8 Things People get Wrong about the U.S. Military

[@gl15col]

PTSD is more likely to cause the veteran to harm themselves than anyone else.

[@dinarichyperborean1455]

Hey guys, I guess thats it!

[@rygarrygar-cj7vk]

Lol

[@dampug]

That is tragic yet true.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

True. My cousin suffered from horrible PTSD

[@rygarrygar-cj7vk]

I live with my dad 100% sf dude its hard living with him

[@PrinterWorks97]

As a Marine with 7 years of service, I can say that hazing 100% exists and is an integral part of Marine Corps basic training. Full Metal Jacket was the most accurate representation, but it’s more than that. Also, you don’t shoot unless it’s to kill. Not to disarm, not to scare, but to kill. And if you’re with anyone that’s afraid to do so, you can’t trust them to have your back.

[@theVoid524]

I knew the whole shooting to kill line in this video was nonsense. I have friends who went into Marine Corps infantry and they said straight up you are taught to shoot the enemy until they are dead. Period. There is no disarming or disabling.

[@rockoorbe2002]

@@theVoid524 that's pretty much what they teach down the line. Even in the Chair Force they taught us this.

[@Gary_The_Metro]

@@rockoorbe2002 I have a feeling pretty much this entire video is just a bunch of bullshit sponsored by the US military to try and get people to sign up ngl... Some of it may be either accurate or semi accurate, but overall..? Like I'm sorry but where did they get "soldiers don't shoot to kill" from.

[@evagineer9165]

@@rockoorbe2002 are your chairs tanktraps?

[@JeveGreen]

Yeah, it does feel rather naïve to even consider that shooting your weapon doesn't at least carry the potential to kill. With how much gun safety focuses on only pointing your gun at something you're willing to hit, it'd be stupid not to imagine that shooting someone could kill them, through complications or otherwise.

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

As a Vietnam veteran with PTSD, I can honestly say, you have your moments - this is a mental illness. But depending on what you experienced in a war, it can bring back certain events. Ten years of therapy in 1999 denied you don't have PTSD, but now, VA says chronic PTSD; I grew it over the last 23 years. I was awarded PTSD this month. My grandson joined the Army at age 31. He did not need to do that, skilled in plumbing and heating making about $40 per hour with 10-12 years of experience. But my influence as a US Army veteran of 13 years only. 18X training. Update: my grandson has completed jump school today next up 18x training SF.

[@jaylu7021]

We shouldn't have been over there in the first place, but thank you for your service. I hope you can find some peace and happiness, god knows we all just trying to find it.

[@ssww3]

My grest uncle has ptsd from nam too

[@RealKorean]

And this is why we hate the VA medical lol

[@masonpyle5929]

Thank you for your service.🫡🇺🇸

[@cjclark2002]

Awarded..? Why does the way you word that make me incredibly disheartened. I’m ashamed of this damn country more and more everyday and not taking care of your veterans and citizens, individuals who bled for there country only to be treated indifferently back home grinds tf out of my gears. When will our countrymen wake up to this madness and borderline dystopia we’re increasingly living in.. I don’t even feel comfortable saying the pledge of allegiance anymore.

[@RS6_JOLIO]

I will say... being enlisted in the Marines for 5 years was nothing to write home about, but having them pay for my $120,000 degree with housing allowance while I worked full time (once out) was absolutely mint.

[@christiangaming-fy6rv]

Did u also get a discount on crayons?

[@lexiumz1104]

@@christiangaming-fy6rv why you gotta say that, but if the guy has a sense of humor he will say yes

[@doujinshienjoyer5515]

Do you recommend joining the marines as a career?

[@John-ct9zs]

The GI Bill was made possible by Democrats in the 1940s. And yet so many Marines and other military continue to vote conservative Republican.

[@curdledmilk4243]

@@doujinshienjoyer5515 Depends honestly, theres a lot of opportunities once your in, if you love it you can do a full 20 years and retire with full pension at the age of 38 if you enlisted at 18yo or you could do a 4-5 year contract and go to college while your in, and another option is take qualifications from your mos, there are tons of jobs in the military and theres a lot to learn and take with you when you get out to use in the civilian world, as for me im a helicopter mechanic in the Marines and I can get my airframes and powerplant qualifications while im still in and thats a very expensive qualification to get in the civilian world that I can get for free and I can work on aircraft when I get out making over $120k a year at 24 years old so you can definetely make the military a career

[@HicSvntDracones]

I have PTSD, and it has nothing to do with violent outbursts... It is more along the lines of being unable to stop thinking about what you saw or what happened. You keep thinking about the event, and you eventually start living your life by avoiding anything that might remind you of what happened, to get it to stop replaying in your head, this can be at all different levels, from avoiding certain types of people, to avoiding groups, public transportation, or in some cases, avoiding people altogether. Violence can be a normal response to many stressful situations, but most people with PTSD aren't violent, if anything, most people go out of our way to avoid violence or confrontation. I guess the stereotype arises when people turn to drugs, and especially alcohol to help them stop thinking about what happened, and the alcohol is what causes the violent outbursts. The idea of someone mistaking you as some enemy and attacking you is a myth, at least, I've never met anyone like that or experienced anything like that, you don't have real flashbacks like hallucinations, you just can not stop thinking about what happened, why it happened, how you could have stopped it, and etc, like anyone in a traumatic event, issue is usually, it goes away after a bit, where in PTSD, you still keep dwelling on it years later.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

What you wrote is EXACTLY what I am going through right now.

[@frogglen6350]

I can confirm that drill sergeants constantly curse at trainees. The whole "drill sergeants can't swear at people anymore " myth is bogus And I'm sorry SH. I think you guys make interesting content from time to time. But a lot of this video feels like propaganda. Soldiers are underpaid. Especially non officers and anyone under E7. Which are the majority of troops. *Enlisting IS easy* Just don't have a criminal record and don't do drugs, and you're automatically in unless you have medical condition. But a recruiter can get that waived.

[@W4nDeRBoy]

Went through infantry OSUT DS didn't give af 😭

[@JeveGreen]

That might be true, but I have also heard some stories about how officers on duty would swear in casual situations, but keep their language clean if something serious was about to happen, like an engagement. I can't remember if this was something they did during WW2 or later encounters, but it makes sense if you think about it; cursing implies a relaxed situation, whereas clean language implies something more serious.

[@frogglen6350]

@@JeveGreen Naw. Mosr pf the officers I met are mid 20 or 30 yr Olds who still have the college kid mindset and get drunk on the weekends.

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

They aren’t allowed to say your gonna be killers tho 😂

[@danilapolesciuk4316]

@@JeveGreen ye uh I've never been in the military but from all the combat footage I've seen of Americans they sweared alot to the point that it will make sailors blush(which I think is the same with any other situation where there'd a chance you could die)

[@Courier-Six]

Served in the 101st airborne for 3 years. Yes, soldiers are underpaid and basically everyone that isn't an NCO or Officer lives below the poverty line Paycheck to Paycheck regardless of time in service. We had a Specialist named Kelly who was in for 20 years who had to deliver pizza's to make ends meet. Second, I can concur with the soldiers being from all walks of life. I actually served with the son of the CEO of KABAR who always got care packages from his family and gifted knives to guys on base regularly. He coulda taken a high salaried position in the company but wanted to serve and be independent of the family for a bit

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

No GI issued a wife or a girlfriend. The pay that we received for one, you only.

