Why did I choose infantry?

[@aden1550]

bruh with a name like Youngblood you gotta be infantry

[@reboucasdev5192]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@mAdiLyN2011]

THATS MY BROTHER

[@Mrk3lly]

I actually went to basic with a Youngblood he was a combat engineer. Dude was funny as hell and tall as dam oak tree

[@mAdiLyN2011]

@@Mrk3lly lol

[@elijahtabla5732]

@@mAdiLyN2011

[@thatKylerguy]

I was waiting for you to be real and admit it sucks 😂

[@MorganNull-uj6uu]

It sucks as much as you make it. And most people waste what they’re given, that’s the reality of it

[@AndyShiffan]

Seem like he's afraid of what people think

[@DrRockso0]

I did 8 years, got my E-6. Early 2000’s. Afghanistan twice. I was part of Operation Anaconda. I did all the things you could want to do in the Infantry. What my wife couldn’t handle was me going to Iraq 1,2,3 or 4 times, like my buddies did after I was gone. I feel this deep in my soul.

[@2Tall03XX]

Takes a strong woman to be an infantryman’s wife/gf.

[@reboucasdev5192]

thank you for your service sir

[@brydawg2020]

As a civilian I understand why you joined, I also understand why you quit.. it’s really not that big of a deal no matter how much your military buddies try to tell you it is. There is wayyyy more to life than the US military

[@ErickaBernie]

We all serve for many reasons. To you there may be more, but for a lot we love what we do. And when we decide to leave we can have both. If you’ve served you would understand the why to why we continue to serve. You should look into it and give it a try to see what we see

[@chuckiepeoples]

The infantry doesn’t translate to the outside world at all. It’s a heavily romanticized job.

[@fraustpunk]

Had to drive across town once to help my civi friend fix his AR-15 once. He didn't know where the charging handle was. Bout the most cross-over I ever had.

[@redhopster]

Infantry is great for fast food managers

[@chuckiepeoples]

@@redhopster Not even close to management unless you were an officer. LoL, man.

[@GJ_Prime]

Project Coordinator, Program Management, and lower level management is what infantry is.

[@SM-si5cm]

@@chuckiepeopleshe probably said that because anybody can be a fast food manager aka it doesn’t have a real world benefit

[@Conman2413]

I was infantry in the 80s, and it led to a job in law enforcement when I got out. It looks good on your resume. Good luck. 👍

[@baq9914]

Thus proving that the ASVAB isnt an intelligence test.

[@SanDiegoooo]

But it does ☠️

[@Owenhlre]

It's a pity that people with so much potential don't go after it

[@PeteOnTheRocks]

We need potential everywhere, especially in the places we least expect it to move the ball forward

[@cappuccinosnephew1382]

"The society that separates it's scholars and warriors will have it's thinking done by cowards and it's fighting by fools."

[@lioncelica5170]

In my osut class, we had a few guys that had 99's. They pulled out their paperwork to prove it too

[@mlarson]

I got a 90 and picked infantry as well, it really helped me become the best version of me that I needed at the time, now that I'm older and want to start a family I'm thinking about switching to a more technical and stable mos

[@user-oy7cw5lz8i]

Infantry will have you questioning your whole life

[@cryptokenobi831]

11B leads the way!!! Of course it sucks, but infantry embraces the suck! Hooah!

[@preston6618]

I got a 90 ASVB, 125 GT, hold bachelors degree and became a scout. I have encountered a few other soldiers who have similar chose similar paths.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Your wearing a recruiter patch

[@ErickaBernie]

If you know anything about the Army, to promote you need to do a broadening assignment.

[@cesarviana8060]

@@ErickaBerniefacts

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

​@ErickaBernie 11B is 100% the most badass, but also the most unappreciated job in the Army (minus Rangers/SF/Delta). Infantrymen are what every other job provides support for. But getting out as a Staff Sergeant is kinda crazy - you could reclass to a baby-back POG. And nobody could say anything to you because you were previously an Infantryman. I wish I had done that

[@Pls-hooman-no]

​@@ErickaBernienah, thats just advertising, but also fair, amy need supports, cause i dont wanna see a world where the hate can show in our streets from forgien

[@zacharydavis7184]

@@peterjordansonthe2nd731How in the ever living hell is infantry the most underappreciated MOS? Are you high?

