Which Branch of the Military Do You Belong In?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Branch of the Military Do You Belong In?
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About This Quiz

You know you can handle the military. You're tough, you work hard, you're disciplined, and you're as patriotic as they come. You may actually be thinking about joining the military for real, or you may just be wondering what branch of the military you might fit in with best.

There are a lot of choices. There is the Army of course, which is probably the most varied of all the branches of the military, then there is the Navy if you're the type of person that likes to travel and doesn't mind the ocean. The Marines are the ultimate fighting force; do you think you're hardcore enough for them, or maybe you could even handle being a Green Beret? 

Or perhaps you might like the Air Force; people are drawn to them that are into technology and flying of course. And don't forget the Coast Guard. While they aren't as talked about as the other branches, they protect our shores, and also help people that are in trouble out at sea. 

Do you want to wait until you get into basic training before you figure out which branch you belong in, or do you want to take our quiz and save your self a lot of aggravation? We suggest taking the quiz.  

How traditional are you?
Somewhat
Very
Quite a lot
I'm a mix of traditional and ultra modern.

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Do you have the mentality to be on a submarine for months without going nuts?
Probably not
Absolutely not
I think so
No, I could do it briefly.

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How do you feel about flying a helicopter?
Love it.
I'm not mad about it.
I like seeing it done well.
I love it!

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Do you like a fair fight?
I like to know I have some advantages.
Yes please.
Occasionally.
No, I like a completely uneven situation in my favor.

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Does the idea of operating a $50m piece of equipment give you the yips?
Sometimes
Certainly does
Only $50m?
No, I love it.

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Do you prefer to protect the homeland from the homeland, or from abroad?
I like the option of both.
Homeland please.
Abroad please.
Above, actually.

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Do you think the world sees you as the face of America?
I know they do; we're often first contact.
We're the ones they see the most, so yes.
They don't see us that much.
I don't think so.

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How do you want Hollywood to depict you?
Not that much, relatively speaking
Constantly, mostly flatteringly
With absolute respect
Worshipfully

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Do you have a good head for heights?
Yes, it's quite good.
Not particularly
No, I prefer depths.
The best

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Do you feel the need, the need for speed?
Not really
No
No, but I like to watch.
All the time

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Do you like building bridges (literal ones)?
I like it!
I love it!
No thanks.
I like blowing them up.

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Do you like building bridges (metaphorical ones, with local groups)?
I'm into it.
That sounds awesome.
No, I don't want frequent contact with locals.
I only want rare contact with local groups.

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Civilians are in trouble! How do you want to help?
Secure the area so help can come to them.
Build shelter for them.
Bring supplies to them.
Drop food to them.

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Do you prefer to avoid hand to hand combat?
Actually I like it.
No, I love it.
Yes, but I love a shoot-out.
Yes please.

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Can you adapt swiftly to changing technology?
Quite well
I can, but I prefer the traditional stuff.
Pretty well
Absolutely, and I love it.

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Are you great at surviving alone in hostile territory?
I can do it.
I'm a total pro at it.
Not really
I could but really hope I never have to.

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Can you swim?
Like a mermaid
Not well
Like a fish
I can but I hate it.

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Do you speak any foreign languages?
A couple of them
Yes, pieces of a few
Just Spanish
No

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Do you love to travel?
Often
Sometimes
Yes, constantly
I love it, especially in short bursts.

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How do you feel about chasing pirates?
I like it.
That's for other people to do.
I love it!
I don't want to do that.

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Do you get travel sick?
I never get seasick.
I do occasionally.
Nope, neither airsick or seasick.
I never get airsick.

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Are you pretty keen on the idea of driving a milspec Humvee?
I like it.
That's my jam!
Not really.
I like seeing it from above.

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Do you want to have to explain your job repeatedly?
I love the idea.
I'm OK with sometimes having to do that.
I don't want to do that very often.
No thank you.

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Do you like being a member of an absolutely vast group?
Not really
I love it.
I like it.
I'm cool with it.

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Are you just as comfy doing humanitarian aid as fighting baddies?
I love both.
Absolutely.
I prefer it.
I prefer the fighting.

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Do you need to look your enemy in the eye before you strike?
I prefer an ambush.
Absolutely.
I like to wave at them from a distance.
No, I like to hit from a distance so they never see me coming.

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Do you look better in blue or green?
Equally good in both.
Either, and also great in brown.
Definitely blue.
Blue and grey work for me.

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Do you have great vision?
It's slightly above average.
It's OK.
It's very good.
It's perfect.

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Are you great at video games?
Not really
Yes, especially first person shooters.
I'm good at strategy games.
I'm brilliant at them.

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Is the ocean your one true love?
No, but it's my friend.
No, I don't like it.
Indeed it is.
I like it from a distance.

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