[@boxfoxreyes9950]

20 year specialist being broke imagine that. Not saying e4 below pay is good but you have to know to live within means which most young kids don’t know how to do

[@eromrab]

As someone who got out in 2002 and was only an E4, the salary was decent as long as you were responsible with your money. Considering I, like most people, joined right after high school with no college, I was making good money compared to what I'd make in the private sector. The problem is enlisted people suck with money and buy overpriced cars, too much alcohol, and strippers. Yes it's a generalization, but one that held true in the Marines. I didn't do any of those things and many people I knew didn't either, and we all had a savings when we got out. The pay was pretty good after the Bush Jr raises. Now, with Biden inflation, I'm sure it's harder.

[@jacksonmcdaniel3250]

Thank you for your service sir

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

With the free clothes,food ,shelter medical care, college education Uncle Sam gave me ,I had a pretty good bank account when I got out. Opened a bar ,and an auto garage .

[@azj_]

" *GUUUMMMPP!!!* What's your sole purpose in this army?" "To do whatever you tell me Drill Sergeant!" *"God damn it Gump, you are goddamn genius!"*

[@lemanruss2491]

I read this with the voices from the movie lmao

[@capncake8837]

@@lemanruss2491 Same.

[@adamscott7354]

YOU, ARE GONNA MAKE GENERAL SOMEDAY, CARRY ON PRIVATE! *salute*

[@glamrockbonnie5983]

Rip Bubba man

[@MrCouchmen]

You will not laugh! You will not cry! You will learn by the numbers I will teach you! ,,Gunnery Sergeant Hartman

[@shastaham7630]

When I was drafted in 1964, my starting pay was $99 per month. When I got married later that year, my wife's allotment of $230 per month was more than twice my base pay. And, when I was injured in a role as support for a certain civilian agency violating the law in southeast Asia, I was called a liar and threatened with a court martial. I am proud of my service to my country, but being in the service Sucks.

[@Colzenous]

wait a minute how old are you??????

[@Tigolbitties45]

@@Colzenous Probaly around like 78

[@Colzenous]

@@Tigolbitties45 sheesh

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomat--Formosan]

：（

[@noon3d]

Service ducks?

[@Co8935-k2k]

I spent eight years in the army and served three tours in Iraq. I can absolutely say that I now own two houses and work for a defense contractor making good money; thanks to my time serving. The most underrated benefit is that you no longer have to make a downpayment on real estate to buy a house

[@hugosinclair6798]

my great uncle served 2 tours in Vietnam as a medical huey pilot, he came back with PTSD and his episodes are usually panicking or scans the room, he only got violent once when a burglar triggered him when he pulled a knife on my great aunt, the guy is currently still recovering in the hospital 3 months later

[@Eringobragh1861]

Same my great uncle was in Vietnam to

[@hugosinclair6798]

@@Eringobragh1861 damn, how'd he end up?

[@JeveGreen]

Tbf, if a burglar got into my apartment with a knife, I'd get fairly triggered too.

[@hugosinclair6798]

@@JeveGreen lolz when it happened to me not long after i moved into my current house i made him dig a hole at gunpoint to scare the piss out of him, took his I'D so the cops could find him later then let him leave XD

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

When a burglar pulls a knife on your wife you are supposed to get violent

[@RealKorean]

As prior military, I can vouch not ALL military personnel see combat. Asvab is out of 100, Air force is minimum of 50

[@danf16dcc38]

Technically 99 is the highest score

[@thekalamazookid4481]

Most won't especially now. That doesn't make their duties any less important though. Alot of young guys get it in their head that they need shoot at someone to be validated. Modern war just isn't about that so much anymore. In Afghanistan we received alot of stray rocket/ motor fire and would patrol but where never in any gunfights. Our technological superiority over the rest of the world makes sure that 99% of combat is done in cyber space and in the air and thank God for that!

[@greengeezer5069]

I have a dumb neighbor who says he was a ghost sniper at age 18 and there's no proof that he was in the military. He's a 53 year old ex(?) meth head.

[@siege2928]

I consideryself bright but no genius and I wrapped up an 87 4 years after highschool and dropping out of college after a year... So 3 years since any educational institute. Asvab is just painfully easy or maybe I just test well...

[@ADKwarriors]

GT is the number you should be looking at and if I remember correctly it goes up to 151. Been out for a decade + so things may have changed.

[@MidWitPride]

7:35 This part about the Space Force being there for the aliens likely was a joke, but some people will take it as a fact, as all the other points in the video stayed factual. Space Force has more to do with military satellites than aliens.

[@caingamin2]

I was confused on what it was for, thats pretty cool

[@rexcolt9742]

And more to do with hacking and counter intelligence than _pew-pew,_ lasers and marines in astronaut suits.

[@KILLERMEXICAN210]

You won't be laughing when the greys come

[@MidWitPride]

@@PSL416 True. Such a shame. Especially how the branch got viciously ridiculed by the media for the sin of becoming a thing under president Trump, so of course it was made out to be this completely stupid thing, which it isn't.

[@caingamin2]

@@MidWitPride I still dont understand why everybody hated him he helped the country a lot

[@YourLocalEnglishBloke]

Movie scene reference 0:00 - Forest Gump 0:45 - American Sniper 4:49 - Major Payne 5:03 - Forest Gump (Again) 5:27 - Full Metal Jacket (I think) 9:16 - Top Gun (Might of missed a few movie references)

[@aj3751]

*Full Metal Jacket

[@1987AnimeBoy]

1:26 - Forrest Gump.

[@SilverFang2789]

In the Navy, we actually do adhere to the "shoot to kill" mantra when out in open waters. The only time we do this is when we have a small vessel or ship approaching one of ours and the vessel is refusing to identify itself. Hence "Quick Draw" gets called when they get so close. Anyone who knows maritime rules knows if you ignore a war ships command to stay away, you will get blown out of the water. It happened a few times while I was deployed on the Stennis. Some pirates (I think) tried to approach us and got quickly dispatched.

[@tombob671]

you made good pirates out of them when you guys smoked them

[@user-mg7wh8zq6v]

(I think) they were pirates

[@saddamhussein2]

You have to be one retarded pirate to attack an navy ship

[@zangrygrapes4571]

where is stennis

[@geriko1]

A lot of what he said in this video is correct. You ASVAB determines what MOS or military occupational specialty you can go into. I was US Army 1986-1998. I like how there are movie references in the animation.

[@clonecommandermike332]

The movie references were awesome

[@glamrockbonnie5983]

Most of them were forrest gump so that was funny

[@dominickjustave3558]

There is no pass or fail , but the score u get will determine the mos that are available to u , also Air force is the same unless your going into a specialized area or pilot

[@zelphx]

That's the first error I heard in this video. The military wants you in a place where it benefits you and them. You'd have to be real zero to not show an aptitude in at least ONE area. To any high-schooler wanting to enlist, join the JROTC at your school. Going in as an E-3 is a good head start. As well, joining the reserves is a GREAT way to pay for college! GO NAVY.

[@Riceball01]

@@zelphx When I was in they looked at your overall score and that was what determined what MOSs you qualified for. The lower your score, the fewer MOSs you'd qualify for. The only thing they look for specifically in you ASVB is if you might have a potential for languages. If you scored above a certain range in a particular category (don't know which it was) on the ASVB you get to take an additional test in boot camp (at least Marine Corps boot camp) to see if you mightqualify as a linguist. What they do is make you listen to some giberrish and then ask you questions about the gibberish, or at least that's how I remember it. But it was on the first night/day and it was very late at night or very early in the morning and I was dead tired by that point.

