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skiblandford
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I have decided to join the military when i come of age. Army National Guard exactly. Just wondering if anyone had any tips or other stuff when i go to see a recruiter and such stuff i have done extensive research and shit and i know that it is right for me. Is anyone else in the Guard and can tell me what its like
Jan 13 2010 5:48PM
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.frenchy
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thats sick man, thanks
Jan 13 2010 5:49PM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
Don't believe everything the recruiter says. They will say whatever they can just to get you to join so don't believe every single thing they tell you.

That said, thank you and good luck.
Jan 13 2010 5:51PM
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prontocuts.com
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Not to mention officers are treated way better. If you MUST go the non college route though, go air force.
Jan 13 2010 5:51PM
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skiblandford
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I'm planning on attending college at the same time and having the guard pay for it which is one of the reasons I'm joining. I have talked to a lot of ex and present military personnel and i have learned a lot of stuff. my only hesitation about becoming an officer is that i don't want to do paper work i want to do something hands on.
Jan 13 2010 6:02PM
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mason-
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thanks and good luck
Jan 13 2010 6:03PM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
You work your ass off and get reasonable grades and do well on the exams you will get after school to become an officer and you could become an infantry officer. One thing though about being an infantry officer is you should probably learn to shoot a rifle really well. If you get through OCS well you will end up being a Lieutenant probably as a platoon commander or something.
Jan 13 2010 6:06PM
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inactive
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thank you.
Jan 13 2010 6:06PM
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Tom_Akt
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if you end up not going to college before you enlist ( bad idea ), once you are done the G.I bill will pay for any school you want to go to
Jan 13 2010 6:07PM
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prontocuts.com
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yeah attending college while being enlisted sounds awesome, too bad it wont work out. We are in a war if you havent noticed. Every body I know that has enlisted has not had a chance to get into school yet. Just go ROTC
Jan 13 2010 6:08PM
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skiblandford
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true the pay is better but I will also have a civilian job where i will get most of my income i would like to be a business man of some sort. I'm not joining the guard for the money it more for the experience and to serve my country a lot of the reasons i want to join are unexplainable. Like 9/11 the attack didn't directly affect me and my family from like a death perspective but i made me furious and its really the only way i can do something about that. Not saying i want to go out and massacre a bunch of turban wearing Muslims, but i really want to do my part to make sure a thing like 9/11 will never happen again.
Jan 13 2010 6:11PM
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skiblandford
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your right but i want to attend college and because the Guard is part time i can not only fulfill my duty to my country but also as a student
Jan 13 2010 6:17PM
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Mr.Panda
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Yeah, one thing people keep forgetting I think is that he said he is going into the Guard and not regular Army.

