Pro: you can’t be fired Con: you also can’t quit. 😂
@arturoseturino7143
6 жыл бұрын
I see *two pros*
@SuperWagner23
6 жыл бұрын
Failure is not an option.
@JohnDoe-pf6qp
6 жыл бұрын
You can actually find yourself in either situation. The Army process is just going to have a lot more layers to it than similar processes in the civilian world.
@cardboard_shaft
6 жыл бұрын
You can definitely get fired.
@MrKeepItGoing
6 жыл бұрын
You can get fired. All you need is a good SHARP case.
@sirnoneofyourbuisness8731
6 жыл бұрын
Con: Talking to your anti war parents.
@kawaiimapleleaf
6 жыл бұрын
fucking hippies
@Justin-ud3kd
6 жыл бұрын
Well being in the military means you are indirectly supporting war
@colehutchinson5963
6 жыл бұрын
@@Justin-ud3kd no you are supporting and protecting your nation FROM war
@noway2341
5 жыл бұрын
@@Justin-ud3kd No it doesnt
@dariennedewalt9367
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! And the resulting arguments with them
@MichiganWildcat
6 жыл бұрын
As a civilian I've always found it ironic that the people who risk the least make the most.
@edh1293
6 жыл бұрын
@MichiganWildcat, AMEN to THAT!!!! Should be the other way around.
@colehutchinson5963
6 жыл бұрын
Very true
@colehutchinson5963
5 жыл бұрын
Stinky Wizard really, athletes are more useful than soldiers ?
@dizzychineseman7445
5 жыл бұрын
@@colehutchinson5963 did he just say that the millitary is usless?
@wildchicken679
5 жыл бұрын
@HRE Obviously not officers just it'd be nice if soldiers that see combat or have a dangerous role get a hazard risk pay.
@MrRoboGames
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly making just $1,500 a month single with free living and food, it's not that bad
@drewcastro7592
5 жыл бұрын
It’s really good honestly
@romdog1818
5 жыл бұрын
It's more like $2,000 - $2,500 because of that very reason. Free medical care plus free education? Great investment if you ask me. Not only that but being in shape physically also improves your mental health drastically. People should really be thinking about it as a free college alternative.
@dylanbingham1776
5 жыл бұрын
For real at my job my checks are 700 something so like 1400 monthly, then take out truck payment, insurance, phone bill, electric bill, groceries, and gas. I spend more than half of my money every month and it’s terrible. Not only do I spend most of my money but I also don’t have health insurance, or vision insurance. My teeth have cavities and my eyes are shit, I think I need the Army.
@stc753
5 жыл бұрын
@@dylanbingham1776 don't risk it because if we do go to war you won't be able to quit.
@Vinegarissweet
5 жыл бұрын
The food for single soldiers isn't free.
@Matt-oj2kl
6 жыл бұрын
A huge amount of your enjoyment of the army will depend on where you are stationed and the unit you are in. One mans treasure is another mans hell. My first year and a half at my unit was terrible, toxic leadership, low morale, no missions. It wasn’t until we went to South Korea for 9 months that it all clicked. We had a purpose and had missions, fresh leadership, and the morale and brotherhood was through the roof.
@Jaymes222
6 жыл бұрын
What was your mos?
@Matt-oj2kl
6 жыл бұрын
Jaymes R 12N horizontal construction engineer aka heavy equipment operator
@aragos32727
6 жыл бұрын
Lack of purpose is turned my green blood red
@hakaen2119
5 жыл бұрын
Any tips how to avoid bad experiences/ toxic leadership, low morale etc?
@gregdotson7162
5 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to give tips because where you end up and who you serve under is usually out of your control. There are a lot of people in your chain with the potential to affect your experience. Anyone from division commander down to team leader. Even if you do have good leadership, you could be stationed in an area you don’t like or doing a mission you don’t like. Because of promotions, ETS, PCS, etc. people are always coming and going, so if you’re in a bad situation, it will likely change soon.
@javiuno2610
6 жыл бұрын
Pro: 3-day and 4-day weekends.
@lelandgaunt9985
6 жыл бұрын
Javi Uno Con, 20+ counseling statements to get that time lolol
@javierb7404
6 жыл бұрын
Con: staff duty on the weekend
@ericpledge1
5 жыл бұрын
And holidays!
@SuperWagner23
6 жыл бұрын
Your recruiter will never tell you will see more junk and balls in basic training than you will in your life.
@Token_Black_Guy
6 жыл бұрын
not really
@muhhfuggah8948
5 жыл бұрын
learn to compose your ideas?
@jacoblong3541
5 жыл бұрын
And if you’re a grower life will be tough
@johnflinga4680
5 жыл бұрын
That’s not true lmao. The showers especially have private curtains. So idk where you’ve saw all that but it probably wasn’t in basic
@Genebean369
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnflinga4680 oh foreal?
@Williameagleblanket
6 жыл бұрын
If the Army was easy, everyone would do it.
@Definitelywithnature
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@Howzer1776
5 жыл бұрын
Everyone does do it
@SS-hw1ou
5 жыл бұрын
In the army you know who is your enemy and most probably from where he is approaching but in the civilian world you don't know who your enemy is
@Seewhogetsluckyfirst
5 жыл бұрын
If invading countries illegally and robbing oil was easy we would do it ourselves-barack Obama 24 May 2014
@matteowoods4666
5 жыл бұрын
Clint Gibson considering only 1% of the American population join the military i would say your statement is incorrect
@paparabi2245
3 жыл бұрын
I like how you're still taxed in the army. Government: pays you Also government: pay me
@jamesk5541
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone needs to pay taxes it's what pays for everything you use or what civilians use it makes sense
@elindigeno1215
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesk5541 Wealthy don't pay taxes.
