i plan on joingin the army rangers or the usmc force recon special forces branches at 17 this year.?
961848
The first thing you need to realize is they have 90%+ failure rate and if you fail the service has the right to put you where ever they need or want you.  Join the service pick something "you" like get the basics out of the way then ask for reassignment that way if you fail you go back to some where you like.  By the way DO NOT listen to the recruiters they were just on TV having been caught lying again.\n\nGood luck and God Bless You and the Southern People.
912429
First off there is no more challenging BOOT CAMP than the USMC.  There is no BASIC in the USMC that's for the Army (Aint Ready to be a Marine Yet), Navy and AF.  Secondly, Marines have their own special forces and they are just as highly trained as Seals...All branches of the military have special forces and they are equally tough.
1027984
Both my brothers where Army. My two sisters where Airfarse; but I on the otherhand was Deep Blue "NAVY". What ever branch you join, you have the respect of the rest of us. HOOYAA!!
980705
You can almost always get a waiver!!! Join the USMC and become a member of the few and the proud... You will gain poise, confidence, and skills that will last you a lifetime. Good luck
315827
I depends on what you consider better, The Marines are hard core and really get into being Marines and want to storm beaches and fight. The Army is the same but the benefits of going into the Army are alot better because the DEP program is much better and the sign-up bonuses and the possibilty of promotion before your ship out date are great, the Marines don't offer that. The Army wins, hands down.
673541
I never knew there was a particular length. I went through Ranger school in 1987 at age 17, made it the first time. Not all do. The Darby Queen is the beast that will most people. When I joined in 1987 I signed for six years with a 2 year inactive term. But, when you graduate Ranger school you are asked if you want to join a Ranger Battalion. I did, served from 1988 until 1997. I am still in the US Army 18 years later and plan to retire at 60(mandatory retirement). I am now a First Sergeant in an Armored Company of M1A2 SEP main battle tanks. \n But, if you choose Ranger School you will have to sign, I believe, a four year minimum. But check with a recruiter, cause they change things on a daily basis. \n GOOD LUCK!
904398
I can't say which branch to join, but I'll give you some real info regarding each branch.\n\nNAVY:  Great if you like to travel A LOT.  You'll be on a ship for most of the year, and you'll go virutally everywhere.  The downside is, you start off swabbing (cleaning) the deck and doing other manual labor for the first couple years.  You'll also be greatly outnumbered by horny, desperate guys.  Not all Navy jobs require you to be on a boat, though.\n\nAIR FORCE:  Also good for travel, but to a lesser extent.  You'll still be surrounded by horny desperate guys, but you'll be on land, so they'll have other options.  On occassion, you'll have to do some manual labor (about once a month, at the most), but you'll mainly be doing your AFSC job.\n\nI am in the AF, so I'm biased.  I'm glad with the choice I made.  Basic traning is a joke, and my job will get me paid well when I get out.  Also, we only deploy for 4-6 months at a time.  Then, we get 15 months before we're even considered for another deployment.  \n\nDon't EVER listen to recruiters, though.  They'll throw every lie and trick in the book at you to get you to join.  \n\nGood luck in your decision.\n\n.
1021837
You will get basic discipline out of it from your schedules.  Waking up early, getting certain things done in a short amount of time.  Keeping your area within certain specs.  You learn to be more aware of yourself.  Depending on your tech school (career choice), you may get more discipline there.  Security forces is a little tougher.  Para jumpers will have more.  I think that you can make the right moves to make you more disciplined.  The Air Force is definitely more geared towards brain than brute however.
552505
well brother, joining the army is a big deal. i myself joined the military but decided to go the navy route because they focus mostly on school, a career, and family. i met several army and marine hopefuls at MEPS. these kids (that's right KIDS) thought they were invincible. they couldn't wait to serve their country and blow sh*t up! has the thought of going to iraq crossed my mind, totally. but i have faith i will see the other end and take what i have learned from my future experience. if you have researched enough about that branch and you're confident that is your path, go for it.
552461
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.
89527
Air Farce has better training opportunities, but if you're hard-headed and need a kick in the butt to get motivated you need the Marines. I'm Navy, wish I were AF.
61151
I joined the USMC when I turned 17yoa. I stayed 10 years. I was a Drill Instructor at PISC for two tours and served in Viet Nam twice. Once in inf: as the second time as a sniper. I was also a markmanship instructor and held jobs a MP's and Security and other jobs. You may call me on my cell at 803-942-3103 if I don't answer leave a message and I will call you back. Or you can E-mail me at thomas29924@yahoo.com Thats the best I can do for you. Semper Fi:
99976
You can't really "sign up" for recon. You have to complete bootcamp, then SOI (school of infantry) then while at SOI you can take the recon Indoc. You can take the Indoc. from any MOS (your job in the Corps) Tell him I said good luck, but I hope he knows what he is getting into. Semper Fi.
695824
My recommendation is the Navy.  After you take the ASVAB and they come back with results, if they don't offer you something you like, threaten to walk out of MEPS, ***DO NOT BELIEVE THIS LIE*** "You can cross-rate after 18 months".\nI can't say what branch is better or not, that depends on what you want to do.
68564
Air Force.  the last couple of years have been rough but it gonna be ok next year
504308
If you don't want to have to do anything the military is about, join the peace corps.  No branch will wait on you hand and foot, like you seem to expect.
336335
Scrappy has it pretty much right.  Ask a recruiter.  Be sure to ask your recruiter what his MOS is though, because my recruiter wasn't really in the infantry and didn't know much about it.  Luckily, another recruiter was and could answer all my questions.  Try to speak to someone in an S-2 office.