What would it take for you to join the army?

More Than Mortal · March 17, 2015, 04:46:03 PM

Inspired by Naru's post, of course. Assume you have no mitigating factors like physical or mental health considerations, what would you sign up for?

I'll end up joining if I run out of options, for whatever reason.

PSU · March 17, 2015, 04:47:46 PM

I've always pondered this.

Since both my brothers are in the service, I'd think if one of them was KIA I would join up ASAP.

cxfhvxgkcf-56:7 · March 17, 2015, 04:52:47 PM

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gats · March 17, 2015, 04:54:22 PM

Same as you

Blackbox Rob · March 17, 2015, 04:55:20 PM

Nothing. Our government is filled with greedy asshats and scum. Why would anybody want to be under contract with the US government when you could literally do anything else. And anybody who says your fighting for the country is delusional.

le debate meh i r atheist *tips tea cup/fedora*

Mad Max · March 17, 2015, 04:57:56 PM

I'm not sure there exists a condition or monetary value that could convince me to join the military.

Ásgeirr · March 17, 2015, 04:59:08 PM

Eh...i cant think of a reason cus its already mandatory

More Than Mortal · March 17, 2015, 05:00:07 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on March 17, 2015, 04:57:56 PM

I'm not sure there exists a condition or monetary value that could convince me to join the military.

Would you choose welfare over service?

DAS B00T x2 · March 17, 2015, 05:01:24 PM

Guaranteed deployment slot and I'd re-up.
Otherwise I'm done with it.

challengerX · March 17, 2015, 05:05:31 PM

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Genghis Khan · March 17, 2015, 05:21:38 PM

War of independence, revolutionary war. Retaking ceded territories.

Azumarill · March 17, 2015, 05:27:51 PM

compulsory draft, and thats only if i couldnt find an out

Luciana · March 17, 2015, 05:31:23 PM

Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 17, 2015, 04:55:20 PM

Nothing. Our government is filled with greedy asshats and scum. Why would anybody want to be under contract with the US government when you could literally do anything else. And anybody who says your fighting for the country is delusional.

le debate meh i r atheist *tips tea cup/fedora*

I yearn for your nativity.

Everyone country is corrupt, lad. Get over it.

Girl of Mystery · March 17, 2015, 05:32:17 PM

Only if I was forced to serve.

AngryBrute · March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM

I go back and forward to I would join willingly if there was a call for me to do it, then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...

Sigma617 · March 17, 2015, 05:35:49 PM

If the Covenant find Earth.

Incan · March 17, 2015, 05:38:57 PM

If my other plans fall through I see it as a good alternative, I'd probably go into the Royal Marines.

SecondClass · March 17, 2015, 05:43:02 PM

Money or compulsion.

More Than Mortal · March 17, 2015, 05:43:58 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM

then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...

If I were to join, theoretically, I don't think I could be a commissioned officer without combat experience.

AngryBrute · March 17, 2015, 05:46:30 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on March 17, 2015, 05:43:58 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM
then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...
If I were to join, theoretically, I don't think I could be a commissioned officer without combat experience.

If you were to join as a regular enlisted man then yeah thats the case. But College Grads have the opportunity to go into OCS once you complete Basic Training... So says my local recruiter.

Jocephalopod · March 17, 2015, 05:46:58 PM

I'm already in the military, met up with a fellow brother at the mall.

he was kind enough to film our conversation

YouTube

Casper · March 17, 2015, 05:47:49 PM

I wouldn't. They'd make cut my hair and get all muscular and then I'd get fat after I left.

DAS B00T x2 · March 17, 2015, 05:59:11 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:46:30 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on March 17, 2015, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM
then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...
If I were to join, theoretically, I don't think I could be a commissioned officer without combat experience.
If you were to join as a regular enlisted man then yeah thats the case. But College Grads have the opportunity to go into OCS once you complete Basic Training... So says my local recruiter.

Four year degree and a decent recruiter who hands you the right contract and career path? Yeah, you can be a 90-day wonder in no time.

Naru · March 17, 2015, 06:01:30 PM

Money and if niggers are invading the country

More Than Mortal · March 17, 2015, 06:04:52 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:46:30 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on March 17, 2015, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM
then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...
If I were to join, theoretically, I don't think I could be a commissioned officer without combat experience.
If you were to join as a regular enlisted man then yeah thats the case. But College Grads have the opportunity to go into OCS once you complete Basic Training... So says my local recruiter.

It's the same for the British Army.

I'm saying that I, personally, wouldn't feel comfortable or responsible enough to lead men into combat before having been led myself.

AngryBrute · March 17, 2015, 06:07:23 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on March 17, 2015, 06:04:52 PM

Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:46:30 PM
Quote from: Meta Cognition on March 17, 2015, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: AngryBrute on March 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM
then I would go to Officer Candidate School since I am a College grad. And the other is only if I got drafted...
If I were to join, theoretically, I don't think I could be a commissioned officer without combat experience.
If you were to join as a regular enlisted man then yeah thats the case. But College Grads have the opportunity to go into OCS once you complete Basic Training... So says my local recruiter.
It's the same for the British Army.

I'm saying that I, personally, wouldn't feel comfortable or responsible enough to lead men into combat before having been led myself.

Yeah thats true. I prolly wouldn't go Infantry anyway if I joined willingly.

cxfhvxgkcf-56:7 · March 17, 2015, 06:08:49 PM

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DAS B00T x2 · March 17, 2015, 06:11:05 PM

Quote from: S\ash on March 17, 2015, 06:08:49 PM

Also I'd join a foreign legion of another country before I join the US Army. French Foreign Legion would be cool

>FFL
>ever being cool
>wearing a kepi

Juuzou · March 17, 2015, 06:12:29 PM

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