Posted on May 23, 2016
How would you answer "Which branch is best for females"?
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I was asked an interesting question today by a female considering the Navy. Excluding telling her to join Rallypoint and talk with others, how would you respond ?
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She's going to school to be a social worker and currently thinks the Navy is the best choice for her - 23May2016, 1930EST.
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She's going to school to be a social worker and currently thinks the Navy is the best choice for her - 23May2016, 1930EST.
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Same answer I would give to a Male. What are your Priorities, Interests, If Physical Fitness is your thing, I recommend the Marines, If Quality of Life is Important to you, I recommend the Air Force and if Travel, Travel and More Travel is what you want. Join the Navy.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MSG (Join to see) - Also used to be you want to live in Germany, The Army is the easiest way to get there.
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MSG (Join to see)
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - After the Pomp and Ceremony comment..........because the Army Brass DOES certainly love that......I forgive your slightness.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - The Army was certainly the route that took me to that fun filled country.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
I was the Guest of the Army for 9 mo's at Ft Meyers, Washington, DC and 2 weeks at Bad Aibling Germany. Army Spoiled My Ass Rotten.
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They are all good branches. I recruited for 15 years in the U.S. Army. I can't tell you how many times a potential candidate chose a branch of service simply because of how cool the uniform looked. Another reason was family tradition. If I had to chose one, it would be the Army, of course!
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Honestly, I do not understand how that is a valid question. I would ask them which branch they want to be a part of. If there was a specific MOS that she might have in mind, it might be preferable to go to one branch over the other, but asking which branch is best for females is absolutely ridiculous.
Now I'm not trying to start any "my branch is better than your branch" arguments, but I know female Marines who kick just as much ass as the male Marines. I picked the Marine Corps because I wanted the hardest challenge. I didn't go to a recruiter and ask which branch would be best for a male.
If she wants the Navy, she should go to the Navy. But every person has to decide what branch is best for them.
Now I'm not trying to start any "my branch is better than your branch" arguments, but I know female Marines who kick just as much ass as the male Marines. I picked the Marine Corps because I wanted the hardest challenge. I didn't go to a recruiter and ask which branch would be best for a male.
If she wants the Navy, she should go to the Navy. But every person has to decide what branch is best for them.
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Kim Baker
My big brother is in the Marine corp im 14 years old I would Love to go in but as a female im not sure but im deffinetly going to join the military.Any advise?
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Cpl Justin Goolsby
Kim Baker - If you're 14 years old, you've got time on your side. The best thing you can do is be physically ready. Look up what the PFT/CFT scores are for females (because they recently changed across the board). Then make sure you can meet the minimum requirements. But don't stop there. Try to exceed and reach for the high scores.
Another thing to consider is bad habits. I know you're too young to smoke or drink, but I also know that doesn't stop minors from engaging in bad habits. If you do smoke, try to quit. This way you aren't suffering withdrawals at boot camp.
See where you fall in with the height and weight standards. If you're too heavy or too light, you might need to find a diet that works to your needs whether it's bulking up or slimming down.
You said your brother is in the Corps, so another recommendation is to talk to him. He may also be willing to give you some pointers and help you get ready. But like I said, the one thing you do have is time on your side. So best of luck to you and stay motivated.
Another thing to consider is bad habits. I know you're too young to smoke or drink, but I also know that doesn't stop minors from engaging in bad habits. If you do smoke, try to quit. This way you aren't suffering withdrawals at boot camp.
See where you fall in with the height and weight standards. If you're too heavy or too light, you might need to find a diet that works to your needs whether it's bulking up or slimming down.
You said your brother is in the Corps, so another recommendation is to talk to him. He may also be willing to give you some pointers and help you get ready. But like I said, the one thing you do have is time on your side. So best of luck to you and stay motivated.
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Kim Baker
Ok thank you im ready I box so im physically ready im on a diet lol but im ready and thank you
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SGT Mary G.
Kim Baker - Also to get through training, be prepared for anything. And take nothing personally. Since you are already boxing, have you also considered kickboxing too, and at least one of the martial arts?
I know a woman who was a kickboxer, then later coached kickboxing when her sons were kickboxing. The team traveled to many far away places for tournaments. Uzbekistan is one of the places I recall her mentioning.
Which branch? And what military occupational skill (MOS)? Learn what MOSs are available and what the work is. Then go shopping . . . interview recruiters at all the branches of interest to you.
SFC Thomas Livingston gave you some great advice, recommending: "Which ever branch provides you the best opportunities to do what you want/love and exceed in the best way possible."
I know a woman who was a kickboxer, then later coached kickboxing when her sons were kickboxing. The team traveled to many far away places for tournaments. Uzbekistan is one of the places I recall her mentioning.
Which branch? And what military occupational skill (MOS)? Learn what MOSs are available and what the work is. Then go shopping . . . interview recruiters at all the branches of interest to you.
SFC Thomas Livingston gave you some great advice, recommending: "Which ever branch provides you the best opportunities to do what you want/love and exceed in the best way possible."
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Join whatever branch you want to. But i always recommend airforce regardless of gender.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
Now retired, I hang around AF a lot as that the closest place to go to commissary , Class VI, meds, etc. So I know many females and many since Airman 2d. Now they are mostly Tech Sgts and Master Sgts. Seems to me Services is the best way to go because you do different jobs, Qs, mess halls, gyms, honor guard, etc so they get lots of different experiences. Second best, if so inclined, are SPs, which are now combined APs and SPs. You get to do SP work, such as guarding Red Line around AC, etc and AP work, gates, patrol, etc.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SGT Laura Delgadillo - I did join the Air Force and spent 22 years in their uniform and if I had the same choice to make over again I'd still go Air Force. I feel they were far more people orientated than other services and took the time and effort to look after them.
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Any which branch she wants. However, she should go online and look at the jobs for each branch she's interested in. I know the Army has the MOS to Civilian equivalent listed on each MOS's page. That way a prospective soldier can know what he/she would be doing with that training and experience after the military.
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I just left Active duty and I never had a problem with anyone. As long as she does her job to the best of her ability, and applies common sense, she won't have any problems Be responsible for yourself and your shipmates and her career will flourish.
Ask her why Navy? Have she thought about other branches? Has she openly talked with any recruiters?
Honestly if she wants to join the Navy or any branch for that matter, it's all up to her.
Ask her why Navy? Have she thought about other branches? Has she openly talked with any recruiters?
Honestly if she wants to join the Navy or any branch for that matter, it's all up to her.
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