At the end of the day, I think it should come down to our allegiance to the country. Regardless of who our elected leader is, we should be proud and appreciative of our citizenship in this great country. I have very strong beliefs, but I plan on joining the U.S. Army even if our leader doesn't reflect said beliefs. Our country needs dedicated service members more than anyone.
@@SpiderrManX Hitler's troops said something quite different. They had a cult of personality. There is no cult of personality here. Perhaps you missed the point.
@@juanfelipe8484 And I do very well understand what you're saying. But the stone i'm trying to throw right now is that we need service members, REGARDLESS. The United States military has been and will be the final bastion for this country, its constitution, and the safety of its citizens.
@@edpro9332 depends on your goals. do you want an administrative job , a job where you're in the field a lot, or a job that will help you with a future civilian career?
Whether myself or anyone else likes it or not everyone should be careful what they say anywhere they are no matter who they are around because it's worse than proper social behavior and politics it's like we're in an alternate reality and you never know what might come back to you.
Politics can change while youre in the military, so there is no reason to be concerns about who is in charge when you join. You may have a transition while you are active.
The Office of the Presidency is much bigger than one person. At the end of the day, you’re loyal to the Office, regardless of who holds it. I joined the Army because I love my country, and that sentiment won’t change just because someone I don’t agree with is President
I've always dreamt of joining the Army for as long as I can remember. From when I would play fighter-jet arcade games and visiting Civil war memorials in Kindergarten, I've been fascinated for my entire life about the military. I am 100% sure that joining the Army as an Officer is what I want to do with my life, however, it's difficult because my parents are against it. My mom doesn't like the idea, mainly out of fear that something can happen to me, but she has remained supportive and says that I should do what I want, but my Dad is massively against it, and gets pissed every time I even bring it up. I don't really know why my Dad is so heavily against it, as his own Dad was an infantryman during the Cold War (He never saw combat as he got out right before Vietnam), but apparently, he knew a bunch of guys from the 101st and Special Forces while he was in Kentucky for a couple years that gave him a very sour taste. It's hard to stay motivated when my own Dad hates what I want to do, especially because I need to get in better shape (I'm only a Junior, and I probably still won't join through the ROTC until after community college, so I have plenty of time), however, despite that I've made it clear that I want to eat better (we always have junk food lying around the makes staying away really hard), I do have a suspicion he is purposely ignoring me and continues to only buy junk food so I continue to be out of shape or something. Sorry, that was long, but I just needed to vent, and if anybody has some advice, I would really appreciate it :D
Do what you want, don’t make someone else’s opinion impact in what makes you happy. Help your parents understand that. My mom doesn’t want me to do any combat so I told her that I want to be an engineer. Little did she know that I meant a COMBAT engineer😂 Anyway, good luck man, don’t let someone else’s opinion shatter your dreams.
Xero all I can say man is trust your gut. Do what you want to do because in the end of the day it’s your life and also joining the Army is a positive thing not a negative thing. My parents aren’t completely on board with me joining the military but it’s what I want to do and my career and it’s for our country. Go for it man. Like you said you have time but time is something we can’t ever get back so trust your gut. Good luck man👍
This is really late but keep following your goals. As long as you somewhat care about your school grades, physical condition, and stay out of legal trouble, then it’s absolutely obtainable.
Hey Matt I’ve never been this early to a new video I’ve been jus been binge watching all your old videos because I’m in Fort Benning right now! I’m at Camp Kelley and Fort Benning is completely different at the moment. I was at 30th AG for almost a week and then my bunk mate tested positive for COVID-19 so they placed me in Camp Kelley for 2 weeks so I jus wanted to thank you!
William Howard Taft oh man that sounds awful. I’m leaving tomorrow for 30th and hoping me and my roommate test negative. Very annoying I jus wanna start basic already
@@ImJustinxGaming I know the feeling. Spending so much time at 30th sucked the excitement for basic outta me honestly. you'll get through it though its only temporary
William Howard Taft very true! I’ve been talking to guys who were at 30th for 2 months like damn that is so bad and hopefully I can get to basic as soon as possible
Hi Matt I just want to thank you for all of your advice when it comes to BT and military life. I ship out on Oct 5th to fort leornardwood with a 12m contract! Again thanks for everything. :)
I have a similar situation as you, my dad has different political views comparatively to me. Luckily I research things myself 😂. I plan on applying for the Naval Academy and Westpoint when I graduate high school, just do what you want to do, don't let politics dictate your life.
@SR 71 Politics don’t have to ruin your relationships is what I was saying, not that they don’t affect you. Personally I research and am into politics very much.
Join if you want. Presidents/ elected officials always change. And not one person has all the power it’s many people in office with power they come and make decisions. Their term isn’t forever by the way. You should join if you want to serve this great country. Good video you explained everything well.
He would go back to the Obama era Rules Of Engagement, which would put your life in jeopardy. Also, his family members profited off the war, we wouldn't be scaling back involvement in the sandbox, we would be going back in balls deep.
