U.S. Army Militaire et armes

What are the benefits of joining the U.S. military?

There are several benefits. If you are not trained in a skill, you will get trained If you need financial assistance for your education you can qualify for the GI Bill Once you are a veteran and you…

Why don’t anyone blame or prosecute the politicians who wage wars? Thousands of soldiers die without any personal enmity?

Well, according to our democracy, the politicians are meant to lead the country, they are accountable to the people in two ways, firstly in the election and secondly through the judicial system if they have broken any laws.…

Why does the US Army publish manuals?

Understanding the need for manuals illustrates the difference between information, standards and training. Information is how to perform tasks. Most tasks that are considered skills can be accomplished multiple different ways different degrees of success. Most of the…

What is meant by the Army’s E-4 mafia? Is it a criminal organization?

There is an E-4 mafia in every unit in the Army. Here is my first and only run in with my units E-4 mafia. I was an E-8 platoon sergeant in a Combat Engineer Task Force who provided…

What is the best branch of the US military for a female to join?

As some have pointed out, I wouldn’t worry about the fact that you’re a female. It all depends on what you’re looking to get out of military service. If you’re interested in the education, medical, or retirement benefits,…

What is it like to be in the Airborne Division in the Army?

The short answer? Like you are preparing for the Summer Olympics. I swear I thought I’d have to run into combat instead of jumping out of planes because of how much we ran. The long answer? Pretty awesome.…

Can a solider in the US Army chat with me on Kik while deployed in Pakistan?

Yes a soldier in Pakistan is most likely allowed to chat with you on Kik. However… If some random person is chatting with you and telling you he is a US soldier deployed to Pakistan, I would be…

Why did the U.S. military want to move on from the M14?

Switching from .308 AKA 7.62 x 51 mm round to the smaller lighter 5.56 translated into a lighter weapons platform (i.e., 14+ lbs. rifle versus a 6+ lbs. rifle), less recoil (Note: So you can more quickly reacquire…

As U.S. military personnel, can you train in military martial arts as much as you want when not deployed?

I cannot speak for the other branches for certain, but in the Army, installations across the world offer classes in the modern army combatives program (MACP) on a regular basis that you can attend with permission from your…

Why did the US Army choose a bolt action rifle for stable shooting of 7.62mm caliber cartridge instead of a semi-automatic rifle?

For longer ranges (500+ m) bolt action rifles are preferred because the triggers, firing mechanism and mechanical action are very simple and very consistent. A semi-auto has a lot of stuff going on after a round is fired…