Military - Which branch?

[HdGLaxWarrior]

If college doesnt pan out like planned. I will join the USMC, and I will continue college after my active duty.

EDIT: I searched. All 9 pages.

[LCNlaxman]

Good luck to you, whichever you should choose!

[imnotdannykeega]

im looking into the navy if college isnt what i expect, one of my friends is in the marine corps, its hard but he says its definatly worth it

[senor_k]

It's crazy, there's one person in my class joining every branch of the armed services except for the Coast Guard. 3 going to the Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Army, and 2 Air Force.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Do the Marines, and the Army come to anyone elses school? During lunch on some days they do. So when they come I'll eat lunch, and go talk to them, and get some light reading for geometry :read:.

[senor_k]

^^ Happy now? :P

[FredtheCat]

I've always heard that the Air Force is the easiest, if that's what you're looking for.

[creaseattack]

Do the Marines, and the Army come to anyone elses school? During lunch on some days they do. So when they come I'll eat lunch, and go talk to them, and get some light reading for geometry :read:.
yep during career day

[HdGLaxWarrior]

They just come at random days.

I'm not looking for the easiest. I'm looking for the most rewarding.

[swordsman]

wat about the merchant marines???? arn't they a branch

[laxstar003]

all of the branches come to our school during lunch. more than one time throughout the year, too. it seems like one of them is there like once a week...

good luck in the marines! my dad's been in the army for 25-30 years and now he's a colonel at the pentagon. you can make a great life out of the military.

and please don't start with which branch is the easiest...none of them are easy, and to rise to the highest level in each of the branches is going to be just as hard.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

It's wierd because I've had a relative in every war. But they didnt die like Lt. Dan.

[LymanLax28]

I don't think you should at all. But, if you reeally want to, go all out. Be a Navy SEAL.

[PompLax14]

That would be the Marines, and yes it is a branch.

Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard

I believe "technically" the Marines are actually a part of the Navy.

[creaseattack]

marines for me.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

I don't think you should at all. But, if you reeally want to, go all out. Be a Navy SEAL.

Why do you say that I shouldnt do it at all. If college doesnt pan out as hoped, I will then join the USMC. And after my active duty they will pay for some of my college tuition.

I believe "technically" the Marines are actually a part of the Navy.

The Marines have been around before the Constitution.

[LowRida]

I always wanted to be in the airbourne. Kind of like in Band of Brothers, great mini series.

[Mavido]

I want to be in the marines, and since college probly wont pan out (im 75% retarded) It sounds like a viable option.

I just wana shoot something :bartmoon:

[PompLax14]

The Marines have been around before the Constitution.

Not American.

[ladylaxer18]

I think that joining the armed forces is one of the most honorable things you could do and I thank you for it. I could never rip on anyone who has enlisted or is enlisted, too me they have sacrificed too much and I think that too many people don't understand that.

As for a certain branch, go with the Marines. My dad was a Marine, both of my uncles are still Marines (both high ranking officers), two of my grandfathers were Marines, etc. My great uncle actually retired as a 3-star general. Anyways, any branch will be rewarding and it is up to you depending on what you are looking for, but in the Marines you can do a little of everything. Oh yea, Marines also look the best in uniform.

[LaXDaVe]

I want to be in the marines, and since college probly wont pan out (im 75% retarded) It sounds like a viable option.


So im not the only one. huh. Finally.

lol. =P

[ColtsLax]

The marine corp is part of the Navy, though they consider thmeselves seperate. You go to college together at annapolis. The merchant marines are totally different. They ship stuff around the world.

AF is the best in terms of service and retirment. The Army and MC own you for the rest of your life. AF is more like a job depending on your field. Always be an officer, no matter what branch.

Navy has been around before the constitution and the marines

[Fartman]

The marine corp is part of the Navy, though they consider thmeselves seperate. You go to college together at annapolis.

not true. when you are at the naval academy, you are considered to be full-fledged navy. after you graduate, you are given choices as to which path you would like to take according to your class rank. About 25% of the graduating class are permitted to enter the marines, and they are more often than not, the top 25% of the class.

[franks2089]

If I was going into the military I would pick the airforce because you get to blow people and **** up but have the least chance of dying yourelf

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Not American.

Yes. American. The Marines started back in 1775.

[PompLax14]

No. The Marine Corps is seperate.

The Marines are a part of the Navy. I will explain it to you as my father explained it to me (he is in the Army).


