Which Military Branch Best Suits a Radio Electronics Career?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around which military branch—Army, Navy, or Air Force—would be most suitable for a career in radio electronics. Participants share personal experiences, opinions on educational benefits, and considerations regarding legal issues affecting enlistment.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the Air Force is the best option due to its educational perks.
  • Others argue that the Navy also offers excellent training and opportunities for travel.
  • A participant shares a personal experience about being unable to join the Navy due to a criminal record, advising others to avoid legal troubles.
  • Concerns are raised about personal responsibility related to past legal issues, particularly regarding DUI offenses.
  • Some participants express strong feelings about drunk driving and its consequences, sharing personal stories that highlight the seriousness of the issue.
  • There is a disagreement regarding the appropriateness of comments made about personal responsibility and past mistakes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the Air Force and Navy are preferable for a radio electronics career, but there is significant disagreement regarding the appropriateness of personal comments about responsibility and past mistakes. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the tone and implications of those comments.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal experiences and feelings about legal issues, which may not reflect broader perspectives on military enlistment criteria.

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I am thinking of joing up with the army when old enough, although I don't know witch branch would best suit a radio electronics based career. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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I would assume the air force. They also have the best educational perks, at least that is what I hear.
 
The Navy has execellent training also. Plus the possibility of travel.
 
Ya, I would definitely say that the Navy and Airforce would be your best bet. I have a tip for you though if you want to join the Air Force or the Navy: DON'T GET IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE LAW!
I have three Mistemeanors on my record from when I was younger, and I tryed to join the Navy when I was 18, and I could not get in due to them. The mistemeanors included: A ticket for noise violation when I was 13 years old for playing my drums too loud. I got caught steeling a pair of shoes (which were on sale for 22 dollars), when I was 14. And I got a DUI when I was 18, but it was dropped down to a misdemeanor.
They said that if I had only had that DUI, then I could join (since it was not a fellony), but since I had those other two things on my record I could not. I really tried to join too. I tried for about a year, and eventually they told me there is no possible way to join. The only branch I could still join was the Army.
So don't get into trouble.
 
I'll stay out of trouble :wink:

Thanks for the input
 
How old are you?
 
Well, I'd have to say that a DUI (while under the legal drinking age, no less) indicates a serious lack of personal responsibility. I wouldn't expect that the armed forces would want such irresponsible people.

- Warren
 
Nothing000 said:
How old are you?

15, how old are you ?:smile:
 
chroot said:
Well, I'd have to say that a DUI (while under the legal drinking age, no less) indicates a serious lack of personal responsibility. I wouldn't expect that the armed forces would want such irresponsible people.

- Warren

Ok...I guess you expected wrong.
 
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McCormick said:
Ok...I guess you expected wrong.

I did? Nothing000 related how the armed forces wouldn't take him.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
I did? Nothing000 related how the armed forces wouldn't take him.

- Warren

The navy would take him, but the army did.

I just though that was kinda rude what you said " serious lack of personal responsibility"

David
 
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chroot said:
Well, I'd have to say that a DUI (while under the legal drinking age, no less) indicates a serious lack of personal responsibility. I wouldn't expect that the armed forces would want such irresponsible people.

- Warren


Screw you man. You don't know me. Ya, I bet you are just perfect, and never did anything stupid when you were young. You seriously have offended me budy. I was just trying to tell him not to make a stupid mistake I made.
 
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Right on McCornick, that was rude of chroot. Dude, I respect you chroot, but I am a little pissed about what you said about me. You could have said something along the lines of: "I agree with Nothing000, make sure to stay out of trouble." Or something like that.
 
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Nothing000 said:
Screw you man. You don't know me. Ya, I bet you are just perfect, and never did anything stupid when you were young. You seriously have offended me budy. I was just trying to tell him not to make a stupid mistake I made.

I just have a rather strong contempt for drunk drivers. If you knew how badly such drivers have affected my life, you'd probably share my contempt.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
I just have a rather strong contempt for drunk drivers. If you knew how badly such drivers have affected my life, you'd probably share my contempt.

- Warren

Sorry to hear that, although he must share that same contempt because he was not promoting it at all, just calling on an old mistake, so...

Their wasn't any need for the harsh words.
 
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Yes, I am very much against drunk driving. It is no joke. My dad was in prison when I was growing up, and I met this guy in there one time when I was visiting my dad and the guy got drunk on his 21st birthday and ended up driving his car and killing someone. He was sentenced to 20 years (he had already been in for 9 when I met him). That kind of stuff happens ALL the time. When people choose to drink and drive they not only ruin inocent peoples lifes, but they usually ruin their own as well.
So let me just say it again: don't do anything stupid like drink and drive.
 

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