What's the coolest job in the military?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:46:19 -0400

In your opinion, what is the coolest (hip, awesome) job in the United States military? Why is it the coolest?

Response by PO2 Kayla Modschiedler made Jun 28 at 2015 4:52 PM

PO2 Kayla Modschiedler — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:52:03 -0400

That's a tough one! It probably is personal preference

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 4:53 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:53:09 -0400

There are many. Getting paid to dive, parachute, shoot are all super cool. I wasn't cut out to be a Piolet but what red blooded male wouldn't love to fly a jet. Basically a sky motorcycle that goes thousands of miles an hour :)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 4:58 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:58:17 -0400

Weather!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 5:12 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:12:11 -0400

Maintaining ICBMs.

Response by James Jones made Jun 28 at 2015 5:18 PM

James Jones — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:18:15 -0400

I think it would have to be strike/CAS pilot or DEVGRU.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 28 at 2015 5:20 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:20:53 -0400

US Marine. Because you get to be in the company of Marines.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 5:36 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:36:42 -0400

I think the coolest job in the military is being in a position to help soldiers, to change their lives in a positive manner, to counsel, direct to help them see they can be better people. It's a job you can do no matter what your MOS is.

Response by CPO Joseph Grant made Jun 28 at 2015 5:43 PM

CPO Joseph Grant — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:43:09 -0400

Submariner. We are pretty much shunned by the rest of the Navy and we are proud of it.

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Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made Jun 28 at 2015 5:43 PM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:43:17 -0400

I agree with the others. There are many. My personal favorite is Helicopter Flight Engineer for AFSOC.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jun 28 at 2015 5:45 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:45:54 -0400

EOD.. anyone who wants to disarm a bomb that should of already blown up is all that to me.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 5:56 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:56:51 -0400

But what about Special Forces??

Response by SCPO Lee Pradia made Jun 28 at 2015 6:06 PM

SCPO Lee Pradia — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:06:41 -0400

Hospital Corpsman, because you get to care for people, your stationed aboard ships, small boats, submarines, clinics, hospitals, isolated duty, independent duty, aviation, special ops, Marines (my favorite) infantry or rifle company, light armor, heavy armor, and the sister services. The most awesome job going.

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made Jun 28 at 2015 6:47 PM

MSgt Brian Welch — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:47:44 -0400

3E5 - Engineering Assistant - drafting, surveying, construction management. The experience is priceless and translates well into a civilian job.

Response by SN Earl Robinson made Jun 28 at 2015 6:48 PM

SN Earl Robinson — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:48:12 -0400

That's easy Drone Pilot is the coolest job.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 6:50 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:50:34 -0400

Being a Chief Warrant Officer!

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 7:22 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:22:41 -0400

That's easy...aircrew.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 7:50 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:50:57 -0400

Hospital Corpsman!!! You get to help others, learn valuable skills, and if ur feeling frogy u can join a Marine unit and get ur hard core on. Ooooorrah

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 28 at 2015 7:51 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:51:44 -0400

I would have to go with Warthog pilot or gunship crew. The Gatling gun is the coolest weapon system going.

EOD would be a close second. Love things that go bump in the night.

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Jun 28 at 2015 8:05 PM

LTC Ed Ross — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:05:25 -0400

The job you love.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 28 at 2015 8:17 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:17:16 -0400

I remember the coolest was around minus 70 at South Pole. Best job I ever had. Got to do some great engineering and construction plus blow things up. Awesome!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 8:18 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:18:48 -0400

Being retired.

Response by MSG David Chappell made Jun 28 at 2015 8:41 PM

MSG David Chappell — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:41:33 -0400

Infantry because everything else is just INFANTRY SUPPORT!!!!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 8:59 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:59:28 -0400

Tanker crew chief because NKAWTG.

Response by SrA Anthone Tipawan made Jun 28 at 2015 9:22 PM

SrA Anthone Tipawan — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:22:16 -0400

Personnel office and supply, proofreading and reading people's minds is a blast. Lol

Response by TSgt Gwen Walcott made Jun 28 at 2015 9:28 PM

TSgt Gwen Walcott — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:28:10 -0400

Boomer

Response by CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 made Jun 28 at 2015 9:29 PM

CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:29:55 -0400

HA! No need to question a former Infantry 1SG! Total control over 178 +- Soldiers and to be in a position where you MADE things happen!