<i>"Technically, the Marines are part of the Navy. However, they operate for the most part independently. The way my boss (who's in the Navy) explained it to me, unlike the Army, Navy and Air Force, there's no Dept. of the Marines, no Secretary of the Marines. The head of the Marines is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, who I believe reports to the Secretary of the Navy"</i>

[Eclipse]

He is right, my brother who is a marine always told me the marines are a part of the navy, but i cant seem to figure out how. My brother loves the corp though. He said he didnt know which branch to choose. He went into the army recruiter office and they were a bunch of fat guys sitting around, when he went to the marine recruiters office they were all clean cut, fit guys. He said the only way he would go army is to be a ranger, which is basically the equivalent of a marine.

[GBaschski]

I'm considering going to Naval Academy or Airforce...
Just out of curiosity, which academy has the best lacrosse team?

[Eclipse]

navy

extra words

[ladylaxer18]

Navy lax, no doubt!

[LaxGuru27]

Hate to break this news, Marines Are a brand of the army home slice, if you dont believe me look it up for yourself. As for the branch i would say Army or marines, no offense cuz i have the up most respect for anyone in the arm forces, But Just about anyone can cut Navy and Air force Basic, If you going to do something you might as well do it all the way instead of half assing it.

[LaxGuru27]

LIke i said, if you going to do something theres no reason to half *** it, Thats just my view, and i figure i have a right to it, I came from a military family. If i told my dad i was going in the air force or the navy he would ***** smack me, Simply cuz if you wanna fight for your country do it all the way, get down on the lines, blow some **** up, But if you wanna help your go into the air force or navy and get a desk job. Theres no need for name calling here my friend, I have a view, You dont agree with it, thats not my problem.

[GBaschski]

LIke i said, if you going to do something theres no reason to half *** it, Thats just my view, and i figure i have a right to it, I came from a military family. If i told my dad i was going in the air force or the navy he would ***** smack me, Simply cuz if you wanna fight for your country do it all the way, get down on the lines, blow some **** up, But if you wanna help your go into the air force or navy and get a desk job. Theres no need for name calling here my friend, I have a view, You dont agree with it, thats not my problem.

Hey, somebody's gotta do the desk jobs.

Don't double post.

[LaxGuru27]

Yes some does have to do the desk jobs, as for the double posting i have not a clue how that happened , lol its like he quoted me on it before i posted it.

[bayhawkslax216]

Before you join up, think long and hard about the type of conflict you will most likely be entering, and think about why we are in that conflict, and decide if it is actually something you are willing to die for.
I'm not telling you what to do, but just make sure that you know what you are getting in to.

[swordsman]

That would be the Marines, and yes it is a branch.

Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard


No the Merchant Marines. as in the merchant marines.http://www.usmma.edu/
Not sure if they are Navy or not.

O, and the Marines are in the Navy.

[zerdoink]

That would be the Marines, and yes it is a branch.

Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard

i dont mean to be a smart@$$ but the marines isnt a branch by its self. The Marine Corps is part of the Department of the Navy and the Coast Guard is a part of the the Department of Home Land Defense.

[swordsman]

Yes. American. The Marines started back in 1775.

Yeah but then the marine program was stopped and relaunched as part of the Navy.

[Reighvin]

Pardon the interuption here. I just happened to stumble apon this site while looking for information about Lacrosse. I happen to be a Marine Corps recruiter in NY, and am available if anybody has any questions about the Marine Corps, or any other branch of service.

Really quick however...

Yes, the United States Marine Corps was created on Nov 10, 1775.
The Marine Corps is a Department of the Navy.

I hope I can answer any questions anybody might have about the military in general.

[zippo30]

Air Force. I want to pretend I'm Tom Cruise. Who wants to be Goose?

[Reighvin]

The marine corp is part of the Navy, though they consider thmeselves seperate. You go to college together at annapolis. The merchant marines are totally different. They ship stuff around the world.

AF is the best in terms of service and retirment. The Army and MC own you for the rest of your life. AF is more like a job depending on your field. Always be an officer, no matter what branch.

Navy has been around before the constitution and the marines

Yes, the Navy has been around longer than the Marine Corps, by almost a month. And you should really compare it to the Declaration of Independence which was signed in 1776. The Constitution came later.

And no one branch of service can offer better terms of service or retirement. Our pay, along with the retirement plans, are set by the Department of Defense. Which means we all get the same things. As far as more like a job, I'm not sure what you mean. Before recruiting, I worked in aviation electronics. I would go to work at 730, get off at 430. The rest of the time was mine to do with as I please. Sounds like a real job to me....

