I have decided to join the army.
Earlier today, I came to the realization, that it would be difficult for me to find a job, so I looked up some information on when it would be too late to join the army, and complete basic training.Google told me, that the prime age for soldiers in the Danish army is between 18 and 49. Being that I turn 35 in 11 days, I felt that it was time for me to apply. So I did.
The email went out a few hours ago. I am supposed to get an answer soon, though I hope they come back to me fast. I wanted to join the air force, but they were fully booked up. So the army will have to suffice.
There are a number of reasons, why I am joining the military. One of them is that I want to cure my fear of weapons. I am not loving guns at all, and I feel that basic training will help me to respect guns more, and I also want to feel like I belong somewhere. I want to find myself, and test myself to the limit. I feel that the military will make me do just that.
If I am successful, I am joining them in the second half of 2020, so I have some time yet.
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Make a man out of you and oh yes they will do that.........
You can test yourself by doing the Ironman challenge, and if you really feel the need to 'love' guns, go to a firing range. Find the love there.
I knew people from all over world when i was serving back in the 80s. Im not sure if they still take foreign recruits? but you might check it out
If its weapons you are wanting to familiarize yourself with? buy yourself a Crosman M-4 177 pump pellet/bb gun
and this red green reflex site
and some ammo- BB/Pellets, learn to site in at 15 meters, then practice longer range shooting
Buy more of them and open a shooting school. Charge a fee. The military is a younger mans game
"AIT?"...............4 Weeks To 7 Months".........
"Depending On What You Want To Be"
"After That?"..........Its Off You Go To Wherever"...................
"Youre Not Officially In The Army Yet"
"The Guy Will Say To All Of Yas"
"If Theres Anybody Here That Has Changed Their Minds?"
"Feel Free To Walk Away"
(Because Once Youve Taken That Oath?)
(Its Going To Be A Totally Different World Believe Me)
"Be Sure This Is What You Want Kid".............................
You won't be when you've finished boot camp/basic training!
Did you mention to the Air Force that you've played "a ton of games"?
But I'm unabashedly more than a bit prejudiced
NOT the best option if you're prone to seasickness
For reasons made obvious in the vid
If everyone were like you, we'd have less people on the dole and more people securing our borders and helping with natural disasters. I salute you and godspeed!
Do as much research as you can before making this choice, get to know what you are getting yourself into.
I'm going out on a limb here, tropic...and correct me if I'm wrong...
But I'm guessing you're NOT a recruiter.
Call it a hunch
But I will ask all the questions if I get selected for further consideration. I can say no if I find a job before the second half of 2020