What's the best military branch and career for someone interested in computer science??

Between the Army and the Air Force, which has the best computer careers?

What's the best military branch and career for someone interested in computer science??
The Air Force is the way to go. Recently, they started a Cyber Command - details are unspecific as of yet because it is brand new but it goes to show that the Air Force is serious about computer systems.





I have a friend that is a CIS specialist and right now he works as a network attack monitor. The limit of your training will only be limited by your self-motivation. They also have FAT re-enlistment bonuses for those career fields.





Also, the AF has GUARANTEED JOBS, not "guaranteed" jobs. IF ITS NOT ON PAPER ITS NOT GUARANTEED!!
Reply:If your looking at doing mostly maintainence (I.E. knowing a system well enough to know how to fix it) you should go 35t in the Army. Oh you also need to be able to get a TS clearance. 35ts are train to basically fix anything that plugs in a wall or has batteries. That includes and Windows or Unix applications. As a added perk some units send 35ts out to get MCSE qualified.
Reply:You will probably need college after military service, because some of the computer systems the military has are unique to the needs of the service. In that case, check out Army college funds, they and the Navy are usually the highest. Having repaired ships at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, I can tell you I was REALLY smart to go ARMY.
Reply:Air force....................
Reply:the air force has an AFSC for computer programmers and as stated we have cyber command for defensive and yes offensive security of the network. We also offer computer forensics as part of special investigations.





Now I've also seen some top notch signal guys in the army.
Reply:I know this sounds like a non answer but check with the recruiters from every single branch, even the Coast Guard. They all have computers and their needs vary with time, one branch may be able to give you a better deal considering their needs at the moment.





I come from an Army family but at the last minute a Marine recruiter offered me the deal of a lifetime; that was during the downsizing of the military during the first Bush administration, so it can happen at any time.