@kayp4601
Жыл бұрын
Not taxed in a combat zone
@gregerwin3147
5 жыл бұрын
Con: Arthritis at 25 Pro: You make great brothers who are going through the same shit storm.
@4agony777
5 жыл бұрын
Arthritis?
@Gabriel-rn2jy
Жыл бұрын
How long did you serve?
@snuffygrunt2842
6 жыл бұрын
I was Infantry. When I got out.. I went on a job interview. They asked me "What did you do in the Army?" I said "I killed people." If you're Infantry.. change your MOS... or lie on your resume.
@christopherchaos
6 жыл бұрын
Lol. I think you just gave the wrong answer. I work with a few ex 11Bs that are also instructors. You can still get great jobs, especially working for the military or government.
@snuffygrunt2842
6 жыл бұрын
Christopher Chaos - A little "grunt" humor there. In truth.. I have been treated very well and always with respect. I used the college fund and I have a degree in Engineering. I made some life long friends. That was best part. We stay in touch. They are my brothers. Biggest Pro.
@snuffygrunt2842
6 жыл бұрын
Max Sun - I was Infantry 89-93 and then some IRR. I got married. Had two kids. Two cars. A mortgage and a dog. I was working third shift in an automotive factory. It was good money. Back when they actually provided benefits. I enrolled in the local community college. I wanted more for my kids. It was a thirty minute commute. They didn't have "on line" classes then. It sucked. It REALLY sucked. Going to class after a twelve hour shift sucked; but, I figured, I'd been through worse. I was determined. I never missed a class. Graduated with a respectable 3.3 gpa. You just gotta reach down and grab your balls. I'm glad I did it. It had a profound impact on our lives. I won't shit you. It sucked. Tired all the time, but.. hell.. we already know that feeling. I'd get frustrated. I wanted to quit, but.. I just couldn't let it beat me. I'm sure you know that feeling as well. I'm proud of my kids, I'm proud of my service to my country, and I'm proud of my education. I figure.. I earned it. It paid off. Strike Hard. Strike Deep. Change your socks.
@zaktheghost3289
6 жыл бұрын
Snuffy Grunt lmao
@Definitelywithnature
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly Brother. I do not understand what they want us to say or do. All that counter terrorism training/real life combat and we can't use it on rogue cops, terrorist in the US, etc.. Go to the VA and have to prove we were in the military but we just kept pushing through no matter the injury in most cases, so there is no paper trail, just integrity
@liamcrawford9861
5 жыл бұрын
I'm going into the Army. Wish me luck.
@Mainleygirl22
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck! ❤🇺🇸❤
@lazombie743
5 жыл бұрын
Liam Crawford good luck bro 🔥🔥🇺🇸🙏🏽
@wilberkiller4244
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@kaylaperezzzz
5 жыл бұрын
😪✌️ wish u luck man! We are proud
@bussin9913
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@oldreliable40
6 жыл бұрын
best advice in my 5+ plus yrs in the army "deal with it".....
@xanuell
4 жыл бұрын
Yesssir
@lars1701again
6 жыл бұрын
As a E1 you don't pay rent(utilities etc) and or food, their pay is a lot in comparison when you have to pay for all those other stuff out in the real world
@lilutt6866
6 жыл бұрын
Marc P. Is that only in when you’re in boot camp??
@thechillmaster5836
5 жыл бұрын
@@lilutt6866 and living on base
@iljohn
5 жыл бұрын
Well a lot of people tend to skip the defac though it is recommended many single solders do spend some money on food some completely skip it
@lars1701again
5 жыл бұрын
@@iljohn I was on that joint Dix/McGuire base on the AF side and boy their defac was nice lol
@tailopezbutnolamborghini4862
5 жыл бұрын
MRE taste like ass though.
@Beastman2114
6 жыл бұрын
So I'm 24 and have a high-paying corporate job that will yield six-figures very soon. Problem is, I truly feel empty and lack purpose. My dream since I was a kid was to be an Army Ranger, but somehow life sucked me into doing what everyone else believed I 'should do' (go to college, corporate job, settle down, etc). Literally everyone in my life would roast a decision to ditch my current lifestyle, but I'm about at my breaking point. Anyone been in a similar situation?
@Devoid584
6 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of the reserve? Or Guard? Don’t know if Army has these programs, but basically it’s being a part-time GI. You still go through Boot Camp and MOS training. After training you show up to your duty station only a select number of days outta the year. All while keeping your current job. Give it a quick look man.
