Honest Advice On Joining The Army (Watch Before Joining)

In this video, I give my honest advice on joining the Us Military. Since I've been in the U.S Army for over three years now, I can say if you don't have a plan just join the military.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Things to consider before joining
2:40 Write out the Pros & Cons
3:25 Sign the shortest contract
4:40 Choose a good job
5:50 Have a strong reason why
7:10 Have a plan
7:30 My story
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[@williamcastillo3743]

I’m in my barracks right now watching this video , I’m 8 months in , don’t join and be an 11 Bravo like I am . It’s not worth it , the money at all . I’d rather work at Wendy’s , too much bullshit . .. toxic leadership , 60+ hour work weeks , low pay . Nope . Never again , not reeenlisting I’d rather smoke crack then that .

[@AaronbTV]

Yea man, it sucks we all get paid the same so if your job isn’t as taxing as yours, your still getting paid the same and having a decent time as someone with a story like yours. 😕 sorry to hear

[@mez3297]

Only reason i was really considering 11b was because of the alleged bonuses for 11x contracts. I'm having trouble deciding between 31b or 11x

[@mez3297]

and obvi not just the bonus. I have other reasons for joining the service. These are just the reasons between the two mos's

[@kylandturner]

I’m 27 would you not recommend joining the army?

[@yeabsetotabirru]

@@kylandturner if you dont have any college credits or anything that would make you E-4 dont join unless you dont mind someone 5 years or more younger than you in charge of you

[@EmpathizeVortex]

"i recommend the military for anyone who doesn't really know what the hell they are doing in life" you totally directed that one at me!

[@AaronbTV]

And that’s ok !

[@EmpathizeVortex]

@@AaronbTV certainly. I’ve been contemplating about it for almost a week now, the main reason for me is that it would give my life purpose, a reason to wake up motivated, a reason to carry on rather than doing this same job with low pay where the work I do doesn’t count for anything important!

[@relaxed_shhhhh6523]

​@@EmpathizeVortex that's actually how I feel, I wanna purpose and if I died it was for something u know

[@officer4042]

Only reason im considering on joining the military, is having that background and experience for when I get into law enforcement, my real goal. FBI is gunna sweep me right up EASY

[@officer4042]

AND on another note, id harm myself id I get some boring civilian job. I dont care what it takes, I will not be sitting at a desk in some cooperate office building

[@_Deception_0_]

I really appreciate you putting this info out for us🙏

[@234sueann]

I'm Glad you put this information out there 🙂✌️

[@fjai2755]

I like ur presentation. Good, practical, authentic.

[@austinshannon4197]

I live under a bridge. My friend from hi scool joined and came back in leave and showed me this video because he wants me to better my life. He told me it’s rent free and free food and free healthcare. I said no ray in hell. Then he showed me this video. Tomorrow I’m going to a recruiter so I don’t have to live under this bridge anymore in the cold.

[@unknownalias6278]

amen how are you now?

[@TheTrainedLamb]

Its better than a bridge, go for it and youll get paid.

[@Elcompalui712]

Do u axruallt live under a bride. Where at I’ll come bring you food

[@Blessedkevin]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@Ineeadifferentusernamelol]

Yeah I'm in a transitional living program too. I'm about to grab my bag and hit the streets again. This time it's with top notch gear and I'm 21 so I'm much safer. If I can quit smoking weed and get my GED I believe I can join. I definitely exercise enough. To me living as a drifter I really like look at the army and kind of laugh. Not because it's hard but because I relate bro. The training video of boot camp and my self dialogue is the same shit. " We've been backpacking through 100 degrees in the desert. The recruits are tired, physically exhausted, hungry, haven't slept much, and here working today" Lol. I'm over here like "wait these guys are getting paid ?"

[@ssad47]

Been in for 10 years and I am still going. Good information dude

[@whit2fye]

thanks for the information my brother. i really appreciate it ❤

[@AaronbTV]

Anytime 😌

[@dryptt9228]

I’m a senior right now and I always wanted to join since elementary school but like you mentioned in the beginning the world is a bit crazy right now so I am kinda iffy atm

[@amirmontgomery1155]

This is good information. As a college student, however, I think your next video should touch on the differences between enlisted and officer for those thinking of making the jump after a degree. It would be a great video to interview an actual officer for Stay safe, Battley. I love you, bro

[@samueladdison3377]

I agreee, please do cuz that's my question as well please. I'm currently in college and trying to see if enlist or go as officer. I also want to know the differences in the military like airforce or army.