Response by 1stSgt Jon Vance made Jun 28 at 2015 9:45 PM

1stSgt Jon Vance — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:45:34 -0400

My opinion is that of First Sergeant. Best thing I have ever done.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Jun 29 at 2015 12:05 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:05:08 -0400

CH (MAJ) William Beaver Sir mine would have to be 92G, Food Service, I love what I do and the results I get from it. Seeing my troops being fed and liking what we cooked. I know we can't please everyone, but I just tell them either that or MRE. Usually that works...lol

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 12:29 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:29:54 -0400

I had so many during my time in the Marine Corps, from Platoon Sergeant with 1st F.A.G., 1st MarDiv, FMF then with the spooks in Hawaii, on board ships with my fellow shipmates on the U.S.S. Blue Ridge, Iwo, the old Enterprise, just name a few. But, I can tell you that going through all of the Marine Corps rank structure from Private to Gunnery Sergeant, then on to WO1 to Chief Warrant Officer 3, Data Comm Maintenance Officer/Electronics Maintenance Officer and working with other officers in the other branches of service. Now that was my coolest job ever. I thank everyone who had some great stories to share and who served their Branch of Service Proudly.
Semper Fidelis To All Comarades In Arms,

JK

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Jun 29 at 2015 3:45 AM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:45:00 -0400

SEAL but not everyone is cutout to one of those guys. I liked being a PN because I could help guide a Sailor's career and offer advice/recommendations. A big plus is that I knew the personal side of the crew instead of on just a professional basis. I knew the good, the bad and the ugly.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 29 at 2015 6:37 AM

PO3 David Fries — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:37:39 -0400

I had the coolest job ever. I can't speak for Medics, but as a Corpsman, I was able to do things that none of my civilian counterparts would ever dream of. The same was true of my time in hospitals, and with the Marines!

Response by Sgt George Walters made Jun 29 at 2015 7:39 AM

Sgt George Walters — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:39:04 -0400

Hands down.. Tank'n isn't the way to go. The true Big Gun Club.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 29 at 2015 8:08 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:08:54 -0400

My job was one that not many people can say they have seen much less experience. I worked the Flight Deck of the mighty Aircraft Carriers. One of the world's most dangerous jobs. What a rush and satisfaction to see the aircraft being launched of the flight deck and landing safely after their mission is completed. To know that you made that happen is an awesome feeling. I was also qualified as a Conning Officer and Junior Officer of the Watch. These watches are usually stood by Naval Officers. We had the only All Enlisted Bridge Teams in the Navy, for Aircraft Carriers. Awesome time!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 9:25 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:25:17 -0400

Being an avionics tech isn't all that sexy, but being able to tell a prima donna pilot his plane was down while he was begging to get his flight hours for the month after spending most of it golfing was quite a rush.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 29 at 2015 9:40 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:40:25 -0400

Astronaut.

18 Series Astronaut would be even cooler but I don't think we are supposed to talk about them here?

Response by PO3 Nathan Barr made Jun 29 at 2015 9:55 AM

PO3 Nathan Barr — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:55:29 -0400

In-flight missile repairman.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 29 at 2015 9:58 AM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:58:28 -0400

Why EOD of course! What a silly question!! You get to do the most bestest (yes I know it isn't a word!) thing in the world, BLOW SHIT UP! The next day you are doing a VIPP trip for the Secret Service or State Dept in support of any number of heads of state or POTUS. The next day you can be training to safe a nuke. The next day you can assist the BATFE or local /state/federal law enforcement in disposition of a VBIED or subsequent post blast. The next day you can cash your $20,000 re-enlistment bonus. The next day can do a 33 day White House protective TDY/TAD. The next 6-8 months you can deploy support and support a sister service military unit doing route clearance, post-blast, UXO and enemy cache or IED render safe and/or disposal. Or you can be briefing a 4 Star on your mission and why EOD kicks ass. Like they don't already know. Then you can pick which EOD Groupie you want to entertain for the day. The list of "Cool" stuff goes on and on. See your local In-Service recruiter!! LOL :-)

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jun 29 at 2015 10:18 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:18:55 -0400

55 posts before...

