Survival Training in the Military

I'm a junior in high school and consider joining the military after graduation. I'm interested in survival training and want to know the military branch offering the most extensive survival training. Can anyone help?

It's excellent to see you doing your research on joining the military after high school and seeking more information on survival training.

The U.S. Air Force is popular for its comprehensive survival training, especially for their pilots and aircrew personnel. They undergo a program named SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape), which is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive military survival training regimens. This training covers a broad range of environments, including arctic, desert, tropics, open sea, and even captivity situations.

Similarly, the U.S. Navy also goes through SERE training, with an additional focus on water survival due to the naval environment.

Note that while these programs are especially for certain units within these branches, many principles of survival training are incorporated into other training programs across the military. However, this is not the only factor you should consider when choosing a branch of the military. You would need to weigh other factors such as career opportunities, deployment rates, and the culture of each branch.

Remember, each branch has its own unique mission and operational domain, so it's vital to align your choice with your career and personal interests. It could be beneficial to meet with a recruiter from each branch you're considering to discuss your options and get more detailed information.