US Army- once you look past the hype and see the reality, it stinks. - Anonymous employee US Army Employee Review

1.0
Mar 23, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

None at all. More money for the enlisted would be a start. Working men deserve the most rewards since they do the lion's share of everything.

Cons

I liken the Army as a cattlefield. No matter which way you turn, it will always stink eventually. There is also a high chance that no matter what you do, you will step in or have to move around something that is really bad. There are tons of useless details and the recruiters really don't help you get all the bonuses and perks you deserve since so many civilians at the MEPS stations are interested in filling quotas. Prior service people really get run over especially when it comes to being eligible for those same perks. You would think that any branch of the military would want qualified, trained and experienced people who have served before. Isn't a goal to make things better overall? Obviously not. Intelligence and common sense do not exist in the military. especially the Army. Their quality of life really needs improvement too. Good luck saving money. Unless you are a sergeant major or a major with seniority or higher, you will break even too many times even with careful fiscal management. The sacrifices I and my family have made for the Army are far greater than the pathetic rewards we have received. Truly pathetic. Stop the mentality of mission first. If you take care of your people, the mission get accomplished at a greater level. Tell the senior colonel and generals to stop thinking like their back in the Vietnam War.

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Pros: Working in the Army provides strong opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and responsibility at an early stage. The organization builds discipline, accountability, resilience, and the ability to operate under pressure. It also offers stable pay, benefits, retirement opportunities, education benefits, healthcare, and access to advanced training. For individuals who want to lead teams, manage operations, solve complex problems, and serve a larger mission, the Army provides valuable experience that can transfer into civilian careers in operations, program management, training, logistics, compliance, security, and leadership.

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Cons: The Army can be demanding because the mission often comes first, which can affect work-life balance, family time, and personal flexibility. Frequent changes in priorities, long hours, additional duties, administrative requirements, and high operational tempo can create stress and burnout. Career progression can also depend on timing, assignments, leadership, and organizational needs, not just individual performance. While the Army provides strong leadership experience, some military roles and accomplishments can be difficult to translate clearly to civilian employers without careful resume and profile wording.

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