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Response by SMSgt LaWanna Viers made Jun 29 at 2015 10:20 AM

SMSgt LaWanna Viers — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:20:13 -0400

Being a First Sergeant has to be the coolest yet most challenging job in the military! From childhood to becoming an adult, I have always enjoyed helping others. Although I had three different career fields, I found that becoming a first sergeant was my passion, primarily because I soon realized that job was all about people. Helping people develop road maps to what they identified as success: whether achieving the next rank, building professional relationships, finishing school, changing thier attitude or even helping them through difficulties. As a first sergeant, my job was very fulfilling because I got to see first hand how "Shirts" lead people while helping them grow and accomplish their dreams! It was never about position, just people.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 29 at 2015 11:08 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:08:02 -0400

Tank Commander, Abrams MBT.....just a little biased I suppose.....

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jun 29 at 2015 11:23 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:23:37 -0400

I'm really going to have to say fighter pilot. Seldom do I hear them complain about their jobs.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jun 29 at 2015 11:26 AM

SN Greg Wright — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:26:40 -0400

Such a subjective question, but that picture of SEALS coming out of the surf is pretty bad-assed, heh.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 11:44 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:44:00 -0400

Sitting behind computers! Definitely doing all the online classes :-)

It is different for everyone. I enjoy helping my Soldiers and other Soldiers, so any job that allows me to interact and support them is a good one.

Response by CPL S Gibbs made Jun 29 at 2015 12:01 PM

CPL S Gibbs — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:01:31 -0400

Cool may not be the right lead in here. I would like to think of the military as well trained individuals, professional, mannerly, intelligent, capable, efficient, serious, focused. No room for cool. Plus, we all have to work together to fend off enemies.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 3:13 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:13:10 -0400

18D. United States Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant. They literally do EVERYONE'S job. hahaha

Response by MSgt David Haupt made Jun 29 at 2015 3:27 PM

MSgt David Haupt — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:27:47 -0400

All we all know being a Military Working Dog Handler is the best job. Where else can you go to work and have the best friend in the world with you.

Response by Sgt Mark Ramos made Jun 29 at 2015 4:03 PM

Sgt Mark Ramos — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:03:57 -0400

I really loved my job as an avionics tech, because of the people I worked with. I think Air Force PJs are the coolest. They are bad asses and save lives.

Response by SrA Matt Knowles made Jun 29 at 2015 4:21 PM

SrA Matt Knowles — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:21:38 -0400

Definitely being an AMMO troop because IYAAYAS!

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Jun 29 at 2015 4:26 PM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:26:44 -0400

Coolest job. How about chow hall freezer worker in Alaska or Keflavik. Thats pretty damn cool :)

Seriously, off the top of my head, the CAG on a carrier. High ranking and gets to fly.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jun 29 at 2015 6:00 PM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:00:48 -0400

U.S. Army Military Police, hands down.

1. Real world mission 24/7 at home, but most importantly we provide many essential capabilities to the maneuver commander. Smart Soldiers, great leaders, and exceptional NCOS. PLUS, More firepower in a combat support MP Company then a Light Infantry Battalion, More communications than signal company, and we don't have to walk.... and carry lots of ammo, food, and water.

2. So valuable, we are, the Army doubled the size of the MP Regiment after 911 (for war), and trained many others non-MP units to fill the remaining OPTEMPO shortfalls. You will rarely find a mission MPs are not a part of. Many times our Maneuver Commanders always want more.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jun 29 at 2015 6:02 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:02:50 -0400

Just being in.

I got to do so much cool stuff from riding in and under helicopters to playing with demo. I was promoted to Cpl in Hawaii, and drunk as a skunk in Australia. Coldest I have ever been was cleaning vehicles to leave the Middle east, but I remember being up 'til 4am doing it with all my buddies.

Add in the people, and I don't know how it could have gotten any better (or worse).

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jun 29 at 2015 6:09 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:09:03 -0400

The S1 of a Tank Battalion, after all those accident reports, LODS and 15-6s and the absolute drudgery of correspondence, meeting suspense dates and running the headquarters. Every other job you get looks like the best.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 29 at 2015 7:33 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:33:20 -0400

Vehicle Armor Soft Spot Tester

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 29 at 2015 9:43 PM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:43:14 -0400

US Navy's Information Systems Technician - http://www.navy.com/careers/information-and-technology/information-technology.html#ft-key-responsibilities

It's the coolest because it was my job, that's why! :)

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Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 29 at 2015 10:16 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:16:36 -0400

In my time we were called Cryptologic Technicians Communications. I think they call us Cryptologic Technicians Network now. Nothing like reading Tomorrows Headlines 6 hrs before everyone else does. Also nothing is better for bartering with than being the first one on the ship with the sports scores. Got me a lot of goodies off the Night Baker that way.

