Can the military make you stay?

The short answer is “yes.” However, many military jobs come with time commitments, so a service member might be obligated to remain in a specific career for the length of his or her contract.

What are the most common questions about the military?

On our FAQ page, we’ve collected the most common questions young adults and parents have about service. If you don’t see your specific question answered here, feel free to reach out to a recruiter directly, as they are the best source for the most up-to-date program information.

What do you need to know about joining the military?

There’s a lot to learn when it comes to joining the Military, from the first meeting with a recruiter to finding a career and taking advantage of benefits. On our FAQ page, we’ve collected the most common questions young adults and parents have about service.

What’s the best way to ask a military recruiter?

The best way to get the answers to your questions is to submit an online request — no obligation — for more information. Contact a recruiter near you. Bonus Tip: Why not have the recruiter write down the answers to all your questions? This will help you go over their answers later and compare answers across services.

How long are people obligated to serve in the military?

How long are people who enter the Military obligated to serve? The length of commitment depends greatly on the chosen Service, required training and a number of other variables. Military personnel may retire after 20 years of service and must retire after 30 years of service in most cases. How long is an average term of service?

Do you stay in the military or should you go?

It is also safe to assume that you are “in your window” and on the fence about your possible reenlistment. You are not alone. In fact, more than 10,000 people per month google the phrase “should I stay or should I go.” It is a simple question with only two outcomes: stay in or get out.

What are the most common questions about joining the Army?

Fortunately Military.com has answers to the most common questions about joining the Army. Find those answers below. What is the U.S. Army? The U.S. Army is one of six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a strategic instrument of national policy that has served our country well in peace and war for more than two centuries.

How does the army decide when you go out to fight?

Question: How does the Army decide when you go out to fight? Answer: The Army decides which soldiers to send to which conflicts. Some units will be sent more frequently than others. Sometimes a specific soldier in a unit might be called up for deployment.

What are some things I despise about the Army?

One of the things I despise most is the idea that the army serves the soldier. The army doesn’t serve you, you serve your country by joining the army. Fortunately, there are very few people that believe this because Basic Combat Training (BCT) does an outstanding job of smoking that idea out of recruits’ heads.