@WhoWouldWantThisName
6 жыл бұрын
I have to echo Oscar here. While I suspect you would not regret going for it, assuming you really know what that life is like and you have really done your homework on that, I still think that a career in the NG would allow you to keep your civilian lifestyle, and standard of living. When I enlisted at 35, I just couldn't afford to get by on the pay of a low ranking enlisted soldier, but I could go reserve and keep my day job. Then, if I wanted, I could work things around to transition over to full time Army. Also, if you didn't make it in the Regt., remember that selection and training is just the beginning, life in the unit is often the toughest part, you would end up either going back to your original MOS and unit, or whatever default MOS attached to your contract when you go in. So if you did end up an 11B in a unit your not happy with you would have a lot more of that to deal with in Reg Army than in say the NG. From there, you could still work out a new career path and MOS if you want. A 4 year contract will pass pretty quick. Make the most of it while you are in that position, btw. I enlisted when I did because I had already regretted not going in when I was younger. I KNEW I would super regret not doing it for the rest of my life, if I never did it at all, way more than any regret I might have from a decision about MOS or other choices made while in. So I got in just before my 35th birthday. BTW, zero regrets regarding my Army career. 8 years USAR as a Watercraft Operator 88K20. Had I gone in when I was younger I would have gone SF, but I wasn't willing and able to leave my civilian job. SIDE NOTE: There are some awesome guys on You Tube that you can learn more about the life of SOF units such as the 75th. I recommend John Lovell's `Warrior Poet Society'. His channel is great for lots of stuff and he has some excellent videos on the mindset and such of the SOF soldier. I highly recommend him, besides he's fun. :) Go have some fun.
@Howzer1776
5 жыл бұрын
Eyeofthetiger stay with your corporate job, once you join the army you might hate it. Stay with the good job. It’s better to be secure.
@kawaiiavril1658
5 жыл бұрын
If I was you I would not quit my corporate job. However, if you must do reserves or national guard reserve.
@shamsmubarak7
5 жыл бұрын
an elephant doesnt known his size until it dies. You have a good job do it! don't lose it. i lost my job i have kid and i love my wife and my parents . now im here looking to join the army for benefits...i dont know what to do. I'm one hell a tuff mother fucker though
@KevinHenderson100293
4 жыл бұрын
More Pros: 1) Opportunities for special/incentive pay. I.E. Jump Pay, Dive Pay, Foreign Language Pay, Free-fall Pay, Aircrew Status, Flight Medic etc.. 2) The ability to get a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance for FREE. 3) 30 days of leave a year plus 4 days for every Federal Holiday as opposed to 3 days off. 4) As an NCO or leader in general (High speed PFC’s and SPC that hold a lot of influence in their sections included) you have the ability to directly impact someone’s life for the better. Maybe even for the rest of their lives. Knowing that you helped a young Soldier blossom into an outstanding Adult/NCO and that your influence on them is going to make them want to re-enlist and continue to make the Army better by making their Soldiers better is priceless. CONS: 1) Deployments 2) If you’re an amazing asset to your unit/organization the harder it will be to do things for yourself. You’ll always be busy busting your ass for your company/battalion/brigade or for your Soldiers. It’s not always a bad thing but if you have plans to finish your degree within a certain timeframe or get a technical certification or even learn a new language, finding time for it gets difficult. 3) All of the stigma behind seeking medical attention for your mental health and emotional well-being.
@thomashouse6090
6 жыл бұрын
Pro: housing is free if you live in the barracks. Con: they can call an inspection whenever they want. Also con: mass punishment. At some point you will have to pay for someone else's screw up. This applies to leaders too. I was called on the carpet a couple of times when my soldier got a DUI even though they received the same safety brief everyone else did.
@earlgeorge7573
3 жыл бұрын
If you are in charge, you are responsible for everything your people do or fail to do.
@cbjueueiwyru7472
6 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the car thing but let's be serious..... how many mustangs and chargers do you see on base at 29% interest
@Vinegarissweet
5 жыл бұрын
I know several personally. It's sad.
@Flyingsangwich
4 жыл бұрын
Its not just military, even civilians buy cars they can't afford with high interest. Dealers prey on the young uneducated buyers with a steady job.
@ed5649
4 жыл бұрын
Funny cause I’m actually wanting to buy a charger lol
@claysoggyfries
4 жыл бұрын
Is 29% interest bad
@bertnl530
4 жыл бұрын
@@claysoggyfries Depends if you are buyer, seller, or finance company.
@dougtheeliminator1077
6 жыл бұрын
The military in general is a great life experience. If you graduate high school at the age of 17 or 18, and unless you have the money to attend a four year university, most good paying careers (government or civil service jobs) will not hire a young person with little or no experience or maturity. Any branch of the military is a great starting step to gain knowledge, experience and leadership skills in order to obtain good paying, career employment or even to start your own business.
@mikelopez4450
5 жыл бұрын
True
@Dndragon55
4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if I can do split op training I'm planning on going active duty I'm going into jr year
@ericseal4453
3 жыл бұрын
To sum it all up, the Army is a great investment in yourself. I am glad I was part of it!!
@mothingtin6055
5 жыл бұрын
Pro: real life call of duty Con: no response
@xanuell
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@attiumeyami417
4 жыл бұрын
Respawn*
@rob46711
6 жыл бұрын
A pro for me was getting 30 days paid leave per year that started from day one.
@lelandgaunt9985
6 жыл бұрын
While it isn’t regulation sadley units now only let you take 14 anything more than that has to be for extreme circumstances.
@thechillmaster5836
5 жыл бұрын
@@lelandgaunt9985 uhh....wait what
@lelandgaunt9985
5 жыл бұрын
The Chillmaster It was like that for me from 1st cav to 13th coscom to 62nd to the 46th spanning from 2003 to 2015.
@thechillmaster5836
5 жыл бұрын
@@lelandgaunt9985 so only 14 days paid leave unless its an emergency??? That sounds bogus as hell
@lelandgaunt9985
5 жыл бұрын
The Chillmaster it was bogus! Anything over the 14 had to have the battalion commander signature. Even though by regulation he only has to sign for anything over 30.
@fredmcelroy2839
5 жыл бұрын
Pro: 30 days paid vacation per year. Con: If there is nothing to do on or off base you might have too much Down time.
