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Tater · 04-05-2008, 09:16 AM

Im 17, and still in highschool. I've got an uncle that died in vietnam and a grandfather that died in WWII in the pacific. So far my dad has been the only male member of the family to not serve in the military for generations. I've had several friends who are seniors inlist into the army and navy, and some considering it. I've been pondering on this for quite some time, now and have done a bit of research.

Is basi training as rough as everyone says it is for the army? Are the rumors that grunt unit soldiers are poorly trained and equipped true?

What exactely are the education benefits after my years are spent?

My mom and dad really look down on this decision im considering so I thought I would come to some vets for guidance.

04-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#1
Tater Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tn Posts: 34	Several questions for the vets. Im 17, and still in highschool. I've got an uncle that died in vietnam and a grandfather that died in WWII in the pacific. So far my dad has been the only male member of the family to not serve in the military for generations. I've had several friends who are seniors inlist into the army and navy, and some considering it. I've been pondering on this for quite some time, now and have done a bit of research. Is basi training as rough as everyone says it is for the army? Are the rumors that grunt unit soldiers are poorly trained and equipped true? What exactely are the education benefits after my years are spent? My mom and dad really look down on this decision im considering so I thought I would come to some vets for guidance.