Join the army as a mum?

Question

I'm 24 and a mum and I'm desperate to join the army. I would really like to speak to other "combat mums" about their experiences and the best way to go about it. Anyone out there?

Answer 1

Im curently in the US ARMY. Im a male, but know lots of "Combat mums". There are lots of programs out there for single parents. Including child care while deployed! You also get 250$ for being seperated a month. Not to include all stuff you dont pay for. Medical, Dental, Food, and housing! FYI its 8 YEARS MIN no mater how long you they tell you! An be ready to deply! Learn the point system, get your correspondent classes done. The points help you make SGT! Learn your army regulations! Best of luck to you. If you have any other questions just give email me.

Answer 2

This is only my opinion, but you surely don't want your kids to have to cope with your death prematurely whilst they are still at school? It's bad enough when you lose a parent in your 20's/30's. Can't you join the TA (make sure you don't have to go into combat first though) or take up a sport that excites you (abseiling, rock climbing or something) and gives you a 'physical outlet' but please don't join the army in the front line with young kids.Your children will be traumatised to lose their mum so young. As a mum, your kids have to come first until they finish school.

Answer 3

Their functioning ,caring patients is really very good and it is a good

opportunity to join ..Good pay good accommodation .There will be shifting too. From place A to B

Proper training both of you  should undertake

  

Answer 4

So you'd like to kill other people's children right?

Answer 5

Unfortunately, women are not allowed to be put into infantry positions where they will be fighting, if that is what you mean by "combat".  However, I will advise you that especially as starting out, you will not get good pay and it will be very difficult for you and your child, unless you leave him/her behind, in which case that's just messed up.  But I seriously advise pursuing another line of work in this situation.

Answer 6

I believe women are not allowed to be put in combat situations

Answer 7

and what of your child?

i will fight for the freedom of my child so he or she can grow up w/o a mother?

Answer 8

Why are you 'desperate'? Are there other ways you can contribute that don't involve the possibility that you'll neglect your kids or leave them orphans?