@tylertruelove2697
5 жыл бұрын
Fred Mcelroy that’s when you go to the gym and get yolked haha
@thatkittyelf5565
5 жыл бұрын
This information is SUPER VALUABLE and right to the point. THANK YOU
@MrKeepItGoing
6 жыл бұрын
Pro: A chicken jumps off the table and starts marking time Con: They give you $100 and take back $99
@lelandgaunt9985
5 жыл бұрын
Keep It Going Who said that!? 😂
@MrBassmann15
5 жыл бұрын
Oh Lord I wanna go!
@matthewbowen2345
5 жыл бұрын
But they won’t let me go :(
@DipityDADoo
5 жыл бұрын
OH OH OH OH OHOHOHOHOH HEY
@Wolf-ve5ex
5 жыл бұрын
They say that in the Army the beds are mighty fine
@skywalker39100
5 жыл бұрын
I was 21 & I went to Duncan All-Star Ford in Duncan Oklahoma. And brought my First real Car, by myself.
@drewcastro7592
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats bro I’m thinking about joining the army in 2 weeks if not for sure next year
@VivianBreezy
5 жыл бұрын
drew Castro I wanna join too but I need help with the exam
@lelandgaunt9985
9 күн бұрын
Good, I am thoroughly against having your command involved in this personal decision.
@TGoKovenant
6 жыл бұрын
Pros: BAH, BAS, and if you're stationed in an area with an expensive cost of living, or in Europe, you get a cost of living allowance. When I was stationed in Germany, I made really good money, and didn't really have to pay for anything. I lived off post so I got nice BAH, because Germany is expensive. Also the euro is worth more than the dollar, so I got a nice cost of living allowance, to offset the difference between Euro and USD. But I did all my shopping on post anyways, so it was just free money. Also, if you're stationed in Germany, you can get what's called a VAT form. This form costed 12$ back then, but you could use it for large purchases on the German economy, and get the taxes deducted. Really cool. Also Space A flights. Cons: Sometimes you get a real tool for an NCO. Or, when you reach E-5, you get some real undisciplined and entitled privates. Going to the field for a month and doing literally nothing. If you're a POG in a combat arms unit, prepare to be passed over for promotions and cool details, like Schützenschnur, PT and combatives competitions, ranger school, etc. Mostly the army is pretty good but you can thank all those privates buying that V6 mustang, at 45% APR, for the financial counsellings. 😂
@h001139
6 жыл бұрын
Would like to add separation pay, hazard duty pay, airborne pay (if you are in jump status).
@johnnycatR58
6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes? I've met too many shitbag NCOs that should have been chaptered out in Basic. They couldn't do their job properly nor showed any leadership. Maybe it was my unit or the base I was stationed at...
@TGoKovenant
6 жыл бұрын
@@johnnycatR58 have to be your unit. I had some fantastic NCOs.
@johnnycatR58
6 жыл бұрын
@@TGoKovenant I had great NCOs as well but there were more shitbags that were interested in kissing ass instead of leading and mentoring soldiers.
@mikelopez4450
5 жыл бұрын
What about England France
@jacoblong3541
5 жыл бұрын
Pro: being away from your family
@iceevice
5 жыл бұрын
Jacob Long yeah for real 😂
@mr.kingofphenomenal4629
5 жыл бұрын
Agree either though my parents going be bugging me not to join the army.
@Ryan-Streams
5 жыл бұрын
Con: being away from your family
@johnambriz7613
5 жыл бұрын
😏
@nae1k946
5 жыл бұрын
Fr fr it's a hit or miss pro or con but for me it's a MF PRO!!!
@Prestonmcnutt
5 жыл бұрын
Pro: Moving away from home Con: Not going back home :( I miss home lol
@MMMAngel-no5bb
5 жыл бұрын
Pros meeting powerful people Cons: seeing the world for what it really is politically
@shanelefever7704
3 жыл бұрын
The most true statement out of them all lol
@kennethhamblett5019
6 жыл бұрын
hi brother chris. you mentioned the food as a pro. i remember before going to basic training, that my sister told me the chow hall food is really good, that it's not "the slop you see on mash."...lol. i did enjoy it. i wish i had better experience in the army. thank you 4 being a cool brother. my mos was 54b chemical operations specialist. although i was highly abused by nco's, the military gives you a purpose. at this point in my veteran life, i will just love others as christ commands. have a great day. :)
@beauwoodbury4486
5 жыл бұрын
If you invest your money right you can come out really wealthy
@youraveragejoe2
5 жыл бұрын
@Sir Dong Dinglesworth III a savings account I guess.
@snazzysnazzergryphon8550
5 жыл бұрын
@Sir Dong Dinglesworth III the right things
@youraveragejoe2
4 жыл бұрын
@JOE SIX PACK I had an account named average Joe but it got kicked of KZitem so I made this.
@youraveragejoe2
4 жыл бұрын
@JOE SIX PACK KZitem on that bs sometimes man.
@youraveragejoe2
4 жыл бұрын
@JOE SIX PACK had a picture of an ass and forgot to change it.
@grabbagmedia1031
2 жыл бұрын
Every Con to me looks like a Pro because they all add measurable value!
@SuperWagner23
6 жыл бұрын
Con-odds are you will develop a tobacco habit. Almost everyone chews in the infantry. Odds are you will develop poor relationship habits. Relationships will dissolve as many times it is out of your control.