How weird is it that the top military leader in this country usually has zero military experience? I would respect my commander in chief if he earned his rank and has first hand experience of serving. I think then they would be more careful about putting the young men and women in this country in harms way.
@@mcc9040 Even if it was Hitler, I wouldn't care. I'm joining out of the allegiance to my country and the constitution. I'm voting Trump but, that doesn't have any influence on me joining.
They told me the same thing I was 199 I'm down to 171 and BMI is 19 percent but they still telling me I need to be less weight but the role me fo be at 19 BMI which I did but there just messing with me so gave up on em but dont give up though
Honestly, I feel people who are not even in the military should know this. I remember when I worked at this one job I had this Soldier come through our car wash and said something derogatory towards Trump and my Liberal manager said “Funny how he’s fighting for Trump, yet doesn’t like him”. The arrogance in that line man. When you swear in its not “I affirm unholy allegiance to the president”, no it’s to the constitution and its values. If you go in for the purpose of fighting for something, even if you’re a strong BLM advocate, you’re fighting for what America stands for.
Sons of Liberty75 Obama turned it into a social experiment. Transgender, homosexual, women agendas all took precedent over the question “does this make us a more or less effective fighting force”
Sons of Liberty75 I only know what the drawdown in the 90s was like under Clinton. It was awful, the troops HATED Clinton. 80%+ did not like him, but I can only imagine it was terrible under Obama too. I don’t know how bad he drew down the military
What’s up Matt, just had this conversation with my sister the other day telling me I should wait for November. I’m considering going active and OCS. I’m prior service 11B in an airborne Nat. guard battalion from Texas. Grad school is not for me at the moment and rather start a family with my long time GF.
I think you can google to find out what it is. I want to say it’s 40-45 in so many mins. Like 2-4 mins but be sure it’s proper pushups the military wants same with sit-ups and running the miles as well.
Look up ACFT because push-ups have changed (you need to release you hands at the bottom) and the old APFT (90° or lower) style pushup is no longer in use.
I'm independent, I personally think, neither Trump or Biden will do THEE BEST for the country but no matter if any other country trys to attack us, I'm still gonna join lol
@dog It is fine if you like or dislike Trump, people have their own options. I don't see a reason to argue about it. Besides, I did not say anything to offend people who like Trump, nor the same with Biden.
Hey Matt I don’t know if you’re going to read this comment or not, but who gets sent to war zone? I’m looking to join the army but I’m not really looking for fighting in the front line. Does reserves get sent?
Hey Matt have a question if you can help. Ok so I'm leaving the reserves to go active going 11x it's osut for 22 weeks so would I have to do basic in the osut being prior service
I have a question. I have always wanted to join the military, but the past few years have been making wonder if I could even go to basic training or even go to recruiter. I’ve had a couple of concussions because I’m an active teenager that plays contact sports. Can I join the Army with concussions like they one done basically I haven’t had any bad side effects from them
Well Matt let me explain my situation I was born outside this country I was brought here at a young age age of 5 and have been living in the United stated and working with a type of work Visa now all my life all my life I wanted to join the army and I've done everything to make that dream possible now our current commander in chief wants to get rid of me deport me and even tho I am willing to sacrifice blood sweat and tears for this country my county some people still don't want me so I'm left in a dumb waiting game to see where I'll end up one side our current president wants me out the next side our former vice president dosen't only want me to stay but he want to give me the chance to serve so sadly all I can do is pray and wait
I was also brought at a young age at 4 years old and want to join the military but Trump wants us immigrants gone. There are probably also thousands of people like us that would love to serve this country but can't because of how ignorant Trump is. I am too waiting to see what happens so that people like us can join.
Trevor Murray give rasp a shot. Worst comes to worst you end up in an airborne unit anyways. If you pass rasp you get to be in one of the best units in the entire military and have a path to Delta or SF afterwards if you want
The president is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, so his/her political ideology can make a Huge impact on the quality of your service experience. The America-hating Marxist Obama Hated the military and this was reflected by military policies...and Lives!! Obama had 30 members of SEAL Team Six Murdered in Afghanistan...many of whom, so we're told, took part in the raid that Took Out Osama Bin Laden. And Obama's secretary of state at the time, Killary Clinton, presided over the murders of U.S. servicemen in Benghazi, Libya. This means that the commander in chief plays a Vitally Important role in the lives of the troops who serve under him....
Should I wait to join intill the Army creates its budget for next year ? Do you think the Army will offer some sort of Corona incentive pay ? I assume recuiting numbers are lower then normal during this pandemic.
If you don’t already have a degree get a degree first then if you really want go in. I recommend that to everyone because you’ll basically be in the same place as someone who enlisted out of HS, but with a degree. The military privileges people with degrees and incentivize it when you’re in. It’s much harder to get one once you’re in, you start as E4 or an officer if you have one, it’s all around 100% superior. The only people that ignore that are just too impatient in my mind. By the time you get a degree none of the other questions matter.
