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What is it like for women in the Army?
18/f
I am planning to sign up for the army in a week or two and I was just wondering what is it like at boot camp and after you get deployed? Espeically being female im curious how it is for females? Is it the same experince as a male or what am I to expect. I really want to get more research done before I sign myself up but i can't seem to find too much information on-line... Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Read this.
The information is dated, but things haven't changed a whole lot.
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Now read that. Thats current, the Army is _currently_addressing_ the sexual harassment problem. In other words, they haven't started stopping it, they're still trying to figure out how.
A female army vet I knew related her story. She found a commanding officer she was attracted to, and started a relationship. For protection.
I won't say that Gang rape is exactly common. But its not as uncommon as something like Gang rape should be. Sexual assault is pretty common, and unless you're fully capable of defending yourself, or you've got someone higher up watching your ass, you could end up with alot of unpleasant memories you end up seeing a therapist about down the road.
The army is the worst place you could be. Most people who join the army and end up deployed regret the decision. Worse, the government is actively harassing veterans right now.
If you want to join up, join the navy or the air force. Both services treat their people better. What does better mean?
The army is designed to use you up. They take everything you can give them and give as little back as possible. Enlisted people on the ground have little value compared to people with technical skills. Its a fact, if you're in the army or marines your job is bullet sponge. Thats what you're there for, thats what you do. Join something where the point is not making you dig ditches and shit on the ground in an occupied foreign country.
Do not do it. Its fucking stupid. You're signing away your life and your human rights to an organization who's absolutely gleeful that you're willing to give them that much power over you. Once you sign yourself away, they can do whatever they want with you. It won't be fun, it won't be cool, it will be several years of your life wasted for nothing.
If you have to join an armed forces, join the Navy. You can sail around the world, spend most of your time in foreign ports, and you'll possibly have enough time to pursue a little college education if you end up stationed at a base for a while.
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My fiance is at Ait right now, so he just got done with basic, he told me alot about what it was like where he was, and i saw a video of everything they did there. The females did the same things as the guys, they were all together and did the same things. He said it was very easy, and i got to talk to some of the soldiers there and they loved it, they all talked about the friends they made while they were there, and everything was pretty easy. you will have so much fun. Sign up.
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I am not going to lie to you but it is nothing you will have ever experienced. Boot camp is probably the easiest thing you will do compared to the real life situation. They test your skills in speed, accuracy, how easily you are swayed, etc There is one test that most people find horrifying. When you are captured, there is a possibility that they will torture you. The test involves some sort of acid that can burn your skin. My cousin said that it took 2 layers of skin off of her face. When she came back from Iraq she continously had nightmares, never slept, and was never the same again. Killing people is definitely not what she expected. If you have a strong will, no fears, and can take on anything then sign up.
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I'm so excited for this question! Join the army. I have been in since august and I love it. I loved basic its fun and hard at the same time. Ait sucked for me but you learn alotabout your job. I haven't deployed yet; I will in august. I'm going over to afghanistan. If you have yany question feel free to ask.---------- update : if you want you can add me on myspace. Doesntmatterx8@aol.com
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