What have you always wante to ask someone in the Army?

[Dingoman013]

Did you regret getting into the military?
This is what I always wanted to ask a Mexican military, because we have an inner war.

Not at all. I've done things so many others can only dream of. I've seen the world, man. And I got paid to do it.

Okay, this has been killing me my WHOLE life:

Whats it like to kill a man

That... that's a very odd question. I'm not sure how to answer that. I'm no bloodthirsty berserker. It's a matter of aim, squeeze, call it out. You can't think too hard about it, or it will never leave you.

oh and another thing, how much blood is there, i'v seen movies and games and i just wanted to know whaats its really like, i would go myself, but 16 isnt quite old enought for the army

I think you're asking questions that are going into the realm of sociopathy. I don't really feel comfortable answering this for that very reason.

sorry, just trying to get fact from fiction, thx for at least politely teling me u dont want to answer. I wont pry if u dont want to answer, but thx

 

[Midnight Crossroads]

What was your score from your first PT test compared to now?

 

[Guitar Gamer]

Is there any sort of official training on how to deal with civilians who are enraged/uncooperative?
I understand the army does a lot of helping and I would be surprised if you didn't get some admiration for that, but I would suppose now and then someone would have to to try to calm down the.....uh...less cheerful civilians.

We do, and it's an escalating pattern. We don't just scream and yell at everyone. Usually we have someone there to translate, and if not the fact that we're twice as big as them, encased in armor, and carry huge weapons. But if they keep going, we'll give them warnings. You can guess where it goes from there, but it takes quite a bit of harassment to usher some pain.

Alright then, so I gather having a translator is not something that is mandatory?

 

[theycallmemang]

What would be considered the usual circumstances for calling in air support?

If we can get hit, and he's fortified, we'll need the eye in the sky to take care of it. Classic example is the sniper.

Are there military games that are a major type of training? What are they like?

Can you be a bit more specific? Do you mean like a video game or like an actual hands-on thing?

What was your score from your first PT test compared to now?

Pure crap. Hahahaha. I can still pass for sure, but everyone gains some weight after basic training. I can still jog out a good 5 miles before approaching the wall.

 

[theycallmemang]

Is there any sort of official training on how to deal with civilians who are enraged/uncooperative?
I understand the army does a lot of helping and I would be surprised if you didn't get some admiration for that, but I would suppose now and then someone would have to to try to calm down the.....uh...less cheerful civilians.

We do, and it's an escalating pattern. We don't just scream and yell at everyone. Usually we have someone there to translate, and if not the fact that we're twice as big as them, encased in armor, and carry huge weapons. But if they keep going, we'll give them warnings. You can guess where it goes from there, but it takes quite a bit of harassment to usher some pain.

Alright then, so I gather having a translator is not something that is mandatory?

We always had one, I can't speak for all troops, though. (OR companies, for those who aren't in the cavalry)

 

[martin's a madman]

"Hey! You! Gun-Boy-Man, May I see your gun?"

 

[RouxBelle]

this is slightly unrelated to what others are asking but i figured you might be able to help me: my bf is considering going into the Air Force after grad school. now i know it's different and such, but, for any sections of the military is it easy for couples to communicate and stay together?

 

[Penguinness]

Are there military games that are a major type of training? What are they like?

Can you be a bit more specific? Do you mean like a video game or like an actual hands-on thing?

Ah yes the video games.

 

[Midnight Crossroads]

Is there any sort of official training on how to deal with civilians who are enraged/uncooperative?
I understand the army does a lot of helping and I would be surprised if you didn't get some admiration for that, but I would suppose now and then someone would have to to try to calm down the.....uh...less cheerful civilians.

We do, and it's an escalating pattern. We don't just scream and yell at everyone. Usually we have someone there to translate, and if not the fact that we're twice as big as them, encased in armor, and carry huge weapons. But if they keep going, we'll give them warnings. You can guess where it goes from there, but it takes quite a bit of harassment to usher some pain.

Alright then, so I gather having a translator is not something that is mandatory?

I'd imagine it has more to do with numbers. How many people do you know off the top of your head can speak Pashto? My browser just said that word was spelled wrong it's so obscure.

 

[Communist partisan]

Do you think I will join the Swedish army I was always intrested in the army life but it's mabey better to have a other work? And who's the funniest guy in your company?

 

[theycallmemang]

"Hey! You! Gun-Boy-Man, May I see your gun?"

It's usually, "MISTA MISTA!!!" And they screech at you to buy knockoffs.

this is slightly unrelated to what others are asking but i figured you might be able to help me: my bf is considering going into the Air Force after grad school. now i know it's different and such, but, for any sections of the military is it easy for couples to communicate and stay together?

