight;346598 said:
I can only barely do the required 15 push-ups and 45 sit-ups required for the physical test to get in :lol:
Walker;346603 said:
Nah, we don't have a ROTC (at least I don't think we do, based on a 5 second Wikipedia check of what the ROTC is). I signed up for the Army Reserve. It's the full army, just part time. I can't really afford to go full time (and nor do I want to) as I have Uni to think about next year, plus I'm not seeking a full career in the army. I just want to get fit, get some confidence, leadership skills, that kind of thing.
Walker;346607 said:
We are deployed, in a much more limited fashion, pretty much everywhere America is, plus some of our neighbouring countries, particularly East Timor.
cheezMcNASTY;346611 said:
I don't mind being deployed anywhere. I don't really have any regrets, and the idea of dying for my country is something I would be incredible proud of, regardless of the theatre. Besides the Reserves only get deployed into a warzone if they are really needed. If I do get deployed, it'll most likely be for peacekeeping missions or disaster relief in neighbouring countries.
Australia has a really romantic image of their army, mostly from our deployment at Gallipoli in WWI, where we got completely decimated, but we still fought with courage, commitment, honour etc. That image has survived since then, and it's really something I would like to be a part of.
Sean;346619 said:
Aside from the pseudo racism associated with that remark, I'll let it slide. I know Sean only means it out of a deep level of ignorance, and a hatred for anything different. It does hold some water, though. Our country is almost as big as America, but we have less than a tenth the population. During WWII our contigency plan for if the Japanese invaded was to just hand over Queensland (a state which covers just under a quarter of our landmass), and hope they stopped there.
Tiamatria;346693 said:
Yeah, that does make sense. I also did think about doing that, but I don't think I'd enjoy it as much. Plus it's more of a full time pursuit than what I hope to be doing.
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Apparently i'm suited to be either a Cavalry Scout (19D), Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C), or Infantryman (11C)
Cool.
Apparently i'm suited to be either a Cavalry Scout (19D), Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C), or Infantryman (11C)
Cool.
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Im currently in the U.S. Army and have been for the past 7 years with 2 and 1/2 of those years being in Iraq. I love my job, though its not for everyone. My best advice to you is to pick an MOS (Job) that you know you will enjoy for your entire enlistment. Hooah and good luck to you.
Im currently in the U.S. Army and have been for the past 7 years with 2 and 1/2 of those years being in Iraq. I love my job, though its not for everyone. My best advice to you is to pick an MOS (Job) that you know you will enjoy for your entire enlistment. Hooah and good luck to you.
Skotekal
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So do you just get shipped to Afghanistan and Iraq and such? You probably already mentioned, but I probably missed it.
And as a side note, when the hell are we going to ditch and leave Afghanistan/Iraq? And yes, I say "we" because Canadians ARE in the war. :lol:
And Canadian soldiers are better.
So do you just get shipped to Afghanistan and Iraq and such? You probably already mentioned, but I probably missed it.
And as a side note, when the hell are we going to ditch and leave Afghanistan/Iraq? And yes, I say "we" because Canadians ARE in the war. :lol:
And Canadian soldiers are better.
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No it depends on what job you get or what unit your assigned to. There are still allot of units that havent deployed yet. And majority of training units (TRADOC) dont deploy.
No it depends on what job you get or what unit your assigned to. There are still allot of units that havent deployed yet. And majority of training units (TRADOC) dont deploy.
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I would prefer not to be in the army at all. One question why is the title called "WTF I JUST JOINED THE ARMY" Did you enjoy it on your own accord? Or did you get forced to?
I would prefer not to be in the army at all. One question why is the title called "WTF I JUST JOINED THE ARMY" Did you enjoy it on your own accord? Or did you get forced to?
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I took the solemn oath myself to defend my country on my own accord. The person who made this post was talking about joining.
I took the solemn oath myself to defend my country on my own accord. The person who made this post was talking about joining.
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^He was referring to the OP not you
And I agree with Skotekal's white text.
^He was referring to the OP not you
And I agree with Skotekal's white text.
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Mmm, Candian soldiers. So tasty, and they're at their strongest so close to Halloween.
Though, yeah, Rafterman, you may have missed the point. I doubt, somewhat, that the Aussies have either the same terminology or the same forces deployed as we do. Sure, they're in Afghanistan and Iraq with us, but not in the same numbers.
Mmm, Candian soldiers. So tasty, and they're at their strongest so close to Halloween.
Though, yeah, Rafterman, you may have missed the point. I doubt, somewhat, that the Aussies have either the same terminology or the same forces deployed as we do. Sure, they're in Afghanistan and Iraq with us, but not in the same numbers.
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I have to go to what they call a YOU (Your Opportunities Unlimited) session, where they do kind of like a careers test from high school, but for the army. They ask you a few questions, get you to do a few tests, and from that they decide what job you would be best suited to pursuing should you get into the army.
If this is successful, I would like to train to become a commando next year. They're like our special forces.
I already said that I don't mind being deployed (at least not right now). I enjoy the whole romantic idea of dying for your country.
Besides Australians only have casualties in the single digits (or close to) from our full time army. The Reserve hardly ever get's deployed into warzones, and they are usually deployed to disaster relief and whathaveyou, if at all.
I just thought it was so radically unlike me, and I was actually surprised that I did it.
Nor in the same roles. We're mostly peacekeeping, law enforcement etc. Not out fighting the Taliban or anything.
RLRAFTERMAN;346771 said:
I have to go to what they call a YOU (Your Opportunities Unlimited) session, where they do kind of like a careers test from high school, but for the army. They ask you a few questions, get you to do a few tests, and from that they decide what job you would be best suited to pursuing should you get into the army.
If this is successful, I would like to train to become a commando next year. They're like our special forces.
Skotekal;346776 said:
I already said that I don't mind being deployed (at least not right now). I enjoy the whole romantic idea of dying for your country.
Besides Australians only have casualties in the single digits (or close to) from our full time army. The Reserve hardly ever get's deployed into warzones, and they are usually deployed to disaster relief and whathaveyou, if at all.
Vero Caerso;346779 said:
I just thought it was so radically unlike me, and I was actually surprised that I did it.
Walker;346796 said:
Nor in the same roles. We're mostly peacekeeping, law enforcement etc. Not out fighting the Taliban or anything.
Skotekal
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Goddamnit. I hate typos. rep for noticing. I'll go edit that now.
Daemon300;346788 said:
Goddamnit. I hate typos. rep for noticing. I'll go edit that now.
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I dunno. I have no actual knowledge, but I get really suspicious when I start hearing what sounds like recruiters going, "oh, we don't go into combat." and such. But yeah, I see. Though I'm not sure what you mean by "peacekeeping." Seems like a kinda weaselly, ambiguous phrase.
Also, you... LIKE the idea of dying gloriously for your country? C'mon, man, you've got that backwards. I hate to quote Patton, but it's the other guy who's supposed to die gloriously.
And really? The reserves have commandos? That seems odd, though it's probably reasonable. We probably have the same deal.
Arseface;346825 said:
I dunno. I have no actual knowledge, but I get really suspicious when I start hearing what sounds like recruiters going, "oh, we don't go into combat." and such. But yeah, I see. Though I'm not sure what you mean by "peacekeeping." Seems like a kinda weaselly, ambiguous phrase.
Also, you... LIKE the idea of dying gloriously for your country? C'mon, man, you've got that backwards. I hate to quote Patton, but it's the other guy who's supposed to die gloriously.
And really? The reserves have commandos? That seems odd, though it's probably reasonable. We probably have the same deal.