What do you think the biggest misconception about the military is?

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The biggest misconception about the military is that it is a job for people who are not smart or who cannot do anything else. This is not true at all. The military is a highly respected and honorable profession that takes a lot of intelligence and skill to do well.

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The biggest misconception about the military is that it is only for men. In reality, there are many opportunities for women in the military and they can be just as successful as their male counterparts. The military is an equal opportunity employer and provides a number of opportunities for women to succeed.

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One of the biggest misconception is that you will be in active duty all the time. While is not close to that, most of the time you will be on standby or assisting events.

One of the mayor misconception is that all soldier once in Battlefield, they will return with psychological problems. Although some do, the mayority dont suffer from these consequences.

The biggest misconception about the military is that it is a one-size-fits-all institution. People seem to think that if you join the military, you will be molded into a specific kind of person and that your individual personality will be erased.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the military is that it is all about fighting and violence. While this may be a part of it, the military is actually a very complex institution with a wide range of responsibilities. It is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to serve their country.

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