[@wesch6354]

As a former service member in the US army. The pay is extremely low. Even considering room and board is paid for (if you live on post.) Everything else on or near post is more expensive. So when your net pay is only $1400 a month you still have to budget properly.

[@j_tha_panther]

So you risk your life to defend your country or attack another and you get basically minimum wage?

[@BeautifulGreen252]

​@@j_tha_panther lower than minimum wage depending on the area you live in

[@XSaintsofDoomX]

Until you make E-5 or get married/have a kid, if you live in the west or farther it’s gonna be a little rough to live alone, but not impossible

[@XSaintsofDoomX]

@@BeautifulGreen252 Yee, base housing only does the avg living cost of the county, so if there’s a lot of occupied studio apartments in the area, RIP… the only way to make money off of it is getting roomates

[@simonaspalovis1204]

@@XSaintsofDoomX I always wondered why do people in military seem so quick to get married given the fact that their job requires them to often be away on tours.

[@Vasher-The-Destroyer]

Bro I've met people with PTSD All from the military and they are probably the nicest and kindest people I've ever met

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Trying to boost their karma for the evil they did?

[@DrillShrimp]

I absolutely love this channel. Truly, I do. However, there are so many misconceptions, skewed info, and improper illustrations that disappoint me. I am a DS and I can assure you that we train to “shoot to kill”, we DO still scream and utilize physical fitness as punishment but I will say that we do exercises found within the PRT doctrine with exercise repetitions becoming greater in number as the phases of BCT go on. We have a whole chart for it. Lower Enlisted ARE severely underpaid and those wages that get granted as extra are utilized for dependents ONLY unless you are an E-6 or above. Many, MANY misconceptions. PS. Hand and arm signals are called from the non-firing hand.

[@HateTheIRS]

Cool bro

[@DrillShrimp]

@@HateTheIRS carry on.

[@HateTheIRS]

@@DrillShrimp yes drill sergeant

[@ct6502c]

@@DrillShrimp So are you one of those nuts who can't "turn it off" and try to talk to everyone else like a drill sergeant and use lingo with civilians like "unsat." 😂 DSs are pathetic. Get a real job.

[@DrillShrimp]

@@HateTheIRS you stop that.

[@antwan1357]

I used to be a janitor before I became a soldier and was very , very surprised that I actually got paid less as a soldier. On paper you get paid more , but you get charged for everything every time you eat in the military you check your name in so they know to charge you. You get charged for you sleep where you eat you get charged even for your dress and regular uniform. As a janitor I could pick and choose my meals based upon price and taste. I knew how to be frugal. I had to pay for my soap and towel and if someone steals it well you just gotta buy another.

[@robertgoode6713]

No. If you're in the barracks you don't pay for your food or housing. If you are paid to live off post then yes you are charged a small amount for using the chow hall.

[@antwan1357]

@@robertgoode6713 that is incorrect you only do not pay if you are abroad but if you are stateside you pay that is how it always was maybe you talked to someone who was deployed they dont pay .

[@antwan1357]

@@robertgoode6713 you have to pay for meals kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OQgnyaYtt_aLs

[@rogerbayless]

@@antwan1357 That's not entirely true either. If you are stateside, you are allotted "food Allowance" but if you have a chow hall you can eat at the chow hall takes that allowance, if not then you get that allowance.

[@kennylong653]

Not every serviceman has their dog tags jingling in front of their undershirt and NOT everyone is a freaking Sergeant! There are Master Sergeants, First Sergeants, etc. And the Navy doesn't have Sergeants but Petty Officers and Chiefs

[@bfairfax8772]

You do realize that Master Sargents and First Sargents are the same rank right ? Everyone has ID tags even on a Naval vessel at least they did in 2001 when I retired from the US Army as a E-8 Master Sargent/First Sargent if they're outside their shirt they'd be out of uniform and subject to an article 15 violation or at the least a dressing down .

[@hanakoikezawa8322]

@@bfairfax8772 Master sergeant and first sergeant are the same grade, they are not the same rank

[@lucianoosorio5942]

“War is where the young and stupid are tricked by old and bitter into killing each other.” Niko Bellic

[@abhilashyadav2274]

ukraine 2022

[@vyros.3234]

I wouldn't say tricked. Like were allied soldiers tricked into fighting nazis. No

[@CoolNinja925]

Ahh GTA IV - aged like fine wine.

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

Oh ya

[@khalidalali186]

Dude!! Even mandatory conscription due to compulsory national military service has different standards for getting in, and different categories to go through, based on your psychometric, educational qualifications, weight, height, and overall health. And that’s just to get in, and if you make it through bootcamp, your performance during those crucial initial 4 months, will determine which branch of the Armed Forces you’ll be sent to next, for specialized training, and for actual service in a battalion after that, one that you’ll be going back to for two weeks every year, for ten long years, as part of the reserve army, after completing your 16-month long military service.

[@thodan467]

Not automatically

[@tylerhill1751]

Which country are you talking about, because thats definitely not the training pipeline in the U.S.

[@khalidalali186]

My country, the UAE 🇦🇪. National Service was introduced in 2014, making it mandatory to serve 16 months for all male citizens ages 18-30, and female citizens of the same age group, can volunteer. It was initially 9 months, but was then extended to 12 months in late 2016, and then changed to 16 months in July of 2018. My younger brother did 9 months, because he was drafted in 2015. Whereas I did 12 months, because I was called up in January of 2017, and my youngest brother is still serving, as he was called up in September of last year, 2021, and he has to do 16 months.

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

There was a law that lasted before 2007 in Romania where drafting was mandatory by 16 years of age. I happened to reach 16 before a new law that restricted mandatory drafting was implemented in the Parliament a week later. Basically avoided the army without doing anything. Soooo yeah..army is sadly not my thing (health issues) but respect and more power to the ones who do it for their country. Make us proud!

[@snowy_hawk1727]

The army is not my thing too because of me being born with Autism.

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

@@snowy_hawk1727 In my case, I've been plagued by a hunchback issue ever since grade school and I might have a mild case of autism too. I also stutter a lot, had social anxiety, disgraphy (aka my writing is terrible (dunno the english diagnosis term) but its basically OCD for writing a whole lot) and had a blinking problem as a kid. Still have some of those issues even now. Lucky me!

[@ct6502c]

16?! WTF? That's a kid.

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

@@ct6502c Only in Romania.

[@ct6502c]

@@snowy_hawk1727 You're a Millennial, aren't you? It's so coincidental how apparently ALL Millennials are suddenly "autistic" now.

[@disciple68]

As far as "shoot to kill" goes, we're trained to aim for center mass of the body. This lessens the change of missing. However it's actually better to severely wound an enemy soldier than outright killing him. The reason being that now others (who could be fighting or otherwise engaged in some valuable task) have to care for and transport the injured soldier thereby using up resources and personnel. As cold as it sounds a dead soldier becomes a supply problem.

[@ThePatriarchXCI91]

Which is why American soldiers executed Iraqi resistance fighters at the spot..... Warcrimes are encouraged in that awful genocidal army

[@bradsanders407]

That's not what he was getting at. He was saying that there is apparently evidence that some soldiers are intentionally missing there targets. Everyone knows the army doesn't teach people to intentionally miss their target unless it's perhaps a warning shot of sorts. He's saying the myth is everyone that's been deployed has killed someone where apparently some soldiers are taking it upon themselves to not kill anyone so therefore not all people that's been deployed or even seen combat has killed someone.

