What do you all think of the military? (more specifically the American military) Is it worth it to enlist?

h0408365 · 2018-11-27T05:27:06+00:00

It changed my life. Gave me a sense of purpose and direction.

Lambdal7 · 2018-11-27T07:43:49+00:00

If you have no Idea what to do with your life, maybe.

Just be aware that the military seduces gullible 18y old men with chants, tanks, unity, pretending that you are “serving the country”, but you’ll fight meaningless wars and are expendable meat once you’re on the battlefield.

There is a whole industry about how honorable veterans are even though they went to the military for purely financial reason , finally wanted to feel masculine without soing anything except following orders from weird drill sergeants and because there was no other option. How is that honorable again?

Watch any of the most known war movies and you see how what I said happens exactly.

ZeppKfw · 2018-11-27T06:39:49+00:00

How old are you?

redpharma7789 · 2018-11-27T11:21:24+00:00

The military is not for everyone, especially the American military.

Depending on which job you choose in the military, there’s a culture that comes with it. The Combat Arms (Infantry, Calvary, etc) are the worst. You will be treated like children and be subject to stupid shit all the time.

If you choose to do a more technical job, like IT or whatever, then there is a more mature culture and you are treated a lot better.

Generally, the American military is pretty shitty. Almost every other Western military in the world has a better quality of life where we don’t feel like pawns and have a lot more freedom.

So unless you feel like this is your destiny in life, I strongly suggest you don’t enlist. This isn’t like Canada where if you don’t like the military, you can quit during Boot Camp. Once you sign that dotted line, your ass is theirs.

I can’t comment on the “RP” view of things that the top comment is. I never joined to be a Chad or to get pussy. I joined because I knew this is what I wanted to do in life. Also, us Canadians are treated a lot more like adults unlike you Americans.

Title	What do you all think of the military? (more specifically the American military) Is it worth it to enlist?
Author	throwawayt456
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Date	November 27, 2018 5:20 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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