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jun 29 at 2015 10:38 PM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:38:28 -0400

Best job I ever saw was in Panama and an E-5 in shorts, t-shirt and boonie hat drove a little boat around the guys going through Jungle Warfare class while they were doing their poncho raft swim test around the lagoon. I know when I was swimming across I wondered to myself "How the hell do I get that job?"

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 11:39 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:39:25 -0400

I always thought that 88K (Army Watercraft Operator) sounded cool, although the career progression looked worse than Chaplain Assistant.

That being said, I think Command Sergeant Major is the coolest job. Enough rank to make a true difference and still an enlisted Soldier that can get in the trenches with the troops (few do). The CSM's responsibilities include: senior enlisted advisor to the commander, ensure training is conducted to standard, AND most importantly...welfare of enlisted Soldiers. Not all embrace this triad, but those that do are remembered well beyond their years in a unit.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 11:57 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:57:23 -0400

There are only two cool jobs and they change places depending on the day. Yours and anyone else's..... :-)

Response by LCpl Walter Booker made Jun 30 at 2015 1:47 AM

LCpl Walter Booker — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:47:00 -0400

Marine security company camp David.

Response by PO1 Shahida Marmol made Jun 30 at 2015 7:12 AM

PO1 Shahida Marmol — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:12:56 -0400

This is all debatable, but I have a great job. I am an Operation Specialist on a Ballistic Missile Defense Destroyer. I get involved with just about every scenario my ship comes in contact with. I love it!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 8:37 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:37:26 -0400

fuel cell, cause fuel cell gives em hell

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Jun 30 at 2015 8:40 AM

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:40:03 -0400

For me, it would definitely be flying, pretty much no matter what the flying was. Of course, it is also very stressful, which is why it pays the big bucks.

Response by Capt Vickie Adams made Jun 30 at 2015 9:56 AM

Capt Vickie Adams — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:56:22 -0400

For me personally the coolest job was being the Commander of a student squadron, working with non-prior service students.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 10:33 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:33:12 -0400

Civil Affairs (38A/B)bar none. Prime reason why I am reporting to Bragg this coming Sunday for the Civil Affairs Qualification Course!! Tips and advices are welcome!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 10:34 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:34:33 -0400

Space Shuttle Door Gunner... the elite of the elite

Response by CN Kristen Ruder made Jun 30 at 2015 11:26 AM

CN Kristen Ruder — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:26:28 -0400

Seabee's Work hard, play hard, drink hard.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 30 at 2015 11:32 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:32:37 -0400

Loading Ice in the back of the reefer in Iraq when it is 135 degrees outside. Hands down the coolest job around.

Response by SFC Jeff Stevenson made Jun 30 at 2015 12:15 PM

SFC Jeff Stevenson — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:15:10 -0400

The bearer of the BLUE ID CARD. And being back outside the box.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 12:17 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:17:28 -0400

Whatever job you are serving in.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 12:19 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:19:10 -0400

Whatever job and unit you are currently assigned to.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 12:27 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:27:19 -0400

Sorry lads, you just can't get be cooler than a medic.

Response by LTC Charles M Carter made Jun 30 at 2015 12:35 PM

LTC Charles M Carter — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:35:40 -0400

Any Command Position in the Field Artillery. It is so because you cannot be blessed with a finer group of men and women to lead than those that have chosen the Field Artillery for an MOS.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 2:34 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:34:07 -0400

as far as the Marines... I'd have to say Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. I came into the Corps with that Secondary MOS and it was the best unit I have been in. really because they build an entire platoon out of new joins (except for a few holdovers to make up leaders and teachers). This makes for a very close group because there is no "old Corps" marines to put you down and you all learn the same things at the same time. the training was amazing (everything from Basic Security Guard School to Advanced Urban Combat School and Non-lethal Combat) it was the best mix of infantry skills and high speed - low drag skills to make it really fun and interesting.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 30 at 2015 2:45 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:45:44 -0400

Every job is cool it's a matter of how you feel about yours. I could mention all special forces as the coolest but my perspective is few people chose to serve so it is cool to do just that.

We few We happy Few We band of Brother's and Sister's

Response by PO1 Mike Edgecomb made Jun 30 at 2015 3:34 PM

PO1 Mike Edgecomb — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:34:50 -0400

Working in the meat freezer?

