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Originally Posted by DeadKennedys
I know it's gonna sound better than it is. I've seen the commercials and I know people who've really done the thing, and I'm prepared. I read somewhere that every personnel of the army must qualify with an M16 with no scope at 500 feet or something, so I'm not wanting to be a cook trying to get out of a fight. If that is what it's like, I've wanted to do air force, so that's my next option.
Anyway, I really appreciate your feedback. Military is my last resort, I'm glad to know that I can stilly try for some other scholarships, so thanks alot.
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All branches have M16 qualification. It's a standard really. the variation is in the distance and the type of firing stances used. At this time I blieve that the Ari Force is the best way to go in terms of benefits, training and how you get treated. They also seem to honor their enlistment contracts just as much or more than the army. I've heard horror stories about the "script being flipped" as far as the navy and marines go. Also keen to remember that the armed services do not base their promotions primarily on skill. It's a promotion points system that is dictated on the job skills they need. If they need certain job skills, the points at which one will get promoted within the job specialty are lowered, and thus promotions are easier to obtain in that area ... and vice versa. Your skill and initiative still play a part, but to a lesser degree. That is why you will see the promotion bar of combat arms positions set pretty low at the present time. It's all very logical and calculated. On the other end of the spectrum, we have cooks. A dime a dozen and a job specialty in which it is hard to get promoted because it is saturated. Just something I thoughjt you should know and may want to question your recruiter about. My guess is that he'll be suprised that you know this and ask you who told you that "lie". Anyway, good luck!