Why do people join the military thinking that they're going to be like Rambo?

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It's quite funny
Guys, I'm not trying to offend anyone. I'm talking about the kids that DO join because of this. Not the general population...only the kids that join thinking this ;)
 
When I was an brand new E-5 I got a new soldier and his last name was Rambo. I laughed. I said "I bet they loved you in basic training" ans he told he he got smoked all the time and the drill sergeants every time would say "dog gone it! I smoked Rambo again!"
 
Mr. 1911A is mad because he hopes to do that one day or he thinks he actually is doing that. Tell us your military experience and then tell me if what you do is anything like the movies... And then get real.
 
nah, I joined in order to kill babies, get stop lossed and piss off liberals.

yep, i don't even aim for terrorists, just innocent civilians and thankfully there are no rules of engagement or rules.

and all the while the spirit of gaia mother earth weeps.
 
Tell us ALL about your military expericence.

PLEASE DO.

I find it offensive when someone who probably has NO military experience feels free to weigh in and criticize.

Edit: SO WILLIE, tell us all about YOUR experience. Can't can you. Open mouth, insert foot.

YES, willie, STEP UP, THROW OUT YOUR CHEST AND TELL US.

Edit: SIGNED ON to be a PROPHEAD? Maybe you should WAIT until you have actually DONE some time in uniform before you shoot your mouth off.

I was FINISHED with my military time before you were born little man.

Edit: TELL me willie. What IS a 1911A? Don't know? Aww.
 
I think the answer to your question is more psychological than military. There is just something deep rooted in the DNA of every Male that mkaes him want to be a great warrior.Some grow out of it and some dont. This was necessary for survival in ancient times and whether we realize it or not that need to be a protector of your tribe is still necessary today.
Im sure that in pre-historic times boys wanted to grow up to be like the biggest, badest cave man in thier tribe. Rambo just happens to be todays version of the ideal warrior. Unfortunatly Rambo is fictional. Thats why I wish that History was taken more seriously in todays schools. There are real life heroes that would be much better role models for todays future warriors but most kids never get a chance to hear about people like Audie Murphy, Sgt York, Chesty Puller, Nick Rowe, George Patton, and all of our Medal of Honor winners, but all of them have seen Rambo.
Anyway, thats just how things are and if things like Rambo, video games, and Rap music are what get kids motivated to serve their country then so be it. Once they arrive at Basic Training they figure out fiction from reality.
 
It's even more funny that you think people actually do that.


**People, I work with Army privates everyday. They do NOT think they are Rambos. For the most part, they are thoughtful, intelligent, and were very careful in making their decision to enter the military. Most of them enlisted after 911 BECAUSE of 911. These young men and women are patriots.

If you think it's all about video games, bad war movies, and college money, you're sincerely out of touch.

Veterans need to reach out and get to know our service members and not assume the worst of them. They need our support, encouragement, and mentorship.*
 
Very, very few people join the military thinking they're going to be like "Rambo".

Most of the people I'VE known who think that are people who have never, and would never, actually have the stones to join the military themselves... and say things like that in a sad attempt to belittle those who DO have the guts to serve.
 
I am amused at the number of boys that come in here thinking that the only job in the Army is being either a Ranger or Special Forces. Or want to know the difference between Army Infantry and Marine Infantry. It gets to the point of being absurd. Then they sign up for the Rangers and ninety per cent of them wash out and become cooks or supply clerks. What irks me are the ones who are joining for just a pay check. Boy, are they in for a rude awakening. The first time that Drill Sergeant starts screaming in their face at O'Dark Thirty, they'll be sh!tting themselves and crying for mama.
Then there are the ones that have a GED and can't even hold a job at WalMart and think that they are a Junior John Wayne and that the Military will pay them extra. There was one kid here recently that wanted to know how much money he could save up in four years. WTF?
It saddens me to see just how much video games have corrupted the minds of our future soldiers in to thinking that war is all just push button. Mind you those games have proven useful in war, they fly the Predator by remote control.
I guess I'm just from a different period of history and I don't see the Military getting people for the right reason, To Serve Their Country Proudly.
 
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