6 Reasons Why No One Is joining The Military

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A CRISIS IS ENSUING, The military of the west including the UnitedStates, UK, and Canada are all facing record low recruitment crisis for their militaries. What does this mean for the world? Will there be a war soon? I talk about why recruitment numbers are low and touch on why gen z isn't. so eager to step up and fill the ranks of the military from Army to Navy.
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@tylerperrow3680 11 ай бұрын

The thing I don’t get about the military is that they are so desperate for people but the military still feels like a club where you have to jump all these hurdles just to get in.

@Art_Vandalay97 11 ай бұрын

I think at the end of the day they have to be selective because the job they’re applying for is a hard one. You have to prove that you’ll most likely be capable of the shit that’ll be expected of you because they dump a lot of money into each service member’s training and all that. If they weren’t selective about it, think about how many people would get injured and get processed out or how many people would straight up just quit. This already happens a ton with how selective they are now so it would just waste more money.

@user-cb1ey8qg4j 10 ай бұрын

Your so lost

@user-cb1ey8qg4j 10 ай бұрын

Your not going to be a plumber or a trash man. Ahahahaha your so lost son

@noona514 10 ай бұрын

Yes, most of those hurdles come from the stupid Genesis system! That wasn't a thing when I was going through. Some solutions are just that simple. Who has 2 years to wait for a military job?

@roselynholloway7863 10 ай бұрын

@@Art_Vandalay97did you serve

@ethanstevens1963 11 ай бұрын

I think the biggest factor making people leave is the horrible leadership and how common it is. If you’re going to work and hate your job everyday because of some turd above you that will affect your decision to reenlist the most. However, if you’re enjoying your work and get good satisfaction out of what you do you might think about sticking it out for the 20.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

the issue is more that the military rejects more and more people for the smallest issues, even people who are willing to join. A lot of Gen Z is facing food allergies because of crude food processing and stuff like that and me for instance can't join the Air Force because of my peanut allergy. So don't blame us. Blame the stupid regulations and restrictions of the US Military, where the smallest health issues, even if they don't seemingly effect you on a daily basis, keep you out.

@sinnombre5466 10 ай бұрын

Facts , usually the higher you go up the chain the more likely you are to be dealing Winthrop a fat incompetent fool who can’t be bothered to complete even the simplest tasks. It’s almost as smart people are less likely to re-enlist…. Not always of course… you do see high performers once in a while that rank up fast and young… but if it wasn’t for time in service being a factor for ranking up many would be SOL as a 20 year E3 😂

@carlosnievas1220 8 ай бұрын

I agree! At Ft Drum, the S-1 "turds", infantry put into the personnel office, not actual S-1 soldiers, would be very selfish. Not help anyone, kick people out of the office. And power trip. You had to get a pass, like in school, signed by the 1st Sgt! The 1st Sgt had better things to do. Do they apologize? No! Do the ask for forgiveness? No! Being a supply clerk, I refused to supply them. They can moan and groan. But you can't. Ft Drum S-1 run by an inbread, a midget, and Steve Urkels gay stunt double!

@Gizziiusa 8 ай бұрын

when i was in as enlisted in early 90's there were plenty of aholes of all ranks, walks of life, be it x gang bangers, to hick country boys, nothing worse than having a few NCOS that are aholes, and suffering from too many chiefs and not enough indians

@GabrielMartinez-zu6li 8 ай бұрын

@@taylorrowe2002that’s such a shame. There’s got to be a way they can work around something as trivial as a peanut allergy🤦🏽

@TheManeuverProject Жыл бұрын

From an Army Veteran's perspective, the Army needs to focus on the quality of Recruits instead of the quantity of Recruits. That is what will improve the Army's discipline in the long run.

@garouuchiha4041 11 ай бұрын

That's why I got chaptered out, I'm glad I got out of the ARMY during basic training, it wasn't worth it, I didn't care about my bonus, duty station, etc. I hated it....glad I got out and joining a different branch.

@JohnDoe-ny2fm 11 ай бұрын

I’d agree, but the army is completely understrength. That just forces more work on everybody else because the army’s training tempo hasn’t slowed down, it’s actually sped up. That forces more work on everyone and burns them out within in a contract

@Hydehunt 11 ай бұрын

Recruits need to be paid more and maybe offered more bonuses for retainment

@jasonzacharias2150 11 ай бұрын

Or leaders who aren't career cowards who run top cover for the man

@prod.hackyy_ 11 ай бұрын

couldnt have said it better

@Art_Vandalay97 11 ай бұрын

The Marine Corps has done a relatively good job of keeping its culture and traditions generally intact but the biggest problem that I saw was that no one wanted to reenlist because everyone felt like there was more opportunity in the civilian world. Even in total pog MOS’s it’s hard for a lot of folks to see long term career opportunities because of slow promotions, little opportunity for deployments or special training, and toxic leadership only looking out for themselves. Other branches do much better in these categories but have largely sacrificed their traditions and cultures in the process so I think it’d do well for them to go back to holding people to higher standards of discipline and not just assimilating with civilian culture the way they seem to now.

@NPCdeathMachine 11 ай бұрын

Or you can just do what the Air Force does and have little to no problem retaining people and attracting people. If your culture sucks, your chain of command sucks, and the opportunities aren’t worth while then nobody is going to want to stay or join besides people that feel that have no option. They’re basically scared dogs scared of the world. That’s bad. Start looking at what the Air Force is doing and that’ll help drastically.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@ViscountGaming-oe2df 10 ай бұрын

@@NPCdeathMachine I'm a Marine vet and I have served on Air Force bases, and to be honest, I don't 100% agree with you on this. The mission and lifestyle of the Marines has to have a certain amount of Spartan edge to it. It maintains that combat ready attitude that we need since when the balloon goes up, we are the first ones out and upending our lives (no act of congress required). We have to have that get up and go heightened state of readiness. The Air Force is more relaxed. You need to be to handle your comparatively more cerebral and lower stress jobs. I'm not saying that hazing and 'wall to wall' counseling is always a necessary, but that tough as nails culture for Marines is there for a reason. Scaling it back, for the softer generation, I think in some ways is necessary. But abandoning it is a bad idea. I've seen it personally as an air winger.

@seanpalmer3982 9 ай бұрын

Also a lot won't reenlist because the civilian world give better pay for less stress with the job. Why be a welder or engineer in the service when you can make $120k doing that at my job? With no PT or useless formations lol

@taylorrowe2002 9 ай бұрын

@@seanpalmer3982 I mean you get swole af at boot camp though

@user-nq4ur5cg7w 11 ай бұрын

I served my country for almost 22 years in both the US Army and USMC. I had multiple combat tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other parts of the middle east and Africa. I retired as a Cavalry Scout platoon Sergeant (SFC). I have told my son and any young person that asks me to never, never, never join the US Military. The reasons are simple. Military Leadership, at the command levels, is absolutely horrific, the politicians that vote to send you over seas dont give a damn about the constitution, the courts have shredded our constitution to the point that its almost irrelevant, the government will lie to you, the military does not train true warriors anymore, and the list goes on and on. I will never, never, never tell anyone that they should join the military. The cost to benefit ratio, no im not talking about pqid benefits, is just too damn high.

