Should I enlist in US Army or Marines?

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Andrew

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If i enlist in Army I want to be Infantry. If I enlist in Marines I want to be MP. Which one is better? I like Army cause the active duty is only 2 years and Army have more money and is alot bigger and gets better equipment. I like Marines because they get the best training, uniforms, and respect. I kinda feel like i just have to join the marines like it will give me things that my Dad never gave me. (Never knew my dad) I just think that I will get things that my Dad was never here to teach me like how to be a man, discipline, respect, and all those things a man should know and be like because I think I'am too shy and soft since I was raised by only my mom and grandmother. IEver since i was little ive always wanted to join the military
 
what do you want after becoming apart of the army. that matters alot . my guy friends joined the marines. don't do it for the wrong reasons....becoming a man is not good enough. u do wanna protect the country or worry about your self esteem. just think off all the consequences. i think army men are hott....though. please make the right decision for yourself. best of luck
 
There was another post about who gets more respect Marines or Army infantry and in my answer I said that as a former Marine I respect all members of the armed forces, I chose the branch that I felt was best for me,and that's what you should do.

Whichever you join you just make sure you are the best soldier you can be and that will be all you need to know to fill you with pride. I wont put up with anyone disrespecting any branch of service. Think about it. Can you remember the beaches of Normandy and have anything but respect for the men who fought and died there? Sure I am proud of my Corps, but I have known some damned fine soldiers that could cover my back anytime.

I guess what I'm saying is, forget about how much respect you think you will get from others. Earn self respect by training hard and always doing your best. Then you wont worry about what others think in ignorance because YOU will know.

I don't quite understand why you say either Army infantry or MarineMP's. Why not Army MP's or Marine infantry? ( Actually I never cared all that much for Marine MP's. They were about as chick$%#* as they come) To some extent what you say about the Army getting better equipment has historically had some truth to it. But Marines have their neat toys too.

I would suggest you go to the library and check out some books and read a little bit about both branches of service. Maybe some history about both branches in combat. See if you get a better feel about what each has done and get more partial to one or the other.

I promise you that whichever branch you choose you wont regret your choice once you're in. Marine Corps boot camp is a challenge and completing it is going to bring you out of your shell a bit and give you a lot of pride and confidence. If you think Army basic isn't enough of a challenge enlist for airborne then try out for Ranger school.

Last of all remember that the most important characteristics of being a good fighting man are intangibles that you can't learn in a few months. Courage, honor, a sense of duty, responsibility, all come from character. Wisdom and maturity are important too. So make a wise and mature choice.

Good luck.

Semper Fi
 
Well you'll learn a lot discipline from enlisting in either. Marines are front lines though and army is just as respectable. I have family in all branches of the armed forces, all come out to be great men and women. But think about the reason why you wanna go in cause the minute you sign yourself off, thats the end of it.. No turning back. Don't get me wrong though, the military is a great choice.
Best of luck (:
 
Well you'll learn a lot discipline from enlisting in either. Marines are front lines though and army is just as respectable. I have family in all branches of the armed forces, all come out to be great men and women. But think about the reason why you wanna go in cause the minute you sign yourself off, thats the end of it.. No turning back. Don't get me wrong though, the military is a great choice.
Best of luck (:
 
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