[@garyaltringer8102]

I left because I have to like and trust who I work for and it wasn’t the government

[@willsbrooks4328]

Did you try out for ranger batt?

[@syrupofwahoo3059]

I pick training as a X-ray technologist in the Army. Had part time civilian x-ray job during last year of military service. The worked for 15 yrs after i got out. Get training that’s transferable to civi life

[@user-xj7mk5lh3x]

Thank you very much. Go Army !

[@DYmondGPD]

People in luxury idealize the "hood" cause its unpredictable & adrenaline boosting. People in the "hood" want to live in luxury, cause its easier and not so chaotic & more cookie-cutter; so they can finally relax

[@elliotdavisonman4]

This dude looks like Wehrmacht lol

[@gregorylatta8159]

Someone has to do the dirty work. That is why I chose Infantry.

[@Pls-hooman-no]

Im trying to be a medic and they say, nice, after the army you can use it. I dont think i want to after combat.

[@fraustpunk]

Last I checked, you can get your EMT 1 in 2 months, which is the main civilian cert that medics get, plus all of the extended scope you can only do in the military. Fun fact, for most real "medic jobs," on the civilian side you will be expected to be a Paramedic, and often a cross trained Fire Fighter. All doable if you want to start as a volunteer EMT. I had the fun encounter once with a Guard Baby Medic that was trying to walk me (a grunt) through an anckle wrap after letting his cert lapse. He was a douche so I enjoyed shutting him up when I made it clear that I was an active running EMT and he didn't even have a combat patch. My ego aside though, I would ultimately avoid doing combat arms your first contract just so you can make sure the military is right for you. If you go combat arms and end up deployed it's going to greatly impact the rest of your life, and yeah, it has very little applicable civilian crossover. Being a medic on the civilian side WAY different though. When I was in, we were taught in basic to give needle chest decrompessions like they were just another thing. Even a paramedic can't give a NCD without a Doctor on the phone.

[@Wareagle9203]

@@fraustpunknot entirely accurate. Depends on the state that determines the scope of practice. We do surgical thoracotomies in my system for traumatic cardiac arrest. We still needle decompress but studies have shown its benefits negligible vs a simple thoracotomy. And as well. TYFYS.

[@fraustpunk]

@@Wareagle9203 I was talking about for a sucking chest wound, on the military side. I've also been out of the medical field for a decade, so I wouldn't be surprised if anything I said is no longer applicable. Thank you for the info though. and you're welcome.

[@Myfriendsarentfamouspodcast]

If you have some internal conflict about picking infantry .. don’t

[@207_Rome]

Im a 92A Automated Logistics Spec translates very well to the civilian world, i live in pennsylvania home of all the warehouses and Plants of the East coast of America along with Georgia… couldnt have picked a better MOS i get the same training all soldiers do, besides the try hards…expert shooter so it doesnt mean im not war ready cause im Quartermaster. Be wise the army gets everything out of you so make sure you get everything out of the army. When jobs see my resume they rather a veteran professional logistician vs an entry level person all day…literally undeniable in the supply chain field. Ill forever have work.

[@melaniekeen3611]

Infantry= Queen of Battle Field Artillery = King of Battle

[@amaniiim.2632]

This is my exact mindset

[@lucasfavaro2951]

part 2 please

[@ainzoolgown3447]

I miss that blue cord lowkey

[@twistedinnocence8617]

Unless you're going for Ranger or SF, I'd never pick combat mos. Pick something the civilain working world will translate with.

[@Notenufftime2]

Army has so many damn patches and shit😂

[@hogthomas762]

Good pick! POG life sucks! POGS never post pictures of them doing their POG jobs. They post pics of Infantry things.