@ADRay1999
6 жыл бұрын
GO Army 🇺🇸
@lauti9655
5 жыл бұрын
Hi
@smokeylebear1062
5 жыл бұрын
Is that you private Pyle ?
@Shadeexplora
5 жыл бұрын
ARMY ALL THE WAYYYYY💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@sharonnavarro1215
4 жыл бұрын
U.S.ARMY 🇺🇸
@dalastmag1929
5 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was in AIT, wondering what state my duty assignment was gunna be in. DS comes out “ if I say your name your going to korea “ I was on that list lolol. Definitely didn’t expect that
@h001139
6 жыл бұрын
Here is another one: your experience in the army is really based on what unit you are in and the leadership in it. Hences why some people like the army and other dont. It is all based on your lick to which unit you get assigned to.
@jimmymartin
6 жыл бұрын
I am signing up for the army this year and I will be going to basic training this summer (Haven't decided what mos yet but I have it down to 5)I've been watching a ton of your videos lately and it's definitely helping me out a lot...huge thanks to you man
@jaslynneventura
3 жыл бұрын
hows it been?
@Freemuscleinformatio
2 жыл бұрын
How did it turn out?
@popleko5612
Жыл бұрын
What’s up. How’s your experience in the military been so far?
@miatam2
5 жыл бұрын
some of the best years of my life ! I served,over 12 years on active duty & national guard as a paratrooper
@commosection
6 жыл бұрын
I was regular Army from 1982-88/National Guard 88-91. Obviously things have changed since then. Also it was peace time back then so you didn't have to worry about deployments to war zones. BUT when you first start out i would strongly recommend you are single. It makes military life so much less stressful. There is an old saying if the Army wanted you to be married they would have issued you a wife :). It's better to wait until your first enlistment is up if you plan to marry. This way you have a general idea how a married couple lives in the Army so then you and your future wife will have less surprises. In peacetime you still go away for a month or so a few times a year depending on your MOS.Who goes into the Army for money? I never even thought about it when i was joining. I knew it sucked. If i just wanted money i would have worked my ass off in civilian life to achieve that goal.For me overseas was way better then my stateside assignments. For example in Germany was my first unit station 1982-83. I was a communications guy with an Artillery unit on a small base on top of a hill over looking an old castle on the other side of the valley floor. To this day the base is closed but still a popular tourist place on the Main river.I think since we were a small base the Americans blended in better with the Germans and i made many good friends US and German when i was there.You wake up at 5am run and have breakfast then go to work have 1 hr or so for lunch then afternoon work then off at 5pm unless you have guard duty or CQ duty. When you are a combat unit and are not out in the field training basically you just maintain your equipment ( Kill time) What i mean is your equipment is always ready and cleaned less the 24 hours from coming back from the field. So not really much to do in between. In the winter some of us would go to the motor pool and start our 3 trucks up and let them run for an hour while drinking coffee. ( That's what we were told to do) There are bad times to but that's part of the job. same as civilian life. The Army offers many recreational inexpensive things to do and places to go. AFRC (Armed forces recreational service) for example me and my roommate took 10 days off together and went to the German Alps and stayed at an AFRC hotel for $18.00 a night for both. To save money we had meal cards( You show these cards to get free meals when you are in the Army) so we eat at a nearby US Army base. My point is the Army offers plenty of inexpensive things to do BUT it's only good if you take advantage of them. To many times there were guys who stayed in the barracks ( Barracks rats) and cried about being back in the states. Foolish waste of an experience in a foreign country on Uncle Sam's dime. Another example me and my buddy went to London for 4 days for $40.00 for bus and hotel. Sorry for the long story just giving all an idea how things were back then and i'm sure they are even better now ONLY if you take advantage of them. Now i think there is the GI bill similar to post WW2 which is a BIG deal. I wish we had that back when i was in
@dougtheeliminator1077
6 жыл бұрын
1st Cav man: You hit the nail right on the head! It's all about making the most and best out of your free time.
@leonboyd2557
6 жыл бұрын
You made a point about not being treated like an adult. My unit was like that. I had to literally have not squad leader go with me to get my class a's and jump boots.
@garcia9529
4 жыл бұрын
I just enlisted. I leave in July. I'm going to be an MP.
@briefingleo3173
4 жыл бұрын
Aundrea Garcia nice me too
@keelywinter4916
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m going to do that when I finish college and then swap to CID after I get a criminal justice masters
@mario55749
4 жыл бұрын
@@keelywinter4916 thats my plan let me know how it goes im planning of leaving next year
@npc_3847
4 жыл бұрын
How is it?
@theguywhodidsomethin
4 жыл бұрын
Done oofed bro
@michaelbest7872
4 жыл бұрын
Chris, Great way of explaining these things - just as they are! Many people wishing to join the military may not know of these con's! In the military, there is NO overtime pay, and it doesn't matter who is doing a more dangerous job. The pay is about what rank you hold (most always). Also, being away from family or friends is a factor. If family means a lot to a person, then being away from them will be hard. Also, Freedom, or lack thereof ! Most army personnel have to report to someone. You wake up when they tell you to wake up, etc. You can't just go someplace without either approval, or without telling someone (depending on your rank, or situation). The Pro's are exactly how you shared it with others Chris, so again, GREAT video! For instance, I served 8 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, and I got to meet people I would have never met otherwise. I also got to serve tours in Greece, AND Jamaica! Also, the Army helped pay for my college tuition.
@jammer3618
5 жыл бұрын
Pride in serving and protecting your country. Hoakey as it may sound, being part of something bigger than yourself.
