Marine and Army Tankers
The following is an expert opinion by a Military Tanker: "Being a Marine Corps tanker is the way to go. Can't go into a lot of detail about how Army Tankers and Marine Tankers are different, just that the entire culture of the Army is so much different than the Marines. "Army tankers go to boot camp at Knox. You watch how they train and it was laughable. They'd be sitting around drinking beer on a saturday night talking about how hard boot camp is and how the Drill Sgt. was mean because he made them do 25 push ups. If I would have went to Army boot instead of the Marines I may have failed. Not because it is harder but because there just didn't seem to be that motivating."
"Tanks are a great MOS. I loved it. I consider it the absolute best job in the Corps. It seemed too hard to keep at it for so long. I had my fill, I loved it. If you want a great adventure, a way to be a part of a front line combat force without some of the more extreme hardships of the infantry, I definitely recommend Marine Corps Tanks. Only join though if you can stand the very real possibility of getting sent into combat, killing and possibly dying."
"The army has some outstanding tankers. Yes, the army has new stuff and they will let you sign up for tanks where the Marine Corps will not. I like the armies' new crap but I don't think I could ever join the army. Tanking' is challenging but very rewarding."
"All of the combat MOS's have to deal with the same stuff though. When it is cold, you are cold. When it is very cold you are very cold. When it rains, you are wet. Being wet and cold can last for days. Wet, cold and deprived of sleep. Same when it's hot or when it's very hot.
"The daily schedule of a tanker isn't bad at all. The maintenance is no problem. It's just that darn winter I spent at Camp Fuji in 86. Mother Nature had no mercy on the mountain and the mountain had no mercy on us.
" I don't have to sleep in the snow or the rain anymore. I was also never in combat but if you ever do go to Iraq or Iran or North Korea or some place and get into tank battles and stuff then you'll see that what I thought was a tiny bit hard is like a girl scout picnic. I'd say go for being a tanker. You will love most of it like I did. Then if you love it, stick with it for as long as you can. "
"Being a tanker or armored crewman in the army or marine corp. is a challenge in its own. Going through your army or tank training is challenging in its own right. No one means to judge, but it happens when you have so much pride or better words pride in your branch of service. The goal of every tanker is ride into combat on your m1a1."
"Marine tanker or army tanker we all are tankers. The army guys around us were in the final stages of their OSUT training. The long hard hours are the same."
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Basic Training in Army Band
Basic Training in Army-Band
The main mission of the Army band is to provide "musical support to the US troops both at home and abroad as well as for the citizens of the USA." There are four special army bands that have the honor of performing at special functions. These are Pershing's Own, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, US Army Field Band and US Military Academy Band. These special units are comprised of the best musicians in the US Army.
There are several other musical units in the US Army Band. The jazz group called the US Army Blues plays original American jazz music. The US Army Chorus is an all-male group, which as the name suggests, is the vocalist arm of the band. Other support units within the main band are the Brass Quintet, Rock and Pop Band, and Stage Band.
How to Join the Band
Before being accepted into the US Army Band, you have to meet regular army enlistment requirements. Once you meet the standard enlistment criteria, you will need to audition. Only proficient musicians are accepted. The audition is generally administered by a band recruiting officer or a band commander.
The US Army website provides valuable information on what's expected in your audition based on your musical instrument of choice. For instance, to pass the audition for the keyboard, the following requirement must be met:
* Prepare selections from each of the following: swing, pop/rock, ballad and Latin and classical (optional). This is valued at 40 percent.
* Sight read representative literature and chord changes, for another 50 percent
* Play major scales with arpeggios, three octaves, memorized, use both hands for 10 percent.
* Should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following chords: Maj 7, Min 7, Dom 7 and the ii-V7-I chord progression.
In order to be accepted, you have to audition with a specific instrument. You must be able to play one or more of the following:
* Bassoon
* Clarinet
* Electric bass
* Electric guitar
* Euphonium
* Flute
* French horn
* Keyboard
* Percussion
* Saxophone
* Trombone
* Trumpet
* Tuba
According to Jeremiah Keillor, Director of the Fort Knox's 113th Army Band known as the Dragoons, "Band soldiers come in at a higher rank as part of the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program." The reason for obtaining a higher ranking when you join the U.S. Army Band is to acknowledge your years of training and experience in music.
Once a musician is accepted into the US Army Band, they are required to learn the basics of being a soldier in the US Army.
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The main mission of the Army band is to provide "musical support to the US troops both at home and abroad as well as for the citizens of the USA." There are four special army bands that have the honor of performing at special functions. These are Pershing's Own, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, US Army Field Band and US Military Academy Band. These special units are comprised of the best musicians in the US Army.