[@ThePatriarchXCI91]

​@@bradsanders407 Everyone deployed or joined the military has killed thousands of people.... You don't have to be the one pulling the trigger to be the murderer.

[@disciple68]

@@bradsanders407 oh I knew that, I was just adding what is probably a lesser known fact.

[@belluh-1huey102]

@@ThePatriarchXCI91 majority of civilian casualties were from insurgent led actions.

[@lucianoosorio5942]

5:27 “You wanna see a war face?! AHHH! That’s the war face! Let me see your war face!” Commander

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Like R Lee Emery in 1987 Stanley Kubrick Full Metal Jacket

[@jagaterbarn5744]

Saying the pay isn’t bad= 🧢 Saying people (Marines specifically) wouldn’t shoot to kill= 🧢

[@Joseangelgutierrez2003]

Saying that hazing isn't a thing anymore 🧢

[@ConnorMainwold]

Here's a giant one in terms of a misconception. PTSD can only come from one thing and 1 thing only and that's combat. that's not true. P TSD is known as post traumatic stress disorder And it can come from any traumatic experience. Not just war. It can come from even as civil as a car accident, A fire, A medical emergency. Is anything that can affect someone mentally mentally to an extreme degree can cause PTSD. Here's an actual fact about PTSD. A lot of people that do suffer from it see the exact moments that caused their disease in their dreams, whether that be the death of a family member etc. I can only imagine the amount of suffering that causes. The only thing I wish is that I could help more people that suffer from this disease.

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

Yes many women have it too who face domestic violence

[@joshb2907]

I've been diagnosed with PTSD from repeated animal attacks night after night while lost in the woods. I still hear them when I go to sleep and sometimes I snap awake when the mountain lions roar in my sleep. Sucks.

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@Unknown_Genius we already know men can get it

[@AdamMaxx]

It is a psychological injury - from something so awful, so malevolent of terrifying, that it quite literally breaks your reality, shattering your psyche. I was kidnapped and tortured by the British government 29.04.21 the PTSD has been the worst thing I've ever experienced. Even now, I cry myself to sleep and cut myself. I've had 6 months of (specialist) EMDR therapy, which is the best treatment for PTSD. It has been totally transformative, I used to be unable to function.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

I picked up an Assult Rifle 15, and got it.

[@Jse0607]

I’m a combat medic in the US army. When it comes to drill sergeants your mileage may vary, the pay is extremely low for lower enlisted and the justification is that they provide you with housing (full of mold and never gets fixed) and food from dining facilities (mediocre at best but usually dangerously underprepared), and one of the phrases I’ve heard repeatedly used is “we don’t shoot to wound” but I served with the infantry I can believe that a different type of unit such as a supply or medical unit might have people hesitant to shoot. Other than that the information is accurate and another fun fact is that only around 25% of the entire US population would be fit for service and only around 1% of that group actually enlist.

[@messageinthebottle1673]

I recently went to MEPS and I've been hearing 👂 that enlisting rate very low to the point that the government is giving out bonuses like crazy (i was offer 35k bonus) i was lucky to be at MEPS where alot of people are there and I heard its largest MEP gathering.

[@Jse0607]

@@messageinthebottle1673 yeah bonuses are huge right now and all of that depends on state, job, and branch. But be warned if you’re going for a hard job course like intelligence and fail (like I did) you forfeit the bonus and the military sends you to where they need people.

[@messageinthebottle1673]

@@Jse0607 yeah I'm approaching the whole "joining the military" very seriously and I was close to sign up the Army 92A logistics airborne with 35k bonus and I choose to wait before I sign up for anything and currently seeing a airforce recruiter because I heard overwhelming positive things about the airforce especially the fact that thier "military MOS" is very transferable to the Civilian market which is something I absolutely want in terms of getting a proper career in the long run.

[@Jse0607]

@@messageinthebottle1673 being military at all is extremely transferable to civilian side. Also if you’re looking for transferable skills 92A is not the way to go. From what I understand with the Air Force you’re either a pilot or you support the pilots whether by being a mechanic or by being Human Resources. So if you’re main goal is to receive training in skills to take back to civilian like I would try to be a fixed wing mechanic for the Air Force, but if you want to go the army route I would look into 15N avionics mechanic or anything in the 91 series of MOS that handles all of the vehicle and mechanical maintenance in the army and it’s probably the MOS that gets the most cross training opportunities meaning you can enlist as a 91A (Abrams mechanic) and if you talk to your command team (if they are any good) you could justify getting certified as a 91B (wheeled vehicle mechanic) or 91D (generator mechanic. Idk what the bonuses are like for those schools right now but don’t just look for the highest bonus and be stuck with a job you hate for 8 years

[@messageinthebottle1673]

@@Jse0607 I did wielding, woodshop and robotics back in high school and funny enough my high school 🏫 has strong ties with Boeing (the airplane ✈ company) which that company also has strong connections to the airforce and most of the MOS that the airforce has to offer reminds me alot of high school soo I'm hoping I could secure a position that I want and then from there I just do my part. The airforce MOS 2A7X1 caught my eye 👁 because I absolutely love wielding. The army was offering the MOS 12D (underwater wielding) but when I saw the training video and its requirements it was turn off because of how extremely difficult the training is. Soo I hope 🙏 for the best

[@JackCabbit20]

Can we just mention how detailed and expanded the animation has improved massively?. Love it!

[@deadgaming2.542]

Notice that the animations are from movies. One of them was Full metal jacket, Forrest gump, American sniper

[@deadgaming2.542]

And Major Payne and I believe top gun

[@LTOZONE240]

Thank you covering these topics. The one about the pay is entirely accurate. I'm a US Marine who has been in for 5 years total serving 4 years active duty and 1 year reserve and my annual income when it comes to tax season is 24k a year. That's is extremely low and difficult to live on even being Corporal for nearly 3 years out of the 5 serving. So it is very much appreciated to have ALL of the topics covered

[@MDW893]

Why would you risk you'r life for such low pay? If you was valued you'd be paid for your sacrifice

[@LTOZONE240]

@@MDW893 I’m a prior active non combat vet. I sacrificed my time on a non combat deployment. You wanna take it up with the US government for our low pay by all means. I served for love of country. Not the government.

[@Chiefblackmouth]

@@MDW893so we could stack bodies

[@Michaelation08]

@@MDW893 can't get to Valhalla if I don't get to slay some people first.

[@dominickjustave3558]

U get free crayons 😃😃🤗🤗

[@thomasbessembinder4967]

I loved the part in the "debunking military myths" video where space force is represented as waiting for aliens to invade...

[@jerm8146]

Stating that servicemembers are well-paid because 5-star generals make $200k+ is like saying that minimum wage workers are well-off because the CEO is rich. Military personnel who have been in for a few years are often below the poverty level and qualify for government food assistance. When you factor in the hours that they work, many are making WELL below minimum wage.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

People willing to shoot foreing civilians don´t deserve good pay, duh.

[@kylemartin594]

I like how they still say we don't shoot to kill, and I'll quote a Sergeant I had at SOI in the late 90s. " we shoot to disable, and a head shot is the best way to disable "

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

One of my Staff Sergeants in the Marine Reserves made $120K for a year long Activation. He was a Cpl at the time and was promoted to Sgt during it. He received $3,400 a month base pay, $3,100 BAH, $800 for food because there was no Chow Hall, and $1,700 for an apartment where he was deployed because they didn't have barracks. He now makes $18 an hour working for Amazon and wishes he could go back to being Activated.