@alfredpaquin3563
Жыл бұрын
Happy to see thT you are giving these kids a heads up. You would not believe the incredible pressure that recruiters are under to make mission. Most recruiters hate the duty they are assigned to, but being good soldiers they give it 💯 %.
@jessehawkes1298
5 жыл бұрын
1500 is more than what I’m making right now. Anything can be better than 1200
@HuggieBear39
6 жыл бұрын
Ywp Pops used to say he works 24/7 and you divide your pay by 168 hours per week instead of 40
@ericfigueroa2975
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid Chaos! But just to add to that first con; If you're going to be in a very dangerous area and be in active combat, hazard pay is a pro about being deployed. Not sure if it's changed since I was in, though lol. Also, former military, and currently about to go back to active!
@christopherchaos
6 жыл бұрын
Yep. You still get the extra pay if you are in a qualifying area but units dont deploy to those areas as much as it was between 2003 to about 2013 ish.
@ericfigueroa2975
6 жыл бұрын
@@christopherchaos Ah that's good to know. Thanks! Keep up the amazing work brotha!
@angelfeliciano5688
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone: Joining in as an e-1 Me who is an e-4 in JROTC: 😏
@josecam3130
5 жыл бұрын
I leave for basic in 4 days:(
@Mainleygirl22
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck! ❤🇺🇸❤
@ciguana2mlgprovideo388
4 жыл бұрын
I leave in one day 12
@sharonnavarro1215
4 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸
@Dndragon55
4 жыл бұрын
How was it
@xyzcantcme8775
3 жыл бұрын
Update?
@DocBravo
5 жыл бұрын
Just join and see what happens...so many variables of duty station, command team, deployment, and extra opportunities
@abdullahaligarcia9501
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your sincerely... appreciate that... For myself trying the US Army bfore But didn't make that was long time ago...!!!
@andrewfox96
5 жыл бұрын
When you’re on deployment you’re receiving combat pay and other bonus/hazardous duty pay. So it also adds up and its tax free. I didn’t have to file a tax return while I was deployed for a year and half with the national guard.
@ranchonmybranch-5179
6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos bud keep them up
@campagnollo
5 жыл бұрын
con: You might not get to work your MOS. I was trained as a 14D (HAWK Missle Crewmember, Defunct), but when I got to my unit, I was assigned to HHB instead of a line unit and became a go-pher since I had no radars or missile launchers to work with, just supporting the others as low skill labor only. Another strange occurrence is that I felt the Army diminished my discipline rather than instill it. YMMV?
@mondaysinsanity8193
5 жыл бұрын
Combat engineers never do our job lol first thing tl said when I got to unit was "you know all that shit you learned the last 4 months? Yeah you're not using any of it
@poloflu
5 жыл бұрын
CON: If you have a waiver that has to be approved before signing into the military then you’re gonna have hell of a wait time
@seanniemi8909
5 жыл бұрын
The biggest pro for me was the brotherhood with my Joes. We travelled all over Europe during down time (unintentionally waking up days later in strange hotels in different countries than intended), we experienced things we'd never have the chance to otherwise (World Cup in Germany & many foreign holidays) and the "weekend safety brief" (Don't smoke pot. Don't smoke pole. Wrap it before you tap it. Have a nice weekend.). The 2 1/2 years in Iraq and Afghanistan had a certain amount of "charm" to them as well. Good times, good times.
@coolswat2957
5 жыл бұрын
pro: i dont have to deal with my brother
@coreyrobinson7103
5 жыл бұрын
Me personally I won’t count being away from home a con
@papaparsnip2285
5 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: What did you do in the Air Force Me: *BRRRRT INTENSIFIES*
@darksidebricks4293
5 жыл бұрын
My uncle was in the army and is helping me get ready to enlist in the army so your videos help a lot I’m 14 I know that’s young but he wants me to be ready thank you 👍
@lelandgaunt9985
6 жыл бұрын
I enjoy on Fridays when the whole post has been released at 15:00 and you have not even begun your safety brief yet every Friday. Or holding the daily ops meeting at 17:00 and no one can go home till it is over so much for the nco corp. And last but not least the 1sg puts out to the plt sgt’s on Monday about motor pool cleanup and the plt sgt’s sit on it until 14:58 on Friday.
@WhoWouldWantThisName
6 жыл бұрын
But how would we ever survive without those mandatory safety briefings? :)
@gregdotson7162
5 жыл бұрын
I remember once when I was in Panama a soldier’s mother passed away. We scrambled and got him emergency leave and they were literally holding a plane full of people for him at Howard AFB. The guy was all tore up. First Sergeant wanted to hold the guy long enough to give him a safety briefing. Company Commander just shook his head and said to get the guy to the plane ASAP.
@WhoWouldWantThisName
5 жыл бұрын
@@gregdotson7162What a jack ass, and good on that Cpt.. Though I was fortunate to serve with almost entirely really good people, there are always a few dicks that just lack the sensibilities the rest of us take for granted. TBH, and no offense to the active component, but in the reserves I think we had a greater degree of common sense and a more practical approach to doing things. Given we all had civilian lives, including careers where the red tape BS of the military won't fly, it meant we each had a greater variety of experience to bring to the table. Since most of us had true "civilian jobs", not govt. ones, we were used to focusing on efficiency and results rather than "proper procedure" and protocols. I'm sure it made some active guys see us as lacking in military bearing and respect for regulations and standards, but we just didn't have time for silly nonsense and did what made sense. Needless to say, we always ran circles around the similar active units.