[@kokocrazy2590]

Yessir! This gonna be a banger

[@AaronbTV]

You already know !

[@quokka1831]

The army REALLY tempting me w/ bonuses but I’m conflicted though. If I don’t do good in nursing school, I’ll definitely consider it more

[@AaronbTV]

Definitely a good back up plan !

[@Elcompalui712]

I’m planning on joining the marines!

[@thedon8529]

Love the vids I ship to basic on Tuesday

[@AaronbTV]

You got this !

[@toonz2209]

Where you going I also ship Tuesday

[@ebkblockboy468]

Yessirrr and I’m going to fort drum as my duty station and my ship date is NOV 1 to fort Jackson!!!

[@AaronbTV]

see you soon broski!

[@CIVICX3]

How do you already know that you're already going to drum??🤝🏿

[@Israe-gv1ko]

I love ur videos

[@AaronbTV]

Thanks Red !

[@daltonplays8614]

I'm thinking about joining the military and already talked to a recruiter I just need to make up my mind. After watching all your videos I really think I might just do it.

[@myeisha5014]

How did everything turn out?

[@vlonebully4074]

too late I’m already 2wks in to ait, only regret is wish I would’ve asked about a bonus I talked to my battles at basic it felt like I’m the only one who didn’t get one

[@YungeenJacob]

I’m 18 and considering joining the army I think it would set me on path in my life I could not imagine I think it’s worth it but I’m not so sure after reading the problems lol

[@Me-eb3wv]

I’m thinking about joining because I need to leave my parents house ASAP. My narcissistic brother is extremely problematic and being far away from him in a barracks sounds better than spending my whole salary renting a place or sleeping in a car

[@Victor-et8zs]

I'm already in the process bro. My recruiters were about to send me off to the physical, which is the last step. They decided to drug test me at the office first just in case, and I tested positive for THC 🤦. They said there was no problem. Now I'm just waiting to test negative so I can go take my physical and I'm off to basic, supposedly in a week after I go to the physical. I quit smoking exactly 68 days ago and I thought I was clean! Who knows when I'll test negative 😥😥. I'm literally praying

[@KN2X2]

Sam situation bro, I tested negative just the other day. I’m going to MEPS next Friday. What’re u looking at in terms of your MOS?

[@Victor-et8zs]

@@KN2X2 congrats! Hopefully this week I test negative, its been 70 days already 😢. I already went to meps last week, I took the asvab and the tapas. I'm literally ready to ship, I just need to test negative. I chose HIMAR Crewmember mos 13M. I got a 3 year contract because I get a 40,000 bonus, if I would of chose a 2 year contract I would only get a 20k bonus lol.

[@Victor-et8zs]

@@KN2X2 I'll get like 30k a year after taxes and PLUS the bonus. I'll have over 100k saved up after my 3 year contract. That's if I don't buy a 50k car or something dumb lol

[@codenamemigrane9731]

What's THC?

[@zeiku738]

Hey bro, did everything went well?

[@Calmurself194]

I'm currently in the process of obtaining an option 40 11x contract for rangers, I think this is a better option than being in regular army? Any advice for this contract and thanks for your insights on the army!

[@flocksterr]

i have 4 months till BCT im excited!

[@AaronbTV]

Let’s gooo

[@randleman3449]

Hell yeah, where are you going for basic?

[@ChickentNug]

Howd it go?

[@I_own_this_account]

Senior this year and have no clue where im heading in life, i got 90 cents to my name, was thinking about military police to maybe be an officer in the future, but im not even sure if id rather focus on policing or going to school for a trade like hvac or electrician. Im so fricken lost dude.

[@k2llon]

I’m leaving for OSUT for 12B to Fort Leonard Wood! I ship out July of 24 next year. I’m still in High School sadly and I just need to graduate!

[@AaronbTV]

hell yea bro!

[@AndrewR21]

Hey man do you have any advise on the asvab test like good sites or books to study on ? & say I go to meps to take the asvab going as the army , if I get a good score do I have to take it again to try to go to another branch ?

