I would make a great soldier if I chose to be one because my parents have showed me great discipline over my lifetime so far. My uncle has taught me a few military hand to hand combat techniques.
The military is definately not for everyone,but it sure does turn unruly kids into respectable and responsible men and women-by channelling their aggression,into combat training,drills and parade-marching,etc.Conscription,was abolished in the UK in the early 60s and was considered by many,to be 'a good way to discipline the boys in Britain.There are those who can't fit in,because of the highly-disciplined regimes-that one must endure-on a daily basis.
Besides,if you are any good as a service-person-there are opportunities to study,for College qualifications-making promotion,that much easier into the senior Non-commissioned and Commissioned ranks.Of course other aspects such as leadership qualities are considered,before the board-before any decisions are made,about your promotion.
You also get to see the world,meet new people,get to participate in action-sports,sports sponserships,etc,etc.
You could get alot of job opportunities open to you-if and when you decide to leave,but it might or might not happen-depending on where you are.
My mother is pro-military and complained,that National Service was abolished in the UK.I knew,before sighning up,how to tidy-up my living space,how to press clothes-with a iron,how to polish my shoes properly,etc-so I was fairly used to it.
However the only people who will tell you,if you are any good-are the nco's and the officers-themselves.During basic training at boot camp,there are drill-instructors,who will put you down,by saying that you are rubbish,blah,blah,blah,so it is a matter of general opinion,if you are or not.The best way to see if you are any good is,if you pass the standard-requirement tests,that they set you-so then you can see foryourself,quite clearlyf-if the job is for you.
Its a case of,"The job picks you and you don't pick the job".
But I think that you will do it,because you seem determined to do so-so good luck to you,in the future-and hope that your basic-training works out positively,for you.
The best part is the passing out parade-when you are dressed up,looking your best and having your parents,friends and family-watching you march and drill.It is so powerful,that it can bring tears to your eyes.
Watch Bad Lads Army, on BBC America,and see if you could handle bootcamp.Bad Lads Army,was a reality tv show-like Big Brother-but it is set in the South West of the UK-known as "the West Country.This show takes young petty theives,slackers,junkies,winos and other loser drifters and attempts to change their attitudes-towards life,society and finally towards themselves.
All the staff are serving or ex-military men,who are had as nails,ruthless and won't be afraid to lash out at you,for the slightest thing.
Now you are neither of those types of characters in the above nor are you serving or about to serve in the British Armed-Forces-but the US Armys bootcamp is probably no different-in terms of how they would train an individual recruit.