Author Topic: Is the military a good career choice? (Read 8899 times)

Capt McQuigg · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:30:20 PM »

Tiffany,

What I said, or meant to say, that if someone wanted to excel at something (like being a fighter pilot or shooting someone in the head from 400 yards away) then the military would be a place to do such a thing. The best flyers in the world are in the military so if a guy wanted to excel at such a thing, the Navy or Air Force would be the place. As for target practice with a rifle, the NRA marksmen are probably a big step up from military snipers in shooting proficiency.

Yes, 200 people to support one wasteful fly guy. I am fully aware of all the fraud, waste and abuse in the military in addition to the moral repulsiveness. From a purely material point of view, the military is a very nice deal - good pay, little real responsibility, great benefits and a great retirement plan.

Tiffany · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:35:57 PM »

He knew our situation and was just advising what would be a good path for my son as a young adult.

Timothy · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:41:42 PM »

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Quote from: Tiffany
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I would discourage the military as an option, unless you wanted to excel at some exclusive military skill like flying a fighter jet or some military activity.

Someone advised me the opposite was true. He said for every pilot in the air there are 200 people supporting it. He said get a math or engineering degree and go in the AF, they have the nicest facilities for families.

I wish my former husband would have joined the Army. After college he did require service in his native country's military and the same position here was really in demand.

What country is that? I didn't know there was mandatory service--is it a draft?

Many countries, even today, still have a peacetime draft. However, some permit draftees to perform some time of alternative service in lieu of military service. For example, in Austria all men must serve in the military for six months when they reach 18 years old, or they can choose to do some type of civilian service for nine months (e.g. working in a retirement home, hospital, etc.). Other European countries that have a peacetime draft include Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Russia, and Switzerland.

Capt McQuigg · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:50:17 PM »

Quote from: Tiffany

He knew our situation and was just advising what would be a good path for my son as a young adult.

I hope it all worked out for your son.

RomanCatholic1953 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 13, 2013, 10:06:41 PM »

Remember, the military is not a democracy. You take and obey orders
without question.
You will have carry out orders that may be against Church teachings and
and your correct formed Christian Catholic conscience.
If there is sin is involved, you are not excused.