4 of the ways the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ are like your infantry squad

The brotherhood of an infantry squad is hard to match. No matter where you go after you leave, you'll struggle to find that same type of camaraderie. Sure, there are civilian jobs out there that offer something similar, but let's face it — nothing will ever rival getting sh*tfaced in the barracks on the weekend with your best buds after a long week of putting up with your command's bullsh*t.

That's why we love watching shows like Sons of Anarchy.

The fictional motorcycle club happens to embody a lot of the things we loved about "being with the homies" in our squads. The way they interact with each other and their overall lifestyle runs eerily parallel to the way grunts conduct themselves.

If you've watched the show, this won't come as a surprise but, in case you haven't, these are the ways Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original are a lot like your infantry squad:

Nothing else compares...

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)

Brotherhood

SAMCRO is all about the brotherhood. They're always looking out for each other and going to extreme lengths to help one another. It's not just about your duty, it's about the love you have for the people with whom you serve. Being in an infantry squad helps you develop this mentality.

And sh*t like this will suck less.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Chockey)

Loyalty

Oftentimes, you won't have to be asked to do things because you'll want to do them without being asked. You know that your actions are for the betterment of the squad. The guys to your left and right depend on you and you them. This loyalty will be a driving desire in everything you do.

Even working out is something that benefits your squad mates.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)

You go beyond "for the club"

After you get used to your squad and you've established your loyalty and brotherhood, you'll begin to go beyond what's required of you to help out the squad. You might even start taking MarineNet courses you're interested in to help boost your squad's effectiveness.

At the end of the day, SAMCRO members make choices and do things because of their love and loyalty to the club.

You'll do anything for your squad.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Dedication to one another

When one of your brothers is going through a rough time, you'll feel a drive to do whatever you can to help them out. If someone hurts your squad mate in one way or another, no matter what it is, you'll be out for blood. This is honestly one of the things that makes the Sons of Anarchy such an interesting group of people to watch.