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jun 30 at 2015 4:02 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:02:49 -0400

Battalion S3 and Battalion XO at WTB Alaska. "Improving the Lives of Everyone that Enters the Battalion". I cant think of anything better than helping people be better.

Response by MSgt Matthew Carstens made Jun 30 at 2015 4:22 PM

MSgt Matthew Carstens — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:22:18 -0400

I would have to say air traffic control, one of the only jobs in the military where enlisted controllers get to tell Officer pilots, what to do and how to do it with no questions asked

Response by SGT Curtis Earl made Jun 30 at 2015 4:47 PM

SGT Curtis Earl — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:47:45 -0400

Army Bandsman, hands down.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 7:08 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:08:22 -0400

I would say being a Long Range Surveillance Scout. It is a very unique unit in the Army. There are only three companies in the whole army. It was the only place were I got to get some training in. I don't know where else could you be assigned to a water team and train on amphibious recon.

Response by SFC Clark Adams made Jun 30 at 2015 7:46 PM

SFC Clark Adams — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:46:40 -0400

The "coolest job" is the one you enjoyed doing as best you could.

Response by SSG Selwyn Bodley made Jun 30 at 2015 8:30 PM

SSG Selwyn Bodley — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:30:13 -0400

Hazerdous weather underwater space shuttle recover ranks second to in-flight missile repai specialist... At least in my book!

Response by Cpl Glen Grable made Jun 30 at 2015 9:31 PM

Cpl Glen Grable — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:31:23 -0400

Working on CH-53 helicopters while being the tip of the spear

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 9:42 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:42:18 -0400

Being a RETIREE!!!

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 11:47 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:47:01 -0400

Being in the military :)

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jul 1 at 2015 12:11 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:11:15 -0400

Hard to decide. Company Commander, Cavalryman, or LCLA Jumpmaster.

Response by Rick Wiseman made Jul 1 at 2015 12:30 AM

Rick Wiseman — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:30:52 -0400

AIRBORNE Military Police!!! During my time there were only 5 Companies of them World wide. Even fewer now from my understanding...

Response by Rick Wiseman made Jul 1 at 2015 12:32 AM

Rick Wiseman — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:32:38 -0400

AIRBORNE Military Police. During my time there were only 5 Companies in the World.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 1:28 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 01:28:20 -0400

Working as an acquisition officer in the AF!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 9:11 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:11:51 -0400

42A- Human Resources! DUH! ;) JK

Response by MSgt Scott Gaston made Jul 1 at 2015 9:57 AM

MSgt Scott Gaston — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:57:00 -0400

Combat Aircrew, In-Flight Refueling (getting High and Passing gas...about 5 miles high, slowing to about 300 Knots Indicated Airspeed, with a flight of aircraft taking turns about 18' behind you)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 11:00 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:00:59 -0400

Being a Chaplan of course!

Response by SSG Brian Kresge made Jul 1 at 2015 11:16 AM

SSG Brian Kresge — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:16:40 -0400

The correct answer is 11B1P, or 11B2P, or 11B3P, etc.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 1 at 2015 12:36 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:36:41 -0400

Instructor at NWTC
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Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 1:16 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:16:00 -0400

RETIRED subject to RECALL

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jul 1 at 2015 1:38 PM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:38:47 -0400

Tanker pilot, no question. Everyone looks up to you (well, at least during refueling), no one can manage without you (at least over the middle of the Pacific), and you may pass gas whenever the mood strikes.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Jul 1 at 2015 1:45 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:45:50 -0400

depends what you like, I think 25B (Information Systems Analyst) is pretty cool but now im a 25D (cyber defense) which is even cooler, soon i should be a 17C (Cyber Operations Specialist) which will be freaking awesome.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 2:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:11:42 -0400

Armor. Phenomenal destructive power, itty bitty living space.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jul 1 at 2015 2:56 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:56:04 -0400

All of them.
Just like the question I've been asked dozens of times, Which is the best Branch?

I answer the same way:

Different uniforms
Different missions
Same flag.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 3:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:16:31 -0400

The coolest job would be helping all the wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 5:54 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:54:56 -0400

I haven't seen any Admin Specialists sound off yet. What about the Cooks?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 7:45 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:45:10 -0400

Obviously, Armor Crewman on the M1A2. Special Forces are all well and good, but what beats riding into battle at 45 mph on 72 tons of hate and discontent, armed with three machine guns (two of which are absurdly accurate) and a 120mm cannon capable of reaching out and touching the enemy two miles away?