@roselynholloway7863 10 ай бұрын

What would you recommend instead

@user-nq4ur5cg7w 10 ай бұрын

@roselynholloway7863 The military has to revamp their entire training process. From basic training all the way through professional leadership courses that focuses on military tradition, war fighting skills, accountability, and true leadership. That list can be endless. They also have to stop taking valuable field training time away from the soldiers in favor of woke policy power point classes. At one time we held our senior military Leadership accountable when incidents or mishaps occurred. We've stopped doing that. Our Senior Leaders must be held to the same accountability standard, and higher standards, as our lower ranking enlisted and officer personnel are. The military also must get out of the business of appeasement in politics. Politics has absolutely no place in the US Military. We need to go back to uniform and appearance standards when it comes to the field uniform and over weight troops. Etiquette standards also need to be reintroduced. I know that sounds like petty things but all of those things add up to discipline and good order. Those two things are the life blood of the US Military. Also in order to even make Colonel you should have Combat Command experience. We should also bar Senior Leaders that have direct authority over contracts, research, and development from being able to work for any Government Contractor within five years after leaving service. These are just a few of the things that need to change. There are many more. This is a rot that has touched every piece of the military.

@carlosnievas1220 8 ай бұрын

I agree with what you say! At Ft Drum there was alot of "do as I say, not as I do!" If an officer or Sgt has marital problems, they lash out. Why not preach and teach the standard, from day one? Not have "flexible" standards.

@anxietyzyt8532 7 ай бұрын

@user-nq4ur5cg7w would the marines train corp increase my pencil size i been dealing with depression lately bc of yk in i reall dont care what i have to do to achieve ik its wired but i need answers i an will to help my country and other if needed tell me something please i just need what in would to get at least 2 more inches.

@nightowl5475 6 ай бұрын

I think you’re right. Why should a young man serve a corrupt form of government. It’s only going to get worse. There was a time when serving the United States meant something. There was a time when it was a highly honorable thing to do to serve your country. Today, people have zero respect for politicians and the way they mismanage the country. It’s a shame but we are in a very dark period. They say all empires come to an end due to imploding from within. It took Rome thousands of years. It won’t take more than another 20 years tops for the end to come, it’s happening now. But, maybe that’s a good thing. Why would anyone want to put their life on the line for Nancy Pelosi or the Washington crowd? So, I agree 100% with you. I don’t advocate helping to destroy the country. Just let it crumble and worry about what is important to you, your family and your well-being. Btw, thank you for your service and your honest opinion. Many military people that have previously served feel the same way. If things change and people start having a sense of morals and live ethically, which I doubt, then I could see a person willing to serve, but not this politically woke farce.

@ignitionSoldier 8 ай бұрын

You are right about the word of mouth piece for sure. I did 6 years in the Army from 05 to 11, and I would not tell my son to join the Army for any reason. It was not all a negative experience, but when you look at the toxic leadership, the messed up promotion system, the out of control sexual harrasment/assault, the extremely high optempo and the terrible VA system... I think I would tell my son to take his chances in the civilian world.

@metalmike570 5 ай бұрын

Most of the things you just listed are all over the place in the private sector too!!! 😆

@metalmike570 4 ай бұрын

I still think it's better than the civilian world, yeah I'm a Veteran too.

@piousmutilator4513 2 ай бұрын

Preach! Shockingly, the Air Force is no better in this regard.

@metalmike570 2 ай бұрын

@@piousmutilator4513 When I served in the Army the nickname for the Air Force was the Chair Force!!

@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td 2 ай бұрын

@@metalmike570false , you don’t have Sargents screaming in your face and putting you on your ass for BS

@Mad_Alyx 11 ай бұрын

Seeing the mistreatment of my brother I’m glad I didn’t join. He went in, served 6 years active as a 68W and got wrecked due to the physical demands of the job, came back home with zero job prospects and 80% disabled, of which the disability alone can’t sustain him in this broken economy. Hearing from a lot of service members that will parrot a similar experiences or how the VA just sucked… who would want to go into that? So yeah it’s not a surprise that the recruiters aren’t making their mission year after year. There’s also a lot of other reasons to not join that in my mind vastly outweigh any benefits. Currently our country is incredibly divided, so if you feel like the government doesn’t have your best interests at heart then I can see why people wouldn’t want to then join.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@zoy13 9 ай бұрын

F...

@SKULL1776 8 ай бұрын

This is a big issue people end up being disabled by trying to join and start a new life. Then get no help or reliable hospital care that they need. It’s such a shame

@LC-ns4ji 6 ай бұрын

If he cant get a job on the outside how is that the military fault?

@metalmike570 5 ай бұрын

If he has any problems with employment then file an unemployablility claim for the remaining 20%, taking him to 100%. The VA Comp is a lot higher so may as well do it.

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@TheRealRVS Жыл бұрын

I'm gen-z I want to join but I'm not old enough. I'm going to get a college degree and then I hope I will become a 19A

@flyingturret208thecannon5 Жыл бұрын

@TheRealRVS sounds smart, I’m thinking I’ll finish my bachelor’s and if I don’t find a decent job by the time I finish(I’m searching rn even), I’ll enlist into AF to become a subject matter expert for the 1D7X disciplines, and then maybe retrain into 1B4X after first contract.

@amirmontgomery1155 Жыл бұрын

The word of mouth is definitely a big problem, the military has a terrible reputation and all they do is talk to fix it. They need to follow through with actions.

@Iliketobeeducated 11 ай бұрын

I wanted to serve so badly. Made a couple mistakes at 13 but I was told due to the original arrest charges being a lot I wasn’t allowed even tho I showed the disposition. I made changes such as getting my ged at 16(didn’t know it would look bad because In civilian work it’s a good look because I went to college early)attending college and about to graduate with my degree at 19/20. My asvab was about 66 and It sucks I can’t serve my beautiful country however I can’t sit and cry about not being a soldier. I’m going to France to join the French foreign legion and after 5 years I plan on trying to join the gign. The US is amazing and beautiful and my mistakes I own up to them however, if I’m only viewed as a criminal by the us and can’t redeem my actions I might as well just become one smh. It’s a joke but you get what I mean. France will give me the chance and I’m looking forward to risking my life for a nation that will give me the opportunity.

@AaronbTV 11 ай бұрын

Way to not give up! Best of luck !

@tobyseals6733 11 ай бұрын

yezsir

@sdot266 11 ай бұрын

They stopped you from joining even tho you was never convicted of anything? That’s lame asf what happened to innocent until proven guilty ?

@Iliketobeeducated 11 ай бұрын

@@sdot266 I was adjudicated a delinquent which unfortunately decided I should take the plead deal since I grew up poor with no lawyer. I was struck by another student and we fought but due to me being a angry kid I wanted to continue. However that made me the aggressor and then when the cop tried tackling me I slapped his hand out the way as well as my teacher because I was asking why am I getting introuble when defending myself. Just the hand and I got charged with battery on eod and battery on school personal. I made the mistake however I was devistated when told I could not join but on to moving forward.

