Question:
why does everyone say the air force is better than the army?
lilly
2006-11-30 10:42:25 UTC
am not really sure which to join but the army seems like the types of jobs i like.

the army soldiers were very friendly when i spoke to them and it seemed like a more relaxed enviroment of people, i felt able to talk to them easier than the air force guys as they seemed a bit formal and to be honest a bit posh! am not sure which i should go for?
41 answers:
sammie
2006-11-30 12:41:02 UTC
Where we are the army rule and we all think the navy are gay .Seriously choosing should not be based on other peoples opions as this will be your life .I found the army more of a fast track career with better opportunities for females with a higher chance of promo if you are good at the job.The army r the best though at sports,social life,functions the army rule
Shane
2006-11-30 11:31:03 UTC
I was in the Army and spent a lot of time on a joint staff. I've worked with all the branches and can't say that one is better. There may be a branch that is better suited to you. And a multitude of jobs in each branch. Air Force gets pretty well taken care of, but promotions seem slower. Marines usually have tougher living conditions, but they tend to be intense people who do well in that environment. Army and Navy tend to be a bit in the middle of the two. And there's a lot of overlap. You can be a pilot in any of the services. You can be in the Army and drive a boat. You get the idea...



Here's a good place to start. Think about what you want to do after the military, because retirement will come some day or you'll just opt out when an enlistment runs out. Or something could happen where you can no longer be in. If you know what else you want to do with your life afterwards, you can go with the branch of service that will move you in that direction.



By the way, Top Gun was about Navy pilots for anyone who is confused.
2006-11-30 10:55:40 UTC
Honestly it's ultimatly your decision but many people tell you the air force is better for one reason and one reason only and that is the QOL (quality of Life) The air force is the least moved of all the branches and their living quarters for enlisted as well as the families are some of the nicest in the world. The air force has an image of being lazy and high class layed back guys because they don't "work as hard" as the other branches. So your thought of the guys being a bit posh could very well be correct many are the rich kids that choice to please mommy and daddy by joining. And because they get a bit more spoiled compared to the other branches. The requirments to join also are a bit high then the Army.

I don't know what job you are looking at but you might want to consider the NAVY as well. I personally think it is one of the best branches. The work load is not as brutal and harsh as the marines and army but you do work hard. You get a real sence of the commitment you have made with out the constant forcing to stay in (right now Army has a high forced retention rate). Also it is a great way to see a lot of the world. The housing is not as good as the air force but ti's not as bad as the army.

Just remeber the recruiters are their to tell you what you want to hear. I advise trying to talk with some of the soldiers/Sailors/Airmen one on one and not relay totally ont he recruiter. Lord knows mine lied like crazy to get me to sign-up.

Ultimatly you need to go for what you think is gonna be the best fit for you, yes housing my be great but what's a great place to live if you have no friends or are not doing the job you like.



Good Luck and God Bless



Some up above said somethign about the job you get is garunteed in the AF and not in the other branches and that is not true. When you enlist you designate what you plan to do. Rarely do you not complete what you enlisted under
DJL2
2006-11-30 10:47:43 UTC
Well, check it out. . .

The USAF, aside from their 4 months tours, has a number of other perks. In fact, USAF personnel that go to the field with USA personnel draw additional pay for substandard living conditions. They are in the process of fielding a uniform that is non-deployable just cause it looks nice around base and have comparably swanky living areas. In that sense, it IS better if you want to learn a job, look nice and not spend too much time in the world's unsavory places. The Army cannot offer you much other than a delightful 12 month deployment to some of the world's most exotic locals and lots of fun in the mud when you are back stateside (assuming you are not working a desk job for the last).



Edit:

Oh, and do not expect to spend much time at sea or on an aircraft carrier, that would be the USN. Also, that bit about not knowing what your job will be in the Army is BS. Surprising that someone with 20+ years in would not know that. Almost without exception you enlist for an MOS in the Army. In other words, you know when you sign the paper. . . before you ever get to basic.
blanctutonka
2006-11-30 10:54:30 UTC
If you are looking for a service to join, think and research the Coast Guard as an alternative.