[@rogerbayless]

this doesn't add up, $3,100 BAH + $1,700 for an apartment? BAH is for living off of base, you don't get extra for paying the apartment itself.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

@Roger Bayless you do when there's a base with no barracks and you're in the Reserves. He had BAH for his house back home plus money for an apartment near base. It's rare but real.

[@bored8321]

Why does it feel like my local recruiting sergeant played a part in writing the script for this video?

[@ThePatriarchXCI91]

Because it's probably the case here, this video was definitely paid for to be done

[@jovanweismiller7114]

With the exception of the PTSD myth, many of the 'myths' you mention were absolutely true not all that many years ago. I had friends in the 60s who were given the choice of jail or the Army for example.

[@castielsisko2120]

I'd choose jail

[@powerbad696]

@@castielsisko2120 Me TOO. LOL.

[@jackthegamer5419]

My dad served in the marines from 1991-97 he drove a truck and is hard on me and my older sisters and he has like 75 percent of the time and wonders why I'm almost always angry. My grandfather served as an army medic in Vietnam and he turned out to be a calm and gentle person who is very understanding and patient

[@Aqueox]

My dad just worked at a prison for too damn long and he's just.... Man... I was always brought up being told my family was good, and I kinda believe it looking around, but if this is good then I really just don't want a family.

[@JackalX111]

I tried to join the Army after graduating high school; but due to losing part of my right thumb (and having tourettes) I was told that the I was an invalid & Uncle Sam's military doesn't want the likes of me. This was in 2007 & while I was at North Georgia College & State University. I left the school immediately there after & went to a cheap local college & joined my local volunteer fire department.

[@Space_Man909]

That’s pretty cool, you get to serve your country in some way no matter the problem right? Well of course not if you’re missing a limb or something, but still.

[@powerbad696]

Good for you,brother.Did someone actually call you an invalid ??? Hope not.

[@dusitthehto1946]

You should apply for medical waiver in first place.

[@captain_commenter8796]

“Live normal day to day lives” That one kid with a toy gun: *“I’m about to end this man’s whole career”*

[@KILLERMEXICAN210]

When it backfires "I'm in danger"

[@andybiz4273]

The animated versions of famous military scenes is pretty awesome! Thank you for this video, there are many more myths that we have to deal with all the time beyond this, but it's a great list!

[@glamrockbonnie5983]

Most were forrest gump so that was funny

[@RandomGeorgianOfficial]

I personally liked the Major Payne reference.

[@henrygoh9987]

Instantly recognised the American Sniper one

[@dong7474]

I love the references you guys put into the animations. The FMJ ones were awesome.

[@goodluckyoureonyourown3684]

For anyone interested in doing service and getting college, I had joined the National Guard after my active time and met a "cadet". He was prior service enlisted and was in an ROTC program while using his GI Bill. The thing was in the guard he was getting minimum sergeant pay for drill weekends to be in a non-deployable status. So he was getting all that juicy GI Bill money, getting all that juicy ROTC money and he had to shadow the XO during drill (getting paid as an E-5) and take physical fitness tests as per the unit schedule. I also had an NCO when I was lower enlisted that was able to get a letter confirming that he would be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN in two years. Once it was confirmed, his active duty position was nursing student! He was also getting minimum E-5 pay (he was an E-7 so he was getting the E7 pay) with housing and food allowance. I think he had to go to Officer Basic somewhere in there but once he passed the NCLEX, he was commissioned in the Army Nursing Corps. Lastly, I was working with a Navy doctor who's rank didn't match his doctor status and so I had to ask why. Turns out he had been a fighter pilot for the past decade, was cruising along and decided he didn't want to do it anymore. So he went to his command that next Monday and said "send me to med school" I don't know but wouldn't be surprised if there were similar programs for professions like law and criminal investigative division going to schools like FLEXC. Lastly, the EOD bubba's work with a bunch of federal agencies and are pretty imbedded with Secret Service for specific details. I've worked with ATF, FBI, DIA, and some others. Buddy of mine did a six month op with DEA. Lastly, EOD works with a bunch of smaller local law as they don't have the budget to support a bomb squad. Just food for thought. And anyone that is still in, I had a team member telling me about a guy he met who reenlists for the IRR! The guy looks for MOS non specific deployments (like a reserve unit needing a battle captain for a month in Thailand) to clock his retirement time. There is nobody to compete against for promotion. And there is actually an enlistment bonus for it (just a grand or two?). So if you are debating about in or out, look into it further.

[@karlakirkpatrick2214]

my dad had this and both my brother in law's, had PTSD and to they all had it well in dad's time it was called battle fatigue dispute there anxiety with large crowds and fireworks they managed to get through with family gatherings, but when it got too much they left.

[@CoolNinja925]

Thank you for making this video Simple History! I'll be shipping out in 5 more days and this has helped me ease up my anxiety. Thanks!

[@Theshitmindedmonkey]

You're getting fucked

[@btrdangerdan2010]

I took the asvab at a military government building In Los Angeles when an marine recruiter tried to get me to sign up. I wasn't interested but went along with it and see what it is. I remember scoring a 58 on the asvab, just enough to get into military aviation. Not the best timing since I was still in school at the time so I had to politely decline the offer to the recruiter. However I would consider the air force mobility command as a last option if I can't get my pilots license the civilian way. Trying to finish my bachelor's degree now.

[@Eringobragh1861]

If you were from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and you were younger like 18 oh it'll be military recruiters wet dream

[@EnclaveSOC-102]

Good luck with your bachelors, and I'd say you made the right choice to decline the offer so you could focus on getting educated.

[@btrdangerdan2010]

@@EnclaveSOC-102 yah thanx

[@flawless_Cowboy]

Ayo basically same. I took it at school and scored a 57

[@peoplespigeon2842]

Godspeed brother!

[@NunyaMcBusiness]

5:10 Yeah, casual Full Metal Jacket reference.

[@igueiredo]

PTSD is more dangerous to the person who has it than anything else. I, for example, cant go get a haircut or drive long distances without experiencing some moderate to high anxiety (panic attack) because of a trauma back in 2019.

[@castielsisko2120]

I have a hard time with motorcycles I get ready to run or fight half the time I hear them I feel your pain.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

That´s your karma for willinginges to invade foreign countries.

[@major2026]

I love how at 0:30 they use the word “sadly” when saying PTSD is lower than it actually is.

[@jameswebb2856]

Not ALL veterans have dangerous PTSD. I do not have dangerous PTSD and I am friends with hundreds of veterans that do NOT have dangerous PTSD. There are manu vets who do have it but it not ALL or even close to all.

[@1337penguinman]

I don't have it but I know quite a few people that do. Best way I can describe it is like a panic attack. It manifests differently for different people, but from what I've seen it's a dissociative disorder where you temporarily lose your connection to the here and now and your mind reverts to a state it was in during the event that sparked it in the first place.

[@ponycentaur1456]

7:45 maybe in the future, but currently, spaceforce deals with logistics and space-related tech. This includes satellites, shuttles, working with companies on thier satellites (I.E. using them for military purposes), and devices that work with it. For example, carries uses satellites for GPS and various gear, space force (for now) helps keep those operational tech going , and keeps the links between soldier and intel running.

[@hitsoka4508]

I was disappointed that the space force was just a cheap joke in this video, as it really does serve a critical role in our modern military. Not much is known about the space force and people assume it's just a useless thing that the president at the time threw out for popularity, partly due to media coverage surrounding its announcement.

[@justnoob8141]

God dammit, US is serious on their military spending, not even Russia or China are in this level

[@preston6618]

As an Army vet, I find this video to be only 75% accurate. Next time, try getting someone who’s actually served, especially in a combat MOS, to help you with a video about the military.