However, answering your questions, the budget should only affect your decision if you’re really concerned about promotion opportunity or experience quality. Lower budget=less opportunity and less enjoyable career (the Clinton era drawdown was awful. Horrible time to be in) No the army isn’t current planning incentive pay but if recruitment falls too low they will increase bonuses for certain MOSs. And yes I do believe recruitment is lower rn
Are you gonna reclass? I have heard a lot about you wanting to do ranger school, many videos on RASP, Airborne, ect.. That'd be a cool video! "I, 1st Lt. Matt Ward, Ranger" Also, I am a C/srA in the Civil Air Patrol. I want to Join the Army as a 19D. Tanks for the advice!
@@MattWard89 aw. I bet you can do it. I guess it depends on the needs of the Army, but when it comes to the physical aspect of it, and also the mental, I bet you could do it.
Sir, please do a video on what benefits reserve / National Guard member who have never deployed get. I just got in a car crash leaving me with servere nerve damage, (so bad I may get medical discharge) and am curious if I'll get anything out of my time in the military. Thanks.
Yes, when it’s more of a conversation. Or if you are asking a question. Really you only need to speak loudly when they tell you too/early on at BCT when things are hectic.
Here’s my take on it as someone who started applying in 2016 before the election and got in in 2018: We here in America elect Presidents, people who serve for a LIMITED time (4-8 years) with limited power. If you’re looking to be a 20 year person then you’re going to serve through the terms of multiple Presidents. I didn’t avoid the service for the loathing of either Clinton or Trump, and I didn’t join the service for the sake of either Clinton or Trump. At any point in your career a president will get elected that you don’t like. Stay off of social media, or don’t be too opinionated on it about what you think about whomever is POTUS at the time because it could get you discharged. And yes, the president doesn’t affect military life as much as you would think, not for most people in the service.
I’m sure it’s a little different in terms of national guard just on the basis of riots/protests and things like that in certain towns that gets heated by the presidents actions and words. Reserves and active duty probably wouldn’t be affected too much by the president.
Why do recruiters tell you to lie about medical things in the past? What should you do when you are honest at Meps and then everything is dropped bc the recruiter wasn’t honest and now feel like the ball was dropped on the person that was trying to join. Would appreciate advice on how to move forward. Or why recruiters aren’t getting back to you what should one do?
I mean find a different Army Recruiter. The AF has a smaller force and therefore can be more selective. Your best bet is Army or Navy. Recruiters want you to get through MEPS so you can sign. Some do it the right way and some don't. Finding a Different Recruiter in say another area may be your best bet. Be up front and say what happened and that you're not going that route again.
Mr. K.I.S.S that’s what we plan on doing and what we did going to AF was went to a different area and office. But AF seems to be getting no where. He said if he doesn’t hear back in another week. Then he was going to go to a different army recruiting office and be up front in hopes someone will help with the process and get a medical waiver if needed. Thanks so much.
I WANT TO KNOW IF THE UNITED STATE MARINE OFFER ECONOMIC AND FINANCE BECAUSE I WANT TO JOINT THE UNITED STATE MARINE. IF YOU GET ANY IDEA CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
As pointed out in the video, at any point in your 20 year career someone will get elected that you don’t want in the Oval Office. If you care too much about things you have no power over you will burn yourself up inside over those things. It’s like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die. Like Epictetus said: It isn’t things that upset is it is our judgments of things.
I do care who wins, but I know when I join my duty will be to defend my country even if I don't like the president. Leaders can change, but we cannot allow America's status of greatness to change
When people talk about bad leader ship, they are talking about direct leadership that actually has an impact on day to day life. Not the president who isn’t going to effect how your unit operates
Idc who's the president I'm joining the army because I want to serve my country not because I hate the president it doesn't matter if you like or respect the president
Lol at the time I was really into what the lifestyle of SF would bring. I also didn’t even know about the career I’m in now and all the technology passions that I have. So I went the career path of tech vs SF.
@@MattWard89 yeah it's still a cool career path as a 25B if that's the stuff you like, just SF would've been really cool, I don't even know how you get offered a chance to go SF
To be honest you can make your decision based on current events, but to be honest the president does not make a huge difference. I joined and I don't care if Trump or Biden is president because I'm still serving the greatest nation
From experience, it depends on your job. In the case of 2012, your dad was right and unless he's had a massive change in political views, he'd be right again...99% of the military is hardly effected by the President, but some Presidents have used the militaries heavy hitters as legacy builders. Trump did not do this, but Obama did. Trump allowed military leaders to make the calls and on more than one occasion, Obama did not. This is not info that is hard to find. We lost guys to some rushed bonehead calls that were a direct response from a landline phone at the whitehouse. Again, this video is mostly spot on, but Biden is not going to offer the same funding or support. He's not going to pardon anyone for inappropriate behavior (cause you are supposed to kill with class smh).
Biden 47 years in politics has done nothing good and remember he was one of the main orcastraters of the Iraq war and pushed the lie that they had WMD's. He has American and Iraqi blood on his hands!
Great video, man! I’ve desperately wanted to join - but I’m transgender and the ban is keeping me from joining. But, ROTC is working for the time being!
