Poll: If you had to, what position in the Armed Forces would you take?

[El Dwarfio]

So I have no intention of ever joining the armed forces, I'm in no way a pacifist but you'll never here me advocate war either.

That said I (like most people) have a tremendous amount of respect for serviceman and the work they do, which got me wondering...

If, for some hypothetical example, you had to join the armed forces, what position would you take? I'll include as many as I can on the poll - we'll exclude ranks.

Personally I'd like to work on a sub, my maths, physics and geography skills could be put to good use and I'm not gonna lie, from an ignorant, civilian perspective, it looks sorta fun. (The being in a submarine bit, not the war bit).

EDIT: Forgot land vehicle corps, just select engineer if you wanna be in a Tank Company etc.

 

[crudus]

I was about to go into the Air Force as an officer. That didn't pan out for various reasons -_-

I guess I will choose that.

 

[Vault101]

since they probably wouldnt give me a gun Id end up in some kind of suport role...

...no complaints there

 

[JaceArveduin]

Most of the support roles take weapons training if memory serves. Air Force is my plan B if shit hits the fan, it tends to be one of the more high tech branches, that's not out on a boat for ages.

 

[Cazza]

Engineer. I heard a joke that the Australian army are really just combat engineers.

since they probably wouldnt give me a gun Id end up in some kind of suport role...

...no complaints there

I remember reading in one of the papers that will be changing. We might see woman from Australia serving on the frontline in a few years.

 

[Kae]

I'm way too useless for the military to even be considered, I mean my physical strength is equal to that of a mouse and my vision is damn near blind without my glasses and even with them my vision goes out at random moments on a related note my aim is completely worthless at least with a bow, so definitely a non-combat role, given my ability to bake probably a cook.
But to tell you the truth I would never join the military, I'm just sick and tired of violence as it is, so I'd probably join a an altruistic organization to supply people with food, water, medical attention and/or education over joining the military any day.

 

[GenericAmerican]

Well since Armor and air force is out of the question for me. I've always wanted to be on an artillery piece.

 

[Vault101]

Engineer. I heard a joke that the Australian army are really just combat engineers.

since they probably wouldnt give me a gun Id end up in some kind of suport role...

...no complaints there

I remember reading in one of the papers that will be changing. We might see woman from Australia serving on the frontline in a few years.

yeah, I remember when there was alot of debate on the topic

my only problem with it would be if they "changed" or "lowered" the standards and such to allow more women in

because frontline combat is fucking frontline combat, not the place to make a PC statment

 

[spectrenihlus]

Air force man.

Highway to the danger zone
Ride into the danger zone!!!!!

Plus with the increase in drones vs maneed vehicles my gaming skills will be able to be used =D

 

[Aur0ra145]

Where is the Army Warrant Officer option? Heck, it's what I'm in the middle of applying for. Helicopters are just so cool.

 

[Tuesday Night Fever]

Highway to the danger zone
Ride into the danger zone!!!!!

Awesome, Top Gun reference. Those guys were Navy, though. Not Air Force.

Anywho...

I voted Air Force. Depending on specialization within the branch, it's where I'd be least likely to get shot at and least likely to be forced to shoot anyone else.

 

[ultrachicken]

Cooks don't get shot, so I'd probably pick cook. If I were in any other position, I would be dead in no time flat.

If I had the ability, I would be a sniper, because sniping is cool, and I would be extremely far away from anyone I shot, which would make it easier on the psyche.

 

[smithy_2045]

Sniper because I'm cold and calculating, and people tend not to notice that I exist.

 

[Bebus]

I imagine the best use of my skills would be logistics. It ain't pretty or heroic, but soldiers need their supplies on time and in the right place!!

I have actually been seriously considering this, I know I can work damn hard when I have to but in general am quite lazy... it would be good to have some real discipline instilled!

 

[Fatboy_41]

Well, considering I am already Royal Australian Corp of Transport, there's your answer.

 

[Luftwaffles]

Id rather save lives than take them so....Combat engineer. Not too keen on medic...

 

[Cazza]

Engineer. I heard a joke that the Australian army are really just combat engineers.

since they probably wouldnt give me a gun Id end up in some kind of suport role...

...no complaints there

I remember reading in one of the papers that will be changing. We might see woman from Australia serving on the frontline in a few years.

yeah, I remember when there was alot of debate on the topic

my only problem with it would be if they "changed" or "lowered" the standards and such to allow more women in

because frontline combat is fucking frontline combat, not the place to make a PC statment

The Australia Defence Association (ADA) says it is concerned there will be a disproportionate number of female casualties if women are allowed to serve in all frontline combat roles.

The standards wouldn't be lowered. Defence Minister Stephen Smith said "no diminution of standards".

Thats seems to only major reason against females in the frontline. Which doesn't make sense. If no standards are lowered that wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Andy Shandy]

Sniper, because I love looking at all the action...from a mile away.