Air Force has higher standards than the Army does, but the Army will have more "jobs" avail to the everyday person. both services do our country proud its about personnal preferance and long term goals out side of your tour. Again think about the USCG it is a great alternative.
DOOM
2006-11-30 10:56:27 UTC
Everyone doesn't say that. The air force is better at the soft jobs most of the time. If you're looking for a relaxed environment, the air force does that far better than the army.
Aaron_J88
2006-11-30 10:53:36 UTC
British Army - Live In A Ditch.



RAF - Rise Above The Rest!



To be honest, I'm bias towards the RAF as I'm a member of the ATC, but the quailites of life in the RAF are of a higher standard.



Some RAF officers (especially the High Brass) tend to be posh, as do high ranking officers of other forces. Though the RAF do have that posher tone...



But there isn't anything wrong with the Army, neither. The NCOs and privates may have the more stereotypical image of having a more 'Jack the Lad' and common personality, but a lot in the RAF are the same!
avian
2006-11-30 11:53:32 UTC
I can only speak from the UK angle, but you are right in saying the air force is more 'posh' - or to put it more accurately, the average level of education of individuals is higher in the air force than in the army... it has to be, because everything, from flying to aviation engineering, is so technically demanding. (That is not to say that the army does not have similar demands in their own technical/flying branches - but I'm talking overall.)

To give you some idea, in the days of National Service, to be trained as a radar technician in the RAF you had to have a minimum of a Higher National Certificate/Diploma (but preferably a degree), in an engineering/science/maths discipline. However, for National Service in the army you simply had to be physically fit. Today, you will find many RAF non commissioned members with higher technical qualifications, including degrees, and all commissioned officers have to be graduates.

Air force bases tend to be very pleasant places on which to live, and are usually situated in beautiful countryside. Incidentally, I don't think you would have any problems in making friends in an air force environment because you would be with a group of people like yourself, and something called 'Esprit de Corps' will be present. This is rarely experienced in civilian life; it links you very closely with your colleagues and with the service as an entity - and it will remain with you even when you return to civilian life.

So think very carefully what you want to do in the services and make sure you examine every aspect as closely as possible. Ask questions, speak to people who are in the forces, visit service bases (don't forget the Navy either!), read books by people who have served in the air force/army/ navy, and make sure you choose a service training that will help you in your career on returning to civilian life.

Anyway, if you join up here's wishing you good luck!
barredie
2006-11-30 11:04:00 UTC
If you are just worried about havign an easy time - Go to College or work at a Mall.. If you want to make a SACRIFICE, then figure out what you want to do.. Joining a particular Military force on the basis of who has the nicest uniform, how nice the Recruiter (Sales man) or best food is a little silly.



All in all the Air Force are taken care of better than naybody else- or so it seems to me. But its more important to figure out what you want to do, remember, once your in - your in!
2006-11-30 10:49:53 UTC
I was in the Army. The biggest advantage that I saw for people in the Air Force, was that the Air Force takes better care of their personnel. As a result, they get the job done better. Their leadership seems to be focused on accomplishing the mission, rather than covering their butt like the Army leadership does.
?
2006-11-30 10:45:44 UTC
my friends in the army say that the air force "takes care" of their people better.. they are kind of spoiled. Their accomodations are just better in the field and elsewhere. This is just a fact.. and my army friends say that that is the way it should be in a way because the army has a tougher job to do. I am not in the military, but this is what I actually heard them say at dinner.
Marie
2006-11-30 10:54:09 UTC
Air Force is better. My husband belongs to the AIr Force and every Army soldier that we meet tells him he was smart to get in the AF. Army soldiers treat you better because they are trying to recrute you of course. They get a commision for every person they convince to get in. Maybe those AF men were not as nice but you do say they were formal. This is the way they should be. They are well educated and they are treated much better than they actually treat any other military member. I have had to visit Army bases and let me just tell you, they have no comparison to AF bases. Houses are much better, events and even the Exchange (BX, in Army it's PX) it's much cleaner and organized. Army men "hate" AF men because they know that they don't have to be deployed as much as them. Career wise, I'm sure you will find something that you will like. Think about it get better oriented and good luck in your future.
2006-11-30 10:58:23 UTC
I volunteered for the Royal Marines when 18 but nearly landed myself in jail because I was wanted in industry. When I got called up it was for the Navy, but having spent years in the LDV that changed o the Home Guard I joined the Army.

There is no better force in my book than being a squaddie and it is a proud and satisfying job.
2006-11-30 10:50:03 UTC
If you are looking for a social scene you should try the stripper club next to base, alot better pay.

