Modern american soldier

I Just Enlisted In The United States Navy And Im Schedualed To Leave August 17th 2009 . After My Term Is Over In The Navy Im Interested In Becoming A Paratrooper . What Branch In The Military Would I Have To Join To Do So , And What Kind Of Gear Do They Use ?

You can always be a TACP in the Air Force and get your jump wings, or the Army, generally combat arms, and go to jump school. Of course the SEALS go to jump school.

You choice.

As far as what the average infantryman carries besides his weapons?

Far too much unneeded junk. Fully loaded according to spec, the modern infantryman is basically a two-legged mule.

Thank You . Does Anybody Know The Armys Policy On Tattoo's ? I Only Got 1 On My Right Arm But I Wana Get Two Full Sleeves One Day But I Don't Want To Ruin My Elegilability To Join The Military