What is the military like in other countries other than the USA?
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Well first off we have the best equipment in the entire world bar none. Whatever that other guys was talking about German having better tanks is crap. I know for a fact that other countries have extremely trained militaries as well. I was stationed in South Korea for a year, and they were very professional and well trained. They had a strong NCO corps which is fundamental for having a  good military. They are extremly disciplined as well. The thing that makes ours the best is the fact that we have an all-volunteer military. Conscription might get you the bodies you need, but you lower your standards.\n\nMost of the 3rd-world countries are not as disciplined which can lead to fractures inside the military. They also do not train as long, and compared to our military, are significantly less advanced as ours.\n\nTo Joseph I never considered India a 3rd world country and It is the largest democracy in the world. I also make no reference to their equipment other than it is not as advanced as ours, which is a fact. I can prove it, but I do not want to go into that. I know the capabilities of the Indian army. I know also that we sell a lot of equipment to them as well. And yes they do have a larger army compared to ours, but by no measure is it as trained and equiped as ours. I'm not saying that they are in the stone age though. I know several people who haved trained with them, and they got some good training value from it. You took my words farther than they were suppose to go. In the end there is no military on the face of the earth that would win toe to toe with the US. It's just not possible. Sorry.\n\nAlso size of the military does not mean much when they cannot fight due to lack of logistical support or strong NCO corps. I'm just saying most militaries place their priorities in the officer corps, but they are not the ones who make everything go.
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The United States, Russia, France and Brazil have aircraft carriers which can operate conventional fixed-wing combat aircraft (modified which a device to be launched from a catapult and a tail-hook to trap a wire when landing).\n\nThe United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Thailand and India can only operate vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft (VSTOL), also known as Harriers, from their carriers. The United States Marine Corps also operate Harriers from their carriers.\n\nAll these carriers also operate helicopters.
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Germany, without question. Lots to see and do, not only that you're close to a lot of other countries. I loved the people there. I was in the Army, stationed in Mannheim, about an hour south of Frankfurt. That country is awesome, if I could afford it, I'd go back in a heart-beat.
260407
Well it isn't too different from how the U.S. government treats American soldiers and their families.
14574
I think that we will have a military prescence in those two countries for many years to come.  Look at Germany and Japan. 60 years after the end of WWII and we still have forces in those two countries.
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Korea\nVietnam\nDomnican Republic\nIraq\n\nThis site has a list of operations by the US Armed Forces before and after WW II:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_actions_by_or_within_the_United_States
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Australia excels at Light infantry operations, particuarly in jungle environments.\n\nThis grew out of our experiences in WW2, and can be displayed by our records in the Indonesian Confrontation and Vietnam.
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As a former British Army officer who served alongside US troops in the first Gulf War I can say from personal experience that the US troops loved having Brits alongside them. It is true that the kit that the US forces has is far superior to the UK soldiers but I found US QM's were extremely happy to issue us spare kit as and when they could. \nBoth Armies differ slightly in operational proceedures but as we have been fighting shoulder to shoulder since WWII we have developed a healthy respect for each other. Whilst there exists a healthy rivalry and culture of mutual mickey taking (joking) there is a very strong bond of brothers in arms between the two nations.\nYes there have been problems with "friendly fire" in certain circumstances but anyone who has ever been in a firefight will realise how easy mistakes are made.\nI have always been impressed with the US soldiers I have served alongside - even if their capacity for alcohol is dreadful and they dont understand football (it's not soccer guys!!) and they never want to play rugby!!\nThe UK owes the US a huge debt from WWII and I for one am glad that I've played a small part in paying some of that debt back.
75022
im sure there are plenty of countries using it.... possibly the british army ..... most military branches dont give out information on what types of training exercises they have that could possibly get into the wrong hands
973906
There is a difference between protecting the United States and taking the war to the rest of the world. The US does not just have an army on US soil, but almost a third of the planet has US forces occupying it. The enemies of the US are the people that do not want US forces occupying their lands.
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Manu countries have required military service.  For a full list as well as details, check out the link shown below.
212755
The Army doesn't have branches.  The US government has branches (executive, legislative and judicial).  The military has branches, I guess - Army, Navy (Marines are part of the Navy) and Air Force.  Coast Guard is under the Department of Homeland Security, not the Defense Department, so they aren't considered military.
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Yes!!!!!!\nToo many to list, so, go here; http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html\nIt tell you about almost any Country just scroll to Military section.
700642
it depends on what military. not all countries allow women to join.
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I am in the US military and we frequently meet people in other militaries.  It is usually a good experience as you learn about the persons culture and different ways that we accomplish similar tasks.  Actually one of the people I know in the US Army served in the Israeli Army too.  They are definitely impressive.\n\nI am sure you will end up getting a lot of posts that are critical of your gf.  Ignore them.  As you know service is compulsory in Israel and even if it wasn't, it is an honorable profession when chosen in the interests of democracy.
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Canada has a military, and you cal learn more about it on their website\nhttp://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/6_1.asp?FlashEnabled=-1&\nalso check out wikipedia for some interesting tidbits\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Forces
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If you check around there are many country's where there males are obligated to spend time in the military, I have never heard of females being obliged to serve in the military