My Wife and me in the army?

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i just recently join the army ..and now my wife is thinking about joining.so my questions is for the ladies..she wants to know how basic training is. and also how is it for women in the army period.. she want to do a desk job.if that matters. and I want to know how it is for married couples in the army my mos is small arms/artillery repair if it matters..
 
How tough basic is depends on you as an individual. It depends on how mentally and physically tough you are. Generally it's difficult for everybody but to what extent is up to you. I've found it particularly helpful to know everything I can about it. It's not going to be any easier just because she is a female.

I wouldn't say the treatment is bad or sexist. She will probably run into people who disagree with Equal Opportunity and that females should be serving in the military but it never fazed me.

Being in the military and having a military relationship i found out that it's much easier to date someone in the service because they understand what you're going through. It's hard for a civilian to understand all of the Army business and lingo. Thats just my personal opinion though. The Army will try to station you together if they can and the benefits are good. As long as one of you doesn't mind staying at home while the other is deployed.

Best of luck to you two.
 
56M-Chaplain's Assistant is a great desk job. She will not enjoy it if she dislikes religions in general, or if she doesn't wish to serve an Army Chaplain from another religion if she happens to be very religious.

42A-Human Resources Specialist is an alternative, but it completely takes out the taste of the military.

There are also a bunch of desk jobs through out different categories for both officers and enlisted. Have her take the ASVAB and see which desk jobs does she qualify.

Good luck being a military couple. I see myself there in several years.

Why is there a thumb down? Do you guys really like to abuse your powers just because you hit level 2?
 
Being dual military is hard but manageable.

Basic training is okay. It is just a mental game. If you go in with a decent attitude and can pass your PT test you will be fine.

As long as she pulls her own weight there will be no problems.

Desk job is fine but keep in mind when you deploy you will still need to be able to fire your weapon and do all your tactical skills.

The Army has a program to try to keep you within 50 miles of each other. Both your MOS's can take you anywhere.

Keep in mind you can both deploy together or separately.
 
Tell her to not count on any particular job. There's a saying in the AF, Needs of the AF, and I'm guessing the Army has the same or similar saying. Where ever they need people is the job your wife will get.
 
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