[@kleancut1857]

The animation has gotten so good. Keep it up!

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

Nice FMJ and Forrest Gump reference. Also you're half right about the ASVAB test. Yes you need a minimum score to join, but its main purpose to determine what role on the military you're best suited for. You can retake it while in servive to advance in another jobs in the military. As far as hazing goes it is forbidden, but the definition of hazing has a fine line. In boot camp they will run you into the ground physical and mentally to build you back up. Thats why they do psychological evaluations to see if you can be broken down to be build up again. Also the "shoot to kill" rule does depend on the situation, but squad leader has to determine whether you shoot to kill, or shoot to scare. If you're giving the order to shoot to kill you better do it like it or not. Thats your job.

[@dylantriantis6005]

They also made a reference to Major Payne

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

@@dylantriantis6005 yeah I just noticed that and Patton

[@clonecommandermike332]

Top Gun reference at the end as well

[@cptcaveman9183]

Two words about hazing; spur ride

[@CSXT-8888]

REPLIES CLEAR HERE, NEXT REPLY SECTION!

[@papounator8843]

I wonder how many people who actually served in the military will confirm or deconfirm what this video says.

[@alansteel]

Like all of their other military videos. The info is usually somewhere between "that sounds made up" to "sort of" true, or "yes, that's true in some circumstances" or "yes that's true but not for that reason"

[@robertholmberg6485]

I passed all the tests with flying colors (except hearing), but I had my enlistment turned down because it was feared that my high arches would collapse in boot camp and I would be left 1ith flat feet

[@commandofact7636]

Nobody asked though.

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

That is so dumb

[@clonecommandermike332]

@@commandofact7636 He doesn't need your permission to post on an online forum.

[@aj3751]

That's crazy. If anything I'm surprised they didn't just give you a waiver for better boots or insoles. Recruiting numbers are DOWN

[@commandofact7636]

@@clonecommandermike332 Nobody asked for your irrelevant input.

[@kawaiiarchive357]

I've meet 2 vets with PTSD and they don't get violent they just go silent and stare into space for a moment or so.

[@pale_2111]

I'm a non combat veteran. After I got out of the Marine Corps (both time, 2008 after active duty and 2011 as a mobilized reservist), it was difficult for me to find a job at home. Even having a Secret Security Clearance, I couldn't get an interview at some good paying jobs. The only jobs that came calling was for overseas contracting companies in Iraq and Kuwait, both times after getting out. While they were great paying jobs, I had to go overseas for work, one being in a war zone (Iraq in 2009). Later, I found out by comments of a veteran's Facebook page/group, that I wasn't the only one having difficulty finding work after getting out of the military. Some had it worse than I did. One particular comment I've seen was from a veteran who had to take off their military service off their resume just to get hired. Another comment on that same page/group was from another veteran saying, "Some employers think that everyone that has served during the War on Terror has seen combat. They think that they have PTSD and will miss a lot of work due to the illness and isn't worth hiring." The cards are definitely stacked against veterans after getting out. There's a lot of judgemental people out there (who never served) who think like that. It's pretty much closet discrimination. I know Martin Luther King Jr., said, "Don't judge a man by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character." I say, "Don't judge a man by his resume, but by the content of his character." I remember a few years ago, the "news" used to talk about unemployment rates between people who never served and veterans. One thing I've noticed is that not one "reporter" or "journalist" from any "news" corporation have not done any investigating stories on the matter. Thanks to some veteran pages and groups on social media, every veteran who had difficulty finding work knew what was going on. It's like the client list of Jeffrey Epstein, it's there, but no one talks about it.

[@Aqueox]

>Martin Luther King Jr., said, "Don't judge a man by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character." You know that quote is hilarious to me because nobody was judging by skin color in the first place. It just so happens to coincide with how x group's character is not fit for civilization.

[@Newdivide]

0:01 Gump! What's your sole purpose in this army? Gump: To do whatever you tell me, drill sergeant! Drill sergeant: God damn it, Gump! You're a god damn genius! This is the most outstanding answer I have ever heard. You must have a goddamn I.Q. of 160. You are goddamn gifted, Private Gump. Listen up, people... Forrest Gump : [narrates] Now for some reason I fit in the army like one of them round pegs. It's not really hard. You just make your bed real neat and remember to stand up straight and always answer every question with "Yes, drill sergeant." Drill Sergeant : ...Is that clear? Forrest Gump: Yes, drill sergeant! - Forrest gump (1994)

[@jordandino417]

So what happens when you’re forcefully *drafted* into the military (like during the Vietnam War) do drafted soldiers have to complete the ASVAB test?

[@dominickjustave3558]

No, During a large scale war where a draft would be needed, they 99% take everyone and basic is shorter

[@Jeffe50]

The biggest misconception I experienced was the whole "drop and give me twenty" thing. In reality, my drill sergeants (and later sergeants in my unit) would leave us in the front leaning rest position (pushup position), or have us go halfway down, or a quarter way down, for minutes on end. You never knew how long it was going to be for and the only reprieve was when they switched to some other grueling exercise. It sucked.

[@powerbad696]

I remember I got dropped for push-ups by a major when I was in Korea,failure to salute an officer.I didn't see him.He actually got down and did 35 push-ups with me. I was SHOCKED. LOL.Got up after he said RECOVER,saluted and apologized,then moved out.Never had that happen to me again. LOL.

[@logant7218]

I signed up for the army at the end of last month and I ship off to basic training in about 2 weeks, I am super excited for this next chapter of my life

[@mathgasm8484]

Bring a case of condoms and Oreo cookies to basic with you. If anyone asks you are looking for love from Jody.

[@TheLinguistable]

I went to Marine Corps boot camp back in 2008. There was one night in boot camp I refer to as "The night of the dust pan." One of the drill instructors opened up and emptied every unlocked foot locker, and we had to carry every mattress up and down the stairs while she hit a stanchion with a metal dust pan

[@Aqueox]

Marine Corps she lmfao

[@TheLinguistable]

@@Aqueox huh?

[@Aqueox]

@@TheLinguistable Women can't be Marines, let alone viable military personnel. Good for working as "as necessary" medical personnel and cooks, or serving in a last resort citizen's militia, but any decent civilization bars women from military service of any sort. They can't handle it.

[@wyattlapraim2778]

In basic, soldiers do still receive discipline in the form of physical exercise and we did spend a lot of time cleaning the bay when we weren't training.

[@lucianoosorio5942]

“Will you turn off that disrespectful junk off?!” Sarge

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

?

[@lucianoosorio5942]

@@monanoorchaalida3243 that quote is from Cars 1

[@lucianoosorio5942]

Simple history: *Mentions soldiers in Iraq with ptsd*. JRR Tolkien: You want a war George? Welcome to Shire Iraq.

[@GrayD_Fox]

I love seeing Simple History recreate iconic movie scenes

[@lisapop5219]

The overwhelming majority of people with ptsd suffer in silence, especially if they are still in

[@asianbandit4054]

I was lied to by my parents about the military and was discouraged from joining because of many of these facts. However many school mates who did join and were deployed in the final years of Afghanistan tell me I missed out in one of the best head starts after high school. All four of them have left and are in better paid jobs or have full careers compared to me. They claim the army gave them purpose, discipline, management skills, social skills and trade qualifications all of which they got in four years of service and was more useful then my fours years at Uni.

[@s0nnyburnett]

Real world experience beats 4 years of paper pushing everytime.

