Merchant marine is easier and has a stupid easy path to being admiral or instructorNo.
Not a bad choice at all but have you considered the other branches and what they have to offer as well? Just good to explore all possibilities.I originally was looking into the Marines but when asking current/former Marines and doing the research it seems like after basic training and infantry training, things become pretty routine and boring. The Air Force has a lot to offer especially after you leave but overall what they do just doesn't appeal to me. I actually haven't looked to much into the Army but I just don't feel the calling there either. The Navy is something I am really considering as well but the Guard seems like the right place for me.
I think no matter which you join it's going to feel routine and boring at times, just as a heads up. But you do have fun when serving, too.Thats true. I guess what I meant with the Marines/Army is that I'd be disappointed and bored that I wouldn't be able to use my training and make that difference. I would hate going through boot camp, infantry training, completing mos only to spend my time training every day without being able to put that to use.
I'm curious what you mean by "overall what the Air Force does doesn't appeal to me".
Thats true. I guess what I meant with the Marines/Army is that I'd be disappointed and bored that I wouldn't be able to use my training and make that difference. I would hate going through boot camp, infantry training, completing mos only to spend my time training every day without being able to put that to use.
With the Coast Guard you put in your 4-6 months as an apprentice, wait to get sent the school of your choice, go to that school and when you finally complete it you go straight to work in that field.
The careers in the Air Force just aren't what I'm interested in. The careers are either administrative, electronic, or mechanical and thats just not what I'm into.
Thats true. I guess what I meant with the Marines/Army is that I'd be disappointed and bored that I wouldn't be able to use my training and make that difference. I would hate going through boot camp, infantry training, completing mos only to spend my time training every day without being able to put that to use.There are hundreds of non-combat job options in the Army and Marines. It isn't automatic infantry. You go through your standard training and then you are sent to a post where you perform that job. I think you should look into your options much deeper before making assumptions, there are many misconceptions about the military branches and what they offer.
With the Coast Guard you put in your 4-6 months as an apprentice, wait to get sent the school of your choice, go to that school and when you finally complete it you go straight to work in that field.
The careers in the Air Force just aren't what I'm interested in. The careers are either administrative, electronic, or mechanical and thats just not what I'm into.
There are hundreds of non-combat job options in the Army and Marines. It isn't automatic infantry. You go through your standard training and then you are sent to a post where you perform that job. I think you should look into your options much deeper before making assumptions, there are many misconceptions about the military branches and what they offer.I assumed op was considering infantry specifically and wanted a more hands on job.
What are you into?Martial arts, reading, history, and helping people. Biggest one being helping people which is why the Coast Guard feels like the right place for me. I'd either want to be a rescue swimmer or a boatswain mate, the former being pretty self explanatory and the latter being a jack of all trades helping out wherever hes needed and doing the job thats needed. Those things feel right to me.
There are hundreds of non-combat job options in the Army and Marines. It isn't automatic infantry. You go through your standard training and then you are sent to a post where you perform that job. I think you should look into your options much deeper before making assumptions, there are many misconceptions about the military branches and what they offer.I get that but if I were to join the Army or the Marines my place would be in those combat positions. When looking into joining the military I decided that the areas I'd want to be in were either combat or anything that would directly place me into helping others and saving people.
Martial arts, reading, history, and helping people. Biggest one being helping people which is why the Coast Guard feels like the right place for me. I'd either want to be a rescue swimmer or a boatswain mate, the former being pretty self explanatory and the latter being a jack of all trades helping out wherever hes needed and doing the job thats needed. Those things feel right to me.
Pretty sure a BM in the Coast Guard is different than in the Navy. Also the Coast Guard does offer good opportunities to get specialized training for things like maritime boarding teams and stuff.
Let me break out my Blue Jacket's Manual...This is Navy right? For the Coast Guard their job is to operate patrol boats, search and rescue and assist navigation teams although I believe junior BMs do the roles that Navy BMs do.
BM is basically a deck hand. You would mostly be doing deck work like tying lines, loading cargo, working on barges and tugs, and painting. They may participate in damage control operations or gun crews though.
NDs, Navy Divers, do underwater search and rescue, demolition, recon, etc.Can you elaborate on demolition and recon? I know for Coast Guard the "equivalent" would be aviation survival technician which are basically rescue swimmers and medical technicians.
If you're the really athletic type, you could look into BUD/S to try to be a SEAL.
This is Navy right? For the Coast Guard their job is to operate patrol boats, search and rescue and assist navigation teams although I believe junior BMs do the roles that Navy BMs do.
Can you elaborate on demolition and recon? I know for Coast Guard the "equivalent" would be aviation survival technician which are basically rescue swimmers and medical technicians.