What other military careers are there besides the us armed forces ?

i want to get into the army, but i have asthma. i would like to start a military / security type career . is there a way i can get the training and preparation a solider would receive in the us armed forces. someone told me to check out mercenary or private military contractors .2 questions %26gt;1. how do i become a mercenary or a private military contractor ? and 2. is there any other military type careers out there ?|||Unfortunately alot of "mercs" won't take someone with asthma. Blackwater and a few other contractors won't touch you unless your physically fit. If your last asthma attack has not been within the last 5 years, you may be eligible for the military. You will have to get a cardiopulminary exam by your own physician and submit that paperwork to your local recruiter. To be honest with you, most recruiters will brush you off, so make sure you follow up if the above is true. If you still have asthma and take an inhaler, unfortunately you will not be fighting.