[@Vengeance4308]

Well you can join the military become a officer or go enlisted and they will pay your college off in full they also provide lifetime healthcare while your in you get a food allowance and housing allowance on top of your base pay and other benefits

[@TopLasagnaLover]

sounds you like you failed yourself. tons of people do it without joining the army.

[@darielgonzalez298]

your friends are also lying to you

[@Vengeance4308]

@@darielgonzalez298 no one cares

[@daviddavidson2357]

"Pay in the military is low..." "4 star generals can earn up to..." How many people who join the military as a career option end up becoming a 4 star general?

[@mathgasm8484]

My dad was a O-5 and did just fine.

[@joeswanson733]

lol just to make 1 star general is crazy hard. much less making it to 4 stars. at that point you're basically the goat

[@wdcain1]

What about the _"are you questioning a superior officer?"_ scene in army shows? I see this all the time even when a soldier asks a basic question or points out a glaring problem but is always shut down.

[@Ghostdog15]

5:46 Number 5: I'll never forget when I was a lieutenant flight school student visiting home on leave and my friends would keep saying "Oh man, we got the tab, don't worry about it, we know how little you guys make", I'd gladly accept free drinks but in my head I thought... "DO YOU know how much I make? I probably make more than you!" lol

[@Poloplatinum]

Yup as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne for 5 yrs It definitely still exists.

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

Ooo

[@657449]

In July 1968 I got $104.50 per month (before taxes) as a private in basic training. You also get meals, clothing and medical care. My father was drafted in January 1941 in the first draft for a year. On December 6th he was on a ship leaving California for an unknown location. They came back the next day. His signal corp unit was sent to Iceland for two years. They were told to pack up everything and the rumor was that they were going to Scotland and then take the Queen Mary home. When they got to Scotland, there was the ship in the harbor. At at formation an officer told them that they were getting $25 a month more in pay. Everyone cheered. Then they were told that they were now paratroopers. No one cheered. They were assigned to the 101st airborne and got glider training. His unit was held in reserve on D Day but he was at Bastogne for Christmas. He was discharged on August 6th 1945 and got to celebrate the end of the war at home.

[@joeswanson733]

wtf your father went from signal corp to paratrooper?

[@657449]

@@joeswanson733 Glider trooper. Paratrooper was a generic term for anyone dropped by air. The glider held men and a lot of equipment.

[@joeswanson733]

@@657449 kind of an odd transfer.

[@Aqueox]

@@joeswanson733 Military Intelligence. It's an oxymoron.

[@chaffysteam41]

Love the movie references ❤️🤣

[@naruck15]

My Therapist: Simple History Biden isn't real and can never hurt you Simple History Biden: 5:58

[@Cauldronb0rn]

My Sgt. Major was always reminding people that he got to where he was after dropping out of highschool.

[@MaxHoratio]

Bro is nobody gonna talk about the darn family dog goin wild trying to kill the child.

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

??

[@insaneadventures4391]

Military members are often paid less than minimum wage. While active military gets benefits like housing allowances and what not, reserve and guard components don't get stuff like that. They could be breaking even or making less money than their civilian jobs being in the part time military. The pay is also affected by who's the commander in chief, some don't care about the cogsin the military and will not increase their pay when things get hard or purposely cut pay. So military members are not paid very much in comparison to civilians.

[@luigimrlgaming9484]

Well if makes sense for reservists to not get paid much as they don’t do anything other than wait So while there waiting they can go get a part time job

[@SlickSixguns]

@@luigimrlgaming9484 that is BS, I’m a Reservist and I’ve done a lot more than others would think a reservist does. I have gone on title 10 and 32 orders and been paid for 4 days active duty per month, but sometimes have to do work without pay especially when it can’t be done during required drill days and because it can’t be counted or isn’t in the yearly budget.

[@luigimrlgaming9484]

@@SlickSixguns I stand corrected

[@revark7210]

@@SlickSixguns At what length were your orders and you should receive pay for orders and drill out of different money pots, If not receiving it you should use your chain of command. If they refuse or are unable go to IG

[@SlickSixguns]

@@revark7210 orders aren’t the problem, monthly pay is, for any reservist especially when things have to get done outside of drill.

[@bossmilsim3379]

For the US Army nowadays they have taken out the requirement of a high school diploma or GED. Likely to attempt to grow recruitment numbers

[@gamingmoth4542]

Something I find to be really annoying is when folks assume that the only types of people who ever are in the military are “Dumb Infantry Grunts”. Like, if folks just did a minimum amount of research they’d realize that there is more to the military than just “Frontline Infantry”. There are mechanics, logistics specialists, pilots, medical personal, engineers, cooks, military police, canine handlers, criminal investigators and so much more.

[@CorvusCorone68]

i think of it as sort of like Sparta in ancient Greece; the military still has an economy and government, it's just that there's also a strict chain of command

[@adamdodge4985]

Can confirm joining is not easy. I tried for almost 3 years during and after high school to join the military. I tried with the Marine Corps, Navy and the Army. Through those three branches I went through at least 6 or 7 different recruiters (due to recruiters changing areas, getting in trouble etc). After a long three years I finally was able to join the Army. Despite the long rough journey, I've had a wonderful time in my service.

[@powerbad696]

Cool story,Adam,your persisitence paid off.Glad you had a wonderful time in the army.I did too,but,most of my commands were GARBAGE,but,I made the MOST out of it.AFTER-ALL,no one put a GUN to my head to volunteer. ( okay my recruiter did,but,he didn't pull the trigger !!!)I made it FUN and people FLOCKED towards me,because who doesn't like to laugh. LOL.My FUN involved a whole lot of other THINGS,but,I'm not gonna mention those things.

[@bigflip3714]

Great vid

[@pop5678eye]

7:44 The Space Force is not about fighting aliens. Rather it's the reorganization of a lot of functions and oversight using space technology that was previously burdening the administrations of the other branches. Military commanders have proposed and laid the foundation for its creation for two decades before it became officially approved. It's not different than the start of the USAF. Before 1947 the technology and functions were already all there as we've seen throughout two world wars but they were primarily under the Army. Starting a new branch isn't really inventing some new military use but rather a reorganization of existing elements for easier management.

[@Z0N1C38]

Back in 2018, I tried enlisting with the US Navy. Great branch, and even better instructors. The issue is, which wasn't mentioned in this video, is the recruiters. Some are put to get as many people in as possible and sometimes lie about the recruit to get them in. I'm still trying to get through it all so I can get my second chance with better personel

[@jasongunningham9545]

What recruiters lie to get you in the military that’s crazy 😜

[@castielsisko2120]

@@jasongunningham9545 no way that absolutely never ever happens

[@peoplespigeon2842]

@@jasongunningham9545 Whaaaatttttt noooooo. Recruiter would never lie about how likely you are to get the job you solely want. They'd never talk you up for you to get the 8th job on your list of 7 jobs you request. Enlisting in an open field is a great idea :D

[@datboisboi4776]

Yeah no hazing DEFINITELY still exists in the Marine Corps. Officially its not allowed, but it's never stopped them sadly

[@mikegallant811]

Maybe somebody needs to bring that to the attention of the Pentagon maybe some certain people in the USMC need to be cashiered then.

[@datboisboi4776]

@@mikegallant811 not as simple as that dawg

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

Ooo

[@mikegallant811]

@@monanoorchaalida3243 well it is true that hazing needs to stop in the military like when people are in boot camp I'm not saying that our drill sergeants should not get our brave boys and girls to do their best when they're in boot camp and stuff but we can't let people act like the gunny from full metal jacket anymore much as I do think quite highly of the late great gunny.