@Shadow.behind.mountains 11 ай бұрын

I’m also thinking of joining the military in my country (Sweden) as a soon to be 20 year old (December). 1 year of high school left. But I also have always have the thinking and idea of becoming a swat member in the police since being a young kid 😁

@FP-wh5if 11 ай бұрын

Son is 23, he’s currently at tech training. There were almost 500 graduating with him, Air Force. Yes, there’s less people joining but they’re still joining just hard to get in on some of the branches. Also, he was the last one being recruited by the recruiter he had (yes was redundant). I’m happy for him and he’s happy on his decision.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@FP-wh5if 11 ай бұрын

@@taylorrowe2002 not blaming anyone here. It’s too bad that you can’t waiver something like that, but it sounds that in your case might be a life or death situation a nut allergy. And tattoos don’t help either on that decision for the branches (I’m not against them I do love tattoos), but now they’re making exceptions even for that because of low recruitment. And I admit it he took the asvab twice so he really wanted to join. He studied hard getting tutoring at his college, and on top of that he was finishing his semester before going to BMT. He hard work paid off.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@@FP-wh5if screw the military

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@@FP-wh5if i have lost complete respect of the US Military because of this. And you'll wonder why people aren't joining. They need to stop playing ignorant and realize how dumb these restrictions are.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@@FP-wh5if screw Biden too

@tophatjones9353 9 ай бұрын

Dude...this video is it. You're spot on when you talk about only the bad experiences being highlighted, gotta share the good too.

@nathangeiger-luciano2238 Жыл бұрын

I'm Gen Z. Leaving for basic training in August as a 19 kilo.

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

where ya going?

@agtkilo03 Жыл бұрын

I’m also a 19k hope you don’t get sent to echo

@agtkilo03 Жыл бұрын

@@bubbajoe745 there are only 4 companies in 1-81 that train 19 kilos/tankers alpha bravo echo and fox

@woozy.5803 Жыл бұрын

I leave September for basic marine core

@miguelalopezjr7012 Жыл бұрын

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@xoulja 11 ай бұрын

I just turned 18, Leaving for basic in 10 days for 92A. I’m ready man, I feel this is a good step in the right direction since I’m so young

@TheReaper-ep2cq 11 ай бұрын

You sure you want to do that and not go the rotc rough? You can get college paid for, get an education, and be a second lieutenant in 4 years. Also you can enjoy your young years and college life.

@xoulja 11 ай бұрын

@@TheReaper-ep2cq I didn’t get accepted into any colleges, also I originally was doing 25u before I found out I was colorblind at MEPS

@xoulja 11 ай бұрын

@teratism explain lol

@deezenuts7195 11 ай бұрын

Have fun in Ukraine, my friend. God be with you.

@brandonpeacock6106 11 ай бұрын

Good luck sucker💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kokocrazy2590 Жыл бұрын

Bruh keep these coming man love these vids where you share some facts along with your opinion on different topics

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

Yea i don't know why I stopped this kind of format!

@Romero20424 11 ай бұрын

Don’t quit posting new videos and really good advices. Thank you for service 🇺🇸and thank you for trying your best to help others. Next year, I really want to join Army National Guard to serve and protect our nation and the help out the world as well.

@pivomanslovensko 11 ай бұрын

Who would you be defending america from? Is it something worth defending?

@Women_Respecter 9 ай бұрын

The major issue I saw while in the Army, was why limit soldiers to 8 years as lower enlisted? What is so inherently wrong with being good and proficient at your job? IMO, toxic leadership really stems from people that never should have been placed in leadership roles in the first place

@echohunter4199 7 ай бұрын

You make a good point. Before 1984 the Army allowed lower ranks to serve for much longer and they also had non-NCO pay grades for technical MOS’s so it was common to see a SPC5 or SPC6 which was the same as E-5 and E-6 but they didn’t have the same responsibilities as an NCO. It’s possible that rank structure may be used again as the Army looks for ways to keep the positions filled with good people for longer terms.

@metalmike570 5 ай бұрын

@@echohunter4199 If they want to the President and Congress will re-institute the draft. IF WW3 happens, and it looks like it is, then the recruitment shortfalls won't mean a damn thing because the draft will happen.

@jessesmith-garcia5313 9 ай бұрын

Everybody's experience with the military is vastly different it's just unfortunate that more people are having bad experiences with the military than good experiences, and that's very telling!

@michaelguido478 9 ай бұрын

one of the better videos I've seen on this topic in quite some time

@Arthur5260 11 ай бұрын

You have some great theories. Accurate ones IMO. Hope your Chain is listening.

@TEAMSWARTZ Жыл бұрын

Another banger video! PS: Thanks for the feature!

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@0fficialwillie Жыл бұрын

I will be joining soon, just getting more fit and prepared

@Emaninthenavy Жыл бұрын

Ayee bra Samee wish you the best luck brodie ima be in the navy soon 💪🏾🙏🏾🖤

@0fficialwillie Жыл бұрын

@@Emaninthenavy likewise💪🏾,I've been doing hella research on almost everything about the military so ik exactly what I'm getting my self Into I'm debating on the army and the navy I have no clue

@Emaninthenavy 11 ай бұрын

@@0fficialwillie understandable and Samee but that’s your personal choice fam cs any branch is good in there own ways but I choose the navy cs Ik it’s a lot I can make of my self in there yk

@exiledzebra8740 10 ай бұрын

So I'll talk about the reasons I left the Canadian Military. For the longest time I felt shame, I had desperately wanted to be in the armed forces because I love military tech/geopolitics , I wanted to serve abroad/have an adventure, creating comradery, and I had 0 clue what i was going to do out of school. I ended up not even going through basic training. At the time I had a lot on my plate with University, part time job and military so I cut the military out. So for a long time I felt like I coward out and part of me really wanted to go back. But I slowly changed my perception on the matter over time. So fear of death/dismemberment/life altering injuries is an obvious 1st reason, but I think the fear is more towards dying for no real reason and sure we're 100 years removed from World War One run into machine guns, but we're not so far removed from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, wars that in my opinion, should not have happened in the first place and were a loss of life for little to no gain. Then it comes to what exactly am I fighting for? Protecting Canada and its citizens? No one is really threatening us nowadays and those that are either have extensive nuclear armaments or are Islamic extremist that live half way across the world, and its extremists our leaders helped create by sending over the military in the first place. So then that brings us to leaders and the question of are you really wanting to die just because some high ranking people tell you to go somewhere, despite them lying to you e.g. "weapons of mass destruction" or assuming on the off chance that they aren't lying (which is highly unlikely considering all the other unnamed lies that aren't even related to the military that they already peddle/cover up e.g. BLM riots was a "peaceful protest"), that they send you to die for a conflict that they are utterly detached from? Add on to those questions the utter state of western culture where traditional families and children are looked down upon, rampant abortions, hook up / open relationships, the very little pay in the military, the inflation, the persistant online/social media attack on "white, european, american, male" culture or even overtly with destruction of statues, churches, unchecked illegal immigration to replace failing birth rates, the CONSOOOMMM mentality where people define themselves through movies, video games ficntional characters, or even the objects they own in their home instead of our fore fathers, national heroes, great men, great deeds, architectural feats, a unifying myth or epic or justified war etc. All of this and much more makes me question, do I even WANT to protect our current country and culture? Ok it's not EVERYONE that is "woke" for lack of a better term but our leaders in charge now are all part of this "woke" culture that has permeated at every level of our societies. Would I really want to throw my life for our current culture and values of hedonism, selfloathing and anti-freedom (Covid lockdowns/corporate wage slaves i.e. working endless hours for very little benefits and a salary that doesn't adjust to inflation and with no propect of retirement or raising a family)? TLDR Why fight and die for a country that is slowly declining in population and culture and who's leaders don't give 2 shits about you?

