What are the advantages and disadvantages of joining army?
436538
well, I'd say the biggest disadvantage is that you may get killed in a war. That pretty much outweighed all of the advantages for me.
678108
Yes...\n\nEnlistment requiremnents for the Army:\nThe basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: \n\n• being from 17 to 34 years old\n• be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551) \n• have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED)\n• be single with no children or married with 2 or less children\n• pass the ASVAB test and \n• pass the physical
831019
well the army just isnt the best. i mean their physical training and mental training isnt as hard as most other branches. however they have a MUCH easier boot camp now. but if i were you, being from iraq, ild show your families and americans that you have the power to be the best, join marines or something like that. and if you have to join the army go into airborne.\np.s. please dont turn out to be a terrorist, my mom would kill me.
499555
The US army does NOT take all shapes and sizes.  Even in Wartime they have standards.\n\nYes, you can join at 5'2.\n\nHere is a link to a .pdf with the current enlistment requirements for height and weight.\n\nhttp://www.us-army-info.com/pages/pdfs/weightreq.pdf\n\nEditted: I just can't get over the fact that people answer questions when they have no idea what they are talking about and seldom list their sources.  (if they even have any)  I guess people will lie and make stuff up to get a few Yahoo points.
262148
The Army is a chosen profession, you probably signed with different expectations of what army life would be.\nYou should stay in the army if you think that is the job for you.  There is no shame in changing careers.
503627
claim political asylum or join the army
745801
If you are considering joining the military service after high school graduation then your best option is to take Junior ROTC and learn the basics before going to Basic Training. You will come out farther ahead than other trainees and your confidence will show.\n\nI took Army ROTC in high school and it paved the way for my military career. The things I learned in ROTC stayed with me for more than the 20 years I spent in the Army.
1085395
Only the Army offers 2 year enlistments.  However, the initial service obligation is 8 years; 2 active and 6 reserve in this case.  With the current situation, there's a strong probability that you'll be held on active duty under Stop Loss making the 2 year contract moot.\n\n2-year enlistments get the crummy "grunt" jobs.  Probably infantry.  Nothing glamorous and no high-tech training.
1000574
It really depends what you want to do.\n\nThe Marines are the most physical, tough and are sometimes the greatest effected by joining.\n\nThe Army is ground and usually fight with the Marines.\n\nThe Marines is also part of the Navy which go over seas, on various vessels for long periods of time.  They tend to see more of the world.  Usually, they sailors go out for six-nine months and then get to stay in the states for about the same amount of time until being deployed again.\n\nThe Coast Guard won't get involved in major warfare and are usually the ones busting drug rings around the south coast!  And also the ones that handle the refugees from Cuba.\n\nDo your own investigating (each branch has a website) and see what fits best for you.  Or even go to your local recruitment center and pick up packets from each branch before making your decision. \n\nAnd good luck!
1050744
College, if that is an option for you.  Only people who can't get into college should be forced to consider the Army as an option.
540255
Advantage, your an officer, and thus your not the grunt running into enemy machine gun nests, You get paid more, and there are a ton of opprotunities to advance. Not to mention your marketability when you get out of the service. \nDisadvantage, well, you are the guy who sends other men off to die sometimes. There are hard calls to make, and you gotta make 'em. You have to set the example for others to follow. Lot of weight for a guy or girl in their 20's to carry. The training is hard, the hours are long, and there isn't any thanks or glory. \n My opinion?  Do it.
71179
There are many options.  You can go to college first and enroll in ROTC and enter the Army as a Lietenant instead of an enlisted person if you are just joining after high school.  ROTC will help you pay for college and let you finish it first.  If you join as a enlisted person, you will have to do all your work and then go to college at night.  It would take a long time to finish.  The higher up you are, the safer it is.  And also more money.
852203
I'm in the army and have been around all the branches. If u like good clean living then go air force or Navy. I suggest though if u  r going to be an officer go army or marine. The air force has a huge respect issue and like u already experienced that buddy system is even worse when u join the air force. Army is probably the best for u if u want to be Intel (linguist). Also the army and marine...especially marine r tight knit groups for the part and the thing about the those two branches is u will laugh and cry and experience life with not just u but u will have 15 20 people around going though the same thing u r...it is truly a brotherhood...or if u have issue with that then a family and if u do go airforce
422512
Advantages - learn the nature of competition, learn to socialize, learn teamwork, looks good on college applications\n\nDisadvantages - if you don't know what you're doing or there's an accident you could get hurt
1034304
The page below is a contact where the army will answer any questions you have by email.\n\nhttp://www.goarmy.com/contact/email_us.jsp
1074994
a lot of these answers are great just to stress on a few get some college first and you will have a higher rank when joining. If you can't. just be prepared to be broken and rebuilt they will break you down and rebuild you into a soldier.  Your life will revolve around the USMC you can't come and go as you please it is up to your ranking officer. I think the Army is a little slacker and not as tuff as the USMC both are standing for your country which is a great honor make sure you pick the job you want when you sign up because it is hard as hell to change once you sign those papers.  Basic training and  the schooling after sucks you do stupid jobs like kitchen duty and detail work.  Defiantly start running/  it is up and at um every morning for PT during your first 6 months to a year.  Lots of push ups and sit ups.  But you build great bonds and great friendships and you make it into what you want it can be the best experience or the worst it is all up to you!\n\nProud to be an American
1077452
It depends if you enjoy where you are. If you choose to stay (extend) you may even be paid more not to leave. It saves the Army money if you stay. I stayed in Schweinfurt, Germany from 1986-1995 and have been in the California Bay Area from 1995 to Present. I have moved one time in over 20 years. There is no real answer, but the Army (except hardship tours) prefer stability. 3 years overseas and 5 years Stateside (Alaska and Hawaii are overseas assignments).\n\nAs far as signing up for the Army, I chose the Army because no other branch allowed me to choose my job BEFORE I enlisted. 21 years later, it is the same.