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

@@mikegallant811 The military is not easy to regulate psychology and emotions. I also have friends from the army in my country. It made me understand the character of soldiers and their education system. The importance of strong control for the army in every country.

[@Empathicveteran]

I served in the Army between 88 and 92. It wasn't easy for people to get in the military in the 80s. Of the 10 people who attempted to join the military from my graduating class, only 2 could enter the military. I scored so high that I could join any branch and pick any job. I chose the Signal Corps and loved it. I was told by the VA that I have PTSD but it is probably at the low end of the scale. I found a fellow soldier dead during a training exercise and another soldier killed himself in front of me. I just managed to deal with it in my way. I never got to go to a combat zone but I was told I didn't miss anything during Desert Storm.

[@Savage22223]

Woww omg

[@darthkagess4057]

Served 5 years in the Army as an 11B. My drill Sargents did curse and yell, but only at first. Once everyone got their acts together they moved to purposely trying to get you to laugh. If you laughed they would half heartily get on to you, get in your face saying and doing things to make you laugh harder while yelling “do you think I am a joke private?” When I left basic and joined my unit I found that it was mostly like any other job. Be in the right place at the right time in the right uniform. Do your job and your fine. I mostly enjoyed my time in the military. I am a disabled Vet now but the VA does offer great benefits to disabled Vets. If I could give advice to anyone thinking of enlisting. I would recommend talking to veterans about their experiences, the military isn’t for everyone. Do PT before heading off to basic it will help you in the long run. Try and get some college in or JROTC before you enlist so you can enlist at a higher rank. Once you are in the military ask for and keep copies of everything you sign, most importantly anything MEDICAL RELATED! Because after you get out you maybe entitled to VA disability payments. Also never forget that your not alone and reach out the the VA or the veteran community if you are struggling mentally. The veteran community is very tight net so we are here for you day or night. I hope this helps.

[@matthew93945]

„Drill instructors can no longer treat recruits however they’d like“ funniest thing I’ve heard all day. Anf this video keeps getting better

[@SimanSlivar]

Pay actually sucks for a good chunk of the military... We have specialty jobs that pay sometimes double or triple on the outside...

[@Makinguswhole]

uhhh no not all of this was accurate. for a reason relief society’s for each respective service exists. hazing is still very much a thing regardless of service, marine corps hazing is still very much alive and pay is still terrible.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

Pretty good video. I served 23 yrs as a combat medic and did a tour in Iraq for a season. I have 40% PTSD from the VA. It means I get a check. What it doesn’t mean is that I’m violent or addicted or homeless. It means I am stuck in a loop of repeating anxiety, sleepless nights and nightmares, and don’t care to see anyone I served with because it keeps the anxiety going. Also, there is an apathetic attitude among some of us because we’ve seen the ultimate ( war) and really don’t get much interested in life as much as before the war. It does change you.

[@powerbad696]

Thank you for your service,Mark,I admire folks who do 20+ yrs in the military.Me,myself I did 4 yrs Navy & 7 yrs Army,I also did 4 deployments to Iraq with the Texas National Guard ( I volnteered for all 4 tours )Did 2 tours back-to-back.My first 2 tours I was gone from my civilian job for 2 yrs & 8 months,my co-workers thought I had quit !!! LOL.Last 2 tours did year on in Iraq,then year off ( civilian job )Wanted the action/smoke,my first tour was with an infantry unit,I kicked in countless doors,arrested/detained countless Iraqee citizens/insurgents,had fire-fights last 3/4 hrs-GET-SOME-that's what i signed up for.LOL.Then went civilian contracter over-seas ( Qatar,Iraq again,Kuwait & Afganistan )mostly sercurity forces,some logistics.Did this for the past 10 yrs,had to come back to the states because the US military pulled out of Afganistan,been back for over a year now.Didn;t even want to return here,but,still adjusting to the civilian sector & life here in the US.Much has changed since I've been gone,working a civilian job at my local va.I"M SO BORED !!! LOL.The ex-vets here piss & moan about everything,they cry like women !!!

[@Mark-yb1sp]

@@powerbad696 Glad to meet you my friend. I was with 1st AD , 1st Armor, 1/37 AR HHC. Tanks are VERY unforgiving. How does one become a civilian contractor overseas?

[@powerbad696]

@@Mark-yb1sp Go on the net and find you a company that's hiring right now,you can apply on line,found a job that matches your military mos,then wait for a call,text.email.When contacted tell them you don't mind going to some rough countries/assignments,those are the best ( more money )If you want to work inside,let them know ( I mean inside the compound,away from danger ) These companies are always looking to hire military vets.

[@antebellumstage]

I passed all the tests (mathematical, physical, literature, health check up) last year, and I'll be entering training for the Norwegian Navy in January Friends of mine who are already in service warn me about how rough it is, but I'm really excited.

[@JFK6781]

I served in the Navy aboard an aircraft carrier. It is a dangerous place even if you aren't involved with combat. I was in a combat zone 4 months, people got killed doing thier job but they are just as dead. Boot camp for me was rigorous and a lot of psychological stress, but it is necessary to prepare you to follow orders without thinking. I hope this new breed of veteran can take it.

[@Dalaxsis36]

They turned me away because of my allergy to wasps. I was really mad about that. I was applying for the mechanic role in the CAF, because I just got my automotive diploma. Still hurts me to this day.

[@justeliashere]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm in the same boat and I've been looking into immunotherapy for my allergies and saw online that you could get one for wasps. The problem is that clinics are very expensive. Did you try getting a medical waiver?

[@justeliashere]

@@kreznell1175 what was the process for you? My recruiter wasn’t really helpful. I was wondering if I could just fill out the waiver myself

[@kreznell1175]

@@justeliashere Trying to remember, i think MEPS should walk you through the process. You have to go and get cleared by a doctor.

[@justeliashere]

@@kreznell1175 when I got to MEPS I told them I didn’t have a waiver and how I thought I would get a waiver there. I was yelled at and sent back home💀 They told me your recruiter is supposed to fill one out for you.

[@kreznell1175]

@@justeliashere I went through MEPS in 2016, from what i understand now the standards are much higher. . What are your allergies?

[@FirstLast_Nba]

Brought to you by desperate recruitment shortages.

[@monanoorchaalida3243]

Oh ya

[@Brunch65]

0:48 Wait I Remember this...

[@madwagon9775]

Believe it or not, most Marines can read AND write, and only eat crayons on special occasions.

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!

[@cameronjodoin309]

The shoot to kill part is fairly correct. I'm in the Canadian Army, and we had a platoon commander who had 4 tours to Afghanistan explain to us how he was worried about having to encourage his troops to actually kill the enemy, when in turn he found himself having to hold them back. Being in the infantry I can say that we have gone through quite a bit of dehumanization training, whether it's the figure 11 targets or live fire human like moving targets or even the psyching eachother up to kill, or the fact that they tell us that our only goal is to close in with and destroy the enemy, it's kind of gnarly to think of some of these people as qualified killers, but it's what they signed up for.

[@CorvusCorone68]

i dunno what it is about you Canadians, but there's a war crime that was specifically written into international law because of what some Canadian soldiers were doing back in WWI, i think it had to do with tossing a potato into the enemy trench every so often and then when the enemy got used to it, switching to a live grenade; you guys are usually pretty nice, some of the friendliest ppl i know are from Canada, but when it's a war it's like you go berserk