@d.l.hemmingway3758 10 ай бұрын

Today none of the Western militaries are worth serving as like the governments they serve they're broken beyond repair.

@Datnoobyjohn 9 ай бұрын

Dang

@REV-1 8 ай бұрын

Yeah Canada’s shit bro. Been here now for 23years . I want out….

@jackp.richardson6415 8 ай бұрын

I don't disagree with anything you just said, and a lot of it is identical to why I have refrained from joining as well. But off purely selfish reasons, there's there is redeeming value in joining. There's trades you can learn, there's a golden star that you can put on a resume & call yourself a veteran (which helps employers save money on taxes for hiring you), and you can make friends in it. You can honestly transform your service from serving a bunch of bureaucrats to serving with people you care about and lifelong contacts you'll maintain.

@exiledzebra8740 8 ай бұрын

@@jackp.richardson6415 So I agree that it can help you learn trade skills and the other two reasons are great as well. But being able to call yourself a Veteran and serving with and for your friends is all possible because we live in a time of relative peace You kind of have to gamble that the powers that be don't decide to go to war so that 1. you can SURVIVE to call yourself a Veteran and 2. you can hopefully NEVER have watch your friends die one by one

@Cryptic8909 11 ай бұрын

I think it’s the pay honestly, nobody’s going to willingly experience the worst of humanity and see horrible things and possibly die for a gov that don’t care and to be homeless when you get home lol

@abbieamavi 11 ай бұрын

some really good points, from a pilot going the military route, what you said is all mostly true, but I have yet to actually serve. Still in the enlistment process...which does take forever 😂

@RETUSAF1995 6 ай бұрын

One of the best things i ever done joining the AF. 4 years in the Philippines, 4 years in Korea. I have 2 sons who i raised as a single parent. My youngest son is in the AF. Started out as a AB, now he's a Capt with over 15 years in. Military life is not for everyone. Getting up everyday and being on time for work isn't for everyone either. Military life was easy for me. If you go in at 18 you could be done by 38 in time to do other things.

@ken2win671 6 ай бұрын

My brother is in the AF & loves it but my cousin was in the army & he hated it 😅

@DavidH98 Жыл бұрын

Gen Z here. Joined in 2017 wanting to make the army a career. Fast forward a couple years and I couldnt wait to get out. The army is absolutely misersble. I was an 11b (infantryman) and that translated to professional janitor. Im out now and going to university full time. Im also a EMT and arguably get more "action" than I would have ever gotten in the military.

@himehime1629 11 ай бұрын

Your mistake was going 11b and not making the military your career or atleast reclassing before getting out

@DavidH98 11 ай бұрын

@@himehime1629 I would never be a lifer. Reclassing does nothing. I had buddies reclass into a bunch of other MOS's and they still arent having a good time

@himehime1629 11 ай бұрын

@@DavidH98 Should've picked a better MOS to start off.

@DavidH98 11 ай бұрын

@@himehime1629 The army is still the army regardless of MOS. The retained lifers are usually guys who cannot function and be successful on the outside.

@MrGoldenStrikes 11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah man, i’m currently in an EMT program and should be taking the NREMT in august. The “action” you talk about seems like something i’ll see way more of in the first responder field than the military field. i plan on commissioning after college but not a lifer. f that.

@Sixth_-6 11 ай бұрын

Signing up for cav scouts with my brother. In the early paperwork process rn. Taking tests this week baby🎉

@Battle_Blazer Жыл бұрын

Amen brother. The military has lost focus on the things that matters, America desperately needs to regain focus on realistic things and regain focus on things that wich actually have any significance whatsoever.

@CC-dx6bc 3 ай бұрын

Which toilet will u use

@mandarinorange870 Жыл бұрын

I’m genz and I’m leaving for basic in sept.. leaving as a 13B. Couldn’t be more ready and excited.

@mandarinorange870 Жыл бұрын

Going to Ft. Sill OK^

@malikgray6615 5 ай бұрын

Well the problem is that the president is doing so much dirt on this country I’m surprised anyone is joining at all we are a laughing stock to the world ! If you can’t find a president who. A lead people that’s exactly what will happen is nobody will enlist you won’t have a military at all !!

@PatriciaAJones-dq1ib 9 ай бұрын

Great Points and Great Video!!! THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!! YOU REALLY DIDN'T HAVE TO... BUT YOU DID!!! AND FOR THAT... I THANK YOU!!! MUCH RESPECT & BLESSINGS TO YOU!!! TAKE CARE & BE SAFE!!!

@PmoneySkates 19 күн бұрын

Love your content and personality

@berelentless2572 Жыл бұрын

I wrote a college researcher paper on a topic similar to this. It was about why the military (particularly the Army) has had to switch to more social media tactics over traditional methods such as calling people and through emails.

@Halo47143 Жыл бұрын

I don’t check my emails

@benfrank9622 Жыл бұрын

@@Halo47143You should. Because you're not getting a win argument if they said "I sent you an email".

@gavins9846 11 ай бұрын

@@benfrank9622don't need to argue.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@jamesmccloud7535 8 ай бұрын

@@taylorrowe2002 Planning on joining the Navy next year but Im afraid of MEPS becaue I have chronic hives. It doesnt really affect my life as long as I take an antihistamine pill everyday. I have all the motivation to join but Im anxious on gettin disqualified for this

@idkmane9645 Жыл бұрын

I was in the Army back in 2020 and got 6 fractures in my leg and those mfs sent me home for “osteoporosis in my back” for FRACTURES IN MY BRO. I’m considering going back in but I don’t want to waste another year sitting waiting on doctors to decide I can stay in if I get hurt again

@KKyydemon 11 ай бұрын

I served for 6 years, in my contract I had SLRP (student loan repayment program) & it was very very difficult to to get signed up to receive the funds EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN MY CONTRACT. So now I have over $20k in student loans that I have to pay for because to military failed to honor the contract. These are the type of reasons that soldiers are not re-enlisting into the military.

