I'm 17 and i don't have any money, but i am very fit and athletic. should i join the army?

Question

I'm 17 and i don't have any money, but i am very fit and athletic. should i join the army?

Answer 1

u cant cuz ur 17.u have to be 18

Answer 2

When you turn 18, join the army because you have a desire to serve the country, and want to help people.  Not because you need money.  If you just want money, go get a full time job and start going to college.  it will get you far in life.

Answer 3

no

you probably don't qualify

Answer 4

For one at the age of 17 you can join the Army as long as your parents sign the papers. Whoever said people you joined where broke and stupid and that's why they joined must not know what wanting to defend your country is. Now back to your question. Don't join because you are broke, that's what jobs are for. The Army doesn't pay that well anyways. But if you want to join for personal reasons other than money then follow your heart. Good luck with your decision.  

Answer 5

If you really have a back bone and want to serve your country and make something of yourself then enlist when you turn 18. However, if you're some kind of dirt bag with no work ethic and you only care about a paycheck then don't bother. We're a country at war. The army doesn't need any more turds. Army leaders have enough to deal with, we can't afford to have to babysit unmotivated, immature dead weight and to have to pick up their slack. We need quality individuals.

Talk to a recruiter and get your questions answered. The army will make a man out of you if you can handle it. It can open the door to many opportunities if your willing to work hard. If you're not willing to man up a little then go get some other job.  

Answer 6

sure the military life is great  

Answer 7

Hey teufel hunden - at least we know the difference between to and too.

But if it is something you want to do, see your local recruiter.  He will let you know if you qualify to enlist, and show you what you qualify for.

(Statistically speaking, ED Ski is correct, less than 28% of the population between the ages of 17-41 qualifies for the Army)

Answer 8

if your keen for the army then yes i think everything at the army is free anyway

Answer 9

Yes ! Yes! Yes! my Man

My niece just finished boot camp! she is !7

Answer 10

It depends on you.  At 17 you need a parent to sign a waiver to let you join.  You also need a Diploma, but some recruiters have found a way around it.

In anycase it depends on you. There's more than just being able to handle the physical punishment the Army throws at you.  Its the Emotional, Environmental, and Psychological obsticles that you will face.

Can you handle hot wet heat for long periods of time? Or scorching dry heat and freezing cold nights for months on end? Can you handle seeing death, guts, blood, and sometimes being covered in them?

Do you get easily frustrated, especially with paper work? Are you even compatible with following orders without question? Do you prefer to have your freedom or can you live in a "moments notice" call.  

There's alot more about handling the military than what most think and definately more than what ive asked.  

Just try to talk to your recruiter privately and cut through all the bullshit, ask him to tell you the plain truth what its like and what he's seen.  Then ask other recruiters.  And most of all, try to imagine just endless days of not being able to do what you want, not having a shower, video games, tv, or anything.  Knowing that if you step out of the building you will be killed.  Now, its not all dangerous, but its what can happen.  anyjob you get in the military can and will be deployed to a combat zone.  

Answer 11

I think you need to ask yourself if you want to serve your country. If you can't be truth-full about this question, you don't need to join. The service is not all about you, it about what you can do for your country. Are you willing to die for your country? or for what it stands for? Not what can i get out of the military or what will they give me. There are no free hand outs in the military. Every thing you get, you earn!

Answer 12

Don't join the military because you can't get off your lazy 17 year old butt. Join because you want to serve your country so all the other lazy 17 year olds can stay on their butts.

Answer 13

Ed is probably right.  Less than 28% of people your age do qualify.

Unless you are in some very special circumstances (married, emancipated, etc.) you need your parents' or guardians' permission to join before your turn 18.

But to answer your original question - How the heck should I know?

You need to talk it over with your parents and a recruiter.  The recruiter to tell you what you qualify for, and your parents to look out for your interests.  The Army has been good for me, and it might be good for you, but there is no way that I would say it is right for everyone.

Good Luck

Answer 14

My advice.Go to college.Become an officer.But if you feel that you're not getting or going anywhere in life, the army might be a great idea.However, ask yourself.Are you prepared to fight and die for your country.If so, join.If not, still go to college.

Answer 15

Yes, our John McCain will need front line grunts to sacrifice and you will make about as much as a 16 year old working fast food.

Answer 16

Yes and No.  Only you can answer that question.  I wouldn't recommend going in only because your broke.  I would actually highly recommend trying to survive off the t*t.  (meaning you parents, family, military etc) Live without depending on someone.  See how that goes.  I would at least try it for a year.  I tried it for around...3 years.  I finished some of my college and I'm going in with a brain on my shoulders not some kid straight out of high school. When it all comes down to it, its up to you.  Make sure you get into the right service and the right job.  Good luck

Answer 17

be a call boy, instead.