[@lilingel]

I’m 18 planning on joining the Army after i get my GED. My reason is to set up my life and to get my self together. I have zero idea what i want to do. And how can i work college in between military life?

[@DemondJacksonTv]

LETSS GOOOOO🎉

[@DemondJacksonTv]

W VID!

[@AaronbTV]

W vid !

[@Highmann]

Went to talk to a recruiter today and I really wanna do it for me and my family , I want my daughter to have everything I never had

[@AaronbTV]

That’s a good reason !

[@jakewojcio]

Anyone here a 91f in the Army? Perhaps specifically the National Guard? Im seriously considering enlisting as a small arms repairman, but I'd like to hear people's experiences on a rather un-talked about mos

[@DemondJacksonTv]

Definitely joining the military. I’m going to West Point and then commissioning as a 2nd lieutenant.

[@AaronbTV]

Solid plan !

[@ctg1258]

I’m leaving for basic training November 14th fort Jackson 88N 🇺🇸💪

[@AaronbTV]

Let’s gooo

[@ctg1258]

Any advice?

[@gabrielarias3962]

Leaving for BCT on November 2nd as a 88N @Jackson.

[@ctg1258]

@@gabrielarias3962 good luck 💪✔️

[@Tactsshwbsbs]

Just graduated a week ago from fort Jackson. IT IS EASY, the only thing to worry about is all people you have to deal with

[@jxmyy1]

w vid

[@AaronbTV]

w vid ya feel me!

[@donteculton8940]

Leave for fort Jackson on the 7th of november

[@CarissUGH]

I’m currently waiting to get my medical paperwork checked before I actually go get my medical exam done at MEPS, I’ve already done the PICAT and scored pretty high, I’ve already looked at jobs so know exactly what I want to do (aviation) I’m just waiting patiently to get cleared to go back to MEPS to sign my contract 😅

[@XXBRENDOMANXX]

Don't do aviation

[@AaronbTV]

Why ?

[@CarissUGH]

@@AaronbTV Why I wanna do aviation or why my paperwork is still processing?

[@dashawnalston2240]

Heck yeah #11C

[@AaronbTV]

ellll yeaaa

[@Kevinrodriguez-ws4qs]

I dont know what to do honestly I been really thinking about it

[@grimey666]

hey man I know you mentioned cybersecurity, are there opportunities for that in the military?

[@johntrevino1616]

Y’all should join as a cook. I wish I did. I would’ve done 10 year contract as a cook. Their job is amazing

[@Lafortune100]

😂😂 good joke

[@jaquaveonandress649]

@@Lafortune100I’m a cook..dude is definitely trolling 💯😂

[@Copilot1204]

😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Copilot1204]

@@jaquaveonandress649Your a military cook that's fye .

[@jaquaveonandress649]

@@Copilot1204 Yea maybe to you bro

[@hughbeier7115]

Leave November 14th for reception !!

[@reuben2264]

What r the chances for someone who voluntary retire from d military he’s/her country and move to the US , wat advice will u give the person will the person start from scratch and also he’s a trained Aircraft mechanic rated EC -135 helicopter …

[@samueljohnson1034]

Thanks for the information 👍 How many years the contracts go for ?

[@AaronbTV]

3 more years!

[@samueljohnson1034]

@@AaronbTV thank you.

[@solas444]

I got a hand tattoo and I’m afraid it’s gonna keep me back but given the current recruitment shortage they’re fighting to get me in

[@myeisha5014]

Did you get in?

[@solas444]

@@myeisha5014 I couldn’t I had to get tested for cancer after I ended up in the hospital

[@Nina.444]

Im going to fort jackson on January 3 wish me luck😭😭 (92 A)

[@imsohussein]

Aaron, I know you are not a financial advisor but can you make video on how to stake money while in the army

[@AaronbTV]

what do you mean by "stake"

[@imsohussein]

I meant keep money well in the army

[@user-nr6te3uo8o]

Currently I am not even in highschool but I think I am going to join me

[@combatmattersnation]

How many years have you service been

[@lanceevans404]

im gognna join

[@EjTooSmooth]

😂😂😂 W intro

[@lilybelle6224]

I’m good with every song aspect of this except dying… I mean I think I would be okay if I did…maybe hopefully. I don’t know. It’s the only thing I’m struggling with. I want to be a military doctor so they die less I think but still…

[@shenoralanette]

same here, but I try not to think of it that way as much because we are in peace time(even though anything can change) , i made a decision based on what i wanted out of life, the experiences, what i wanted to achieve..try not to focus on one specific aspect but definitely be aware of all. good luck on your choices!

