Navy vs Air Force

[Mr. Blonde]

How is it one post you say you want to be on a ship so bad, and then you start another thread saying you know it would suck to be on a ship?

 

[Ryan-90]

I think it's an easy decision that you yourself have already made...

Quotes from you in previous posts:
when responding to Bogey about not joining the AF.





I don't even see it being a close call now...

that's not the hard decision. I am choosing the Navy. The hard decision is where I am going to go for NROTC now

 

[Ryan-90]

How is it one post you say you want to be on a ship so bad, and then you start another thread saying you know it would suck to be on a ship?

I would love to be on a ship but I don't know what it would be like for that long. Thats why I wanted an answer from a naval aviator who goes on the cruises.

I was saying I know it would suck on a ship as someone who did not fly. That was only from reading other people's responses though.

 

[bunk22]

I love the fact that they kind of "think for themselves" when it comes to air combat.

This quote, to be honest, is lame. However, you make an even more lame comment here:

I do not want to take off and land on land, I want to be on a carrier and I want to be best of the best when it comes to aviation. I know the navy offers both of those.

I understand you're in High School but lay off the lame movies. It comes across badly, even on the net. There's a lot of info from non aviators as well in this thread. Probably a reason for that. I'm resisting the urge to lock this one. I'm in the hair trigger mood today. Didn't use my Vagisil :icon_rage

 

[Ryan-90]

This quote, to be honest, is lame. However, you make an even more lame comment here:



I understand you're in High School but lay off the lame movies. It comes across badly, even on the net. There's a lot of info from non aviators as well in this thread. Probably a reason for that. I'm resisting the urge to lock this one. I'm in the hair trigger mood today. Didn't use my Vagisil :icon_rage

Just being truthful and not going by any movies...Top Gun is the only movie I have seen that could even relate to what I want to do. Please don't be a douche...I have had a ton of helpful answers from people in this thread

 

[BACONATOR]

Just being truthful and not going by any movies...Top Gun is the only movie I have seen that could even relate to what I want to do. Please don't be a douche...I have had a ton of helpful answers from people in this thread

*SIGH*... do I have to do this again? You are a pissant! You are speaking to a Naval Officer and Aviator! I would highly urge you to NOT insult the very people you are soliciting information from!

 

[Ryan-90]

*SIGH*... do I have to do this again? You are a pissant! You are speaking to a Naval Officer and Aviator! I would highly urge you to NOT insult the very people you are soliciting information from!

my apologies

 

[bunk22]

Just being truthful and not going by any movies...Top Gun is the only movie I have seen that could even relate to what I want to do. Please don't be a douche...I have had a ton of helpful answers from people in this thread

Truthful but it doesn't take away the fact that your comments were gay. You've received answers from non-aviators anyway. Good gents I'm sure but unless there are wings under their name, they can't really answer the question. Try a search for this one, there is plenty on it.

 

[Ryan-90]

Truthful but it doesn't take away the fact that your comments were gay. You've received answers from non-aviators anyway. Good gents I'm sure but unless there are wings under their name, they can't really answer the question. Try a search for this one, there is plenty on it.

Well I cant really argue with that

 

[AllAmerican75]

Here are a few good reasons why:

12 Feb 04

Young Man,

Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country.
As you requested, I'd be happy to share some insight into which service would be the best choice. Each service has a distinctly different culture. You need to ask yourself "Which one am I more likely to thrive in?" USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. Their training programs are terrific.
All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. Their facilities are excellent. Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and the best trained. The USAF is homogenous and macro. No matter where you go, you'll know what to expect,
what is expected of you, and you'll be given the training & tools you need to meet those expectations. You will never be put in a situation over your head. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot...so would your wife. Your Dad would want your sister to marry one.

Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black shoes (surface warfare) and bubble heads (submariners). Furthermore, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (West and East Coast). The Navy is heterogeneous and micro. Your squadron is your home; it may be great, average, or awful. A squadron can go from one extreme to the other before you know it. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise.

The quality of the aircraft varies directly with the availability of parts. Senior Navy enlisted are salt of the earth; you'll be proud if you earn their respect. Junior enlisted vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career; you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. The quality of your training will vary and sometimes you will be over your head. You will miss many important family events. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night and you will be scared many times.

You will fly with legends in the Navy and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. And some days - when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you - your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would pay you to do it.

The hottest girl in the bar wants to meet the Naval Aviator.

That bar is in Singapore

Bottom line, son, if you gotta ask...pack warm & good luck in Colorado

Banzai

PS Air Force pilots wear scarves and iron their flight suits.

An oldie but a goodie.

 

[wink]

*SIGH*... do I have to do this again? You are a pissant! You are speaking to a Naval Officer and Aviator! I would highly urge you to NOT insult the very people you are soliciting information from!

^^^Pay attention Ryan. ^^^ This isn't like any other web forum you have been on. Because I am a nice guy I will ignore your slam of Bunk and answer your question. In Naval Aviation you will learn a skill set and become proficient at operations that an Air Farce pilot never will. That isn't to say most AF guys couldn't ever learn the same things. But they never will get a chance. An AF guy doesn't learn anything tactically that is different from a Navy guy. And as far as basic flying, he learns nothing a civilian pilot doesn't know how to do. A TACAIR Navy guy will land on ships. But even Helo and P-3 guys in the Navy operate very very differently then the AF. You can not compare P-3 operations to an AF C-130 . In short, a Navy guy can do everything an AF guy can but an AF guy can't do everything a Navy guy can. Now apologize to Bunk.

 

[picklesuit]

Truthful but it doesn't take away the fact that your comments were gay. You've received answers from non-aviators anyway. Good gents I'm sure but unless there are wings under their name, they can't really answer the question. Try a search for this one, there is plenty on it.

Hey, where do I get the Aircrew wings then?!
I want to put some credibility behind my B.S. opinions!!
I think we are all looking forward to a good 3 day weekend!

 

[phrogpilot73]

This thread, specifically this post should be your answer.

 

[Mumbles]

^ That never gets old.

 

[Ryan-90]

^^^Pay attention Ryan. ^^^ This isn't like any other web forum you have been on. Because I am a nice guy I will ignore your slam of Bunk and answer your question. In Naval Aviation you will learn a skill set and become proficient at operations that an Air Farce pilot never will. That isn't to say most AF guys couldn't ever learn the same things. But they never will get a chance. An AF guy doesn't learn anything tactically that is different from a Navy guy. And as far as basic flying, he learns nothing a civilian pilot doesn't know how to do. A TACAIR Navy guy will land on ships. But even Helo and P-3 guys in the Navy operate very very differently then the AF. You can not compare P-3 operations to an AF C-130 . In short, a Navy guy can do everything an AF guy can but an AF guy can't do everything a Navy guy can. Now apologize to Bunk.

Im guessing you didn't read above after his post...I did apologize