This is kinda hairy. I didn't have time to write letters for about two weeks, and got to make a phone call about six times total. I hear that in the Air Force, it's very different and far less stressful. But then again, that might be hearsay for all I know.

I wanted to ask, as I'm going into the Air Force in a few months, how bad is boot camp really? I'm a pretty pudgy guy, but I can run a mile and a half in 12:30, at the worst. (The AF standard). I'm a little worried about it, and I've heard both sides of the story, from horror stories of 20 mile full speed runs, to stories of eight mile slow jogs. Where in that spectrum was the Army? Cus I'm pretty sure the AF will be below that.

Don't worry about the physical side. You WILL get into shape, just never, ever skimp and try to get away with doing less. You'll get where you need to be and beyond. Worry only about getting where you need to be, when you need to be there, and wear the right uniform. The rest all falls into place.

Are there military games that are a major type of training? What are they like?

Can you be a bit more specific? Do you mean like a video game or like an actual hands-on thing?

Ah yes the video games.

Not really. We did have an indoor range using light guns that eased us into marksmanship, but that's it.

 

[theycallmemang]

Do you think I will join the Swedish army I was always intrested in the army life but it's mabey better to have a other work? And who's the funniest guy in your company?

Go for it if you want to. From what I understand, you Swedes are pretty well taken care of as it is. I imagine you'll be even more so from there.

As for the second, I'm just going to say me. Then again, my sense of humor doesn't blend well with the average soldier, so I tend to make myself laugh the most.

 

[RouxBelle]

ah, well, then i'll have to do a bit more research on it. but thanks for the input and God Bless! y'all are in my prayers =)

 

[oxiclean]

what kind of shape were you in when you entered; and how easy is it to enlist, go through a tour of duty, go to college, and come back as an officer with a new, better position?

also, how are people generally chosen for the rangers?

 

[Guitar Gamer]

Alright then, so I gather having a translator is not something that is mandatory?

We always had one, I can't speak for all troops, though. (OR companies, for those who aren't in the cavalry)[/quote]
Ok thanks, I have a few more questions, bare with me here.

How often do you actually get to shower? (Just out of curiosity, I value hygiene a lot)

I hate to sound sadistic but due to my own ignorance perpetuated by there being at least one in every war movie/game; how often do you see a soldier essentially break?
crack, has seen to much action and has to be removed from it?

How often, if ever do you work directly with another countires military? and what are the general feelings from one country to the other?

 

[Panda Mania]

What is your impression of the native people you meet in their country? Even if one doesn't know their language, I guess...

As a side note, I'd just like you to know that people like you have my gratitude for having the guts to go and do the dirty work. Sure, I have my personal qualms about war and all, but I realize that every country needs a strong military in order to survive and thrive. Lol-if it wasn't for you guys keepin' volunteer-based, I'd have committed suicide by now when ushered into the army

 

[theycallmemang]

what kind of shape were you in when you entered; and how easy is it to enlist, go through a tour of duty, go to college, and come back as an officer with a new, better position?

also, how are people generally chosen for the rangers?

I was getting chubby when I went in, plus constant boozing left me a bit shell shocked. Even had stretch marks like a bear attack on my stomach. Gross. As for the officer path, I did ROTC for a while and I knew it wasn't for me. I'd rather get my boots dirty and take orders. It's all a pretty linear path. To enlist is easy enough. Find a recruiter, do about 10,00 years of paperwork, then before you know it you're on a bus.

I wanted to ask, as I'm going into the Air Force in a few months, how bad is boot camp really? I'm a pretty pudgy guy, but I can run a mile and a half in 12:30, at the worst. (The AF standard). I'm a little worried about it, and I've heard both sides of the story, from horror stories of 20 mile full speed runs, to stories of eight mile slow jogs. Where in that spectrum was the Army? Cus I'm pretty sure the AF will be below that.

Don't worry about the physical side. You WILL get into shape, just never, ever skimp and try to get away with doing less. You'll get where you need to be and beyond. Worry only about getting where you need to be, when you need to be there, and wear the right uniform. The rest all falls into place.

Ah, that's a load off my mind. thank you. Also, as a fantasy nerd, I've heard (and I should be sacked for saying this), that D&D reigns pretty popular in our armed forces. Is this true? (Obviously not in Boot camp, but in either A.I.T. (or whatever the army calls it), or after.)[/quote]

That's more of a regional thing, I think. I've only met two guys in that play it. I myself used to do it quite a bit, but I don't have very many people around that want to try it.

 

[Corporal Bill]

Friend i'm sorry if this offends you but.What if you get K.I.A.?How would we discover cause you seem like an awesome guy.