does anyone here served/will served in the army ?

[UoUo]

Just want to know...

p-)

[Ratamacue]

In 2-3 years I plan on enlisting on the USMC. So...not yet.

[UoUo]

In 2-3 years I plan on enlisting on the USMC. So...not yet.

What is "USMC" ?

[FallenAngel]

UoUo....thats United States Marine Corps.

And ditto that. I will pry join up for a 2-4 year hitch in the Marines after I earn my BA. ;)

[Seiyuuki]

A few more years, still in ROTC.

[UoUo]

UoUo....thats United States Marine Corps.

And ditto that. I will pry join up for a 2-4 year hitch in the Marines after I earn my BA. ;)

ha ok. :)

next year i will join the IDF...i hope to join to SP unit.

[EvanL]

I join militia in Canada in May and switch to regular force in about 2 years.

[Gringo]

I'm gonna join the Royal Engineers if I get at least Ds in English, Maths and Science for my GCSEs.
I'm thinking of joining a specialist RE unit like 9 PARA Sqdrn or 59 Independent Commando Sqdrn.

[Beowulf]

I'm hoping for a position in the Coast guard reserve.....oh yeah.
-b

[Merik]

I sign the paperwork to join the Army Reserves next week.

[UoUo]

I sign the paperwork to join the Army Reserves next week.
what's it mean ? how can you be in the Reserves if you didn't served in the army ?

[Merik]

Here in the US you have a choice of serving full-time with the active Military, joining the Reserves, or the National Guard. The National Guard differs from the Reserves in that they have combat arms units and are run by the state and not the federal government like the Reserves.

[UoUo]

Here in the US you have a choice of serving full-time with the active Military, joining the Reserves, or the National Guard. The National Guard differs from the Reserves in that they have combat arms units and are run by the state and not the federal government like the Reserves.

oh i see...here in israel..we have to join the army....and evreyone going to resreves after he finshed.

in what age people there join the army ? or you don't have a 1 age...

[FallenAngel]

in the US, anyone may join any service (or it's reserve) at age 18. I know one can join up with the Navy and Marines at age 17 with the consent of the parents.

Me, personally, will join up when I am about 22 or 23, depending on the time of year ;) (Im 19 right now)

[100_Percent_HOOAH]

I am already enlisted, just waiting to ship out. Feb 3rd is the date for 11x-ray infantry with airborne ranger option. I can't wait. HOOAH!

[Haiw]

i was hoping to have already signed up but i was too young (just got 17 last week :() so i'm off to university; still gotta see how long i'll stay there...

[Seiyuuki]

I join militia in Canada in May and switch to regular force in about 2 years.

Can you explain the militia thing please?

[khukuri]

Seargant swedish mech forces used to be. Today National gard

[Merik]

You can join any branch of the military at the age of 17 with the consent of your parents. The only drawback though is that you can not go active duty(full-time) until you are out of school. And you can not be deployed until the age of 18.

[Ichhabe]

The only drawback though is that you can not go active duty(full-time) until you are out of school. And you can not be deployed until the age of 18.

I think that one should at least have ones pubic hairs fully outgrown before being deployed. Do not see that as an drawback.

Yes, I know that some of the AA-gunners on HM Ships were just 16 during the Falkland War.

But there is a reason for the age limit. You that are not old enough cannot understand that. And that is why I am glad that there is a age limit. :)

[GLax]

i was supposed to leave july 10, 2003 for the US Army but i shattered my hand in a lacrosse game (rough sport) and needed surgery. so i'm waiting to get all the paper work back so i can sign up again, my recruiter said i'll prolly leave late october or early november. 100-percent-hooah, what did you get on your ASVAB? i got in the 91st percentile, btw, i'm an 11x too, hopefully gonna get the chance to go to a Ranger or Airborne unit, though i think i should focus on completing basic first...

p.s. dont think just because i scored in the top 91% that i am a tall + skinny or short + fat nerdy type my friend... like some of those other guys that claim to be joining the infantry

[EvanL]

Millitia is Reserves. Inb the commonwealth we refer to reserves as Millitia.

[Vance]

in the US, anyone may join any service (or it's reserve) at age 18. I know one can join up with the Navy and Marines at age 17 with the consent of the parents.

Me, personally, will join up when I am about 22 or 23, depending on the time of year ;) (Im 19 right now)
Umm...I thought it was 17? Or can you sign up at 17 and then go to Basic at 18?

