Maybe you're picking your MOS based entirely off what you can get, maybe you're picking it off what would be best suited for your eventual transition back to the civilian world, or maybe you're following in the footsteps of someone you admire. For those that choose their MOS by counting "cool points," there's one MOS that towers them all: (13F) Fire Support Specialist, or 'Fister.'
It happens at every recruitment station. There's always that one kid who comes in thinking he'll be living his favorite video game before he's struck with the harsh reality that life isn't a video game.
While other MOSs are less fun in real life — you can't just to wait behind a rock to heal and stealing enemy weapons is generally frowned upon — fisters have it better. They don't get told "sorry, you need to kill a few more bad guys before you can rain hell on your enemies." They just do it. It's their job.
Sorry, man, I do airborne radar for fighters and transport-class aircraft (and some missile stuff like Patriot) and all that boots-on-the-ground stuff is just foreign.
TIL - fister
https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-life/5-reasons-you-should-have-enlisted-as-a-fister
Sorry, man, I do airborne radar for fighters and transport-class aircraft (and some missile stuff like Patriot) and all that boots-on-the-ground stuff is just foreign.