[Reighvin]

Top Gun was about the Navy, not the Air Force.

[zippo30]

Top Gun was about the Navy, not the Air Force.

I don't care. I'm still Maverick, no matter what.

[Reighvin]

But who would actually want to be Goose? He dies. I'd rather be Iceman...

[zippo30]

But who would actually want to be Goose? He dies. I'd rather be Iceman...

No. You can be Goose or Merline. No one is Iceman.

[navylax500]

Navy Midshipmen yeah join the navy.

[spenny]

Hate to break this news, Marines Are a brand of the army home slice, if you dont believe me look it up for yourself. As for the branch i would say Army or marines, no offense cuz i have the up most respect for anyone in the arm forces, But Just about anyone can cut Navy and Air force Basic, If you going to do something you might as well do it all the way instead of half assing it.


um no slice. why dont you go tell a marine that, once you get your jaw unwired then you can tell us that you were wrong.

as my uncle said (former marine helo pilot)
marine-
My
A$$
Rides
In
Navy
Equipment

[IRISHLAX30]

No the Merchant Marines. as in the merchant marines.http://www.usmma.edu/
Not sure if they are Navy or not.

O, and the Marines are in the Navy.


The merchant marines run private ships and harbors during peace time , but they run ships that carry supplies overseas during war time

[IRISHLAX30]

I'm definitly going to consider joining the miltary when i'm old enough , u can never say i did nothin with my life . i would proably join the navy and become a helicopter pilot

[D Bay]

I'm thinking about the Naval Academy, I have plenty of time to think about it, but right now it seems like a real option. There's so many pros. Free Scholarship, good lax team, great training for life. From everything I hear, they will really just tear you down and build you back up as a new person (someone I would rather be) It would certainly make an unruly person (me) more respectful, and I would love knowing I'm doing something for this country, and the whole thing with ranks always gives you something to strive for. Intense training like in the military really makes you a stronger person inside and out.

[Reighvin]

Merlin it is then.... LOL

[Reighvin]

For a helicopter pilot, you might want to consider the Army or the Marine Corps. Full of Helo's. Navy has them, just not that many compared to these other two services.

[Reighvin]

Not sure how old you are, or what grade you are in, but the competition for Annapolis is intense. Anybody thinking of going, needs to start prepping themselves during their Freshman and Sophmore year of high school. At the end of your Junior year, beginning of Senior is when you would actually apply. You need to be involved with different high school activities. Lacrosse is a good starting point, but you should try to get involved with different clubs as well. Take some advanced courses to show yourself off academically. Get involved in the community. Volunteer to help out at the hospital or old folks home. If in boy scouts, push hard to excell there as well. If you can make Eagle Scout, even better. Get letters out early to influencial people in the neighborhood, and the state. Letters of recommendation from Senators and Congressman carry a great deal of weight. Find your Navy or Marine Corps recruiter, and ask if you can come to the monthly Poole functions to work out. Explain you are trying to prepare yourself for Annapolis. If you do a good job and excel there, you can try and see if they will write a letter of recommendation for you as well. Help out at the VFW. Some of those retired folks carry alot of rank with them and can help you out with contacts. If you can find a retired Naval Officer in your area, hit them up also.

Basically, you need to everything you can possible think of to make yourself out to be the BEST canidate for the job.

It isn't easy, but good luck, and in the future, I may be saluting you down the road.

[spenny]

I'm thinking about the Naval Academy, I have plenty of time to think about it, but right now it seems like a real option. There's so many pros. Free Scholarship, good lax team, great training for life. From everything I hear, they will really just tear you down and build you back up as a new person (someone I would rather be) It would certainly make an unruly person (me) more respectful, and I would love knowing I'm doing something for this country, and the whole thing with ranks always gives you something to strive for. Intense training like in the military really makes you a stronger person inside and out.

you better work your tail off in school, it takes excellent grades to get into any of the service academys

[Reighvin]

um no slice. why dont you go tell a marine that, once you get your jaw unwired then you can tell us that you were wrong.

as my uncle said (former marine helo pilot)
marine-
My
A$$
Rides
In
Navy
Equipment

The Marine Corps is most definately NOT a part of the Army. The Army, years ago, tried to help get rid of the Marine Corps, saying that anything the Marines could do, they could do too. Unfortunately, as evidenced during the Korean War, that were NOT able to do our job.