@gregdotson7162
5 жыл бұрын
The shift/hourly thing can be big. I was an MP. When I was at Fort McPherson we worked 12 hr shifts. Between weapons draw, guard mount, etc., it was actually 13 plus hours, not counting PT. Like he said, the guys working personnel, finance, etc. worked far fewer hours and banker’s hours but made the same pay we did.
@komoto_kane5351
4 жыл бұрын
Your first con of pay I disagree with because for someone like me, who never had a job, going into the military, is good. So I see it as a pro instead
@angelizquierdo7517
4 жыл бұрын
I want to join the army and protect this country! This country brought me hope when I immigrated from my country(8 years old) to here(currently 14)
@leaundralangston6297
2 жыл бұрын
Are you still thinking about it?
@existingwithjeremiah4009
5 жыл бұрын
Basically don’t expect anything just get the job done it takes sacrifices but anyone can do it you have to have dedication and just do it damit
@mainelytrees4666
4 жыл бұрын
You really should point out that the starting pay is extremely good, considering that you dont have to pay for housing or food. I know you purposely stated that this doesnt accoint for "benefits" but all of those pennies saved add a HUGE amount onto your realistic pay
@Mdmblk09615
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Subbed!
@abdallaabdalla2095
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@geekinutopia5899
5 жыл бұрын
If you like having every aspect of your life stringently regimented to a tee, then a position in the military is probably the career for you.
@jhors7777
3 жыл бұрын
Very intelligently laid out and well presented, thank you
@mdrury93098
5 жыл бұрын
For the pay you failed to mention incentive pays and conus and oconus pay. I make almost as much as a sgt as a pv2 being stationed in south South Korea
@stanleyedouard377
2 жыл бұрын
Talking about me there, cause I saw Italy and Germany and looking forward to see more of oconus options.
@Escobar12b
6 жыл бұрын
All I can say the military is not for everyone, I personally enjoy it I enlisted in the ARMY reserves and deployed with them i realized i wanted the full experience and switch to the Marine Corps active duty so far I don't regret it, I have traveled the world and done things I wouldn't be able to in the civilian side but it is true it can be shitty sometimes and not everyone will be able to manage the stress well
@freakothesideshow
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips. Would love a part 2 to this or a longer version with what to expect through basic and beyond. You're the shit Bro.
@zcraft7
6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how you get transferred to different bases
@christopherchaos
6 жыл бұрын
most of that just kinda happens after a few years of being in one location but could be a potential topic for a future video. Thanks.
@lelandgaunt9985
6 жыл бұрын
Acs army community service can help you in your transition to your next duty station.
@zcraft7
6 жыл бұрын
Christopher Chaos thank you much. I really enjoy your videos. My Great Uncle is still at Ft Riley KS! Stay safe
@stevedaly730
5 жыл бұрын
I mentioned this before but let me restate it, things have changed since I was in the Army. For most they pay better. When I was in the pay was much much worse especially if you're married. I got married while in the Army and soon after had a child. I decided to get out after my wife got pregnant for our second child. I was earning $632.00/month. That wage included my seperate rations and housing. My rent was over $200 a month and in the winter even in North Carolina heating bills could be expensive. I was literally forcing my family to live in poverty. We literally would run out of food before the next monthly pay check. I had a car but couldn't afford insurance or plates so I drove illegally the entire time I was in. So I got fed up with the wages and said enough. I found out that I could have gotten food stamps but the Army kept that information from us because they were embarrassed. I'm still angry my country put my family through that. I was literally risking my life serving my country and worrying about feeding my family. Now that being said, I understand they've gotten better and more post housing is available. If they'd paid me better I'd probably would have stayed in. I did return and serve as commissioned officer but in the National guard because my wife didn't trust the Army to support us.
@lars1701again
6 жыл бұрын
Tell you not to date a stripper or marry her :D
@earlgeorge7573
3 жыл бұрын
every day is a new experience. You get out of the service what you put into it. I put 6 years and 1 day of active duty in for my country. I never regretted one day. (some were hell but I did not expect a cakewalk) CPT-IN
@krystalgarcia9850
5 жыл бұрын
Con: PMCSing vehicles every Monday!
@scottschalow7278
4 жыл бұрын
Came from military family miss being in the navy , and having the second family
@Gerdtheboy
5 жыл бұрын
Well I get paid just under army pay so sounds like a upgrade
@austinrenaldo5162
4 жыл бұрын
I love these videos because I leave in June and I have so many questions but these help a lot. Thank you for making these
@danforyou1
5 жыл бұрын
any hidden benefits ? any discounts or other practical pros most people don't know? Can you please share with us thank you
@austinmajors2226
5 жыл бұрын
I disagreed with your initial point on pay at first, but you redeemed it with your first pro. This is a great video for people looking to join the military to highlight those pros and cons that recruiters wont tell you. One of the biggest tips I think that you can give people is to serve at least two terms to see if the life is really for you. If you can get used to the life, then the Army is really easy when you break it down... and you will have a really hard time beating the traditional retirement system. Yeah it sucks a lot, but I will retire in less than 5 years at the age of 42 and basically pick whatever job I want and live very comfortably for the rest of my life. I wont be rich, but I will be comfortable and not really have to worry about anything. It all really depends on the person and what you're able to push through.
