11 United States Army Captain Reviews

got to see the Middle East and deep South U.S. (Virginia and Georgia), got into good shape in Offficer Basic Course, fired weapons that I would never have fired up until this point in my life most likely (saw machine guns, 9 milimeters, M-16), experienced mid-day jogs at 137 degree fahrenheit, realized it was probably a good thing when i did not go in as an enlisted service member and waited until i was an officer. it is a much better position to be in when everyone (almost) refers to you as Sir and salutes you. You also get better living space, by far, as far as I saw. I found that the haircut works well for me and that i wish to pursue similar adventurous lifestyle in my future.

I did not like the lack of cooperation from senior officer and peers. The backstabbing would make a decent person nauseous so to speak. I did expect more physically fit officers at the 4th LSO and expected more from several officers in the 3rd Army in terms of personal behavior and admirability. some of them were a far cry from the exemplar soldiers we come across in the media and recruiting ads. the issues with payroll that I experience were egregious and these only took place after i volunteered and served one year of active duty.

keep a better watch over your reporting officers and soldiers, there is corruption. you just have to know how to spot it.

be careful for what you volunteer for. in officer basic course they tell you if the Army is looking for volunteers be wary. If they tell you it is a great position, ponder any ensuing decision well.

I loved working with soldiers and solving the most important problems in the world today.

I did not like the lack of control I had over my life and career. I was unable to choose where I would work next or what region of the world I would focus on

Allow junior leaders the latitude to solve their problems without overhead bureaucracy.

I loved working for the army. It was a great experience.

Find a job that you enjoy where you can work with people that share your values.

I enjoyed my career in the military but was ready to retire.

Traveling abroad and the unsafe areas I had to go.

Require more training and instruction on current events and other cultures.

I enjoy my career in the military while it lasted.

Be prepared to travel, commit yourself, stay positive. Stay positive.

highly recommended