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In honor of what you are doing.
Jan 13 2010 6:20PM
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LMPJibbin
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its not for everyone though. some people WANT to be in the action. he seems like one of those people. but ya i agree with whoever mentioned going for infantry officer
Jan 13 2010 6:20PM
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prontocuts.com
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I dont think you understand, there are more members of the guard overseas then there are active duty members. The chances of you being in the guard, with another job, and going to school all at the same time is very slim.
Jan 13 2010 6:21PM
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theblacktaco
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.props to u man ... i was going to go to the coast guard academy and protect the coast but i recently found out i was colorblind so i can no longer join =( . there is also alot of other things i can't do with color blindness it really sucks 
Jan 13 2010 6:24PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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They have an academy for driving boats? I learned how to when I was 11....
Jan 13 2010 6:32PM
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GhostfaceKillah
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officers that didn't pay their dues as grunts get no respect...
Jan 13 2010 6:33PM
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49566738265
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If you are in the Army infantry, you will be on the ground.  Officer or not, your going to shoot a rifle as an infantryman.  There are tons of hands on jobs for officers in all services.
Jan 13 2010 6:34PM
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49566738265
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It's a 4 year college just like West Point, Annapolis, or USAFA.  They do semester exchange with our school, so really smart kids over there too.
Jan 13 2010 6:36PM
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EvanA02
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my uncle went this way and he said it came, after a few years though
Jan 13 2010 6:45PM
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Mr.Panda
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Not many guys go from Sergeant of NCO or start at Private and end up an Officer anymore.
Jan 13 2010 6:46PM
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skiblandford
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i found out that with the guard that through my college 4 years the possibility of getting deployed is likely but only once because Guard stations (not sure what to call them) go on a deployment rotation pending on how many units in the state your in will decide how many times you get deployed. I'm not looking for a infantry job rather a field artillery like where you launch rocket things out of cannons. also once i finish college i can be commissioned an officer because i finished college.
Jan 13 2010 6:55PM
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theblacktaco
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dont have to be an asshole
Jan 13 2010 7:00PM
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49566738265
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And he was made a commander because he was incredibly ruthless.  Your point?
Jan 13 2010 7:34PM
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your time shall be greatly appreciated.
Jan 13 2010 7:41PM
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BC.
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wut?
Jan 13 2010 7:56PM
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Balto
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En8DwCeKa6M
Jan 13 2010 8:03PM
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BC.
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to insinuate that because your becoming a military officer you have a chance of becoming Napoleon is ridiculous. Get Learnt.
Jan 13 2010 8:10PM
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eheath
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why? just curious.
Jan 13 2010 8:11PM
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Mr.Panda
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Jan 13 2010 8:12PM
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jimmer
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be careful man. my friend joined the army reserve, and was certain that they were going to let him do reserves and go to college, and that he wouldn't be getting shipped out until after college. he leaves for afghanistan in march. recruiters will tell you anything to get you to sign that contract. make sure that you read every thing, and get some straight answers.

i'm going to do ROTC for the marines in college next year, not sure if you've looked into that much. you can get college paid for, and then do 4 years of service. as for the whole wanting a hands on thing, officers still get to see plenty of action. as a combat lieutenant, you would lead a platoon of soldiers into action. that's about as hands on as it gets.
Jan 13 2010 8:15PM
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Kamu
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Good luck!!!
Jan 13 2010 9:03PM
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Mr.Panda
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To both of you, SHUT YOUR TRAPS!
Jan 13 2010 9:14PM
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karmagod
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Because the military is just so much easier than actually trying at life.

Jarheads don't get all butthurt. It's just plain ignorant to not acknowledge the sheer volume of people who join the armed forces simply because they suck.
Jan 13 2010 9:30PM
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SmokeyTheBear
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Thanks dude. I'm probably transferring schools and joining AFROTC next year so we'll see how that goes. Good luck to you!
Jan 13 2010 9:31PM
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salomonskiier12
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become an officer. period
Jan 13 2010 9:32PM
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jimmer
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it's also just plain ignorant to generalize and say that our ranks are nothing buck fuck ups.
almost all of our presidents have served, as have plenty of other highly intelligent and successful people have.
Jan 13 2010 9:36PM
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jimmer
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nothing but* fuck ups.
Jan 13 2010 9:37PM
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C-Burg
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not true, my recruiter didnt do that, the especially wont do that if you walk in and join because they dont have any incentive to because you are already committed. I did the same thing and I'[m going to OCS after I graduate
Jan 13 2010 9:41PM
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Mr.Panda
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It is one thing to keep in mind. Not everyone does it but you hear about it so much.
Jan 13 2010 9:44PM
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Sklar
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GTFO, you ingrateful pos
Jan 13 2010 9:44PM
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Sklar
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sorry for dub post, but
OP thank you
Jan 13 2010 9:44PM
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skiminnesota
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major ups to the TC.
Jan 13 2010 9:46PM
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Lt-Aldo-Raine
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How old are you?
Jan 13 2010 9:50PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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that's bullshit, I could join the coast guard right now. they don't even kill people!
Jan 13 2010 11:03PM
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Buzzell
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props to you and best of luck
Jan 13 2010 11:08PM
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SteezyOhio
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make sure you get everything important in writing or the recruiters will try to screw you over sometimes.
Jan 13 2010 11:18PM
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soulskier
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go rotc
Jan 13 2010 11:47PM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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Its fun. but it sucks.


Jan 13 2010 11:54PM
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seekin
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fuck guns, fuck destruction fuck killing.

that is all.
Jan 14 2010 12:06AM
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