Do any of you plan to join the military?

[Dingodilelover]

Cool, Fox! So... you play Crash also?

I'm interested in joining the Air Force, as you can see from my posts above. Are you familiar with CAP?

[The Fox]

Hmm... don't think I have heard of CAP.

However, there is an Air Force JROTC in high school. You will have to consider which options your high school of choice offers. There is Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine JROTC.

[Dingodilelover]

On the previous page, I posted a link to CAP's official website - looks like a good program. (Civil Air Patrol)

Right, I've researched this to some degree. A lot of high schools don't offer JROTC. However, we may be moving to Dayton (Ohio) soon, where a lot of high schools and CAP places are because of Wright-Patterson, an Air Force base. I'm eager to start because right now I'm just idly waiting to move (currently, I'm home-schooled).

How did you find BNN? It's cool you have joined.

[The Fox]

For me (in terms of internet), I really don't find things--things come to me. So it was a coincidence that I found BNN.

I am glad to see interest in the military from many of you.

I hope you find the right program for you.

[Dingodilelover]

I figure I'll join JROTC for the USAF and do CAP at the same time. Mitch (The Rogue) is the only other person I know who wants to join the military... besides, you, now.

So, how did you decide you want to join the army?

I've always liked flying, I like disciplined enviroments, and I'd like to be able to apply for NASA at some point. I watch the International Space Station every day (Expedition 12 is my favorite!).

[The Fox]

Ah... so you like NASA. Now I can see why you want to join the air force.

I am working on getting some information from NASA. I have a friend who has some pictures of the ISS and its current mission.

[Dingodilelover]

Yup.

The current Expedition is 12... Astronaut Bill McArthur (commander of mission) and Cosmomaut Valery Tokarev (flight engineer). I love 'em. You never see Valery on NASA TV too much though, which is sad. He's my favorite.

Hmm.. is his name, per chance, Nick? I have a friend who has a relative in NASA who was involved in Apollo, so his last name is on the moon! He has pictures and I requested some of Ex. 12 that aren't on NASA's online gallery (still waiting for them).

(link to thread about NASA, the first post is sort of old, I made it back when I was still quite in the dark about all of this.. www.xtremekids1.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1139076747 )

[The Fox]

Don't forget that the whole world is on the internet. I live no where close to Ohio.

So you have a real connection. Keep it. If this person has information for you, I suggest you keep in contact. It will help you pursue you goals.

[Dingodilelover]

I never said Nick is in Ohio. In fact, I'm not sure if I have any idea where he lives. I only know him online.

[Mecha]

as most of us do.

how long do the soilders have to train for? (dumb question)

[The Fox]

That all depends on the military branch.

Usually, basic training is for about six to eight weeks.

[Mecha]

how many hours? half a day or more?

[The Fox]

Basic training takes place at a military facility. You spend the night there.

Wakeup might start anywhere from 5:00 am to 6:00 and you probably will go to bed around 10:00 pm. But this all depends upon what you are doing. Also, each branch of the military has its own schedule.

And don't forget that this is basic training. Anything beyond that depends on where you are.

[Dingodilelover]

Basic training = boot camp. For Air Force, boot camp is 6 1/2 weeks. For Marines, it's 13.

I'm not sure if ROTC has any group meetings or training though, let's wait for Fox's word on that.

CAP meets every week for 2 1/2 hours.

[The Fox]

College ROTC has some training.

Mainly, it is physical conditioning. You have to be able to run two miles.

Why don't you all take a look at some of their websites. I foget the URL's, but look at various university websites.

I will be back tomorrow.