[GLax]

no you can sign up at 17, thats what i did the first time. i'm pretty sure u can go to basic at 17 too, thats what my friend has to do next year cuz he had a late b-day...

[Ratamacue]

You can join AND go to basic upon reaching 17 years of age, but you need parental permission until you're 18, at which point they play no role in your enlistment.

[James]

I was active duty USMC 1993-1997, 3d BN 7th MAR, 1st Marine Division, 0311 (11-B to you Army dogs, squaddie to my cousins across the water :P ).

[morlick]

4éme RA, 1991-1994 p-)

[ShotOver]

James, why did you leave?

[Dmitri]

I've been National Guard for 2 years now, in the mechanized inf. unit and absolutely love it woot About to go for a two-week training for a Bradley FV Gunner. ;) The thing is Guard gives good college benefits, so when I finish college and ROTC, probably will go active, and try for SF.. p-)


got in the 91st percentile,
what GT score would that be?

[James]

James, why did you leave?

I wanted to go to college (which I did). I never planned to make a long career out of the military, but it was something I wanted to experience.

[to free the oppressed]

I got 4 years left than it's HELLO U.S.Army Special Forces (aka Green Beret):D.After High School I'm out of this crappy city.

[Apogee]

3rd Year at the Academy (West Point) not too much longer till I'm headed off to IOBC at Benning then to Ranger School, then off to God knows where. God bless everyone serving and thank you to those who put in their time.

[Schuster]

I'm Joining the Canadian Army Reserves in January or February. I would of joined in july. But i Turned 16 on July 7th and you have to turn 16 before the first of july of the year you want to join.. or something :cantbeli:

[usa320]

I wouldnt be able to keep up physically, and wouldnt be able to pass the physical requirements...

I cant run for a sustained amount of time, and cant carry too much, ive got a few screws in my right knee, which got toally screwed durring a football game in middle school...8 years later, it still gives me pain if i put alot of pressure on it.

[hoganshero]

2 years comm reserve in canada

[Merik]

The only drawback though is that you can not go active duty(full-time) until you are out of school. And you can not be deployed until the age of 18.

I think that one should at least have ones pubic hairs fully outgrown before being deployed. Do not see that as an drawback.

Yes, I know that some of the AA-gunners on HM Ships were just 16 during the Falkland War.

But there is a reason for the age limit. You that are not old enough cannot understand that. And that is why I am glad that there is a age limit. :)


I dont want to sound rude or anything Ichhabe but please explain why I am not old enough to understand the age limit?

[18C4V]

Yes,
Currently serving as an 18C.

[burnt by the sun]

11x plan on going to sniper school and anyother school slot they have open, ranger, jump, SF, AA. don't really care if i get in a rangr bat. or a sniper/scout or SF group, just be cool to go to the schools.

[Mortimer]

I am currently Royal Australian Artillery going on 2 years. Just put my papers in to go to the darkside...(officer). Officer selection board at the end of September woot

[seventy6er]

german army 1998 - 2000

it was a great time.

[RoBBo]

good luck to you Mortimer. I hope you make it.

[SABER 2-3]

U.S. ARMY (a.d./n.g./res) 8yrs, currrent Active DoD, 12yrs total.
Tane,
Ever think about comming back to DoD in another status?

[sunnysandy]

I am planning to join the Indian Army as an officer by the end of this year,if I am not accepted i might move to UK and join up as a soldier or squaddie as they say :D

[Steve Andrews]

Did 4 years in a British Infantry Regiment (Royal Hampshires, then Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment) from 90 to 94.

[Argyll]

8 years.......1st Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1980-88

[Herrmannek]

It could happen that if I not pass exam in September I'll became polish army conscript. But i'm tired with studies so maybe it will not be so bad to take one year break, to gain condition and loose paunchy :)

[GLax]

Quote:
got in the 91st percentile,

what GT score would that be?

GT? what is this my friend? good luck with your Bradley training by the way...

[Merik]

General Technical test. It basically tests you on how much technical knowledge(what it says)you have. Mechanical, mathematical, etc. are some of the stuff included.


Im not sure what a 91st percentile would be score-wise, but my score was a 107 on the GT. 3 more points and I can qualify as a entrant in the Flight School after High School program.