[@Bigbos-bs8ty]

If I got the opportunity to join the U.S Army, I'd glady take that opportunity to join without hesitation. It has always been my dream and passion to be a U.S Army Soldier especially if I got the opportunity to serve in MOS 91B or MOS 91F or anything in my field area but as it is at the moment I'm not even from the US but hopefully one day something can work out, who knows.

[@liamkroll4537]

Join the US army and become a citizen

[@Bigbos-bs8ty]

@@liamkroll4537 I'd do that but I just need an opportunity to get their to join.

[@adeniyis.ademola7719]

@@liamkroll4537 he can’t join unless he has a green card (permanent residence)

[@CIVICX3]

Being a 91B isn't bad but it also depends on your unit

[@officer4042]

You probably already aware of this, but the US army isnt the ONLY army. Yes, we are the best. And yes, we win almost all the wars (I dont know how Vietnamese's did it, I think they was hacking), but join the military for your region. if that's Russia, Iserial, China, ect there's a place for you. Or, maybe your country just suck. Theres jobs out there like security or law enforcement that can be somewhat similar to the army experience

[@sursursursursursursur]

Which score did you get in your ASVAB? And what’s your job in the army? I’m taking notes because I wanna join the army in one year cause I gonna turn 18 in a couple months😅

[@brianl.thorntonjr2599]

Well I know you want to hear it from him but like me I got a 37 I only got like certain choices like culinary or dentist. I would say try to study get a high score like 45- above so you also have more choices

[@baileyschacht2911]

Try to aim for 50 the test isn’t hard just long but it’s worth it in the end and the better you get the more options available

[@baileyschacht2911]

By the way he’s a 68E which is a dental specialist

[@J_lifts18]

Right after graduation I enlisted

[@AaronbTV]

same!

[@adrianayahyisrael6029]

Hey Aaron, What military branch is the easiest to get into athletically? And what branch is the easiest to get into mentally (Knowledge/Booksmart)? Just asking, Because I'm not 100% sure what military branch I want to join.

[@Memeking254]

The Army overall isn't very strict on requirements so if you're really interested id say the army is the way to go do your research in other branches

[@AaronbTV]

Easiest to get into athletically: Army Academically: Airforce/space force Hope that helps !

[@adrianayahyisrael6029]

@@AaronbTV Thanks, Looks like I'll be debating between the Army or Air Force.

[@jcyarg2]

@@adrianayahyisrael6029 AirForce 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@adrianayahyisrael6029]

@@jcyarg2 I know I've been thinking about the Air Force! I want to join the military after high school but I'm not sure if I want to join the Army or the Air Force. My sister's in the Air Force though, So who knows I might join the Air Force too. Guess will see...

[@user-zd1os1tp8p]

hey man, i just wanna know know what month you applied cos i think im too late to apply

[@jadenrose4209]

Just go to a recruiting office near you it’s never too late, or u can look online and contact a recruiter on the military websites

[@croisant772]

ive always wanted to be in the military i went to school to get a better paying job and make my parents proud before i could finish i told myself cut the bullshit and do what you love and so im enrolling now i wanna live that lifestyle, live things, visit places and be a hardworker and serve my country id be proud to wear the uniform but theres a part of me in the back of my head wondering if im doing that to move on and because i was never a hard worker in school i dont see myself doing something else but im still scared im going in this just to move foward if that makes sense

[@kaykeppin5034]

If you felt that school made you feel stuck, then joining the military was the best option for you. Not because you weren’t hardworking, it just means you needed a change in direction to follow your true passion. since you said you wanted to visit places and learn new things. Really the only choice we all will ever have is to move forward and you’re doing that now. That’s all that matters. This is your journey and no one else’s. You’re doing amazing!

[@croisant772]

@@kaykeppin5034 thanks a lot i appreciate it! youre right the army just feels right for me and imma give it my all no matter what!

