What branch of the military would you choose?

I think the Navy. Honestly because it's a cake walk comparitively, especially if you get carrier duty.

But frankly I already head up the army of Wench, so pulling double duty just sounds like a pain in the ***.

 

It's fun. You don't see most of the combat, and when you do it's coast to target, you get to see the world and other cultures. I'd go, but I'm too old now, have kids, and am too bodily broken to qualify.

 

Made my choice in 1970 when I enlisted in the Army as Infantry.

 

My father used to tell everyone he was in some hardcore branch of the marines, or something, but in reality he was their line cook

 

to Tim.
I can fully agree about that.
Being a male, I had my mothers blessings when I signed.
Felt it was only right.

 

Wish her all the best.

 

They also have some very good training in computers.
(keeping it in the family).

 

Air force is what I would join if I could. Give her my best!

 

I was told long ago by a Marine, that if I ever joined the military, join the Air Force. Am to old now, and have a bad back, always wish I could have joined though...:major

 

I was in the Air Force, so I'm a bit prejudiced in wanting to suggest it.
However, it sounds like she is inclined toward a water-based service . . . so out of the two I'd suggest the Coast Guard.

I went through DINFOS training with some Coast Guard personnel at Ft. Benjamin Harrison (service-wide school at an army post in Indianapolis - they were called "Post Coasties" there . . . :-D).

A few were boots, but one was a veteran of the Navy who went into the coast guard. I recall a conversation where he expressed the opinion he preferred the Guard over the Navy. Now, as to exactly why I can't recall . . . that was long, long ago . . . which makes it a useless, anecdotal recommendation, I know.

Less anecdotal is the fact the Coast Guard has become increasingly more technical and its mission more diverse over the years, so it seems logical the types of duty she'd be exposed to on a cutter would be at least as varied, if not more so, then in the Navy. It seems like a Coast Guard cutter would be assigned more volatile, different tasks on a regular basis then say a missile frigate that is part of a carrier battle group . . . and perforce is tied to the carrier's mission.

 

1968 joined the Royal Marines and in the following years i traveled the world and learned a couple of languages all while being paid.

The military is a fantastic career and if she does get into the Coast guard she will at the cutting edge of the tech world.

I wish her all the luck in her chosen career.

 

I chose the Marines. Because i was in the Marines.

 

Personally I'd have loved to join the Royal Marines then enter selection for the SAS :-D Don't think they'd take to kindly to a soldier who couldn't shoot someone though,ten years ago no problem,young and stupid 'I'm 30 now' I don't think I could live with myself now though,turned into an old wuss.

Well I'd go with the safest which I think would be the air force,the military coastguard will be getting into knarly action pretty soon with Iran,the Iranians kidnap them and give them goody bags and presents:-D But seriously I think there's more chance of going over board than being taken out by enemy action while operating on the ground.

 

The Royal marines have their own special services unit it's the SBS special boat squadron it does pretty much the same as SAS but with boats.

 

A lad I work with joined the Artillery, never really thought before but thats reletively safe, you sit way back and .... do what you do lol, he is enjoying it.

My nephew wants to eventually be in the Riot Squad or the SAS...... I think he's looking for some action lol

Best of luck to her though Tim, it's an awesome career choice

 

Amen to that. They grow up so quickly - the first time either of my sons drove a car had me biting my fingernails; let alone something as big as joining the armed forces!

Saw a commercial the other day - a dad was giving a driving lecture to a little girl who appeared to be about five, who was sitting behind the wheel of a car. He finally gave her the keys, and as she prepared to drive away you saw she was actually a teenager.

I guess Mom and Dad will always see their kids as just that . . . kids. I sure miss the days when mo sons sat on my lap as I read them a bedtime story. That really wasn't all that long ago . . . what happened?

Good luck to your daughter, whichever way she goes - sounds like she has an exciting career ahead!

 

Wow.. that's scary and exciting all at once! I know that I could never join the military but I greatly respect and admire those who have. I wish her (and you, Tim LOL) all the best in whatever she chooses.

 

Indeed! Scary and satisfying at the same time. Wishing the parents and daughter the best of luck.

My grandson took a course to be a cop and we as grandparents (out of worry) didn't like it one bit. Of course we supported him but didn't say that we were worried. After a year he decided it (law) wasn't for him and he's been studying a totally different field and really likes it. (architect)

 

I've heard less than pleasant things about the Coast Guard, but they're somewhat dated, and probably no longer applicable.

Navy is a great place, since the food is edible, and most of the shooting is done by the infantry. Definitely should consider running radar. Also being a linguist get's her good assignments for AWAC's and other aircontrol positions since she can listen to friendly radio traffic and keep an eye on Navy and Marine birds.