Many people have a certain dream job or career that they want when the get out of schooling. Some of these jobs may include being a real-estate agent, teacher, doctor or nurse. However I wish to become a United States Army Infantry Soldier. Infantry is a bit different to other careers in the Army. An Infantry soldier is trained in combat skills and arms within an armed service. It is often called the backbone of any modern military capability.
I would see service in all types of roles throughout the world, in peace time and during times of war. Infantry is a physically and mentally demanding career often involved in high-stress and dangerous environments. My duties would include ‘‘engaging and stopping enemy combatants” (Military.com)
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I was also in the school color guard, the leader of which was a retired Korean War veteran. Few more abilities I have are my communication abilities I have. Skills that will to learn a couple of foreign languages not in North America, some examples are French, German and Arabic. High school classes that will help for the army are math, reading, English, leadership and computer classes will help me quite a lot. Licensing and certification In order for me to become a US Army Infantry soldier I will have to complete boot camp and my MOS classes. Boot camp, also known by veterans and soldiers, as the 8 weeks of hell. Boot camp is an 8 week program of basic military standards. This includes conditioning, learning hand to hand combat moves, Basic rifle training, and mental battles, all in preparation for my MOS training. Following boot camp I will head off to my MOS training classes. My MOS training will be done 50% in class and 50% on the job training. On the job training for 14 weeks. …show more content…
I will earn 2.5 days of vacation for every month, which I will end with 30 days of payed vacation a year. For the army, I could live in the same base for 4 years, or I could have to be stationed every month. However, according to (www.okcareerguide.com) and (www.goarmy.com) the average soldier is stationed 3 time in a soldier’s 4 years of deployment. That may sound like a hassle, however to me this sounds amazing to be able to see the world. The disadvantages of the military are quiet big. In my interview with Staff Sergeant Musteric, Mr. Musteric told me that a bid disadvantage he faced from the Army was hearing loss. Mr. Musteric told me it was a mixture cause of gunfire and explosions. Here is some of the disadvantages. Danger- I am in a high chance of being sent into combat. I can be severely injured for the rest of my life or even killed. The aftermath of combat is often difficult to handle, causing severe depression and PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. Staff Sergeant Musteric told me that he constantly has had nightmares from combat he endured. Another disadvantage that Mr. Musteric told me, that I completely regarded, was the lack of freedom while in army and basic training. The army will control almost every aspect of my life for around 25 weeks. I will be required to complete the 2-6 years of intense and demanding
I would see service in all types of roles throughout the world, in peace time and during times of war. Infantry is a physically and mentally demanding career often involved in high-stress and dangerous environments. My duties would include ‘‘engaging and stopping enemy combatants” (Military.com)
When …show more content…
I was also in the school color guard, the leader of which was a retired Korean War veteran. Few more abilities I have are my communication abilities I have. Skills that will to learn a couple of foreign languages not in North America, some examples are French, German and Arabic. High school classes that will help for the army are math, reading, English, leadership and computer classes will help me quite a lot. Licensing and certification In order for me to become a US Army Infantry soldier I will have to complete boot camp and my MOS classes. Boot camp, also known by veterans and soldiers, as the 8 weeks of hell. Boot camp is an 8 week program of basic military standards. This includes conditioning, learning hand to hand combat moves, Basic rifle training, and mental battles, all in preparation for my MOS training. Following boot camp I will head off to my MOS training classes. My MOS training will be done 50% in class and 50% on the job training. On the job training for 14 weeks. …show more content…
I will earn 2.5 days of vacation for every month, which I will end with 30 days of payed vacation a year. For the army, I could live in the same base for 4 years, or I could have to be stationed every month. However, according to (www.okcareerguide.com) and (www.goarmy.com) the average soldier is stationed 3 time in a soldier’s 4 years of deployment. That may sound like a hassle, however to me this sounds amazing to be able to see the world. The disadvantages of the military are quiet big. In my interview with Staff Sergeant Musteric, Mr. Musteric told me that a bid disadvantage he faced from the Army was hearing loss. Mr. Musteric told me it was a mixture cause of gunfire and explosions. Here is some of the disadvantages. Danger- I am in a high chance of being sent into combat. I can be severely injured for the rest of my life or even killed. The aftermath of combat is often difficult to handle, causing severe depression and PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. Staff Sergeant Musteric told me that he constantly has had nightmares from combat he endured. Another disadvantage that Mr. Musteric told me, that I completely regarded, was the lack of freedom while in army and basic training. The army will control almost every aspect of my life for around 25 weeks. I will be required to complete the 2-6 years of intense and demanding