[@Sacksff]

Bro grew hella muscles

[@AaronbTV]

Hehe 😈

[@TheJusticefornone]

I had also a really important question as well. Is it true that in the military, you are actually considered government property, or was this less than the truth? And if you would say that you are considered it, in what sense would you be considered government property?

[@golfery5119]

you do belong to the government.

[@baby_turboooo199]

I wanna join but I’m having mixed emotions about it on one hand I wanna set that foundation for my life and be good forever but on the other I’m scared shitless of the lifestyle change and being sold a raw deal by some POS recruiter I’m 22 years old I work at Wendy’s and stay with my mother. I know I don’t wanna stay in the same place forever but I also wanna produce music too. Maybe I can do both? Idk man my biggest question, is it really worth it?

[@golfery5119]

only way to know would be to do it for yourself and see . As bad as the military can be, it can help you for your civilian life. After a contract, if you serve honorably, you will be able to get the gi bill for college. *You could also get some type of disability payments that will help you with some money when you get out..... especially with the branch you choose to join* a lot of people will tell you to join the air force over the army/marines, because while the whole military has nonsense to deal with, the army/marines arguably have that much more nonsense on top of it and will treat you like a little child and screw you (when you see the term "green weenie' it's specifically for the army/marines), whereas the air force will treat your more like an adult (youll be allowed to move out of the barracks years sooner if not married, not as many restrictions, etc) and provide you a with a more technical job for civilian translation......... But if you join the army/marines, *BECAUSE those two branches are the shittiest* ... you might wind up with more emotional as well as physical problems than you would had you joined the air force, and if you have those problems documented, you can qualify for disability payments when you get out. Especially if you go active duty. Other benefits too with the military. but again the only way to know is to join.

[@ayGlow]

I’m going to fort Jackson nov 7 idc

[@juniorpanton8592]

I am currently a high school student who wants to go into the military for coding. Will there be alot of toxicity in my feild or is it usually for combat MOS?

[@AaronbTV]

Usually combat MOS 💯

[@juniorpanton8592]

@@AaronbTV ok. And I want to do coding for gaming and one of my veteran teacher said the military is the better way to go than college. What do you think? And what advice could you give me?

[@ivycastanedooo]

im talking to an army recruiter right now but my heart is in the air force, but i feel like i want something a little harder like army. What are your thoughts? why’d you choose army

[@isaiahhart8445]

Literally in the SAME BOAT like I also want to travel across the world and the army does that

[@dex7251]

No such thing as "harder", every branch is what you make of it.

[@ChickentNug]

Be a PJ in the air force

[@golfery5119]

@@isaiahhart8445 All the branches may have you travel on deployments and some duty stations. As far as duty stations go, the Army really only goes to Korea for one year, and you might do Germany. If you are airborne you might get Italy. There maybe assignments in Turkey or Japan or Djibouti but those are rare and more likely with specific MOS. Other branches like Marines and Air Force are more likely to go to Japan. Air Force also does England, Spain and other places including Germany. *Keep in mind that you are on assignment and you are not a tourist* Also keep in mid that as a military servicemember you will have all these rules to follow. Then keep in mind the things you would do for your branch. In Germany for example, you'll go to the field in Grafenwoehr (I was there in the year 2020) or Hohenfeld ,and it really, really fucking sucks being cold and rainy all the time, and the idea of being in the Air Force where you wouldnt be doing that bullshit is really going to start sounding good.

[@jxmyy1]

noice

[@tritionaerospace2277]

Yea, I’ll probably join but I have no fucking clue what to do afterwards

[@joshnorris1504]

I am 33 and considering joining the army. From your experience and point of view is that too old to even consider it today? I qualified for B11 infantry

[@AaronbTV]

If you can keep up physically you’re fine. Working with younger people may show different maturity levels tho

[@golfery5119]

"I qualified for B11 infantry" That's 11B infantry, which is one of the lowest and shittiest MOS. EVERYBODY qualifies for infantry when they join and that's why you DO infantry when youre in basic training. I joined older myself, so I feel that I can relate more than most other people can. At 33 years old, I would advise you to not join the military. If you do, I would say go officer if possible. If you enlist, I would say national guard/reserves instead of active. If you enlist for active duty, I would strongly recommend, for many reasons, *especially as an older person, not only physically but as well as emotionally* , to go Air Force instead of the Army because the Army is going to treat you more like a little child much more so. Even if you can keep up physically, the Army will screw you harder than the Air Force will emotionally because you are lower enlisted. Please ask if you want to know anything more.

