Does anyone plan to join the army?

-Mr.Fridge · Jul 13, 2005, 10:07 PM

Hey folks, it's me...AGAIN

Anyhow, in Israel it's a must for anyone aged 18 and finished school...
I just described myself :P , well, apparently, I'll be recruiting on November 21st to the IAF as a Control Tower Supervisor dude (The one that speaks to planes saying who can lift off and who can't :P )

So, is there anyone else besides me that planes on joining the army?

nitrousoxide52 · Jul 13, 2005, 10:10 PM

Maybe, it's about time I did something meaningful.

Stop It · Jul 13, 2005, 10:11 PM

Howdy, Well, Ive been thinking of joining the army here in the UK for a few years now (Im 21), but the Iraq war has really put me off for the moment, I might join after gaining some quals, and maybe join as an officer a few years down the line, good luck in the forces Mr.fridge

Sandok · Jul 13, 2005, 10:15 PM

well I have to soon

Forced by the goverement

nitrousoxide52 · Jul 13, 2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sandok

well I have to soon

Forced by the goverement

Where do you live?

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Jul 13, 2005, 10:50 PM

last army id join is israel's after what i saw them do.

if i was american, i'd try out for the marines. its so cool

Drakon · Jul 13, 2005, 11:21 PM

Not anytime soon...

Zelig · Jul 14, 2005, 02:47 AM

I doubt it... I wouldn't be averse to working for the military if whatever work I end up doing brought me there, but I'm not going to actively search employment in the army, and especially not in any form that involves combat.

mkk · Jul 14, 2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by -Mr.Fridge

well, apparently, I'll be recruiting on November 21st to the IAF as a Control Tower Supervisor dude (The one that speaks to planes saying who can lift off and who can't :P )

I'm sure that'll be many times better than having to patrol the streets anywhere in Israel or Palestine. Do your best to stay at that post. Is the mandatory service two years nowadays?

I did my short 10months service in the swedish artillery 12 years ago and think much better of it now than I did for most of that time. I think that I would feel good about serving in some swedish UN force for a couple of years, but theres probably no chance with so many applicants with better physique and training. Today the military service is not so mandatory anymore in real practice, as cutbacks puts most young guys in an inactive reserve. But to those where conditions are anything like in sweden with not so much of penalism and no real chance of actual warfare I recommend doing it. Some may know that they just won't fit in but most are just anxious about the big change it means to their civilian life. It is a big change for most but that can be mostly good, like with how you'll be meeting lots of people you'd never meet otherwise. Many assholes for sure but also some that are truly great friends and role models.

For those who fare any risk of actual warfare or much harsher training conditions I'd say think long and hard about it. Especially if you have any ideas of adventure and glory in your head when thinking about going in.

riles9262 · Jul 14, 2005, 06:14 AM

I won't be entering the army...in canada we're lovers not fighters

CDsDontBurn · Jul 14, 2005, 06:23 AM

i was considering it back when i was in HS. but after a while, i realized it got to my head, and ended up not joining.

nuG · Jul 14, 2005, 08:02 AM

Well i can sum up this question real well ............ HELL NO. Its not like i would pass the drug test anyway. The military and I have completely different views when it comes to how i want to be treated. But i still respect anyone who has gone through or is currently in the military. it takes alot. i dont think i could do it.

Ubergrendle · Jul 14, 2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nitrousoxide52

Maybe, it's about time I did something meaningful.

Charitable works, teaching, medicine, nursing, policing, environmental and political activism -- lots of alternatives. People forget that the Peace Corps and the Red Cross still exist.

Military service SOUNDS like a meaningful life, but 95% of the time you're digging ditches, cleaning latrines, or putting up with political BS. I'm not in the army but most of my highschool friends joined the reserves... its not all its cracked up to be.

The biggest challenge with a military career is the lack of free will and self-determination. I'd find it stiffling. I could not see myself as an enlisted man, maybe an officer but that's years of training and a lifelong commitment.

Don't take this the wrong way...I am impressed and proud of my friends who have served. I also recongise it takes alot of self sacrifice. But people should join the military with their eyes open... its not something to do just because you're bored.

PS Talk to pigdog if you want a realistic assessment what military service is like. He's had an opportunity to actually 'make a difference' as a result of his career so he's got a good view.

md5 · Jul 14, 2005, 06:58 PM

Well, in Greece we have to join the army for 1 year. I'll go soon (some time during Autumn), but that doesn't mean I like it

I respect the people that join the army, it takes a lot of courage indeed. HOWEVER, don't expect to join the army and stay in an office for the rest of your life

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Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I doubt it... I wouldn't be averse to working for the military if whatever work I end up doing brought me there, but I'm not going to actively search employment in the army, and especially not in any form that involves combat. __________________ --

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nuG is having a sexy party Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,779 Rep Power: 0	Well i can sum up this question real well ............ HELL NO. Its not like i would pass the drug test anyway. The military and I have completely different views when it comes to how i want to be treated. But i still respect anyone who has gone through or is currently in the military. it takes alot. i dont think i could do it. __________________ [COLOR=Black][/COLOR]

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md5 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inside DriverHeaven Posts: 856 Rep Power: 0	Well, in Greece we have to join the army for 1 year. I'll go soon (some time during Autumn), but that doesn't mean I like it I respect the people that join the army, it takes a lot of courage indeed. HOWEVER, don't expect to join the army and stay in an office for the rest of your life __________________