What is the most desirable armed forces branch?

[Luonghd]

I am curious to find out what is the difference between the different branches. Aren't they all the same?

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[UCSFx2017]

Generally it's Air Force. Then Navy. Then Army.

People say that the Air Force keeps you within the U.S. instead of deploying you to bases in foreign countries or to a boat for months-long tours. People say that the Air Force is also "family-friendly". However with Air Force, you don't get a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

If living on a boat floats your boat 😀, then Navy is probably most desirable for you.

 

[Bis-GMA111]

I am curious to find out what is the difference between the different branches. Aren't they all the same?

air force is the most desirable, so it is the most competitive. navy would be second on the list, and army is the 3rd.

of all the branches, you're more prone to doing more soldier like activities with the army.

 

[rebelfan13]

From what I understand (someone correct me if I'm wrong, I don't claim to be any sort of military expert), the air force physical requirements are a little lower than the army (not sure about navy) Minimum requirements to pass the pt test are a little lower. Deployment chances are different in the various branches, quality of life are different. The different branches approach things differently. I have an air force friend who spent some time on an army base and was completely amazed at how upfront people in the army were. According to her, they were very much a "praise in public, scold in private" group, and the army guys there very much used public embarrassment as a teaching tool. I think a lot of people join the various branches for personal reasons too, whether it be family experiences in those branches, maybe certain interactions with various people in various branches, etc. But I know a lot of people, both enlisted and officers, who will tell you their reasons for joining the army/air force/navy and they stem from personal reasons.

 

[UCSFx2017]

From what I understand (someone correct me if I'm wrong, I don't claim to be any sort of military expert), the air force physical requirements are a little lower than the army (not sure about navy) Minimum requirements to pass the pt test are a little lower. Deployment chances are different in the various branches, quality of life are different. The different branches approach things differently. I have an air force friend who spent some time on an army base and was completely amazed at how upfront people in the army were. According to her, they were very much a "praise in public, scold in private" group, and the army guys there very much used public embarrassment as a teaching tool. I think a lot of people join the various branches for personal reasons too, whether it be family experiences in those branches, maybe certain interactions with various people in various branches, etc. But I know a lot of people, both enlisted and officers, who will tell you their reasons for joining the army/air force/navy and they stem from personal reasons.

I'm pretty sure that the level of stringency in physical requirements is still as follows: Air Force, then Navy, then Army, with the Army being the most lax of the three.

 

[Luonghd]

I'm pretty sure that the level of stringency in physical requirements is still as follows: Air Force, then Navy, then Army, with the Army being the most lax of the three.

Huh, very varying opinions on physical requirements. But that is not what iam most worried about. Iam most worried about the freedoms or lack there of in the various branches. Is there a branch that is the most strict in regards to leave and personal time for contacting family and RNR?

 

[Bis-GMA111]

air force has the strictest requirements, then the navy, then the army. 100% sure on this.

 

[quocstazz]

air force has the strictest requirements, then the navy, then the army. 100% sure on this.

Can you elaborate more on how one is more strict than the other?

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[denthopeful86]

I am currently active duty AF, enlisted. In my opinion comparing the different branches is an apple vs orange conversation. Kind of like how dentists and physicians both provide medical services but are very different. Let me explain. The Air force is definitely the most " family friendly". Deployments are generally shorter in the AF as compared to the other two. PT test is strict, but less difficult- as least compared to the army. Not sure about Navy.

If you want to do military things like be in the dirt and shoot guns and do field exercises, go Army. Navy, from what I have seen, is pretty " normal" lifestyle, except you do it 6 months at a time on a boat with limited personal space.

IMO, the Air force is the way to go. There are certain aspects that just annoy me to no end, however, it fares as the best for not having to much "military" and being the most balanced.

DISCLAIMER! I don't not pretend to understand or know the other branches. i have worked with all the branches while I have been in and have a very general sense about all of them. But in no way do I claim to know the ins and outs of any branch, other than the good ol' AF. Hope this helps

 

[elvis lives]

I am currently in dental school and I was a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for 9 years with two combat deployments. I will not be returning to military upon graduation from dental school for personal reasons. However, I valued my time in the military and am very glad that I served my country.

I highly recommend you find the nearest military base and set up a meeting with an active duty dentist. Sit down and have lunch and listen to their experiences and thoughts on military service. Spending an hour with someone who can hear your story and give you some first hand advice is invaluable. The physical requirements, and signing bonuses are not important if you end up hating every minute of your muliti-year military contract.

Best of luck

 

[denthopeful86]

^ That is a good point. I will also not be returning to the military. It has been a great time in my life, however there are other things I want to do. If you want to join the military do it because you want to serve. For every happy dentist is the military there are 10 unhappy ones. I think this is because people join for financial benefits. Loan repayment/HPSP/(enter financial benefit here) cannot be motivation to join. just from my experiences.

 

[UCSFx2017]

I am currently in dental school and I was a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for 9 years with two combat deployments. I will not be returning to military upon graduation from dental school for personal reasons. However, I valued my time in the military and am very glad that I served my country.

I highly recommend you find the nearest military base and set up a meeting with an active duty dentist. Sit down and have lunch and listen to their experiences and thoughts on military service. Spending an hour with someone who can hear your story and give you some first hand advice is invaluable. The physical requirements, and signing bonuses are not important if you end up hating every minute of your muliti-year military contract.

Best of luck

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[Destiny11]

Air Force...aka "Chair Force"