Infantry or Armoured?

[Patriarch of Constantinople]

I recently turned 19 (January 9). This means I am eligable for conscription in Greece.

But, I am planning on volunteering.

As of now, I am stuck to either be in the Infantry or the Armoured.

So what do you think i should be in?

[Caius]

Infantry PoC

[dacdac]

Im going for armoured just to defy Caius.
And cause tanks kick butt.
But seriously, be a paratrooper.

[naut]

Armoured because Greece has Leopard 2s.

[Zalmoxis]

Are you conscripted, or is it compulsory military service?

[Csargo]

Armoured fool!

[CountArach]

Infantry, but where is the Pacifist option? ;)

[naut]

Come on people Armoured ftw.

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Infantry - it's easier to run away from the battlefeild without getting noticed

[discovery1]

Armoured

No need to worry about dieing alone.

[Tribesman]

As of now, I am stuck to either be in the Infantry or the Armoured.

Can't you get into supply or catering ?
If you are going to join you might as well join a branch where you can scam a few bucks .

[King Henry V]

I would opt for infantry. OK, you have to do a lot of walking, but at least you don't get stuck in a tin can with six (?) other sweating and stinking people in 35C heat.

[Lorenzo_H]

I didnt know there was conscription in Greece. I have a (30 year old) Greek friend and he never got conscripted...

I personally would go for the infantry. The training is much funner; creeping through densely wooded forests plastered in cam cream with a rifle loaded full of blanks, a smoke grenade in your belt, while watching a helicopter fly overhead and the tanks roll by in the distance. Lovely!

[naut]

I personally would go for the infantry. The training is much more fun; creeping through densely wooded forests plastered in cam cream with a rifle loaded full of blanks, a smoke grenade in your belt, while watching a helicopter fly overhead and the tanks roll by in the distance. Lovely!

[ZombieFriedNuts]

Armoured you get to hide I something big and bullet-proof also you get to blow things up

[Stormcrow]

Consider what option results in the best alternatives in real life (civilian life).

Be a cook, truck driver or medic.

[Patriarch of Constantinople]

I didnt know there was conscription in Greece. I have a (30 year old) Greek friend and he never got conscripted...

I personally would go for the infantry. The training is much funner; creeping through densely wooded forests plastered in cam cream with a rifle loaded full of blanks, a smoke grenade in your belt, while watching a helicopter fly overhead and the tanks roll by in the distance. Lovely!

Was he a born Greek? Or did he move to Greece? Greek conscription is mandatory.

The following categories of citizens are not required to serve in the armed forces of Greece:

People with serious health problems, including the mentally ill;
Fathers of more than three children;
The eldest brother in a family, whose members cannot support themselves;
Fathers whose wife has died or is incapable of work and whose children cannot support themselves;
Foreigners living in the monastic community of Mount Athos.

If your friend fits in any of these types, than he is not required to join the armed forces.

[Patriarch of Constantinople]

Oh and if not, your friend is more than likely a draft evader. Which is seen as cowardice in Greece.

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

How long do you have to join the army for? Is it a bit like British national service?

[Somebody Else]

Armoured or armoured infantry.

Both cases, you get to ride into battle - and it's just a case of whether you want to fight mounted or as a dismount.

Being a footslogger lugging bergen, rifle, and various other bits of kit around is no fun.

Personally, it's all about the cavalry...

[Ice]

I would chose infantry.

[spmetla]

I've done the infantry game and while fun and all mounted warfare is where the action is at. While paratroops are definately elites just remember that the plane only takes them one way, the rest of the time they're walking.

I myself will go armor when I commision as an officer and I'll want to wargame you. Besides Greece just bought all those nice Leopard 2A6 tanks didn't they? Supposedly the best tank in the world apart from those using DU armor.

Also think of how well equiped Greek infantry are, I don't know much about the Greek military but make sure that you guys are at least using good rifles and armor. While the terrain of the Balkans and Asia Minor are suited for infantry operations mechanized infantry would probably be the best and less likely to be used as cannon fodder.

[Patriarch of Constantinople]

I've done the infantry game and while fun and all mounted warfare is where the action is at. While paratroops are definately elites just remember that the plane only takes them one way, the rest of the time they're walking.

I myself will go armor when I commision as an officer and I'll want to wargame you. Besides Greece just bought all those nice Leopard 2A6 tanks didn't they? Supposedly the best tank in the world apart from those using DU armor.

Also think of how well equiped Greek infantry are, I don't know much about the Greek military but make sure that you guys are at least using good rifles and armor. While the terrain of the Balkans and Asia Minor are suited for infantry operations mechanized infantry would probably be the best and less likely to be used as cannon fodder.

Current Greek tanks in use:

170 Leopard 2A6HEL
182 Leopard 2A4
501 Leopard 1A5
165 M 48A5 MOLF

[Abokasee]

There equal... so go eny-meanie-miny-mo, I would go infantry, that means when some ramdom by pops out the window with a RPG or LAW there your not buggerd and you can shoot him, instead of having to pop out the turret and get your hand on the pintle mounted gun.

[naut]

How long do you have to join the army for? Is it a bit like British national service?

He's signing up, so it's as long as his contract is. Omanes Alexandrapolites the Idiot, we have national service?

PoC, when you sign the contract to sign up make sure you read it comprehensively so you don't get ripped off pay or benefit wise.

[Redleg]

PoC, when you sign the contract to sign up make sure you read it comprehensively so you don't get ripped off pay or benefit wise.

Indeed - make sure you read the whole damn thing to. It might make the recruiter mad, but it will prevent them from sneaking something into the enlistment contract.

Artillery would be better - but if that is your two choices Armor is the better of the two.

[Del Arroyo]

Infantry. And go out for the airborne.

Infantry will teach you more useful things you can use later in life. Walking and running and carrying heavy things = the right way to live! You will also learn to fall in and hang as a group, moreso than with even the armor.

Personally, I would prefer not to be trapped in a box, even if it is a bullet-proof one. The only reasons I can see for going armored would be if you have a particular love of machinery or complicated hardware. Otherwise, it's infantry all the way.

I joined a brainy job. %$&# that. But the grass is always greener.

[Motep]

Armored...tanks rule!

[pevergreen]

He's gone. Me and motep had an hour long or so convo in the chat.
Hes gone...

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

He's signing up, so it's as long as his contract is. Omanes Alexandrapolites the Idiot, we have national service?

No, luckily we don't - I would be fleeing the country if we did. We used to do in the 50s, but it was abolished in the 60s.