US Army reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(47,944 total reviews)
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59% positive business outlook

US Army has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 47,944 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Army employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0
Oct 13, 2015

Meh

Recommend
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Pros

Steady paycheck. Travel. The chance to kill people. 30 days of paid vacation, at commanders discretion. New barracks that people will trash, then blame you. Duffle Blog.

Cons

Better opportunity available in the civilian world. Mission first, you last. Mind games. People not understanding what you do. Called baby killer. Duffle Blog.

5.0
Aug 16, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse work experience. Almost every Soldier has a unique career path. As a 35P, one can pursue a strategic, tactical, "stratical", or any combination of the three flavors of mission related work. You can work the gammut, from missions that directly/indirectly support the NSA to those that support the US Special Forces, Rangers and other special missions units. The US Army pays for the entirety of your training, which also counts as college credits and provides ongoing tuition assistance (about $4000/yr) for the school of your choice throughout the duration of your active duty career (then there's the 9/11 GI bill, an additional $50,000 for education when you get out). As a 35P, the DoD will pay for you to obtain a swecurity clearance, that will also open up other career paths after the military. As a new enlisted Soldier on active duty, the Army will provide all necessary food, lodging and work uniforms while in training and at your first duty station if you remain single. Promotions come fast as long as you have a strong moral compass, do the right things, give 110% effort and stay out of trouble.

Cons

The transition to civilian life after the military is not easy. They're totally different cultures. But as long as your willing to go the course, you won't regret it!

5.0
Jul 24, 2015

US Army

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Develop skills such as leadership and problem solving. The ability to adapt to any environment and culture at any given time is a skill that you cannot learn. Education in areas such as sexual harassment and equal opportunity is demanded.

Cons

I don't see any cons but moving every three years. After building an organization and get it running how you want, time is up and it is time to move on to the next assignment and sometimes you can't get in a comfortable zone.

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