@Nemo00013 11 ай бұрын

You need to speak to an attorney

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@Donner906 7 ай бұрын

The military will do you like that. My understanding of the student loan repayment program is that ,they will pay bay the initial loan but not the interest.

@sqrt-ts2xj 2 ай бұрын

Aaron be gettin me so hyped about the military and then he releases stuff like this lol

@ashtondillard6906 2 ай бұрын

He’s real about shit tho

@QuadropheniacTed 11 ай бұрын

I missed out on the college years. While my friends were out partying and getting laid in college I was busy doing dumb crap. I'll never be young again and completely missed out on those post high school years. When I got out I was 25 and starting all over again because there is no need for an artilleryman in the real world.

@economiccrisis9267 11 ай бұрын

You can party and get laid anytime dude, that stuff isn't important.

@EnvysWRLD 9 ай бұрын

You can still go to college

@aTribeCalledCasey 9 ай бұрын

Plenty of 40 year old dudes partying with girls under 25 you have time if that’s what you’re looking for lol

@amalgamnoir4417 17 күн бұрын

@@EnvysWRLD your academic career has to be approved which can be slow and they can outright say no and give you a list of selectable options that don't pertain to what you actually want to do. going into sleep study or archeology your going to pay out of pocket.

@lonestarrk9308 10 ай бұрын

I’m an Air Force vet, did 15 years. Every year the DoD came out with another hoop to jump through to stay in. In 2014 they kicked out a shit ton of people. I got forced out for HYT in 2018. I would have retired this March. You think you can piss that many people off and they’ll want their children to enlist? Having family in the military is the greatest recruitment tool there is. Personally, I think we are in a position technologically where we can pull everybody back from overseas and simply defend our own land. We could cut the defense budget by 80% and save hundreds of billions of dollars.

@Anna-ww4pv 7 ай бұрын

And….Aaron thank you for your service.

@RaxInDX Жыл бұрын

It’s because there are too many restrictions, if they lift some of them I’d be open to joining

@roycarter2797 7 ай бұрын

I was in the army during desert storm. And I have to say that a lot of what I see now is a society of young people who don’t see anything worth fighting for. And definitely not risking their lives for. I was in a combat medic and I did my time then got out for the same reasons as we see now. I made 4x more money for my family while not risking my life. Recruits were given a little card they could wave around if they got to stressed out. (Who wants that person fighting next to you!?) And I saw extremely toxic leadership towards the end that convinced me that it was time to go. I too am glad I got to serve my country and better myself. But I wouldn’t tell anyone to necessarily join today. And that’s really sad because our country needs good soldiers now more than ever.

@user-rl3iv2jk9q 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your presentation, it is informative and current .

@EnvysWRLD 9 ай бұрын

Genesis is definitely a top contributor for the under performance of recruiters it makes things harder and longer for recruits going way back trying to get all these paperworks on things that aren’t affecting them anymore and puts pressure on recruiters id assume to make sure everything’s in order

@wellingtonpena6334 Жыл бұрын

been waiting a month and half just to get cleared from my pre screen because of my past history, i do understand they take their own time but at this point im like about to just forget it. There are people that really wanna join but they dont make it worth it , that why gen Z dont wanna join because you are asking someone to risk their life but you dont make it worth it, great benefits but you can do better pay also, amongst other things

@antd1kbig101 11 ай бұрын

just graduated Coastie Bootcamp can't wait to see how the actual military treats me

@daeshawnwilliams9833 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir bout time

@NerveGGs Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos man, thanks for making these, i’m 15 years old & i’m really considering the military, your videos are really helpful.

@naenaomi Жыл бұрын

Same here. Seriously considering joining the navy after a naval college.

@shaquisha5481 11 ай бұрын

Same

@roselynholloway7863 10 ай бұрын

@@naenaomiare you still going to do naval college

@choncha23 Жыл бұрын

I joined in 2018 at the age of 26 for the GI Bill. My experience was absolute hell. As soon as I got to Reception, I knew I had fucked up, and I wanted to go home. But I didn't because I come from a Military family and didn't want to be made fun of. I picked Fueler because it was the shortest contract. Fueler is usually filled with young kids who were suckered in by their recruiter because they had low test scores. I didn't have low test scores. I picked Fueler because it was a 3-and-a-half-year contract with a 20k bonus. I was a great student in College. I managed to get accepted as a transfer student in UCLA, UCI, and UC Berkeley Registered Nursing programs (Nursing programs are impossible to get into in California). I managed to get into some State schools as well. I would be taking out loans because I needed to live in dorms as the programs I entered were not close to home. The military is not the only stepping stone. But the VA is going to be giving me disability checks for life. I get the GI Bill and the VR&E, which is two GI Bills. I hate the Army, but the benefits after are freaking sweet.

@bricepatterson7242 11 ай бұрын

Keep in mind I was told usually the MOS’s with high bonuses are usually shit lol

@choncha23 11 ай бұрын

@xzaviercalhoun1257 ALWAYS GO TO MEDICAL! Get everything documented often. VA only cares about the paperwork you provide from time-in-service.

@choncha23 11 ай бұрын

@@bricepatterson7242 My MOS was shitty. But I got to go to Iraq and Syria with it, which was nice LOL!

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@roselynholloway7863 10 ай бұрын

@@taylorrowe2002are you in school now

@daisyc7917 11 ай бұрын

All what u say is true man 😮😊 More videos please

@BattGoods 10 ай бұрын

Great video brother , started watching because I was gonna join… didn’t end up joining but I’m still watching your vids because, brother love

@tcl.a.g4786 Жыл бұрын

I enlisted in the marines yesterday I will go to boot camp June 24 2024 in San Diego

@croisant772 11 ай бұрын

i got denied twice because i take meds for adhd and anxiety and its been very complicated to go through the medical part i hope ill get enlisted soon

@Mr_Mustache_og 11 ай бұрын

I’m hearing for the first time that other countries military are having a recruiting problem.

@Emaninthenavy Жыл бұрын

Mane I’m joining the navy real soon and they are processing my paperwork and have to take the asvab next Thursday

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

Start of something great!

@valrium1971 11 ай бұрын

Got out in April after 8 years. I would say if yall really thinking about joining, wpuld seriously do some research and ask people in. Was a Supply NCO. Pay/Benefits are good but when you mix that with the fact its not a 9-5 (and can be called 24/7 sometimes weekends) and be expected to perform. Family is preached about being important but Misson will ALWAYS come first dont matter peoples circumstances. Dont even want to talk about the mental assistance. Had a BH therapist who refused to see me while she was on emergency room detail meanwhile a reseve MSG (also attached to my unit) was able to get to chat with her. I was really messed up in head and already had to wait 2 months for the appointments unless you say your suicidal. Showed up late to formation by 2 minutes (due to various life reason) lost half my paycheck for 2 months. Was told i needed to be an example for others to a broken pt on your own, in the gym meet-up. They dont take soldiers serious in that i have live a jacked up life before i joined. I did not join to be treated like a child in some aspects (micromanged sections) then handed a fully loaded M4 to guard a disarmed armory. If it was a normal job would have quit right there. The reasons i can give are endless. The Army is not for everyone and even now more so then ever. My ex wife also joined during my last 2 years and she cheated on me with married 18year and got pregnant in AIT. The Army did investigation so i can get results to court. However the couldnt find anything (apparently while she is ballooning like a whale) she placed child on my SGLI so thats how i knew she had a child and the time frame. But if i could say one positive, you will met very few people who are genuinely good people. During the time i was going through these issues. A SFC and his wife used to make me food and drive it to my house and man i will never forget that SFC, (Now a 1SG!!!). Im all over the place but seen it all in those 8years. Everything but real combat :/ Now i am married live on Europe and have a job/ part study as a Mechanical Engineer creating Analyzers. Good luck to all and if anyone wants more info let Id be happy to provide if i have experiance.