[@yeabsetotabirru]

i think every citizen should serve at least one contract

[@SmokieTRW]

Israel has that

[@ChickentNug]

@@SmokieTRW a lot of countries do. I'm kind of surprised the us doesnt

[@Copilot1204]

I feel like it would help the public's morale.

[@yodatwinkie]

What happen with the dental job? Because that’s what I’m trying to go in for

[@AaronbTV]

I’m still in it!

[@yodatwinkie]

@@AaronbTV ohhh ok and your just taking Cyber Security for college

[@bottlecap5717]

I plan on joining the army but I can barely do a pushup, what is the best way to prepare myself for basic training?

[@Jb37500]

Work out

[@YxnginJesusLovesU]

Start trying to do 5 a day then continue 2 up it as best u can

[@dex7251]

Do what pushups you can and increase difficulty and amount.

[@SmokieTRW]

Basic training will make u fit, I could only do like 5 but after basic I could do waaaay more 😂

[@johnpaulflores395]

do mechanics in the army fight in the war if they get deployed or do they stay in base fixing the cars you guys use?

[@AaronbTV]

usually mechanics aren't the first to fight but anything can happen!

[@randleman3449]

Unless we get short on infantrymen, you'll probably be at base fixing vehicles. But anything can happen in a combat zone, so no solid answers there.

[@johnpaulflores395]

@@randleman3449 how often do they fight though In your experience or you can’t really say

[@randleman3449]

@@johnpaulflores395 Right now our armed forces are in peace time, so until another war kicks off, there won't be any fighting. But you never know, we could be fighting Iran tomorrow.

[@randleman3449]

@@johnpaulflores395 As far as mechanics, It's hard to say, I mean they might go out with a mechanized grunt unit at times, but I'm not a mechanic, so Idk.

[@zebrajenks]

join the air force not the army or marines or navy........there is your answer. AF is like having a regular job and it is more structured towards mentoring instead of punishing like the army is. You have way more opportunities to travel in the AF due to the insane amount of TDY's, chance is you will stay at once base for 4 years but get to go on temporary duty assignments all the time plus the AF pushes to send you to schools for upgrade training in your AFSC (MOS for you army folks). You can live off base if you want to when you get to your duty station you don't have to be an NCO.

[@golfery5119]

" plus the AF pushes to send you to schools for upgrade training in your AFSC" i didn't know that. I've heard and read all the time about 'bad ass army schools" but those "army schools" are "hoah" shit like air assault and airborne, and not something that's going to actually improve your job skills for your career or for when you get out of the military. "You can live off base if you want to when you get to your duty station you don't have to be an NCO" I don't know about that just like THAT as soon as you get to your duty station. I do know by now that Air Force has unmarried enlisted move out of the barracks aka "dorms" when they reach the rank of E4 after a maximum time of three years in service (and in many cases even sooner) vs the Army where you're not guaranteed to move out until you reach the rank of E6 (in some cases E5) which can take some people up to around 10 years. Someone in the Air Force who isn't married and isn't a sergeant would be allowed to move out the dorms soon enough though.

[@zebrajenks]

@@golfery5119 I was a single E-2 and moved out of the dorms and rented a house with two other E-2's.

[@zebrajenks]

@@golfery5119 I went from the AF to the army because I thought the army would be similar, just more physical. I got a huge bonus, 50k+, and it sucked ass the entire 4 yours and I had to go from E-5 to E-4 and they said I would be E-5 in a year I just had to complete WLC or whatever it is called now because the army didn't accept my senior airman leadership course which is 6 weeks long compared to 3 weeks for WLC at the time. I never made it to WLC and I was stuck in headquarters the entire 4 years and never did the job I received the bonus for. I had a degree and could type and was almost 30 and mature so they wanted me in HQ with the higher ranking officers in brigade. I was going to stay in and complete 20 as I had already done 8 years AF. Before a year was up in the army I decided I was never going to re-enlist which I didn't and couldn't because I was injured and medically separated and since I was an e-4 not able to re-enlist I received involuntary separation pay which was $17k at the time. Once you go from AF to army the AF won't let you come back. My entire time in the army felt like a punishment. Felt like I had broke the law and the army was my punishment. I realized the army is the branch that takes people that can't get into the other branches. So many unprofessional NCO's treating lower enlisted like shit. No NCO can make lower enlisted to push ups or any kind of corrective training it isn't how the AF works. In the AF you get a verbal counseling if you mess up to much then it is a letter of counseling than a letter of reprimand. I neve knew anyone that got an LOR most people in the AF are pretty mature and the NCO's for the most part are taught to mentor lower enlisted not belittle them. And the AF has no FTX's only chemical warfare exercises like once every 2 years and it usually only lasts 24 to 48 hours. When I was in you did PT at the gym on your own and I never took a pt test. I got out of the AF in 2003 though and a lot has changed.

