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Aidan
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Where is a good place to get into the army combat jobs?
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Jacob Schwarber, CPA
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Hi Aidan,
I answered one of your other questions that is similar to this one. I want to add my response since I think it applies to this question too and for the benefit of others who may only come across this one:
I am a former Army Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader. To answer your question broadly, combat arms branches are generally those that would be most likely to experience combat (e.g. Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery, etc.).
With that said, I want to express some discomfort with your question. Service members in general, and especially those in a combat arms roles, need to be comfortable with the fact that they may experience combat during their time in service. However, in my experience, the desire to endure combat alone is not a sufficient reason to serve in the military.
I deployed to Afghanistan about a year after taking charge of my first platoon. As a relatively new officer, I had never experienced combat. I was lucky to have extremely talented and experienced non-commissioned officers who were a tremendous source of wisdom and advice for me. I sought their counsel to help me be the best prepared I could for our deployment. On the topic of combat, they expressed a similar sentiment: combat is never something that you actively seek, but something that you must always be prepared for.
I'd caution you to think carefully about your desire to serve in the military and to try to get below the surface, to move past the glorification of combat in film and media. Serving in the military is incredibly challenging and can be incredibly rewarding, if done for the right reasons. Introspection prior to a major decision like that is always key. I think asking questions on this site is a great first step and I hope it helps you dig deeper. Continue to contemplate this decision, if it's something that still interests you. Research online, read books, and seek the advice of veterans and current service members.
I hope this helps. Feel free to add a comment if you have more questions. Good luck.
I answered one of your other questions that is similar to this one. I want to add my response since I think it applies to this question too and for the benefit of others who may only come across this one:
I am a former Army Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader. To answer your question broadly, combat arms branches are generally those that would be most likely to experience combat (e.g. Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery, etc.).
With that said, I want to express some discomfort with your question. Service members in general, and especially those in a combat arms roles, need to be comfortable with the fact that they may experience combat during their time in service. However, in my experience, the desire to endure combat alone is not a sufficient reason to serve in the military.
I deployed to Afghanistan about a year after taking charge of my first platoon. As a relatively new officer, I had never experienced combat. I was lucky to have extremely talented and experienced non-commissioned officers who were a tremendous source of wisdom and advice for me. I sought their counsel to help me be the best prepared I could for our deployment. On the topic of combat, they expressed a similar sentiment: combat is never something that you actively seek, but something that you must always be prepared for.
I'd caution you to think carefully about your desire to serve in the military and to try to get below the surface, to move past the glorification of combat in film and media. Serving in the military is incredibly challenging and can be incredibly rewarding, if done for the right reasons. Introspection prior to a major decision like that is always key. I think asking questions on this site is a great first step and I hope it helps you dig deeper. Continue to contemplate this decision, if it's something that still interests you. Research online, read books, and seek the advice of veterans and current service members.
I hope this helps. Feel free to add a comment if you have more questions. Good luck.
Hassan Al
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Hassan’s Answer
The military makes it pretty easy to find out @ https://www.usa.gov/join-military. It gives you detailed info on
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
U.S. Army (USA)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
U.S. Navy (USN)
U.S. Space Force (USSF)
https://www.todaysmilitary.com/joining-eligibility tells you how to join and https://www.todaysmilitary.com/careers-benefits/explore-careers covers different careers.
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
U.S. Army (USA)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
U.S. Navy (USN)
U.S. Space Force (USSF)
https://www.todaysmilitary.com/joining-eligibility tells you how to join and https://www.todaysmilitary.com/careers-benefits/explore-careers covers different careers.
James Hanzel
Corrections and Security
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James’s Answer
The reality is that we are entering a period of peace for the first time this century. There are still adversaries overseas that we are engaging, but they are mainly engaged by elite units of each branch. The Navy Seals, Green Berets, Marine Special Operations Command, and others will always have missions that need to be accomplished. If you desire combat, that is your best bet. I would caution you, however. Seeking and desiring combat is a dangerous game. War is never what people think it will be, and it will change you. I do admire your desire to serve. Best of luck in that endeavor.
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