@edwardsanchez3708 6 ай бұрын

Army 23 years now and I have more nightmares of the bad leadership I've been under than all the combat I've seen on 3 deployments.

@kelving8886 6 ай бұрын

Bro u gotta tell us the steps of getting the beard waiver!

@xtremegaming5365 Жыл бұрын

DUDE I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE PURSUING CYBER SECURITY! Do you reccomend going into a path in the military that will pursue my goal for my career or just a job that I will like and pursue my career via college

@jordoncameron7826 Жыл бұрын

I leave for basic this Monday

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

you got this!

@RenegadeLK Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@TRRST-s 6 ай бұрын

brother spittin fax frfr

@andrewfields4516 5 ай бұрын

I got pulled out of my afsc because my new unit "made an error" and there was no actual radio troops. Sat there for the last 2 years of my enlistment denied all deployment cause I didn't have a security plus certificate. Became permanent detail duty. So glad I'm out

@lameloball3596 Жыл бұрын

Just got done with basic I’ll be on duty after my senior year in hs

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

what MOS?

@lameloball3596 Жыл бұрын

@@AaronbTV paralegal specialist

@zayvion.r 11 ай бұрын

Im in the air force reserve and I Honestly enjoy the millitary Because, How certain people are really doesnt bother me but at the end of the day I know certain people can be wrong I got to the point where I feel like The millitary and the civilian life is kinda the same because Theres plenty of toxic leaders/supervisors in the civilian world I have ran into any toxic leadership in the millitary yet or anything horrible but I wanna go active duty soon because I kind of need a change.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@vWhiff 5 ай бұрын

Ive been waiting for at least 9 months to be processed, im physically and mentally accepted. Rather than the fact I need a waiver for my astigmatism, which ive been waiting for that consultant appointment for the longest time. Im thinking about moving on to go to college and get a job.

@makealotofmoney9955 7 ай бұрын

The fights on our soil bro! not across seas anymore! Never forget 2020 2021 2022 2023 and to come 2024!

@dominick358 Жыл бұрын

Yo man appreciate your channel. I’m 27 and been thinking about the army serious lately. Your videos are a big help, any experience working with someone in the 35t or 37f MOS? I’m not looking to be a life just so my time go to school while I’m there and set my self up after. Also any thoughts on older people joining are great! Keep up the great work and thanks for your service Edit: also I would be going in married

@georgecrowley7417 Жыл бұрын

I joined in late 2021 at 34 Army Reserves. That way i wont have to completely leave my civilian life.

@BGfilmsIt Жыл бұрын

I’m 25 and have been thinking about joining lately too! Nice seeing other “older guys” wanting to join too 🙌🏽

@jordansmith7919 11 ай бұрын

I'm 30 and taking the asvab tomorrow, only thing I'm worried about is dental but worse they can say at meps is no, if not I'll just continue running the business I own🤷 my recruiter joined when he was 27 and was a banker. My biggest worry is conforming to army ways after 30 years of developed habits (both good and bad) lol

@future_teknokrat7585 11 ай бұрын

Both great MOS's.....35T would be better and more transferrable. I joined at 25. First lesson, you are far far far away from the flexibility and recovery you possessed at 18. You will quickly see this bare out when comparing yourself to dozens of 18-20 year olds. Second, you will be much more mature than most recruits until you get to your permanent duty station. Last, look for something that you can transition into civilian occupation. 35T gives you a mix of IT and Intelligence , so it's a good mix....37F would be better if you're looking at becoming an agent for one of the alphabet agencies down the road, including the State Department. But you need to be in excellent shape before basic. Why? You just won't have the time between basic and Psyops Selection and Assessment to meet the physical standards without injury. Not that being in excellent shape doesn't help in any case, but more so when joining a specific unit like that.

@dominick358 11 ай бұрын

@@future_teknokrat7585 thank you so much your time and this was the exact response I was looking for. I totally understand and One concern would be the recovery. Im actually stronger and more flexible than I was when I was younger funny enough. Past couple years started getting really into fitness. 37f would be more of a bigger risk bigger reward deal for me but I do really love the mission objectives. Thanks for your response again and wish you well! All great things to think about.

@humbertodelac0494 Жыл бұрын

When i asked my friends why they say "Im not going to let someone scream at me" and "I don't wanna work for the government"

@therealdeal8765 11 ай бұрын

My man explained everything I did.

@kd12lo3 Жыл бұрын

Im getting ready to go to meps this coming tuesday

@Sickass_foo 11 ай бұрын

I knew it was fuc*ed when I went to BLC in 2020 and they showed us a video of a woman being promoted faster than a male because he went to ranger school and she went to college during work hours 🤣

@mr.minion2981 Жыл бұрын

I’m joining, my dumbass just need to pass the ASVAB.

@AaronbTV Жыл бұрын

better study!

@mr.minion2981 11 ай бұрын

@@AaronbTV I passed, but my line score was two points short, but my recruiter is getting me a waiver.

@kevinglodowski9701 11 ай бұрын

Whats your asvab score if i may ask?

@mr.minion2981 11 ай бұрын

@@kevinglodowski9701 33

@leonlloyd9957 5 ай бұрын

Aaron great take on what’s going on with recruiting. One problem i see is command at the highest level live in their small version of an echo chamber. What they need to do is listen to people like yourself and analyze what culture and the youth are looking for outside of high school.

@xochi5 Жыл бұрын

Am been waiting a dependency waiver for about a month now. It’s like the only thing from stopping me from going to BCT.

@alchemicalsoul 9 ай бұрын

My son is an Airborne 11B and loving it. If you want to serve, go for it. Serving is more than the money you dont make starting off. Contrary to people stuntin' on social media, people serve because they want to commit to something bigger.

@maximusm0104 8 ай бұрын

This kind of thinking is outdated. A lot of young people don’t have trust in the government and political agendas of those who are in charge. They don’t want to risk their lives just to end up a number on a chart.

@draco_1876 8 ай бұрын

“People want to commit to something bigger.” Like what? Please explain to me what’s so good about fighting for the military industrial complex. Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, vietnam was a failure. I’m not going overseas to fight for a billionaire’s interests.