[@golfery5119]

@@zebrajenks damn, thanks for sharing. too bad you found out too late that the army was a major step down. But were you still single when you went army? If so, can you say if the army made you move back into the barracks, or did they let you keep BAH and allowed you to stay out of the barracks?

[@zebrajenks]

@@golfery5119 I was married so I lived off post and received bah and baq

[@imcisco__1505]

My life sucks and I’m always stressed cuz of bills is that good reason?

[@AaronbTV]

Yea bro, I don’t have to worry about bills in the Army, but there’s many who do because they’re not financially responsible just make sure you’re wise with your money !

[@amirmontgomery1155]

First

[@AaronbTV]

welcome :)

[@jamespain2138]

How you do the college thing ? Can you explain it please ?

[@golfery5119]

You can do tuition assistance while you are in, but tuition assistance only goes so far (like one or maybe two courses a semester) and of course you can only do this online and not physically on a college campus while you're serving on active duty. Keep in mind that even this can be hard to do and keep up with depending on the MOS you get, depending on what type of unit you are assigned to (and how shitty the leadership can be at that unit) and to an extent, depending on the branch that you join (more of the Air Force would be more accepting of you doing college than more of the Army might. If you join the Army, and you get a job that puts you in forscom, things are going to be harder with going to the field for weeks at a time and even in the barracks if you get constant surprise room inspections even in the evenings).

[@jamespain2138]

@@golfery5119 Thanh you

[@typicalnpc7757]

Hey I’m not sure if anyone will see this. I am a marine. I was abused heavily in the marines by an entire company. I thought I was alone and abandoned. For two years I had to fight against everyone I should have been able to trust with my life. I made it out. It’s the shit they don’t tell you. If you are struggling feel free to comment here. Now that I have been through it I have learned a lot of tools to help with the mental stress and getting your life on track. I’m sorry if I don’t respond quickly. Obviously this is KZbin and I’m only one person.

[@cleophuspickett8897]

He made this sound like a college that rivals Harvard 😂😂 #ARMYschoolspirit

[@shittybill7322]

I'm prior service navy and thinking about joining the army now lol

[@falcontitaniumniloy7722]

Ok we all die. Let's die with some dignity

[@AaronbTV]

Fr

[@randleman3449]

Tbh, there's a higher chance of getting killed in a car wreck, even during the height of Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.

[@Krmtx]

I’m 32 and life just isn’t really going well. I wanted to join the Air Force… long story short the recruiter ghosted me and left me on read after taking the picat

[@AaronbTV]

Army Army Army

[@Krmtx]

@@AaronbTV are there a lot of 32yr olds joining? I would feel old af with 18yr old

[@AaronbTV]

Obviously there’s gonna be more young then old but there is a big chunk of older people that join, you gotta realize how many other people your age are in the same situation as you man

[@cesarasiatico5940]

I didn't know how to swim and i still join the navy 🤣

[@AaronbTV]

yea its a no from me dawg

[@randleman3449]

Pretty sure even the army teaches you how to swim now, lol.

[@asdawdaswdas5203]

yeah yeah would love to join but allergic to peanuts yeah yeah

[@CIVICX3]

I have a friend that's in the army and he's allergic to peanuts

[@chappie8192]

Fort Polk isn’t that bad tbh

[@theonlyojibwegamer2960]

Joining the Canadian army in 3 months lol.

[@AaronbTV]

What would you do with $50,000?