[@pacman4298]

I’m confused. You chose the infantry. Why didn’t you choose the Air Force?

[@F.ckedUpGunNut]

I don’t understand your comment..?

[@user-wi1xs5pc7g]

Why would he? Just because you have an above average score on the ASVAB, doesn’t mean that you should throw infantry out the window or really any other branch of the military for that matter

[@Joe-dc2qo]

U did your time 🎉

[@user-zf7kj8ey1h]

Im doing infantry too, i ship out next month.

[@THEMUSCLEHAMSTER15]

GO TO RANGER BATT. Regular Army sucks. If not do every high speed in the regular units. I’m 5 years in. I’m getting out. You’ll love it and HATE it. Homies are for life but reality hits when your checks are small, no real skills and you want to actually do more things out of the army. Enjoy man, it’s a great experience and GO TO FREEKN COLLEGE WHILE YOURE IN

[@wellyeshowcouldyoutell9912]

Bro i’m telling you do as the guy above me says. Going to a regular line unit in peace time fuckin sucks balls! Go SFAS or RASP.

[@user-zf7kj8ey1h]

@@THEMUSCLEHAMSTER15 Im not interested in either one of those things lol, ranger battalion is hard as shit and college can kiss my ass. Its a waste of time doing college anyways, besides its not necessary. You dont need college. Im just a simple man, only enjoying the experience. I could care less about the education.

[@user-zf7kj8ey1h]

@@wellyeshowcouldyoutell9912 And i sure as hell am not doing special forces lol.

[@blezys7869]

@@user-zf7kj8ey1h how many years did you sign for?

[@Alex_bkr10]

So you’re quitting because..? You just said it feels wrong to quit Im confused what’s the purpose here.

[@travissmith1389]

I don’t think he ever said why he is quitting…

[@CarlosPerez-em3wu]

Dude just proably got tired of all the bs. I could be wrong, but I mean he got his EIB and combat patch. For him its enough. Thats that.

[@morrisdennis]

They rank up fast

[@PS_____]

Live hard to be hard, brother. Ex-Infantry here. You are right. You're either Infantry, or you work for the Infantry (you too, sPeCiaL FoRceS... with your vollley ball nets and icecream. Everyone sees your bs).

[@nxlckindumbz4929]

I leave on September. Airborne infantry. 🤙

[@AA-du2mc]

Repeat after me. “I made a mistake”.

[@Sneakattack1j]

Probably just the lighting tho

[@A.G.1.5000]

Biggest mistake I did was joining the infantry, Wish I would of picked IT instead.

[@ErickaBernie]

@@A.G.1.5000 yess. Reclass?? 👀

[@A.G.1.5000]

@@ErickaBernie already did my time! No long in military.

[@MsLeighton41]

Infantry is excellent if you wanna go past your 6 year contract.

[@Sneakattack1j]

I’m just now noticing how my like orangish brown there is in ocps

[@natereniger8773]

Phew yeah that was a bad pick of MOS for that score lol Probly wrong branch entirely to be honest

[@JamesBond-er1hk]

People leave jobs cause of pay and bad management I assume the army is no different. I mean if all your expenses were paid for and u were satisfied u wouldn’t leave

[@ErickaBernie]

It’s clickbait…he’s not leaving

[@davidelias7439]

Your correct.

[@user-wi1xs5pc7g]

B

[@alexanderporto9310]

Should have went ranger

[@ErickaBernie]

He’s going

[@rook6591]

Alright well enjoy...... being a cop.

[@JamesPiccone]

I call BS on the high ASVAB score.

[@ErickaBernie]

Good to know

[@sendit101]

Do cybersecurity and have a great job when you get out.

