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xepherys · 09-17-2007, 11:32 AM

I love gross misconceptions. You want it honest Undercover? Here it is...

First of all, I'd be concerned about the "two year" thing. Currently, no branch of the military has a 2 year commitment for non-prior service enlistees. She MAY have a 2 and 6 contract, meaning 2 years active and 6 reserve, but asking around the Navy guys here, I don't think that's an option. The Army has a 3 and 5, but it's uncommon at best. Currently, all first time enlistees in any branch are required to serve eight years total, active and reserve.

Secondly, the missions of the Air Force and Navy have changed significantly in the last few years.In Afghanistan, the PRT structure alone contains a great number of men and women from both services. They are just as likely to get hit by an IED as any of the soldiers. We have Navy trucks roll with us almost every day. They include men and women sailors from a variety of fields. The gunner for the Navy truck? He's one of our cooks. Most Navy personnel deployed today are "sand squids". They are boots on the ground, serving alongside Army and Marine personnel. Yup, women too!

As for some of the things mentioned by others, I know you didn't come here seeking advice about your relationship, but I'm going to give it anyway. That's a huge thing to keep secret. That's not the sign of health in a relationship. You guys are young (not 18 yet?)... man, it's one of those things that I guess you have to learn on your own, but I wish I'd listened to my mom when she told me I was too young to know wtf I was talking about back then. I'm 30 and I still don't know shit. Don't assume you know everything you need to already. *shrug*

09-17-2007, 11:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	I love gross misconceptions. You want it honest Undercover? Here it is... First of all, I'd be concerned about the "two year" thing. Currently, no branch of the military has a 2 year commitment for non-prior service enlistees. She MAY have a 2 and 6 contract, meaning 2 years active and 6 reserve, but asking around the Navy guys here, I don't think that's an option. The Army has a 3 and 5, but it's uncommon at best. Currently, all first time enlistees in any branch are required to serve eight years total, active and reserve. Secondly, the missions of the Air Force and Navy have changed significantly in the last few years.In Afghanistan, the PRT structure alone contains a great number of men and women from both services. They are just as likely to get hit by an IED as any of the soldiers. We have Navy trucks roll with us almost every day. They include men and women sailors from a variety of fields. The gunner for the Navy truck? He's one of our cooks. Most Navy personnel deployed today are "sand squids". They are boots on the ground, serving alongside Army and Marine personnel. Yup, women too! As for some of the things mentioned by others, I know you didn't come here seeking advice about your relationship, but I'm going to give it anyway. That's a huge thing to keep secret. That's not the sign of health in a relationship. You guys are young (not 18 yet?)... man, it's one of those things that I guess you have to learn on your own, but I wish I'd listened to my mom when she told me I was too young to know wtf I was talking about back then. I'm 30 and I still don't know shit. Don't assume you know everything you need to already. shrug __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage