What exactly is military engineering ? Is it an intersection of Mech, electrical, civil to do practical work in the field ? What did the engineers do ?

If I take the CAT-ASVAB and get the scores I need do I have to retake it or another assessment test at MEPS?

Israel started attacks on Iran ,therefore, US convinced Israel to drop retaliation strike

When I was 18 I got a drug felony. I’d love to join the military. What can I do to join the military?

Is there anything on the asvab that you remember that I should study more of? I take my asvab on Wednesday and I’m nervous af. Also what score did you get and what do you do in the military? Also what jobs should I stay away from in the military?

Is this type of situation at all common? If you haven’t do you know of any stories like this?

It doesn’t have to be a story that involves combat, but any story you’re willing to share.

This is something that bothers my mind a lot as someone who is facing Sinophobia inspite of my family's generation living here in the Philippines.

Context I keep seeing over on some Subreddits and News Forums of Chinese Offshore Companies being secretly PLA 'Sleeper' Bases who are

"waiting orders from Beijing to Attack Critical Infrastructure and Military Bases once the Chinese decide to Invade Taiwan/Coup Marcos to install a Puppet/ First Strike American Bases"

I know it's all mostly Conspiracy Theories and Sinophobia (I had extended family be a victim of it in the USA during Covid Pandemic) but I want some actual Military Strategy/Espionage/Tactics to rail in on these with their insights so I can put myself to rest.

Additional context:

https://www.rappler.com/nation/253508-afp-checking-chinese-military-immersion/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/s/VOmAMOQIhR

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/17svpro/pogoschinese_establishment_near_ph_bases/

Hi,

I'm in highschool rn and theres thing where I have to write an essay about a famous historical AF Special Operations Mission possessing the thirteen critical attributes of success:

   1.    integrity
   2.    self-motivation
   3.    intelligence
   4.    self-discipline
   5.    perseverance
   6.    adaptability
   7.    maturity
   8.    judgment
   9.    selflessness
   10.    leadership
   11.    skill
   12.    physical fitness
   13.    family strength

It seems cool and I'm interested in joining the USAF when I'm older any suggestions for a cool mission?

Thanks

So I’m currently in college about to finish a 4 year degree in history and a minor in secondary education. I was planning to become a teacher after I graduate. I’m starting to regret this and want experience more in my life before teaching the rest of my life. I also don’t have much money for grad school and I need a masters to teach in New York public school. I’ve heard people say the military would pay for ur grad school partially or even you could take classes while serving. If someone could explain if something like that exists plz do.

My thought is that if you have a steel helmet, you can get a helmet cover made from Kevlar to potentially make it more bullet resistant. (Am I crazy?)

After the Iran's attack on Israel, Iran “hails success”, Israel "hails success", and the U.S. "touts extraordinary success". No losers?

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all success

Why does Iran hail success? Quite simply, this is the first time in history. Other countries don't dare to attack Israel, but Iran does. It launched an attack, a saturation attack. Iran fulfilled its promise of retaliation and cost Israel and the U.S. air defense a heavy price. Iran says about half of its missiles hit their targets and they also damaged two major Israeli military bases. One is Israel’s intelligence center on the Israeli-Syrian border, which allegedly provided intelligence for the Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria; the other one is the Nevatim Airbase, from where F-35 fighter jets took off and attacked the Iranian embassy.

Why does Israel hail success? IDF claims that 99% of projectiles fired by Iran at Israel overnight were intercepted. Only slight damage was caused to infrastructure at Nevatim, but the airbase is running as usual. In other words, Iran's saturation attack did not harm Israel. Netanyahu said: " “we have intercepted, we have contained. Together we shall win."

Why does the U.S. also tout success? Before Iran launched its attack, the U.S. was worried that the situation would deteriorate across the board and eventually get itself involved. Therefore, on the one hand, it kept warning Iran not to attack Israel or American targets; on the other hand, it asks China, Turkey and some other countries to persuade Iran not to attack. The final result was exactly what the U.S. wanted. Iran has vented its anger and can explain itself to its people. Israel and the U.S. demonstrated their strength. Moreover, Iran notified the United States in advance before launching the attack. This showed respect for the U.S. and allowed the U.S. and Israel sufficient preparation time.

Why does Israel have nearly none casualty in such a large-scale attack? Iran says that unlike Israel bombing everything indiscriminately, it only aimed at military targets this time and excluded civilian or commercial targets. While actually, Iran does not want to escalate the incident, and the U.S. does not want to escalate the situation. The current result is just a "happy ending".

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Iran has declared that “the matter can be deemed concluded”. In other words, as long as Israel doesn't strike back, this round of conflict will end.

But history tells us Israel will definitely retaliate. This is also what President Biden fears most. So when the Biden administration on Sunday congratulated Israel on their “spectacular” success in fending off an unprecedented barrage, it made clear its desire for Netanyahu’s coalition government to declare victory and refrain from striking back.

But will Netanyahu be obedient?

Israel is fighting fiercely in Gaza and has to face Hezbollah and the Houthis. Why bother provoking the Iranians?

Israel needs enemies, and Netanyahu especially needs a strong enemy. Israel's prime minister is actually facing threats from all sides. The Israeli people are asking him to step down and put him on trial; the U.S. is expressing dissatisfaction with him and asking him to change his ways. But once he steps down, the scandal-ridden man will definitely face jail time. Targeting Iran, provoking Iran, and asking Iran to retaliate will not only help resolve domestic differences and consolidate his position, but also allow the U.S. to protect Israel. This is a shrewd calculation, regardless of whether the world will be in chaos in the end. It can now be said that Netanyahu has partially achieved his goal.

Iran, Israel, and the U.S. have demonstrated superb political performance art. The next step is all up to Israel.

I keep seeing stuff bout ww3 and have no context as to why they're talkin bout it again

In the U.S., people of age 18-25 can be drafted. In Ukraine, and possibly other countries, you can’t be drafted until you reach 25 (and it was 27 until recently).

Anyone find this interesting? And what’s the reasoning here? A difference in philosophies? Ukraine wants people to have a chance to come of age and establish themselves before disrupting their life? Whereas U.S. is focused more so on the population likely to be most physically fit for duty and not bound by family obligations?

Is anyone using a chrome book for their DTS mypay ect?

I am not certain where to ask this question so I am asking it here.

I just read a article showing the miltary deaths 2006-2021 and the breakdown of the different categories. 3 caught my eye: Pending, Died by Wounds(I think that is what is named) and Died by Capture/POW(it is the last category in the list) I am particularly interested in this last category. In the time frame listed there are only 4 and since I can't find the article again I can't say where I was looking. Can anyone help with this? What is PENDING mean in this context? Or perhaps the more appropriate question is how do you get in this category? I am presuming that Death by Wounds means the service member passed/succumbed to their injuries after being removed from the combat zone. What POWs have we had in this time frame?

Thank you for your help.