@alchemicalsoul 8 ай бұрын

@@draco_1876 Individuals figure that out for themselves. You stated that's not you. Clearly those of us who took oath thought that was primarily the goal.

@alchemicalsoul 8 ай бұрын

The lesson is commitment to self.

@danielkantor5693 4 ай бұрын

@@alchemicalsoul Joining for the benefits is outdated because companies such as Walmart, Publix, McDonalds etc have tuition reimbursement for college, trade school etc. At that point the GI bill isn't worth the minimum 4 years of hardship. But health benefits such as free healthcare/VA loan (and possibility VA disability if your lucky) could be worth it for some.

@TrippingOffPerks 11 ай бұрын

hey Aaron I've recently bee watching a ton of your videos and after researching the army and watching you talk about your experiences and what actually goes on in the army i now want to apply but i am still too young but id like to start training and getting ready for when it comes, so i would like to know if you trained before basic training and if you did, what did you do to be ready for it, i would also like to know your schedule for going to the gym and working out as well as the things you do at the gym so i could become ready for the army. Also, love you videos they are really informative and funny which makes it very easy to understand.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@echohunter4199 7 ай бұрын

I’m a retired Army Infantryman and my advice is to just not get fat and do some sort of exercise to keep your muscles in good shape, even riding a bicycle for a few miles a day is a good thing. The biggest problem with young people joining the Army is that they’re very sedentary because they sit around playing video games and don’t participate in school sports. When you’re about 16 years old, go in to any Army Recruiting station and ask to speak with a recruiter to review your medical history and see what you’re qualified for and from there they can let you know things you can do to be better prepared. A lot of recruiting stations have PT programs to help new recruits prepare themselves so basic training is a lot easier. They’ll give you a short test to take, this will show what jobs you’ll be able to choose from or if you need to work on a specific area to improve your scores for a job you’d prefer. I hope this helps out and good luck in your adventure.

@markbless419 7 ай бұрын

Slow recruitment?? I was in the process to start the police academy at OKC, OK for over 7 MONTHS before they finally turned me away. Army is currently offering to ship me out inside of 2 months

@ANewAmerica 2 ай бұрын

No one is talking about how Genesis is making it harder for older people also. I'm 30 and have been to MEPS three times now. Every fucking time it catches something new and pushes me back. I'm going for the 4th time next week. #DETERMINED!

@lucifero__ 8 ай бұрын

One huge factor that causes most to be ineligible is this justice system that messes people's record up. Even for people like me who have never resulted to violence or done any bad in our lives. I ended up with a Domestic Violence record over dating the wrong abusive woman. This woman is my baby mama and she would result in the one record that defeats all my chances of ever joining any military for the rest of my life. Not only that this happened when I barely turned 18 years old. My plan had always been to join the Marine Corps, and especially when my son was born and I wanted to be the man he needed to raise him right. I didn't grow up with my father because he was wrongfully convicted of a murder which even the victims family denied it was my father, but yet the judge still declared my father guilty. And because of that I've always visited him in jail and prison. I never wanted to end up there, especially because my dad is a very good man. He's taught me to stay away from drugs if I don't need it, stay away from alcohol and bad friends. I did just that. Not because of him entirely but rather because I myself don't like drugs or alcohol. I'm sure we all have some bad friends everywhere. But this all comes back to me and my baby mama. When I was told by a social worker to report my baby mama to the police. I took their advice and did just that. Expecting justice to be served, as any victim would see it. Instead I was the primary suspect since they got there. My baby mama made it seem as though I tried to rape her. She lied and said her hitting me was in self defense, when in reality I was the one who had to defend myself from getting my eye gouged out. Also from getting stabbed. Did the police care though about my statement? No they didn't. Instead I got taken into custody and had to await my arraignment in court which was the worst night of my life being in jail as a victim. I couldn't believe what was going on. My family didn't care and didn't try to help me at all. Instead they all knew about my baby mama but didn't get me a lawyer. Which it turns out any lawyer would've made sure I would've never had this record and my baby mama would've been in jail for certain. Now I have a domestic violence record, I'm 21 and still can't get a good job anywhere because of it. I'm trying to scrape together 3k to pay for a pardon, and no I'm not asking for money, I'm working for it. So don't think I'm asking for anything, please. My goal is to eventually join the military and be a marine or join the air force. I know so much about the military and have so many skills that I know I would be useful in there. I just hope things work out because I have two kids I want to be a good role model for them. As you can imagine till this day I'm still getting the worst type of behavior out my baby mama, and obviously no one cares about it because the system makes every male look like a evil monster. I also want to post videos online but it's hard to post when nothing positive in my life has come up. And that's what I want to share with my subscribers the most. Thank you for reading if you got this far, and please make sure you date the right woman before you end up where I'm at. I can't tell you how bad this record is, but I'm sure everyone could imagine. Have a blessed day

@DRBDouble004 Жыл бұрын

They literally haven’t gotten back to me about potentially doing Reserve yet cause I took some basic medication for a few months. They wouldn’t take my teacher years back due to a slight difference in his arm length. Yet they allow people to join that have mental issues

@mariom5369 8 ай бұрын

Increasing pay would help so would benifits and leadership improvements

@brianespinoza7141 7 ай бұрын

you that language change had me dieing

@iPepy Жыл бұрын

From what I know, the Marine Corps is having the most success recruiting, just reaching its FY recruiting goal. I believe it’s partly due to the culture there just barely clinging on to that hooah mentality. This is something all the other branches have sadly already lost. Personally, I find it that is no more pride in what we do in the military. Moral is at an all time low, despite getting treated better than 10-20 years ago. In recent times, we’ve been sent on wars that frankly cause more destruction than good, ultimately filling the pockets of mega defense corporations. All of this at the expense of young American lives. I do think the Army is moving in the right direction in regards to many things such as moving away from the Vietnam era hazing type culture. We need to follow leaders based off of respect, not simply authority. (In other words, leaders who lead, not tell you what to do!) We are ultimately here to fight wars, not to cater to someone’s “identity” or feelings. The solution is also easier than it might seem. I think you make up great points in your video and definitely think the DoD could take some notes!

@ForGlory1 Жыл бұрын

11:12

@XX89948 11 ай бұрын

Feelings.... like b*tching about wokeness 24/7?

@NPCdeathMachine 11 ай бұрын

Tell that to big military, who force people who either aren’t fit to lead or aren’t willing to lead. Start creating incentives for people to be better leaders and start talking to subordinates about their leaders and make their advancement highly dependent on what their co workers say about them and what they bring to the organization (the army is starting a program that mirrors this called “Pegasus”; they teach it in BLC now). They’re gonna need to force a great deal of people out though.

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@DanDaFreakinMan 10 ай бұрын

@@taylorrowe2002man you're everywhere! I agree with you, though.

