For the military people here

Colinwoods84 · 03-04-2009, 05:10 PM

hopefully I will be putting on PO2 (E5) soon and I might cross over to the army in their warrant officer program and fly helicopters. I have an aviation education that I need to finish. Maybe stay navy and fly helicopters here since thats what I fix all day. There is a great advantage of being an officer with prior enlisted experience. I like the military. Just do not get involved with people who do not like it. Its kinda funny how they can influence the ammount of wonderful experiences you can have.

I am the only enlisted sailor in my family. All the rest of the enlisted personel are NCO'S in U.S.M.C.. Two uncles that are commisioned officers are also sailors. I have more respect for my uncle who is master sergent in the corps vs. my other uncle who is a Cmdr in the navy. I didnt finish school so thats why I joined enlisted. Need tuition assistance to help finish school. I can put an application in for a commisioning in the navy soon but dont want to be a butter bar. I just figured that warrant officer would be cool.

From my own experience, I am an aviation electricians mate in the navy. I wanted to be an Air traffic controller but they told me no so this was the next best thing. Civilian world it pays good. There are a lot more interesting jobs I think in the navy for enlisted vs. officer though. I have worked mostly "O Level" maitnance in the navy. Basically I follow electricity through helicopters and their avionics epuipment. I enjoy it a lot. Its a cool feeling when you can bust a pilots balls cause he does not even know how to use his own equipment. And when there is something wrong and maitnace control needs something fixed quick and you are their go to guy,,,, its a good feeling.

Either way no job anywhere is a sure thing. Security clearance and all other types of stuff can come into play. Just make sure you know what your doing and you enjoy it. There will be lots of fun. Ask the sailors and marines around here,,,,, if you are under 21 you can only play water pong. Do not go to captains mast. That will ruin any chance of being an officer. keep your nose clean. Try out enlisted,,, you will have a good look at both sides.

pittim · 03-04-2009, 05:45 PM

It's funny, whenever I tell people that I'm thinking about joining the military I get only two responses, either do it or don't do it.

People that are either currently in now, veterans, or have immediate family in the military all say do it.

People that see what the media shows them say don't do it.

But I guess that's obviously how the responses would turn out haha.

Colinwoods84 · 03-04-2009, 05:51 PM

The people who say dont do it have no experience. There usually the ones who are doing nothing with their lives any way. What do they know. Was their older brothers friend in and hated it? Its always some bull shit. If you think its something you want to do go for it. If not, then dont. All those people though will still be there if and when you go.

roughnready62 · 06-30-2009, 07:43 AM

I've seen both types of officers (prior service, and just O's) and some have been great, and some have been awful. At the end of the day, who you are and your personality will determine what type of officer you are. If you are hard working, selfless, and determined, you will succeed...but if you are a douche bag who has been spoon fed a living from your parents, chances are you will still be a douche bag when you become an officer. Being enlisted does help some, especially being able to relate to your soldiers, and letting them know you have seen the same shit they are seeing right now. However, it can be distracting at times, because you sometimes have a tendency to micromanage....which is a big no no in the officer world.

8 years is a very long time, I would suggest that you pursue a ROTC scholarship because it is an easier transition to military life from college life (whereas being a private will be a complete shock) as giving you a chance to be responsible and lead soldiers (which is the greatest honor). You will be treated like shit in Basic training, and then when you get to your unit, you will have to live in the barracks...among many other things.

Just something to think about. if you have any questions feel free to drop me a line.

A.D. · 06-30-2009, 10:40 AM

Dude, go AF, you will probably get the most time out of the branches to get your studies done, depending on the job you take. We have 100% tuition assistance like the other branches, we have a great GI Bill that is fully transferable to your family members(people should read up about this one, the new bill is freaking awesome!!), and we also have this great program for people who want to go warrant officer, its called Blue to Green, and all you need to do is make E5 in a certain career field and transfer over to the Army. There are many great things about it, and i am not saying don't join the other branches, because we all know that they are much needed and the brave men and women, but if you want to get your school done while you are in within a couple of years, the AF makes it easy.

Delmarva · 06-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Holy thread revival batman

A.D. · 06-30-2009, 11:14 AM

Haha, dude i didn't even notice the OP date, i just noticed the new post, LOL. Oh well, old info or new info, its still info, LOL.