[Haiw]

about the age limit; there's another reason for it; i.e. in the netherlands here regular army etc. is open from 17 years, but marines & kct (dutch SOF) is 18 years minimum...its cus of all the heavy loads u carry.. some people still grow a little when theyre 17, so the minimum is 18 so everyone is fully grown and wont mess up their backs or anything

[100_Percent_HOOAH]

Glax,

I got a 53 on my ASVABs. I didn't do as well as I wanted too, but I only needed a 50 to get my airborne ranger option.

Burnt by the sun: I heard that US Army sniper school is extremely hard to get accepted to and even harder to pass. Good luck, I hope you make it!

[Dominique]

I'm Army National Guard currently on active duty assigned to force protection (otherwise known as guard duty) at a base in the US. Been back on active since OCt. of last year and still have about 4-5 months to go, but they are asking for volunteers for overseas or to extend their tour in the US.

[erwan]

I'm a medial practician ( grade: leutnant) in the french army; I'm in the seventh year of the medial studies; I will be " doctor" with an equivalent grade of captain in two years; I'm twenty four

[Phil_EFMB]

US Army 1989-1995
MOS91B
2ID (Korea)
101st AASLT (Ft. Campbell, KY)

[GLax]

well in that case i have no clue, i just took the one they put in front of me

[Grimjack]

U.S. Army 83 Jan to Mar 03,now serving in the NG (National Guard).Been all over and seen some heat,Grenada(82ndABN),Panama(3/75th Rng Batt.),Desert Storm (24th INF Div).Not to mention Eygpt,Bosnia.Going to pull my 30 and retire.

[Henk]

I was drafted and did my service with the dutch commando's (green beret).
________________________
The best weapon is the mind

[Desert-Fox]

my plan is to be in active duty before the fall of 2011
(i will sure as hell be joining up in the winter)
the reason for the year 2011 is that i got to finish college and stuff first
and i Will be joining the US army

[martinexsquaddie]

3rd Battalion The Queens Regiment 1986-1992

[Dmitri]

GT? what is this my friend? good luck with your Bradley training by the way...
Thanks man... GT is a General Technical score, honestly I am not exactly sure what it measures :oops: (does anyone here know??) , but as I understand it is the most important score on the ASVAB. Like to go SF, you need 110 GT. I believe I got 117, but have no idea what percentile that is. Look up on your asvab score sheet, it should list all the different tests and scores.

[warchild1/27scout]

25th id (light) 11b and batt. scouts 91-94. dimitri that would be an awesome gt score of 117. i had 105 and went to asvab workshop to better my gt to atleast a 110 for sf but never went. and about sniper school, our snipers just had to get accepted to batt. recon and then they'd have to wait for a sniper slot which would usually take a while until then they would still fill the role in training of a sniper.

[FallenAngel]

not to toot my own horn, but some Army recruiter asked me to take an ASVAB test off the record, just cause he saw my school transcripts (staight As across the board, honors and AP classes, accepted to UCLA, Berkeley, etc) to see what sort of jobs I could get in the military.

He called me up a few days later and told me that he was ready to sign me up and gaurentee me a spot in Army intelligence which (he said anyways) is the hardest part of the Army to get into as a green recruit.

But, he WAS a recruiter, so take it all with a grain of salt ;)

[SABER 2-3]

Your G.T. score is your most important score because it is a composite of all tested material. All S.F. canidates must (no waiver available) have a minimum GT of 110. I belive that OCS canidates have the same standard.

[XASA]

not to toot my own horn, but some Army recruiter asked me to take an ASVAB test off the record, just cause he saw my school transcripts (staight As across the board, honors and AP classes, accepted to UCLA, Berkeley, etc) to see what sort of jobs I could get in the military.

He called me up a few days later and told me that he was ready to sign me up and gaurentee me a spot in Army intelligence which (he said anyways) is the hardest part of the Army to get into as a green recruit.

But, he WAS a recruiter, so take it all with a grain of salt ;)

Angel,

Recruiters do act as "talent scouts," if you will, for the military. When a candidate takes preliminary testing and scores high, they will try to steer them to intelligence and other units that require high scores. Keep in mind the enlistment might be longer due to lengthy training. When I enlisted I wanted to be in ordnance but got steered to the Army Security Agency. Out of 72 months service, I spent more than 18 months in training. Believe me, being in intelligence isn't like any other branch of the service and it's well worth considering. Make sure, though, you can pass a security check before you sign on the bottom line if you do decide to go into intelligence...and get any promise in writing.