Air force is more intellectual work, as compared to hands on in the army.
c s
2006-11-30 10:46:02 UTC
Air force is seen as more fun, i mean compare top gun to something like saving private ryan...



if you don't mind being sent to the trenches then the army is a good choice, but th chance of getting killed is significantly higher.



the air force however is a much "safer" job but requires alot more training as it's mostly specific jobs they have you doing.
golden rider
2006-11-30 11:20:27 UTC
It's only because the basic training is a joke compared to the Army.
samcamcam
2006-11-30 10:48:38 UTC
The air force is for very mathamatical people if i remember correctly. If I had to choose Id choose the Air Force. I hope you make it in through basic training. I dated a Marine he was a Drill Sargent and its not fun he said in any basic training they make your life a living heck.
2006-11-30 10:46:44 UTC
I chose Air Force because I'm not fond of being shot at.

Actually, your specific job (MOS in Army jargon, AFSC # in AF) is probably the deciding factor.
vato
2006-11-30 15:14:19 UTC
I'm in the Air force I can't speak for the other branches but its very easy.Join the Air Force. Trust me!!!!!!!!!!
Mark J
2006-11-30 10:51:38 UTC
join the airforce

they get fancier toys

they do less work

they get paid more

they live a grander life (there is much less risk of spending much time in the field or at sea)

you can probably carry your skills learnt in the air force across into civvy street
?
2016-10-16 15:13:42 UTC
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higherground_pastor
2006-11-30 10:44:53 UTC
I am retired u.s. army. Let me advise you JOIN THE AIR FORCE! They are more "posh" as you put it. Their QOL (quality of life) is higher. Oh, and it is the recruiter's job to impress you.
Answerer
2006-11-30 10:49:55 UTC
Qualifications.
johnfrancis 01
2006-11-30 10:55:16 UTC
the army treat thier people like crap air force higher up the food chain. just a simple fact.
2006-11-30 10:47:36 UTC
They have by-far less causilties or deaths than the Army &

Marines combined. With that in mind, which would you join ?
whitebeanner
2006-11-30 10:44:24 UTC
They got cooler uniforms and their hair can be longer than the army's. They get to fly everywhere the army has to march.



oh yeah, the army takes doesn't have standards the other branches of military do.
Amanda K
2006-12-02 11:44:45 UTC
It really depends who you are talking to. I prefer the Navy, but it is for historical family reasons more than anything else.
Pastvarient
2006-11-30 10:47:35 UTC
I believe the reason why people think it is better to be in the air force is because they are thousands of feet in the air away from combat. also you deal with high tech planes, and get better food on air craft carriers.
?
2006-11-30 10:45:44 UTC
The army guards the AF bases.Plus the air force rides blue busses while the army marches.
2006-11-30 10:48:41 UTC
If you join the air force, you know what job your going to do before you join. The army, you join, go to boot camp, then they tell you what your job will be.
Rocklander
2006-12-01 19:11:21 UTC
join the air force. im also joining
robert x
2006-12-01 05:59:53 UTC
Fly boys get the women, grunts get the mud
2006-11-30 13:33:30 UTC
does it matter which one you join. you will still be asked to go out and kill in the name of freedom and defend your country against terrorists.
sweptwingorc
2006-12-01 19:36:45 UTC
could you push a bonnet into someone 18" away or rather drop a frag bomb from 5000 feet.....
sofiarose
2006-11-30 10:45:40 UTC
they say that 'cos they have watched Top Gun... 1980s movie with tom cruise... his first mainstream hit i believe.... anyway, get the movie watch it, and you'll probably sign up the next day.
Somer
2006-11-30 10:55:43 UTC
In this day and age, I think you are extremely brave to join either. I am glad you are not my son. Sorry, but I had to say that. Good luck to you whichever you choose.
ropemancometh
2006-11-30 10:47:16 UTC
Go with the Army. Its been around much longer.
?
2006-11-30 10:45:24 UTC
Better educated, better jobs
Clycs
2006-11-30 10:45:22 UTC
There are other branches of the military. Try the Navy! Or better yet, don't volunteer yourself to be part of the war machine.
Darian D
2006-11-30 10:49:16 UTC
I've never heard that.
Dave J
2006-11-30 10:45:22 UTC
The Navy Don't!


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