The Marine Corps is a Department of the Navy, yes. The MENS Department. :-) Just joking. We love the Navy actually.

The Air Force on the other hand..........

[Thrillhouse]

Hate to break this news, Marines Are a brand of the army home slice, if you dont believe me look it up for yourself. As for the branch i would say Army or marines, no offense cuz i have the up most respect for anyone in the arm forces, But Just about anyone can cut Navy and Air force Basic, If you going to do something you might as well do it all the way instead of half assing it.

Just to make sure the horse has indeed been beaten to death, here's a link with the USMC seal. It says Department of the Navy right at the top.

http://www.kpunet.net/~homeboy/usmc_seal.html

Like Spenny said, you should to go to Parris Island to tell them they are part of the Army.


Make sure you have your medical insurance card with you...

[swordsman]

The merchant marines run private ships and harbors during peace time , but they run ships that carry supplies overseas during war time

THANX MAN! That's what I was looking for!

[FPDefense]

No. The Marine Corps is seperate.

The Marines are unfortunately part of the department of the navy. however the USMC was formed on Nov. 10, 1775 therefore making the Marines older than the US. And if you want to be techical the US wasnt truely independant til the end of the War.

And the Navy is just the Marines Taxi cab.

[MADLaxD7]

I started out at college got suspended for 2 semesters for being a dip****. I then joined the Navy for 4 years and I have been to the following places: Norway, England, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Slovenia,Thailand, China, Bahrain, India, Australia, Puerto Rico, Puerta Vallarta Mexico, Hawaii, San Diego, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Maine, Boston Mass., Jersey, Rhode Island, NewYork, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. I am glad I have experienced what I have and I have decided that it is time for me to leave the Navy once my Tour is up. Depending on which branch you choose will decide wether or not you get discipline, knowledge, or see the world. Not every branch can give you the same oppurtunities as the others. For instance in the Navy I have completed over 60 some hours of college and managed to see the world while doing it. If you would like to discuss this more don't be afraid to ask.

[swordsman]

Q: I already have political contacts. do you take basic traind before during or after anniopolis?

[scruffy221]

its all about the USMC dude. semper fi

[scruffy221]

swordsman- are u at the academy? cuz if so you'll do some training during and then graduate either an ensign in the navy or2nd lieutenant in the marines

[MADLaxD7]

Ok... what I do on board my ship is secret. I will tell you this. I have a couple things to worry about. wether or not my wep. system works, make sure I know how to defend against small boats, and drunken Marines who thinks they can beat up a squid. Not that Marines don't know how to fight. You guys do an awesome job on the front line. My father was a Marine and I have respect. I must say that marines are a part of the DON (Department Of the Navy). If you have a death wish go Marine. If you are thinking about going back to college, rethink your decision for which one will set you up for success. My father would have kicked my @$$ if I went Army or Air Force. The truth is not one person can make the decision for you but you. It is you who decides which branch. I can lay it out like this... Marines stay in one place majority of their Tours. Time off is time off. Navy goes all over the world. There is alot of time for college courses in the Navy. Not to mention, Depending on your rate/job you will get a lot of experience and ACE credit hours towards a cerain field of work. Army is pretty much like the Marines only with less discipline. Air Force you won't go any where cool. you'll have tons of time on your hands. The women are hotter.

[MADLaxD7]

the Marines were formed after the Navy. The Navy formed 12 october 1776 after taking over a British Ship. The oldest ship still comissioned is The USS Constitution.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

the Marines were formed after the Navy. The Navy formed 12 october 1776 after taking over a British Ship. The oldest ship still comissioned is The USS Constitution.

No... like 10 people have said. The Marines were formed on October 10th 1775. Then disbanded, and restarted. :dummy: :banghead: :read:

[zippo30]

Seriously, who wants to be Goose?

[Reighvin]

No... like 10 people have said. The Marines were formed on October 10th 1775. Then disbanded, and restarted. :dummy: :banghead: :read:


MADLax has it right. The Marines were formed on November 10th, 1775, while the Navy was formed in October 1775.

[Reighvin]

Congrats on finishing your time in the Navy MADLax. Definately hit alot of ports on that cruise. What were you on and what did you do, if you don't mind me asking. Good to see you knocked out all that school. I know plenty of people who decide to get out, but when you ask them what they are going to do, they are THEN going to school. That haven't done a lick of school while in, when it gets 100% tuition paid for, but now that they have to pay for part of it, they are going to school. I just don't get it sometimes.

Well, whatever you decide to do, you have definately set yourself up for the future. The experience the Navy and Marine Corps can give an individual is invaluable when you go looking for a job. And teaming that with your degree, you will have the people beating down your door for you.

Good luck to you in the future, and job well done.

[Reighvin]

Basic training is only attended by Enlisted service members, not Officers. Officers attend OCS, Officer Canidant<sp> School. It is normally run as part of Annapolis. Others that attend OCS are those that don't go through Annapolis to become Officers....

[Reighvin]

Ok... what I do on board my ship is secret. I will tell you this. I have a couple things to worry about. wether or not my wep. system works, make sure I know how to defend against small boats, and drunken Marines who thinks they can beat up a squid. Not that Marines don't know how to fight. You guys do an awesome job on the front line. My father was a Marine and I have respect. I must say that marines are a part of the DON (Department Of the Navy). If you have a death wish go Marine. If you are thinking about going back to college, rethink your decision for which one will set you up for success. My father would have kicked my @$$ if I went Army or Air Force. The truth is not one person can make the decision for you but you. It is you who decides which branch. I can lay it out like this... Marines stay in one place majority of their Tours. Time off is time off. Navy goes all over the world. There is alot of time for college courses in the Navy. Not to mention, Depending on your rate/job you will get a lot of experience and ACE credit hours towards a cerain field of work. Army is pretty much like the Marines only with less discipline. Air Force you won't go any where cool. you'll have tons of time on your hands. The women are hotter.

I have to disagree with you a little here. Not the part about the Marines fighting, because that is just what we do. But saying going Marine is a death wish. We have less percentage of people currently serving in Iraq, and have a much better success than the Army does. It's just that the Marines get all the bad press in Iraq. As far as college, I have had plenty of time to go to college while in. I get the same ACE credit hours the Navy does for classes. We offer our own correspondance courses, most of which count for college credit also. I've got almost 40 college credits, just from my ACE. Most colleges won't take all 40, but I normally get 28-34, depending on what college I am looking at, at the time.

And the Marines do anything BUT stay in one place. While I haven't been to all the places you have been, I have been to Italy, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, England, Azore Islands, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Austrailia. Plus, the Marine Corps is in more countries than the Navy, Army, and Air Force combined through our Marine Secruity Guard Duty. The Marines are the only branch of service to guard the Embassies around the world, and their are currently 134 Embassies in 119 countries. Marines deploy with our aviation squadrons all the time, and also deploy aboard ship. So to say the Marines sit at home all the time, is GREATLY exaggerated.

You are correct about the Air Force having the Hotter women, but you have to remember, once you get to another country, why would you want to be with an Air Force chick anyways? ;)

[HdGLaxWarrior]

the Marines were formed after the Navy. The Navy formed 12 october 1776 after taking over a British Ship. The oldest ship still comissioned is The USS Constitution.

I was off by a month... :banghead: :dummy:

EDIT: He said 1776 BTW.

[swordsman]

swordsman- are u at the academy?

no or else i'd know the answer to my question.

[MADLaxD7]

I served on board USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968) as a 5"54 Caliber light weight gun mount (the 2 main gun systems) operator.

My tour is not complete on board my new ship and I am not at liberty to discuss what it is that I do. I don't want to sound like an *** but that's just the way it is.

[LS_laxman]

The CG academy is the hardest to get into, not because their better but because their SOOOO small, they only acept about 200 kids a year. They also don't need a congresional recomendation. Marines is also part of the Navy, they have to go through the Naval Academy and after their four years there you have the choice of becoming a Marine.

[matt25]

I'm thinking Navy for me prolly but Navy Seals is crazy hard to get into so i dunno prolly Rotc Navy branch in college and go onto keep being in the Navy after that.

[kryptic]

SEALs...you have to be extremely motivated to do that. From the Academy, only about 20 Midshipmen get to try to become SEALs. Ever thought of doing well over 1,000 pushups a day, everyday? Four mile beach runs that have to be under 30min (in boot and camo pants?

If you want to find out more about the actual BUD/S training...check out the book, The Warrior Elite by Dick Cough (a former SEAL). It's a good read.


As for my self, I plan on staying in the Naval Service (Navy or Marines). At this point I'd either like to Service Select Aviation (Jets in the USMC or USN) or Infantry Ground (USMC).