[XASA]

Three years Translator and Voice Intercept Operator in 54th US Army Security Agency Special Operations Command, later, Field Station Berlin. One year attached to language pool at NSA at Ft. Meade, Md.. Finally, Operations/Intelligence NCOIC, 92nd Psyops Company (TAC) for six months. Specialist 6th Class when discharged after six years active duty.

[GAFE]

Teniente de Corbeta de la Infanteria de Marina Armada de Mexico, (Naval Infantry)

[garyfanclub]

I am already enlisted, just waiting to ship out. Feb 3rd is the date for 11x-ray infantry with airborne ranger option. I can't wait. HOOAH!

So I'm guessing you'll be going to Benning? I wonder if it's still hot as hell down there in January.

I plan on enlisting also but it's still up in the air. If I do I probably will not go with the Ranger option but definitely as either 11x Airborne option or as a Cavalry Scout (19D). Only for about 2-3 years though, there is collge to think about.

[Merik]

A guy I know of is a 19Delta stationed over in South Korea with the 2/7th Cav. Same unit as my dads over there.

[MARINO]

I AM PREPARING THE EXAM TO ENTER IN ZARAGOZA ACADEMY(IS AS WEST POINT, AND THEY DO EXCHANGE WITH WESPOINT, SO I WILL PROBABLY VISIT YOU NEXT YEAR), IS SPANISH OFFICERS ACADEMY OR NAVAL MILITARY ACADEMY, I WANT TO GO TO INFANTRY, OR ARTILLERY, AND BE AT SPECOP OR SPANISH LEGION, OR AIRBORNE BRIGADE

[Royal]

about the age limit; there's another reason for it; i.e. in the netherlands here regular army etc. is open from 17 years, but marines & kct (dutch SOF) is 18 years minimum...its cus of all the heavy loads u carry.. some people still grow a little when theyre 17, so the minimum is 18 so everyone is fully grown and wont mess up their backs or anything

Joined as a 16 year old in '86. No problems with load carrying on my Commando Course. But you're right, by the time I joined Recce Tp I'd put a fair bit of muscle on (I was a skinny little **** at 16) and that made load carrying alot easier.

As for 16 year olds in the South Atlantic, they weren't just AA gunners on the ships. All three Commando's and both 2 and 3 Para had 16 or 17 year olds on the ground.

It is only recently that UK forces have restricted operational roles to over 18's (Northern Ireland was always an exception to this rule - hence the fact that I spent my first NI tour in Belize! (I was still 16).

[Ichhabe]

Sweet Lord Royal, that was NEWS to me. Did not know that 16-17 years old kids humped across the Falklands...

[Andyman]

I just finished all my paperwork to join the infantry reserves for the Queens Own Rifles reserve unit in Toronto. Hopefully if all goes well I will be doing basic this fall and hopefully I will get accepted to RMC for 2004 cause man I wanna go to the school so bad I would do anything. By the Way RMC is the Royal Militay College for Canada and its a university but they integrate your officer training so that you graduate simultaneously with a degree and your officer's badge or whatever oh that would be so great.

[LongWayToTheTop]

Im doing my year 11 now im 16 and 6 months, in 3 more months ill be old enough to join the Australian Army ill be going in as a Sapper/ Combat Engineer, then maybe try and become a Marksman. Ive worked with 16th battalon before ive stripped and cleaned a Styer f88 aug before it was great cant wait until i join.

[citizen-k]

served in the IDF green beret corps, If you know what I mean ;-)

[Bix]

Currently I'm 13F (Forward Observer) with the Pennsylvania National Guard and I leave for OCS in March 2004. I'll probably go for MP as an officer, so I can work in the Criminal Investigation Division when I finish my Master of Science in Forensic Science.

A GT score of 110 will make you eligible for just about anything. I got a 128, so I didn't have too much problem getting into OCS.

Good Luck to all those who look forward to serving in the future.

SPC Bix

[axl]

12 months german army, tank bataillon 304. after that 7 years german army reserve, tank bataillon 284. now staff sergeant and trained with leopard 2a4 and m1a1 abrams.

regards
axl

[Uncle Sam]

82nd Airborne Div...11B1V...USA

[Skaman]

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[Skaman]

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[Ratamacue]

The topic title is "has anybody served/will serve in the military?"

This forum itself is for anybody. I don't believe there's any rule that says you must have served in the military. Don't take yourself too seriously.