@sebastiangutierrez1339
4 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking it like this my contract is 3 years and 25 weeks I’ll be 23 when I get out I’m single no kids the only expenses I have is my phone I’m trying to sell my car before I go out so that’s more money in my pocket I even got a $9000 enlistment bonus now I’m starting as an E-2 bc i have college credit If I would’ve taken my 1st 2 semester serious I would’ve had 48 credits would’ve started in as a e-3 sucks lmao but whatever any ways I already have like $4000 in my savings if I choose to pocket more than 90% of my income for 3 years and 25 weeks think how much I’ll have also I have a high yield saving interest account so the more money I put in my saving the more annually it grows in 3 years 25 weeks from now I’ll be what e-5 maybe e-6 plus I’m gonna finish my associate very soon so I’m thinking it’s gonna be find if I chose to get out after my contract I’ll have more then enough in my savings to go anywhere really plus with your military experience now for me however I plan to do ranger school so when I re enlist I’ll be a ranger hopefully I’ll have my Ba as well if not I’ll still have my associates still better than not having it also by serving 3 years or more your college tuition is completely paid for and hey if I don’t make it as a Ranger I’ll I’ll re enlist the Air Force hopefully get a intel job won’t be hard I scored pretty well on my asvab and my Gt and ST scores were good but can always improve them so sure long hours sometimes but also being able to do something exciting every day in uniform in different places seeing things you would’ve not been seeing it won’t be that bad
@constantinoalmanza7881
6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos , I'm subscribing right now .
@carlo9709
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris can you please talk more about infantry I'm interested in enlisting as infantry need help please !??
@christopherchaos
6 жыл бұрын
Working on a video soon with a friend who was an 11B and Airborne.
@theraytioshow
6 жыл бұрын
Don’t do it
@CompactCowboy
6 жыл бұрын
Ray Alan Why?
@theraytioshow
6 жыл бұрын
Liam Pitney if you’re going to enlist, don’t be 11B. My buddies infantry and he hates it
@CompactCowboy
6 жыл бұрын
Ray Alan Yes but why does he hate it?
@dannyboy8685
6 жыл бұрын
Great info, I like all your videos. Also as a soldier you will learn to manage the art of going number 2 in the woods.
@InternalErrorz
4 жыл бұрын
I have 5 more months till I go to basic. 🇺🇸
@pedroalcantar253
4 жыл бұрын
65Bailey1995 where are you going if you don’t mind me asking
@InternalErrorz
4 жыл бұрын
Pedro Alcantar Fort Leonard Wood, 31B
@Kingz-Vibe
4 жыл бұрын
@@InternalErrorz yo I was wondering do u need a high school diploma to join the army/military
@lelandgaunt9985
9 күн бұрын
@@Kingz-Vibe Yes
@bonniegrimes1099
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the informations and YES need to know more .
@rusty7984
4 жыл бұрын
Pro: get a good life experience Looks good on resume ( aiming to be a firefighter) Con: Dealing with my anti military family
@beauwoodbury4486
5 жыл бұрын
You were so right about getting to see places others can’t I was an army brat my dad served 26 years as an 11b he was in panama and served 4 tours two in Iraq two in Afghanistan we moved around a lot we got to go to California but my favorite place was Alaska we were stationed at JBER in anchorage for three years and I can tell you that was a great time. Moving around a lot does suck but getting to experience different locations is great. I’m excited to see where my career takes me as I am enlisting very soon. Go Army!
@razor3106
6 жыл бұрын
The only time I made more than $1500 a month was as a long haul truck driver. Where I live, unless your in the medical field, or work for the government, your going to have a tough time finding a job that makes more than $1200 a month.
@garouuchiha4041
6 жыл бұрын
What?
@RaininPayne2
6 жыл бұрын
Where the fuck you do live, North Korea??
@maxpower7814
6 жыл бұрын
You can make more than that working at McDonald’s bro
@razor3106
6 жыл бұрын
McDonalds is ~$1,000 per month at 40 hours per week. Minimum wage is $7.25 in my state, and the government takes out about ~$70 per paycheck if that paycheck is ~$300
@JonReremy
6 жыл бұрын
Damn where are you at? I live in a pretty small town and straight out of high school I got a job making $800 tp $1000 a week, hours were pretty miserable but still
@LegendaryFashionGuru
6 жыл бұрын
honestly, i wasnt in very long but i agree with the physical fitness. from looking at my old videos from enlistment, i was surprised at how i looked and now sadly i need to cut weight down but meh lol. there were a lot of cons i went through and negative aspects but i did also enjoy meeting some really cool people. i still am good friends with an old friend from the army and currently he’s doing well as im progressing :)
@isaachernandez7349
5 жыл бұрын
My recruiter told me red green color deficiency doesn't disqualify me from option 40. I think he's lying
@americanfitness8215
5 жыл бұрын
Every Army recruiter: Man we the army, of course you can go Delta, just lie about the asthma and knee surgery
@dylandrake5352
5 жыл бұрын
Actually $750 a pay check is probably a lot better than minimum wage. I'm sure in the service you don't pay a state income tax, but after taxes in Michigan, my $14/hour pay check for about 38 hours a week is like $850. And that's almost double the federal minimum wage.
@lelandgaunt9985
9 күн бұрын
Depends on your state if you are charged income tax.
@bigtbigt291
4 жыл бұрын
Con: Getting deployed and getting your legs blown off.
@jeffgann6138
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and thank you for your awesome videos you have helped us so much God bless
@jeffreyfoy7727
5 жыл бұрын
Well I ship out jan 2nd for the army MOS is 68w wish me luck
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