Being part of the U.S. Military, how many leave credits do they have per year? Ex. for  Navy and Army?
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You already have your answer at 2-1/2 days per month across the board.  However, since our Marine infantry unit didn't get a lot of rest time and perks that most other units got, we were often afforded 30 free days of leave upon returning to the states.  The grunt life was hard, you're constantly at the end of every supply chain, so whatever gets to you has been cherry picked by every other unit there is...
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Remember that members of the military get paid not only by rank/pay grade but also by number of years in.  This is as of Jan 1 2006\n\nPay is as follows (without benefits)\nO-10 13365-14196 (20years-26 years)\nO-9   11689-12525 "                            "\nO-8   8271-11348 (<2-26)   11075 (at 20 years)\nO-7   6872-10066 (<2-26)   10015 "                  "\n\nI've never met an O-7 or above with less than 20years but the site had the numbers, so they're shown.\n\nWhen you get up there you start raking in the money, especially as a nuke...benefits add a few thousand dollars on all of these figures.
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The National Guard and Army Reserves will still have to do their time as a soldier.  That means that if you are enrolled in college, and have to deploy, you're college will take a back seat.  The flip side of that coin is that you will be able to take college course while you are active.  There are a variety of colleges that offer online course, there are colleges on military installations, and the Army also has E-Army learning.  The Army pays for the tuition while you are active.\n\nYou, however, have to do some soul searching to determine just what you are joining the military (part-time or full-time) for.\n\nI congratulate you on thinking about it.  Someone earlier said that you should talk to service members and don't believe everything you hear.  That's good sound advice.\n\nI wish you the best in your endeavors.
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Most army units rotate out every 12 months. Most Marine units rotate every 7 months. The reason for the difference is that the Marines did studies after Viet Nam and decided that 7 month tours would keep the Marines in top shape and they could deploy more often. 7 months overseas and 7 months home. The Marines have over 30 percent of the combat troops over there yet we comprise only 10 percent of the armed forces or so.
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I don't know if there is an actual rule to that, but they way they make the deployment schedules, it's unlikely to go twice in a row.  In the USMC, it's been 7 months there before the new guys show up.  They stay for seven months.  It's possible that as soon as you return, you'll start training to go back as the new guys replacements.  But that is what I am trying to do, and I am having a difficult time being put on a deployment.  There are more Marines willing to go than slots available.  Many Marines have gotten to go/had to go three times in one enlistment.  I've only gotten there once.  I've got a year left though.  Hopefully I'll make it back again.
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When I was in it i was in NJROTC which is the navy version. We had classes learning about the navy and we also had a day atleast once a week when we went outside to play or practice drills, u also get called out of class before a pep rally or event to prepare. I was in it for 2 years and really liked it. We also had to wear our uniform once a week.
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All leave considerations follow this simple rule: As conditions warrant."  Each commander (ship, battle group, Navy (CINCPAC, etc..)) makes up policies which are then modified by lower level commanders.  When you move to a new station, new policies apply.\n\nBasically, if they want you to go, you get to go.  If they do not want to let you, they say "Operational necessities do not allow leave" and deny the leave.
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I'm 28, spent 10 years in the Navy Special Forces. Depending on what you've heard about the Navy, I don't know so I'll give it tto you from the top. \n\nThe Navy, unlike other branches, actually takes care of you. You know healthcare wise, the other branches take care of you yes, but they use their own people, the Navy actually sends you out to specialists in town, and no matter the cost they take it. \n\nThe Navy also has the Buddy Program, where you and three other females would spend a lot of time together, and most likely be stationed together as longa syou guys can. Depending on your jobs. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know people from the very beginning and become close close friends. \n\nThe Navy also has the "smartest" people. We train all of our enlistment / officers to the point of "perfection". In boot camp you spend 40% of the time in the classroom. Unlike other branches where you focus on physical attributes. The Navy isn't like that. They train you to the end, so everyone has the same standards. \n\nThe Navy may not have a lot of jobs and careers as the US Army does, however, the Jobs you find in the navy are 98% of the time are co-ed jobs. The only jobs I believe you can't get in the Navy as a female is of course, Special Forces, and I can't remember the other 2. \n\nThe Navy has just spent 78 million dollars to rebuild all their base housing in just about every single base around the world. So its all been renovated, the gyms and places are a lot better. \n\nAs far as my experience in the military, I've been raised a Navy brat all my life. And the Navy has really given me an opportuntiy I wasn't given when I was growing up. I mean I have guys that are like my brothers, and we've served together 10 - 11 years. We have BBQ's together, go out to Hooters together once in a while, and you know just have fun. Its all a big family. Thats what ANY branch can give you. A close knit family no matter wher eyou go. \n\n\nIF you have any questions feel free to IM me, email me.
