I've known a few people who have started careers from education they received in military service, and others who have stayed in the military as their career.  The education you get from the military is usually quite good, plus there's always benefits from being a veteran.  Obviously the military has a primary function, and you need to understand what you're getting into.  But otherwise, it's a good choice.  IMHO.

Plus, the German army doesn't have a very good record, does it?  0-2 IIRC.


Heheh, sorry, had to.

Here in Canada IIRC you can join, they pay for your education, and you can leave after ~4 years....

13 seems a bit much...I wouldn't use up that much of my life just for free education...

I think, it is a 3 year turn that includes your education here in australia

We have a very similar program here at the US.  Many of my freinds have taken that road.

I was contemplating it myself (in Canada), as you can get a free education (from Royal Military College in Kingston) and come out of it as an officer.

But, they do quarterly physical tests which include sit-ups, which I can't do properly because of back trouble.  I asked them about partial exemptions, but no-one was able to give me a straight answer.  I also asked them about serving in a non-military capacity in the Department of National Defense (like signals intelligence or something), but they said it had to be military service.

And, in general, I'm not especially keen to join the military, although I'd consider something related but non-combat like signals intelligence (the Canadian equivalent of the US' NSA is a part of our Department of National Defence).

So, that's a scratch for me...

This has always been an idea in the back of my head, but the same issue always pops up-

I'd never make it through Basic (my mile time is classified, dont ask).


I've thought about possibly the CIA or NSA or something like that (can you imagine those servers? hehe), but I really dont want to move to the DC area and it doesnt seem they hire people right out of HS going for a 2-year CNS degree...

13 Years?  It's 8 in the U.S....13's pretty steep.

I intend to join the Army as a Information Systems Operator/Analyst when I graduate High School.  I know I could pass basic, because I'm a a pretty decent athlete.  I have been getting a little lazy lately though, and intend to exercise a lot during summer, but I know I can survive what they throw at me.  Only problem is my eyes, which are the reason I most likely can't fly, something I really want to do.

But yes, definetly join if you think you can take the training and such.  The benefits while in and afterwards are very worth the service you put in, especially if you go to college and enter as an Officer.

Quote (Mr. Greg @ April 28 2004, 10:51 am)

But yes, definetly join if you think you can take the training and such.  The benefits while in and afterwards are very worth the service you put in, especially if you go to college and enter as an Officer.

my athletic skills should be good enough
and i gather that your right about the benefits
and idd be an officer after i finish uni

My brother tried doing that but about 3 weeks after he started he jumped the fence and flew home. He said he couldn't take the yelling.