Do officers and upper enlisted have the same camraderie, brotherhood and “fun” lower enlisted have?

Chris Grimm, the military isn't homogenous. Sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't. It depends on the command. The biggest difference is that enlisted are forced to stay in the barracks unless you are married and accompanied. This puts them in close proximity to each other. When I joined, I would say that there were more parties and comradery since there was little else to do in the barracks. Now days, the internet and X-box keeps a lot of guys in their rooms by themselves. It's still there, just not like it was. Officers on the other hand all live wherever they want. Some live on post. Some live off post. So...they don't all live in the same area. Most of our social events are scheduled. Doesn't mean we don't have fun, but that depends on the command climate. The opportunity for having a party is less as well due to the distance. Brotherhood? Sure. Pretty much the same, just on a different level. Same, but different. Younger officers tend to have "younger parties." You don't tend to find Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels with their bass pounding at 0200 with 20-40 of your closest friends over. We've...moved on past that phase.

Yes. Sometimes no, but mostly yes.im still friends with people I served with 24 years ago.

There is and are strong bonds between Senior Enlisted. As I am retired for 7 years I am in close contact withvthose I came to know throughout the years. While I served they were confidants and guides. At the most senior grades CSM and General Officer the grouping is much smaller but still exists. Family, and the level of responsibility can temporarily soften relationships which are quickly strengthened upon separation. In closing I spent my entire career building bonds that I have today. Thank you for thinking of serving.