[Beowulf]

First of all, this forum was for people with Military experience, NOT people who want to join or will be joining, so save it for another forum. Dont contribute to what you dont know.

Take it easy there highspeed... Breathe relax and read the forum title..
-b

[Jack Mehoff]

Was-US Army 10th Mountain(light crunchy).

Now-UT Nasty Girl FA aka red leg(155mm howitzer).

[LJK]

I have Finnish Airborne Jaeger school entrance eximinations on January, 2004. Cant wait anymore :P

[scrybe]

Just spent a month at Fort Knox. Will be contracting this summer and starting my MS3 year of Army ROTC this fall.

[PhillyMobster]

dang, thats a bump!

[scrybe]

Woah what the hell... I swear this was on the first page. No way I woulda gone and dug it up.

[gaijinsamurai]

Six years USMC (1985-91)
Five years Oregon National Guard (1997-2002)

[triath]

Enlisted, head to MEPS this tueday (26th) and ship out for Ft. Benning on the 28th. 11x-ray.

(Lol raising dead threads ;) )

[Para]

Parachute Regiment.................Click on web link at the bottom of the page

[PhillyMobster]

Well, my ship date for Parris Island is the 29th, but I'm an idiot, so I complained to my recruiter, and he is trying to get me moved up to the 25th of this month. Unfortunately, I don't think he'll be able to get me a slot, but maybe next week.

The parents are driving me crazy........... :fork:

[coverteye]

9years British Army.

Leaving in six months for a Private Military Company to be paid better and treated like a real person.....

[meni0n]

2 years something with the Cdn Army ( Reserve and reg force time combined) as a signal operator.

[Roy Batty]

hey there Menion

[Bombtrack]

About 2 and a half years (2003-present) as an infantry reservist in the CF.

[futurepilot2004]

As I said in the other(almost identical thread) Irish Army Reserve.

[Frank Discussion]

10 years in the US Army, 19E transitioning to 19K, spent time in 1st ID, 4th ID, 2nd ACR and 1st Armored. I was medically discharged in 1993 after crushing my left arm in a tank accident.

[LordHalbert]

I aways wanted to join the military but never did it.

I can still do it but I would have to take a pay cut - can't afford to do that now :|

[ComradeStalin]

I plan on taking ROTC throught out college and becoming a 2nd lieutenant in the army.

[eblackall]

22 years, United States Army MP.

[RecceGuy]

Just starting my 21st year in the Royal Armoured Corps, Recce Regiment now but did 8 years on MBT.

[ArmyRanger]

Army Dep, 11X option 40, leave in late sept (supposed too) summer school kinda put me on hold, was supposed to leave in july.

[Carbine]

Did my mandantory service in the Finnish Defence Forces from 2004-2005. Just got discharged as second lieutenant two weeks ago.

I was an MP platoon leader.

[MARINO]

In 2-3 years I plan on enlisting on the USMC. So...not yet.
This was posted 23 Aug 2003.
Ratamacue, I hope you are a Marine ;)

[Tikvah]

I'll be joining the IDF in the next year, hoping for infantry!

[Koivurinne]

Served in Finnish Defence Forces 2005-2006, currently in reserve as a corporal and a squad leader of Panssarijääkärikomppania (the Armoured Jäger Company). I'm starting to get interested in International Peacekeeping missions though...

[brad]

Hehe 5 years from last answer. :)

[Infanteer Two Seven]

Reserve Infanteer in the Canadian Forces.
2008 to present (yes not very long :P)

[Old_Boy_Steve]

British Army, '76 to '93.

[Ulytau]

In 2 years probably going to sign beein Commando question too '-'

[rgjbloke]

Joined as a boy soldier aged 15 in 71 for two year's at Shornecliffe. Then went to 1st Battalion, Royal Green Jackets for four and a half year's. Six and a half year's total. Came out in late 1977 having got married.

[dave81]

I think this thread is winnar for longest necropost resurrection ever: SEVEN YEARS since page one.

[panzrman]

I think this thread is winnar for longest necropost resurrection ever: SEVEN YEARS since page one.

Holy shyte. Wonder if that sets some sort of internetz record?

And might as well contribute to the original intent of the necropost... 22 years U.S. Army, as a 19D Cav Scout. Aug 85-Oct 07, and would still be in boots if it weren't for medical issues. But...glad that I am done now, lol.