Originally Posted by antarius
I would say that it's safe to bet if you join the military, you will in fact be thrust into a "dangerous situation" sometime in your 4 year career, and probably for about 6-9 months at a time, possibly more than once.
partially true depending on the job he chooses when he enliststs
Originally Posted by antarius
I'd pass on it because if you go in, you want to go in as an Officer. Officers get more choices, better contracts and a better idea and more stationary life in the armed forces. You get to pick what you do, a lot more than the typical enlisted man does.
once again partially true officers really have no more control over their career than enlisted members, obviously they get paid more, and they are in charge. Along with that they get blames when shit don't get done and truthfully no one respects them at first. A brand new Lieutenant doesn't know shit and is in charge so everyone who knows their job hates this man being in charge of them.
Just some food for thought and clearing up of any misconceptions