@Beta_Knight Жыл бұрын

Been in the process due to medical process to join the Air Force for 9 months. I sat and waited because I wanted to join badly. It was bull because I didn’t have any issues but some issue was found later, 5 months after that first bs call on my eyes, I got a full eye exam at a different cities meps medical team and they couldn’t find any issues. 1 doctor fucked me over for 6 months because of an issue no one could see but him. But I’m going now at the end of the month. Edit: grammar fixes

@Noneofyourbizniz1 11 ай бұрын

I wanted to join the Air Force back in 2014 but I was denied my medical process at MEPs cuz of my severe allergic reaction to cashew. So the permanently banned me from joining any branch of the military.

@Beta_Knight 11 ай бұрын

@@Noneofyourbizniz1 that’s a stupid thing to be denied for.

@Noneofyourbizniz1 11 ай бұрын

@@Beta_Knight my recruiter even asked the Army Surgeon General for a waiver and that too was denied.

@dontaisplugbiggestfan2206 11 ай бұрын

You’ll have fun at BMT!!! I’m in tech school rn, just embrace the suck with your flight and you’ll be fine!!

@taylorrowe2002 11 ай бұрын

@chethanx666 9 ай бұрын

While i was in boot camp, i was doing the math on how much more del taco woulda paid by the hour. I think it was quadruple what I was making.

@DeeDaKaang1 3 ай бұрын

As a Naval Veteran who was in from 2001-2006 I garuntee you that most veterans who were in around the same time feel that the military got exactly what they deserved.....Most of us loved our country & wanted to continue to serve it, but got pushed out 1st enlistment due to something called higher tenior that basically meant unless you were a perfect sailor your first enlistment we don't want you.

@rpxghosty2788 9 ай бұрын

I tried joining the military recently and I managed to get all the way through my MEPS process and Genesis caught a “Sauce-on-the-side attempt” that I had in 2020 and I had made a huge recovery and had gotten myself together but nope, I was considered a suicidal maniac in the commanders eyes and I ended up getting grilled by my recruiter for “wasting his time”. I thought that I could support an ok life for my gf and our future but just because I was at a really low point in my life it ruined my chances.

@jj69695 9 ай бұрын

Hey man, I understand what you were going through and I'm sorry they treated you that way. Obviously the commander and recruiter did not. I'm extremely impulsive and I tried to take one too many pills if you know what I mean. I've now made a full recovery and I'm out looking for a civilian cybersecurity job. It does suck that we can't join, but there's always better jobs out there. Keep your head up man. Best of luck!

@warrenlewis3977 9 ай бұрын

I guess they can't risk having you heavily armed with an incident like that. I'm sorry but I can't blame them.

@Donner906 8 ай бұрын

be happy you are not in.

@rikoea6530 5 ай бұрын

Maybe try joining the Navy? From what I read they are more open to accepting people with suicide ideation in their records.

@Donner906 5 ай бұрын

Tell the recruiter to fuck himself. You can try enlisting at another MEP station. If there is an area that has more trouble recruiting you can move there.

@valorensaxon6782 8 ай бұрын

I applaud you dude. I’m 45 Gen X and I regret going to college instead of joining the military.

@HuHWhatOk 8 ай бұрын

So you'll be a simp and die for a country that hates you?

@Donner906 8 ай бұрын

typical view of someone who was never in. If you had joined at 18 the drills were still hitting recruits.

@kabbyhearts 24 күн бұрын

I'm joining to get the IT training and hands on experience. But if I can't enlist by July I'm going to HAVE to move on

@yungacidtab9172 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to basic at Ft Sill Monday

@TheReaper-ep2cq 11 ай бұрын

I am currently in Army ROTC. I like it because I can still get a degree and enjoy the college life (meet new people, go to parties, etc). I can also get a good amount of my college paid for. Then I can start my military career as a officer.

@WompWompSoSad00 8 ай бұрын

Im in Navy/Marine Corps JROTC and Im doing it cuz of that too

@jacksonbridges8108 10 ай бұрын

Gen Z here who's going through the OCS application process rn: I've spoken to a lot of friends who are 1st LTs and a lot of family friends who are Colonels and Generals. Some of the big concerns I've heard is you won't be rich, the current leadership is incompetent, retirement/bonuses not as good as they use to be, and wokeness is a major issue especially if you branch a non-combat arms MOS. Some of the guys I've spoken with such as 1st LT and a scrolled Ranger both cited wokeness as their #1 reason for not renewing contracts along with the Army being in full peace time mode. Still joining (don't need the money its for the experience and training) and hopefully the Army rediscovers its identity.

@RedDawn370 8 ай бұрын

Went to Army OCS in 2012. Everything you say is true. Also we were used as janitors and landscapers at hhc for months. Had my commission stolen a few weeks before graduation because of over recruitment. Long story... OCS is a game of going at the right time. Get a direct commission and avoid OCS if they are washing out tons of people otherwise you will find yourself as a laundry specialist enlisted like my friend when they wrote down on the wromg number on his final PT test. I wised up and found a legal loophole to get out. Trust me you don't want that.

@marlonmoncrieffe0728 8 ай бұрын

I am a millennial in the U.S. Army Reserve and I am shocked by how badly prevalent the wokeness is. I thought the armed forces was a much more conservative organization.

@-redacted-2214 11 ай бұрын

As long as the Army demands perfection and recruiters want the easiest signature they can pull, they will always fall short.

@shoopus6309 8 ай бұрын

Gen Z here currently in the process of joining. Still waiting on physical due to a ‘bee allergy’ so they have to pull the paperwork for that. Might be looking to shipping out closer to January

@ObstacleZone 9 ай бұрын

Did you mention the part of being sent to war over lies to die for politicians. Because that's my number one reason.

@Edjuyl Жыл бұрын

I got through the whole military process in 2 weeks my recruiter told me it was unheard of 😂 I leave in a weak

@goonie9734 Жыл бұрын

Yeah once i get off probation next month all i need to do is just hit meps and swear in and pick my contract and im good I already took the asvab 😂

@gavins9846 11 ай бұрын

Canada be like: wait up to over a year. Help us

@Edjuyl 11 ай бұрын

@@gavins9846 A Whole Year is Crazy

@gavins9846 11 ай бұрын

@@Edjuyl It really is. I wish I was kidding, you can look at all the canadian army forums and people will talk about the wait time. it's complete f****ing bullsh**... like are we in the 1700s where we have people delivering our files by horseback?! In fact I'm pretty sure recruitment processes were faster back then.

@hardbodybron 11 ай бұрын

@@goonie9734😂😂 How was the asvab because I take mine on the 20

@queenodeath Жыл бұрын

I’m leaving for fort Leonard wood in September, I’m going for 12R. Also Gen Z, just figured why not I guess. I wasn’t going to college, and they had a job I was interested in and passionate about

@user-ek9vo2ub9b 7 ай бұрын

I remember my Drill Sergeant was fuming when I didn't graduate and I washed out - but as I have looked back on it, honestly, they got all the quality finds they could and really he shouldn't have been fuming like he was. Quality beats Quantity, and if they have a shortfall - oh well.

@S.C.P-049 10 ай бұрын

I've recently learned that joining the marines pays awfully. The easiest Sector to get in, pays you less than a janitorial job. So yeah, your right on how payment is a big problem with recruitment nowadays.