06-30-2009, 10:40 AM	#25
A.D. Desert Riding Ninja Joined: Jan 2009, #12198 Location: SoC♠l Gender: Dude Posts: 723 Black Rugged Trails 2008 Automatic Hot wife in passenger seat mod, fumoto valve, BHLM, IPOD adapter.	Dude, go AF, you will probably get the most time out of the branches to get your studies done, depending on the job you take. We have 100% tuition assistance like the other branches, we have a great GI Bill that is fully transferable to your family members(people should read up about this one, the new bill is freaking awesome!!), and we also have this great program for people who want to go warrant officer, its called Blue to Green, and all you need to do is make E5 in a certain career field and transfer over to the Army. There are many great things about it, and i am not saying don't join the other branches, because we all know that they are much needed and the brave men and women, but if you want to get your school done while you are in within a couple of years, the AF makes it easy. __________________

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Delmarva I'm the Mayor Name: Mayor Mike Joined: Oct 2008, #10148 Location: Maryland Shore Gender: Guy Posts: 19,472 Doctor of Domesticitus Automatic	Holy thread revival batman __________________

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A.D. Desert Riding Ninja Joined: Jan 2009, #12198 Location: SoC♠l Gender: Dude Posts: 723 Black Rugged Trails 2008 Automatic Hot wife in passenger seat mod, fumoto valve, BHLM, IPOD adapter.	Haha, dude i didn't even notice the OP date, i just noticed the new post, LOL. Oh well, old info or new info, its still info, LOL. __________________

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03-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#21
Colinwoods84 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13813 Location: Virginia Beach Gender: Male Posts: 107 2008 Sport Double Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic	hopefully I will be putting on PO2 (E5) soon and I might cross over to the army in their warrant officer program and fly helicopters. I have an aviation education that I need to finish. Maybe stay navy and fly helicopters here since thats what I fix all day. There is a great advantage of being an officer with prior enlisted experience. I like the military. Just do not get involved with people who do not like it. Its kinda funny how they can influence the ammount of wonderful experiences you can have. I am the only enlisted sailor in my family. All the rest of the enlisted personel are NCO'S in U.S.M.C.. Two uncles that are commisioned officers are also sailors. I have more respect for my uncle who is master sergent in the corps vs. my other uncle who is a Cmdr in the navy. I didnt finish school so thats why I joined enlisted. Need tuition assistance to help finish school. I can put an application in for a commisioning in the navy soon but dont want to be a butter bar. I just figured that warrant officer would be cool. From my own experience, I am an aviation electricians mate in the navy. I wanted to be an Air traffic controller but they told me no so this was the next best thing. Civilian world it pays good. There are a lot more interesting jobs I think in the navy for enlisted vs. officer though. I have worked mostly "O Level" maitnance in the navy. Basically I follow electricity through helicopters and their avionics epuipment. I enjoy it a lot. Its a cool feeling when you can bust a pilots balls cause he does not even know how to use his own equipment. And when there is something wrong and maitnace control needs something fixed quick and you are their go to guy,,,, its a good feeling. Either way no job anywhere is a sure thing. Security clearance and all other types of stuff can come into play. Just make sure you know what your doing and you enjoy it. There will be lots of fun. Ask the sailors and marines around here,,,,, if you are under 21 you can only play water pong. Do not go to captains mast. That will ruin any chance of being an officer. keep your nose clean. Try out enlisted,,, you will have a good look at both sides.

03-04-2009, 05:51 PM	#23
Colinwoods84 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13813 Location: Virginia Beach Gender: Male Posts: 107 2008 Sport Double Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic	The people who say dont do it have no experience. There usually the ones who are doing nothing with their lives any way. What do they know. Was their older brothers friend in and hated it? Its always some bull shit. If you think its something you want to do go for it. If not, then dont. All those people though will still be there if and when you go.

06-30-2009, 07:43 AM	#24
roughnready62 Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12968 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Gender: Dude Posts: 41 02 SR5 2002 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4L V6 K&N Intake SoftTopper	I've seen both types of officers (prior service, and just O's) and some have been great, and some have been awful. At the end of the day, who you are and your personality will determine what type of officer you are. If you are hard working, selfless, and determined, you will succeed...but if you are a douche bag who has been spoon fed a living from your parents, chances are you will still be a douche bag when you become an officer. Being enlisted does help some, especially being able to relate to your soldiers, and letting them know you have seen the same shit they are seeing right now. However, it can be distracting at times, because you sometimes have a tendency to micromanage....which is a big no no in the officer world. 8 years is a very long time, I would suggest that you pursue a ROTC scholarship because it is an easier transition to military life from college life (whereas being a private will be a complete shock) as giving you a chance to be responsible and lead soldiers (which is the greatest honor). You will be treated like shit in Basic training, and then when you get to your unit, you will have to live in the barracks...among many other things. Just something to think about. if you have any questions feel free to drop me a line.