Which Military Branch Should You Enlist In?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You might be just curious about where you would fit in the military, or you could be seriously considering enlisting. No matter where you stand, we hope you are at full attention! Use all of the skills you think might be useful to the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines or Air Force, and we'll let you know which branch is right for you.

Every branch of the military has a different set of requirements and standards. Before we put the quiz together for you, we familiarized ourselves with the expectations that each one has. From the physical fitness level required by the Marines to the intelligence scores demanded by the Air Force, each of our questions will help place you with the right branch.

Few people join the military to only complete one tour of duty, but it happens all the time. We think that entering the wrong branch is responsible for service members leaving before retirement. By taking this quiz, you are setting yourself up for a career spent serving your country!

Will you be best suited for the branch you've always thought about joining, or will you need to rethink your plans? March through this quiz, and well tell you! Are you ready to "Fly, fight, win?"

Why do you want to join the military?

I love helping others.

I like to protect those I care about.
We need more good soldiers.

It's a family tradition.

Would you rather drive a military Jeep or a military Hummer?

I would rather drive a sailboat.

I would rather drive a tank.
I really enjoy those old Jeeps.

I need to own a Hummer.

Do you know how to iron a uniform?

Does my fast food T-shirt count?

I've never used an iron.
I can iron anything.

I suppose I'll learn.

If you encountered a bear while hiking, what would you do?

I would introduce myself.

I'm sure I would run.
I would say, "Hey, bear!"

I would back away slowly.

Which of these things do you always carry with you?

Good luck charm

Pocketknife
First aid kit

Cash

Do you sleep with one eye open?

I'm a very light sleeper.

I can sleep through a tornado.
I always sleep with one eye open.

No, I close both eyes.

Which branch of the military do you respect more than the others?

I respect them all equally.

Army
Marines

Air Force

Could you bench press your own body weight?

Who can do that?

Not even close!
I sure can.

I can bench press my dog.

Which of your personality traits would make you a good soldier?

Confidence

Sense of adventure
Throughness

Courageousness

There's a hurricane blowing straight toward you - what do you do?

I would drive further inland.

We don't get hurricanes here.
I would stock up on supplies.

I would get my bugout bag.

Which of these MREs would you take for lunch next week?

Macaroni with beef sauce

Fish taco
Chicken Alfredo

Beef brisket

Do you own any camouflage clothing?

I don't think so.

I have many pieces of camo clothing.
I only own a couple of camo things.

No, but I have a lot of blue jeans.

Are you a better hunter or a better fisher?

I'm a much better fisherman.

I don't participate in either activity.
I think I'm decent at both.

I'm better with a rifle or a bow.

If you woke up on a deserted island, what would you do first?

Seek shelter

Find food
Look for water

Build a signal fire

What is your favorite part of camping?

I dislike camping.

Sitting around the fire is great.
I love communing with nature.

Eating my fresh catch is the best part.

When you were young, what did you most want to be?

Pirate

Astronaut
Soldier

Firefighter

How would you feel about giving orders to others?

I already do that.

It would take a while to get used to doing.
I would love it!

I don't like being bossy.

What letter grade do you think you would get in boot camp?

A+

B
C

C-

Would you rather work alone or in a team?

Teamwork makes the world revolve.

I would rather work alone.
I can go either way.

It really depends on the job.

Which of these military slogans sums you up best?

"Forged by the sea..."

"Born ready..."
"The few, the proud, the chosen..."

"Fly, fight, win!"

If you could give yourself a rank, which one would it be?

Commander in Chief

General
Commander

Admiral

Do you think more like a fighter pilot or a taxi driver?

I think more like a ship's captain.

I'm going to say a fighter pilot.
I can drive anything.

I have never tried either job.

Have you already talked to a recruiter?

I have been researching online.

I talk to a lot of veterans.
I have talked to the recruiter.

No, but I've talked to my school counselor.

Are you an expert marksman?

I'm an expert markswoman.

I do have good weaponry skills.
I wouldn't say expert.

I can hold my own on the range.

How would you describe the state of your bedroom?

Cozy

Tidy
Spotless

Cluttered

When you watch the news, how do you feel?

I want to help.

I feel informed.
I don't watch the news.

I always feel like we're doomed.

Which of these virtues do you try to live by?

Honor

Respect
Dignity

Fairness

Are you physically or mentally stronger?

I could go a few more laps.

I'm getting physically stronger every day.
I'm very strong in both areas.

I'm much more physically strong than mentally strong.

Which country's military bases would you like to tour?

Guam

Germany
Japan

England

Would you friends say that you are patriotic?

Of course!

They would say I'm the biggest patriot they know.
I think so.

You'll have to ask them.

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