what would be the best military branch for someone who wishes to become a geographer?
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See the Geospacial Intelligence Agency at http://www.firstgov.gov\n\nAny Brach's Military Intelligence community uses a lot of geographic tools.  Army Intelligence is probably the most robust, followed by the USAF.
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It depends on how much time you like to spend out in the field. If you do,any Infantry or Law Enforcement MOS. Myrtle Beach is a great place to be in the miltary, especially the Army because it's mostly Marines & sailors that go there. All the women are tired of being hit on by them, so you'll have an advantage.
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If you want an area that pays good and has excellent benefits I would suggest a career in City and Regional planning.  You can use your environmental degree and if you wanted to go back to school you could get your Masters in City Planning.  You can work for your local city, county, state, or federal government.  Another route would be working for a consulting firm that does environmental work and work for cities in that way.  The pay is good at first but gets better as time goes on.\n\nHope that helps.
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British Army is a good choice but it's tough so you need to be sure you can hack it. On the plus side it recruits from all over the world i.e. Nepal and The Caribbean to name two.\nYes I imagine you would get citizenship after your service too as most the over seas soldiers do. As for equipment we don't have nearly the amount the Americans spend on their military but we make up for that in training, versatility and toughness. \nThe British Army is the best trained and motivated army in the world!
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The Army will guarantee the job you want, if you want to be an MP then thats what you'll be.  I also see that you want your college loans paid off.  There are peopple on here telling you to go officer but going officer they will not pay back your college loans.  \n\nYou can go into the Army as a Specialist (E-4) and in three years your loans will be paid off and you will have the police training and background.  If after those three years you decide you want to be an officer then go to OCS (officer candidate school) and become an officer.\n\nIf you want to join the Army and get a different skill thats always open too, there is nothing saying that you have to be an MP when you join.\n\nHope this helps a little.
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Join the military as an Engineer, your housing, children and future will be covered. You can be a map maker which is what my husband did. When you get deployed you are on the very back lines. I suggest you do two years of college and go as an officer, I highly recommend air force. You can start as a poliot and change careers while you're in. \n\nDefinately look into it. Not everyone in the military sees combat. The benefits are out of this world, especially in today's ecom.
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Yeah, I thought about doing that when I was your age too.  I never followed through on it, but I think its a great idea.\n\nAny scientific field could help you, but especially things like engineering or physics or meteorology or math would probably be helpful.  A geography program that has a focus on GIS systems might also be a big plus.\n\nBut there are some schools that actually offer aviation and flight training as majors.  Embry-Riddle in Florida is purely air focused, and Letourneau and Dowling both have aviation schools.  I think those types of programs would be far better than what you'd get somewhere else.  I think Ohio State has a program as well. I'm sure there are other programs in other schools, but those are the ones I'm aware of, and I think some of the better known ones.  If you go to a program like that, they'll direct you into classes that will be the best fit for your career. \n\nNormally, I'd suggest the Air Force, as well, and of course the Air Force Academy is free tuition if you get in.  However, with a war on, I'm not sure I'd go that route.  It's noble to serve one's country, but it's also dangerous.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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I would say Navy, also check out the Air Force. You have to get your High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) to join the armed forces. So either catch up you credits or you can get your GED.
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If you want independcy and become a somewhat like a master of all trade, Navy\n\nif you want to be bearueacratic-paper pusher, Air Force\n\nIf you don't want to learn anything, just want to serve, Army\n\nIf you plan to go to corporate world later, Marine for leadership.
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Sheesh, so what if she spells something wrong- even if it is very bad, I bet you would not like 10+ people flaming you and yelling at you about your spelling!\n\nNow, I am going to be a person who will answer her question-\n\nI'd recommend the marines- They have much "Funner" programs, without as much the risk as a the navy. The training is not as rigorous also. But, The decision is a big step- Would you be willing to leave your family, and have a chance at death? The salvation army, or things like that help your country. Maybe do a canned food drive for the soilders?
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Join the Air Force, they are well-known for their outstanding educational opportunities, good reputation, living facilities, and chow halls.  It's the same as going to a regular civilian job, only you put on a uniform.  The other branches send their enlisted out to the fight, but the Air Force sends it's officers... remember that when you join the Air Force as an enlisted Airman ;) lol!\n\nAll of the branches are great because they all have different missions.  Each one brings something to the table that the others don't or can't... hence, their missions --> Marines/Navy sea experts, Army ground experts, Air Force air experts, Coast Guard coastal experts... pick what mission you would want to be a part of and then go from there.\n\nPick what is called a "critical career field".  A critical career field doesn't have the number of personnel that military branch would like, so they make it highly attractive by adding things like enlistment bonuses... even re-enlistment bonuses.  \n\nAnd DON'T let the recruiter talk you into a career field that will make you unhappy and won't bring you any opportunities on the outside as a civilian.  \n\nThink about what kind of skills that you want to build that will assist you in the career that you want outside of the military.\n\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos249.htm\nhttp://www.af.mil/\nhttp://www.military.com
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Really depends on what you want to do in the army, a "textile specalist" has obvouisly different requirements than a combat MOS or somebody who works in inteligence. Could be anything from GED up to college. You really need to talk with a recruiter, they have you take a test so they can tell you more.
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The US Air Force was the first service to get better pay, better housing and better everything for its members. You can't go wrong with the USAF. Had considered it myself when I was 17, but I wanted to be a US Army Ranger. Now, more than 18 years later, I am still here. Now I am a First Sergeant for an armor company of M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tanks.\n Good Luck with your choice. Talk to a recruiter or check out www.af.mil
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Try joining the military services, especially the National Guard
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You can go the metorology route. I also have some friends that work for the forrest service that map their trails and do GPS style stuff. I would get comfortable with the common georaphy programs, if your not teaching, then its gonna be involving some computer work
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i dont know where you want to proceed in your career after you get your degree,but ive got a lot of friends in the army,the national guard,and other branchs as well that got their training in the millitary and love every sec of it.I mean they get to travel the world, or stay close to home like the national guard or reserves.Plus once you get out the millitary you have one of the highest recomemdations of all.Right now you may think im a recuriter or something ,but in fact im not im a regular soldier in the national guard.My mos is millitary police.Currently im a security guard,ive already been accepted for the police dept but choose not to take the job until i turn 21.i stay close to home(20 min)and im very happy with the way i got my job and training.
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A B.S. in any college is a requirement for a commision, but not a requirement to get into special ops as there are NCOs in special forces.  West Point is the best way to become an Army officer, but you can also go through the Merchant Marine academy for your university education and then take your commision in the Army.  (The Merchant Marine Academy is probably the best kept secret way to get a college education from the US government.  You can take a comission in any service or serve in a Department of Transportation related job upon graduation.)\n\nFinally, do not discount ROTC programs in the universities.