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they pay all 4 years of college if you sign up for montgomery GI bill. that costs 100.00 per month from your base pay for a year. it is voluntary. do it. its a good investment. they do not shave the women's heads. women can keep their hair as long as they want as long as its pulled up so that it doesnt hang below the uniform collar. \na tip: before you ship out, go get your hair cut kinda short but not dyke short. youll need all the time you can get to get dressed in the morning. the female TIs are meaner than the men.\n\nbetter than the navy: you dont go to sea. ships quarters are cramped.\nnot as good as the navy: USAF is cutting people like a track coach at a school full of fat kids.
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Only the Army offers 2 year enlistments.  However, the initial service obligation is 8 years; 2 active and 6 reserve in this case.  With the current situation, there's a strong probability that you'll be held on active duty under Stop Loss making the 2 year contract moot.\n\n2-year enlistments get the crummy "grunt" jobs.  Probably infantry.  Nothing glamorous and no high-tech training.
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there is jrotc for high school and rotc for colleges. check with the internet under military schools.  that should give you plenty of options.
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I spent 4 years, 8 months, and 27 days in the USN. It was the best and worst time of my life. Getting out was harder than staying in cause I had to start all over in a world I knew nothing about. I lost 5 family members while I was away in the Navy.When I got out,  I took a big pay cut, ended up filing bankruptcy, but now 8 years later, I am making good money, mainly because of the education I got in the Navy. You can't get an education like that in college. Consider the military a great place to start. You can make it in the "real world." Staying in the military may isolate you from all the changes in the world, like it did me. The longer you stay in, the harder it  may be for you to adjust when you leave. Especially if you have a wife, and/or kids, you should get out. You served your time. Greater love has no man than he lay down <a portion of> his life for his <country>
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It goes by Semesters. You'd have to ask your Councellor for semantics on that regiment but It's a required number of weeks atleast.
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I will approach your question with the assumption you are thinking of joining and want to know the pro's and con's. If you were aking if one was superior as a fighting force the answer is no they all have their roles.\n\nLet me say i served 7 1/2 yrs in the navy and had extensive experience with the other branchs as my technical specialty required that.\n\nNavy\nPro's The on base living quaters and chow halls  tend to be better than in the army or USMC. The speed of making promotions is above avg. The Technical Shools are top not and most of those skills transition well into the civilian sector. If you like travel the navy will give you the most opportunities.\nCons\nSea based duty. depending on your specialty you might have to spend extensive time at sea. away from loved ones in both peace and war time. this can  can mean 3-6 months at sea yearlly over a 2-3 yr sea billet assignment. Generally longer working hours when at sea is also a problem but then again where is there to go\nArmy\nPro's- largest of the services offering a wider variety of duty station. also they offer a wider variety of technical specialties than any other service. They also offer the best enlistment bonuses  as they have a harder time meeting their goals. As in the navy promotions are rather rapid as compared to other services\nCon's- The on base barracks and chow halls tend to be worse. You are more likely to be exposed to actual combat. Lower ranking members tend to get more bureaucratic treatment do to the size of the force. Not all of the technical training translates well to civillian workforce.\nAir Force\nPro's Technical training is top notch and most translate well into civillian employment. On base housing and food among the best and hey many of them get to Fly!\nCon's- making promotion tends to be the slowest of the 4 services. The range of technical skills is less than in army or navy\nUSMC\nPro's- They tend to treat every member down to the buck private with a certain dignity as marines that I din't see in the other services especially the Army. Their combat training is top notch and would serve you well if you were in combat.\nCon's Their chow and on base housing often lower than the other services. Alot of the technical specialties do not translate compleatly to civillian employment. They have the strictest recruitment standards of the 4 services. you are more likely to see combat as with the army. Lowest  level of funding leads to the  unofficial USMC motto "We have done so much with so little for so long that we can do almost anything with nothing"\n\nMuch depends on what your goals are. Are you gun ho and looking to get in the fight. Are you looking for technical expertise. Are food housing and travel a consideration. Only you can decide that\nIf you are looking to serve I commend you and I hope I have helped you in some way
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If you sign up for ROTC, and take their classes, and participate in their events, then the answer is a resounding YES.\n\nBy the end of your 2nd year of college (I think), you have to decide if you are going to go into the military.  If yes, then you sign a contract, and they will continue to pay.  If no, then they will no longer pay for your college.\n\nCheck with the ROTC instructors at your college.  They will be able to give you more definite answers.  I've been out of that arena for 6 years.
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Everyone gets an 8 year contract... however there is a program (Navy) called SAM (Sea & Air Mariner) that allows you to go to basic, school and I think 1 year of acitve duty, then the rest reserve... of course during your reserve hitch you can always be recalled.
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First I will say that too many are serving then I would say to look at the link below. It is the USMC Programs and Concepts book that has a demographics table in it. You will have to look at Officer and Enlisted to get a total number on active duty and then look separately at the reserves.\n\nhttp://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/Concepts/2005/TOC5.HTM