US Army Reviews

Pros

Education benefits when your service is complete is the best part about joining the Army. If you choose to make it a career then great, but for those of us who are short timers then get in and get out.

Cons

Iraq, Afghanistan and everywhere in between. I served as a Cavalry Scout and if you are not fighting a war you are training to fight one.

Pros

Great benefits. Some amazing places to live while working outside the US.

Cons

Promotion and leadership based off a point system not merit, abilities, knowledge nor management skills

Advice to Senior Management

Change the promotion system.

Pros

Experience, Discipline, pride, team work, brotherhood.

Cons

Deployments, Risk factor, being away from family

Pros

Pay
Benefits
Get to travel
Teamwork is key

Cons

Extremely heavy workload at times
Monotonous atmosphere
Hurry up and wait

Pros

The US Army is in the business of defending out nation. The training that the army offers is outstanding. i would recommend that anyone who is interested in making this comittment thoroughly review their long term options and goals to make sure that this is a good fit.

Cons

The US Army is in the business of defending out nation. The job is demanding and requires extensive travel and time away from the family.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep doing good things. The Army is unparalleled in their training opportunity, unparalled in their advancement opportunity. The army offers an excellent basis for training that will make soldiers a success no matter what career they choose to pursue

Pros

You can help support your family and your country while at the same time gaining experience in your chosen career field.

Cons

Imagine a modern day form of sadists with the guise of cammoflauge and you have a pretty good idea of who your bosses will be. If you are of a sound mind and nothing phases you then this is the right place for you.

Advice to Senior Management

Times are tough and people are desperate, but the fact remains that our military is the most elite in the world. Be firm but also be fair. Work hard but also play hard.

Pros

Opportunity for promotion and compensation is great for officers.
Great medical care and programs for family members.
30 day paid vacation per year

Cons

Deployments away from family.
Long hours at time

Advice to Senior Management

Keep the Army Strong and continue to only retain the best Soldiers.

Pros

Great promotion potential and you can easily plan out your life using the posted pay scales. Great benefits, but the life-family balance is off.

Cons

Long hours. Balancing life and family is difficult. Must be willing to put in a significant amount of time to be successful-- but that really isnt a con.

Pros

Leadership development, responsibility, and competence.

Cons

Army life is tough but still rewarding when you're finished.

Advice to Senior Management

Get rid of bad officers.

Pros

Strong working environment where professional development is encouraged. Dedication to duty and performance are well rewarded. An organization where the needs of mission accomplishment well surpass your own. Strong satisfaction with getting things done the right way.

Cons

Very demanding work environment can exist at various echelons. Mentorship, leadership, and professional development skills have seemed to become overshadowed by current world events. National policy has dictated the restructuring of the force dependent upon national priorities, and valuable resources will be let go to meet personnel manning requirements.

Advice to Senior Management

Spend more time developing leaders now. Stabilize the force structure within organizations and don’t realign them by moving 95% of force out of an organization after a combat deployment.