I plan On Joining The Marines, Navy Seals, Delta Force, And The Green Beretes. And maybe the AirForce.?

Question

Im actually 13 and i plan on going into college but i was wondering if someone could tell me whats in store for me. I do know I am risking my life and I could die...

Answer 1

To the guy that answered above me: the Marine Corps is NOT a Special Operations branch. The Marine Corps is a conventional force, like everyone else. They do have a couple of SOF units within. Sit back and be quiet, you clearly have no idea as to what you're talking about.

To the young man that asked the question:

You're only 13, and I know all of those units seem super cool right now and they probably will when you get older, but you're really too young to worry about the details.

What I DO suggest, however, is to research them and read books about them. I also suggest if your goal is to be in SOF when you get older, you focus on staying out of trouble throughout middle and high school, keep your grades up and stay in shape. Outside of that .. enjoy your childhood.

Edited to add: To those telling this young man to add weight to a pack and hike up a mountain, stow it. He's a 13 year old little boy that's excited about an idea. It is not your job to make him feel stupid for wanting something.  I wanted to do a lot of things when I was 13 years old, be a doctor, be an SOF operator. I'm doing one of those things now, and it isn't the first one. Everyone is allowed to dream esp little kids.

Answer 2

i noticed you said all of these special forces and the Marines. that is awesome and you did not know better. the Marines are the Special forces all put in one Kick*** branch. you are only 13. you have a while to figure out what you want to do. I chose to join the Marines and life is great. The Marines will gie you a sense of leadership, courage, discipline, and confidence simply unmatched by any other branch of service. Going to college would make you more suited to be an officer. but there are many enlisted men that went to college. Not to mention that if you save college for after the Military, they will pay for your college for you. its great

Answer 3

Here's an idea, pack 80 pounds of weight into your backpack and hike up the mountain for 5 hours, afterward climb straight back down while only taking 20 minutes break.

If you can't handle this, then you're not even fit.

And you're only 13 so wtf would you even know about risking your life. Especially when you're still living with you're parent who are paying food, clothing, and shelter for you.  

Answer 4

congrats, you are an idiot.

Answer 5

Walk 40 miles up a mountain with a 45 pound pack be able to swim 10 miles with gear, graduate with an honors degree. And so much more kid you wont make a single one. Kid you think you know what you're doing, you know your *** can get blown off anytime you leave and not from done guy from a bomb. CAG is the hardest military job to get. If you really want to know what it takes serve four year in an Army SOF group, be able to get top secret clearance be a PT god be smart as h**l. You have no idea what your doing. Go down to a burn victums hosiptal and see what your in for.

Answer 6

Well... you can't join ALL of them.  ;)

I'm not in any of those specific organizations (though I am in the AF), but I do have one bit of advice.  Don't put all your eggs in one basket; start with picking the service branch that you're most compatible with.  Remember, all of those programs are hard to get in to, so you should focus first on serving in your branch and then your career field within that branch.  You should be a marine, sailor, soldier, or airman first.