[@TheBourbonWrench]

The infantry sucks, yeah. But guess what? When we look back on past wars, people don’t talk about the cooks, the mechanics, the paper pushers. They talk about the guys who stormed the beaches, closed with and destroyed the enemy. I joined the infantry to fight the enemy; and then I let the government pay for my college afterwards. Might not have gotten “real life” skills from the infantry, but every employer sees that on my resume and it’s helped every time. Also to reiterate, the government literally paid me to get “real life skills” after I got out. Be a sidewalk sweeping, toilet cleaning, trash picking warfighter or you’re a loser POG.

[@santijauregui459]

So why are you quitting

[@ExpertInfantyCplPendulumTarot]

I wasn't allowed to Do the Full ASVAB test ... wasn't allowed to do Last part of Test with the gears directions etc....Still got 54

[@dijonvon4378]

Cap

[@BigDogRenzel]

The mechanical section doesn’t affect ur overall asvab score, it only affects your line scores. You just ain’t the book type brother

[@dijonvon4378]

@@BigDogRenzel lol that was my guess too... Just going off of the story. I don't know anyone who is actually intelligent, but gets screwed over by something as basic/odd as that 😂

[@ExpertInfantyCplPendulumTarot]

@BigDogRenzel I got above a 50 which was a $50,000 Montgomery GI bill college fund Special for that time.

[@ExpertInfantyCplPendulumTarot]

@dijonvon4378 Got my High school diploma 03' took Calculus also..

[@efraing1358]

You don’t have to sugar coat it buddy we all know it sucks..

[@MrBambinobob]

Is dean Youngblood your uncle?? Joking. All kidding Aside as an 18-year-old who joined the infantry years back, I stupidly thought that if and when I decided to get out, whatever job I got would just take me because I already had the training. But you're not going to skip the civilian world's schools and training. Youll just have an upper hand on anyone coming in off The street. Not to mention got beat up your body gets as a grunt.There isn't a joint on me that doesn't hurt.

[@FULLtiltSENDER]

Hair kinda long

[@zachmiller7814]

A 91 isnt that high and doesnt mean anything by itself, i got a 93 and i still had to take a supplemental math test before i would qualify for engineer in the navy.

[@FloofyMinari]

Really? I got a 93 too and didn't have to take any other test. I was a Nuke though and had college credits.

[@coconuts7960]

I got a 98

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

You can say more....about your "real" combat?

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

​@@EddieBryant Dealer's Choice Only can wear One Either EIB or CIB ... even have both

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

@EddieBryant I fought against United States Military Forces in Iraq 🇮🇶 validated Enemy of United States with BBC News reporters Video taping to make it legal. Also got a ARCOM medal let me know legal to copy

[@PendulumMapTarotLightWorker]

@EddieBryant you can only earn 1 CIB 2005-06 OIF4, OIF6 2007-08 and 2010-2011 OEF11

[@ivan363]

Military = 🌈

[@ErickaBernie]

The Army does not discriminate, correct! If someone does, they are not cut out to be in the military forces.

[@lanceranderson23]

Your no longer the strawman you grew a brain

[@Rocky-bm6mh]

So your family is judgemental

[@dijonvon4378]

What purpose are you serving here? ... Stop the cap bud haha.

[@ErickaBernie]

What do you do?

[@dijonvon4378]

@@ErickaBernie None of your fucking business. This isn't about me bud. Nice deflection attempt though.

[@RichardCheney-ei2ts]

@@dijonvon4378why do you have so much disdain in your heart?

[@SA345yt]

@@dijonvon4378 Bro is either unemployed in high school, or has some deadbeat job 100% How do I know this? you ask, it takes a certain type of individual to actively go out of your way to rag on someone's job unprevoked.. especially if that job is idk.. purpose driven... sometimes we hate those who have what we don't. Weirdo

[@sebastianriz4703]

​@@dijonvon4378 get some pussy if you can do so.

[@user-bg1xx6ik7q]

Lol. Infantry has highest averages on asvab

[@rosedalepark78]

U a lie

[@Jim-q6w]

Time to protect our own border. That's the Armys only legal purpose.

[@johntomicki7761]

Get a haircut

[@mikebeman9156]

So now you became a liar ! Makes sense…