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Jul 1 at 2015 8:38 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:38:11 -0400

Drill Sergeant/instructor. Absolutely - hands down the best job. That DS/DI is forging tomorrow's Army/USMC and has the world's toughest job doing so. One mark of the DS/DI is this: how many of us forget where we went to elementary school? How many have forgotten the name of their DS/DI? Case closed

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 10:32 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:32:36 -0400

Whatever job you enjoy doing.

Not everyone can be SOF and not everyone should. It takes people who love their job in any capacity.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 10:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:52:52 -0400

Every Job Is The Coolest!

Response by CWO2 Davin Jantzen made Jul 2 at 2015 3:43 AM

CWO2 Davin Jantzen — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:43:28 -0400

Definitely Course Manager for Force Protection at ATGMIDPAC. But I always loved being a Boatswains Mate and making Ship's Bosun was a dream come true. Of course I would be wrong not to mention my CPO INITIATIONS and yes we still had one then!!

Response by SGT Adrian Thompson made Jul 2 at 2015 8:01 AM

SGT Adrian Thompson — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:01:01 -0400

Infantry is where it's at, however for "high speed" jobs, I'd have to say Rangers or MSOB.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2015 8:16 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:16:27 -0400

Being in command at any echelon. There's nothing better than being able to help your Soldiers/Airmen/Marines/Sailors on a daily basis.

Response by MSgt Matthew Meindl made Jul 2 at 2015 9:44 AM

MSgt Matthew Meindl — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:44:22 -0400

Absolutely loved working with the biggest/farthest shooting weapon systems in the U.S. Air Force arsenal (ICBM Maintenance).

Response by SFC Terry Murphy made Jul 2 at 2015 1:20 PM

SFC Terry Murphy — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:20:42 -0400

I have always said that are only 2 jobs in the Army, Infantry and support for the Infantry!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2015 1:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:57:36 -0400

Flight Medic, but I'm a little bias :P

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2015 2:47 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:47:21 -0400

Field Radio Operator! You have the ability to help your fellow Marines with the Radio. Additionally, you are in the loop as to what the overall situation is.

Response by SrA William Giraldi made Jul 2 at 2015 4:53 PM

SrA William Giraldi — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:53:47 -0400

Depends, really. I loved my time as a cannon crewmember and would go back to it in a heart beat if it hadn't messed up both my shoulders. I'm looking at re-enlisting in the Army Reserves and re-classing to 91F Small Arms Repair which is more in line with my career as a gunsmith in the firearms industry.

Granted, many may not find those jobs to be the coolest, but in reality, it's all about what makes you happy to do.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 2 at 2015 5:08 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:08:47 -0400

Pilot. To the uninitiated being a pilot still holds some of the daredevil, romantic mystique of the early 20th Century. Beside that you get to fly airplanes and get paid to do it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2015 7:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:05:55 -0400

The coolest job would have to be the cook back in garrison working in the coolers stocking supplies.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2015 11:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:11:51 -0400

Fire Support Specialist/Forward Observer; death from above!

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jul 3 at 2015 2:12 AM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:12:35 -0400

I would being retired and now all I do is bug the wife every day lots of fun there. LOL

Response by CPO Kenneth Wilkinson made Jul 3 at 2015 2:12 AM

CPO Kenneth Wilkinson — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:12:48 -0400

In the 80's it was Permanent Shore Patrol in Hong Kong

Response by SrA Conrad Lewis made Jul 10 at 2015 12:48 PM

SrA Conrad Lewis — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:48:52 -0400

1AO51 In-Flight Refueling Journeyman

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Oct 6 at 2015 1:55 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:55:20 -0400

EOD

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 1:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:58:16 -0400

A Non-Commissioned Officer (Leader of Soldiers) Hooah!

Response by SSG Danny Marsh made Oct 6 at 2015 8:49 PM

SSG Danny Marsh — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 20:49:26 -0400

Staff Duty on a Saturday

Response by SrA Conrad Lewis made May 15 at 2017 5:40 PM

SrA Conrad Lewis — Mon, 15 May 2017 17:40:52 -0400

1AO51 In-Flight Refueler on a KC-10 Extender! Stationed at Travis AFB in California, icing on the cake.

Response by SSG Michael Johnson made Sep 21 at 2018 11:40 PM

SSG Michael Johnson — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:40:35 -0400

The next one. It’s like duty stations, the next one will be the best until you get there.