[@iyk_brayden]

y u lyin u know u going to sign up and they aint going to give u that 50k

[@adrianayahyisrael6029]

Buy a car and then keep on saving, So I can own my own home once I get out of the military.

[@Memeking254]

@@iyk_brayden It ain't lying they can offer up 50K for some MOS's that + quick ship Bonuses

[@iyk_brayden]

@@Memeking254 but they never actually give it to u they just offer it

[@vlonebully4074]

@@iyk_brayden it’s not a lie my battle from basic is a 42A he got a 50k sign on bonus I just graduated OCT 13th so that’s a recent 50k bonus

[@konkoor881]

how do i maximize my sleep in the military? can i sacrifice my free time to get more sleep in? is there a way i can get 8 hours of sleep a night? is there fire guard after the basic training? if none of these are possible is there a specfic branch that i can go to that I can sleep the most I sleep like 9-10 hours a day and sleep is the most and only dealbreaker for me in the military so an answer and help would be very appreciated. Thanks.

[@konkoor881]

@@SmokieTRW that sounds like hell but if i sacrifice my phone time and gaming time and use naps as real sleep i would be able to get 8 luckily right? or maybe even 10?

[@konkoor881]

@@SmokieTRW like for example i see lot of having schedules that come home at 5 pm and play video games until 11 pm and then sleep i would sleep at 5 pm for more sleep now would that work? by the way i really appreciate your responses and help it means a lot

[@konkoor881]

@@SmokieTRW I am very thankful and grateful that there is someone like you, i've been into multiple discord servers and I've got kicked out in both of them because they dont like being asked questions too much but I guess i'm just paranoid that I might have to go to the army since I've been rejected an offer at university two times now. I'll do whatever I can to prepare for the worst and the best.

[@konkoor881]

@@SmokieTRW is there any like way to get and cheat your way out of fireguard? and like you said fireguard is ONLY in basic training right? and how do i get OUT of the army if things are getting too difficult for me and is 3 year contract the lowest you can go? (from the info i have yes) and is there vaccinations i will have to take after the basic training? and what are the vaccines in basic training even for? i'm sorry for all these questions i'm just really paranoid

[@konkoor881]

@@SmokieTRW 1. how do i make sure they are fair 2. how often is this 24 h thing 3. thank you again

[@digenis5203]

I want mortuary affairs specialist. I am from Crete Greece and have a dual citizenship. I dont have any debt. I am a farmer here in Greece. I am going to the asvab school. Ill be honest with them. If I dont catch that mos I will not join. If they give me that mos Ill will join.

[@invxrt1073]

How hard was the asvab im scared to fail

[@AaronbTV]

study!

[@randleman3449]

For me it was just high school material. But there's a huge range of subjects crammed into one test. Just study, and you'll do well.

[@ayGlow]

Hard asf

[@dex7251]

Know yourself and how you learn. Then create a study plan base on that.

[@shenoralanette]

honestly its not too hard, but the standards are high because of what its for. i thought I did pretty well but didnt get the score I thought I would(and that’s okay!) just study as much as you can(dont force-feed) and try your best.

[@AaronbTV]

LIKE THE VIDEO !!!

[@Trickyhunter.]

Why?

[@robertc8766]

dont do it! army leadership care more about politics than your life

[@randleman3449]

What's new? Lol

[@ChickentNug]

And bosses care more about their business than you in the civilian sector lol We live in a selfish world. Deal with it or be unhappy

[@Livingonaprayer1726]

95% of the reason why I'd join the army, will be for that chance to die. I hate my life, so if I died for a good cause, and my it makes my death a bit easier for my family to handle, Sign me up!

[@golfery5119]

if you let the people at MEPS know that, they might disqualify you from any branch, even the Army/Marines

[@bridgetleonard6702]

I feel like this video is not really for me. I am interested in joining because I have a MSW and military social work looks good.

[@AaronbTV]

Thanks for commenting !

[@bobbyburks5442]

Don’t join, you will regret it

[@AaronbTV]

please explain your reasoning

[@bss7254]

You only regret it if you go in with the wrong intentions

[@dex7251]

Would love to hear/read why you say this. I joined and still don't reget it.

[@RektGtr]

Be a man, Join the corp.

[@AaronbTV]

😈😈😈

[@randleman3449]

the corps doesn't want me anymore :(