There are several other musical units in the US Army Band. The jazz group called the US Army Blues plays original American jazz music. The US Army Chorus is an all-male group, which as the name suggests, is the vocalist arm of the band. Other support units within the main band are the Brass Quintet, Rock and Pop Band, and Stage Band.
How to Join the Band
Before being accepted into the US Army Band, you have to meet regular army enlistment requirements. Once you meet the standard enlistment criteria, you will need to audition. Only proficient musicians are accepted. The audition is generally administered by a band recruiting officer or a band commander.
The US Army website provides valuable information on what's expected in your audition based on your musical instrument of choice. For instance, to pass the audition for the keyboard, the following requirement must be met:
* Prepare selections from each of the following: swing, pop/rock, ballad and Latin and classical (optional). This is valued at 40 percent.
* Sight read representative literature and chord changes, for another 50 percent
* Play major scales with arpeggios, three octaves, memorized, use both hands for 10 percent.
* Should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following chords: Maj 7, Min 7, Dom 7 and the ii-V7-I chord progression.
In order to be accepted, you have to audition with a specific instrument. You must be able to play one or more of the following:
* Bassoon
* Clarinet
* Electric bass
* Electric guitar
* Euphonium
* Flute
* French horn
* Keyboard
* Percussion
* Saxophone
* Trombone
* Trumpet
* Tuba
According to Jeremiah Keillor, Director of the Fort Knox's 113th Army Band known as the Dragoons, "Band soldiers come in at a higher rank as part of the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program." The reason for obtaining a higher ranking when you join the U.S. Army Band is to acknowledge your years of training and experience in music.
Once a musician is accepted into the US Army Band, they are required to learn the basics of being a soldier in the US Army.
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How tobe an Army?
A career with the British Army is both rewarding and satisfying and one of the most sort after careers. Like many other of the other armed forces a career in the army offers a stable and secure job especially in these times of financial downturn. Just like the navy, and in fact many other services such as the police service or the service these are always in demand and as a result offer a very desirable career.
The origination of the British Army can be traced back to around 1707 with the unification of England to Scotland and the resulting United Kingdom. Since its formation the British Army has continued to grow and develop and its role has changed according to its time in history. For example, today the army plays a much more significant peace keeping role and evidence of this can be seen with the recent developments in Afghanistan.
The current strength of the British army is around 100,000 personnel in total all providing various different support roles from soldiers to dentists and technicians. There are also over 25,000 personnel who form part of the Territorial Army. The positions within the army are vast and there are many opportunities for an individual to develop a long term career as and when promotion opportunities arise.
The army is also not restricted by qualifications and looks to include people from all walks of life no matter what qualifications they have acquired. For example, there are positions available for engineering graduate who has just left university as well as a 16 year old who has just left school with their GCSE's.
Many young men and women apply to join each year and a number of them fail to pass the application process due to a lack of preparation. The British Army selection process is designed to test your suitability to life within the Army. It can be a difficult process if you don't prepare and can be a nerve wracking one too.
At the Army Selection Centre you will undergo further selection, both physically and mentally. The purpose of the centre is to confirm your suitability for your chosen career in the Army. Remember that you are not committed to join the Army at this stage.
It is also an opportunity for you to see whether Army life is for you and it is a good opportunity for you to sample what lies ahead if you decide to pursue a career in the Armed Forces.
A career with the British Army is both rewarding and satisfying and one of the most sort after careers. Like many other of the other armed forces a career in the army offers a stable and secure job especially in these times of financial downturn. Just like the navy, and in fact many other services such as the police service or the service these are always in demand and as a result offer a very desirable career.
The origination of the British Army can be traced back to around 1707 with the unification of England to Scotland and the resulting United Kingdom. Since its formation the British Army has continued to grow and develop and its role has changed according to its time in history. For example, today the army plays a much more significant peace keeping role and evidence of this can be seen with the recent developments in Afghanistan.
The current strength of the British army is around 100,000 personnel in total all providing various different support roles from soldiers to dentists and technicians. There are also over 25,000 personnel who form part of the Territorial Army. The positions within the army are vast and there are many opportunities for an individual to develop a long term career as and when promotion opportunities arise.
The army is also not restricted by qualifications and looks to include people from all walks of life no matter what qualifications they have acquired. For example, there are positions available for engineering graduate who has just left university as well as a 16 year old who has just left school with their GCSE's.
Many young men and women apply to join each year and a number of them fail to pass the application process due to a lack of preparation. The British Army selection process is designed to test your suitability to life within the Army. It can be a difficult process if you don't prepare and can be a nerve wracking one too.
At the Army Selection Centre you will undergo further selection, both physically and mentally. The purpose of the centre is to confirm your suitability for your chosen career in the Army. Remember that you are not committed to join the Army at this stage.
It is also an opportunity for you to see whether Army life is for you and it is a good opportunity for you to sample what lies ahead if you decide to pursue a career in the Armed Forces.
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