Should the United States Marine Corp recruit at high schools during peace time? (12)
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go army!
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The High School where I live has a large Air Force ROTC group. I knew a few students that were in it but never joined the military after they graduated.
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Might as well try, where else they going to find enough recruits?
Approximately 71% of the 34 million 17-to-24-year-olds in the U.S. would not qualify for military service because of reasons related to health, physical appearance and educational background, according to the Pentagon.
The ineligible typically includes those who are obese, those who lack a high school diploma or a GED, convicted felons, those taking prescription drugs for ADHD and those with certain tattoos and ear gauges, the Wall Street Journal reports, though some requirements can be waived.
Only 1% of young people are both “eligible and inclined to have conversation with” the military about possible service, according to the Defense Department.
“The quality of people willing to serve has been declining rapidly,” Major General Allen Batschelet, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s commanding general, told the WSJ.
Approximately 71% of the 34 million 17-to-24-year-olds in the U.S. would not qualify for military service because of reasons related to health, physical appearance and educational background, according to the Pentagon.
The ineligible typically includes those who are obese, those who lack a high school diploma or a GED, convicted felons, those taking prescription drugs for ADHD and those with certain tattoos and ear gauges, the Wall Street Journal reports, though some requirements can be waived.
Only 1% of young people are both “eligible and inclined to have conversation with” the military about possible service, according to the Defense Department.
“The quality of people willing to serve has been declining rapidly,” Major General Allen Batschelet, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s commanding general, told the WSJ.
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They made millenials as weak as possible, now they want them to join the army?
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Some European countries have mandatory service.
Switzerland, one of the most heavily armed countries, has a civilian force that is trained, armed and can be activated within 4 hours. I have been told that no other country can do that.
Handling a firearm should be mandatory education - either from a father or a respected trainer.
Whether they 'serve' or not is another question.
Switzerland, one of the most heavily armed countries, has a civilian force that is trained, armed and can be activated within 4 hours. I have been told that no other country can do that.
Handling a firearm should be mandatory education - either from a father or a respected trainer.
Whether they 'serve' or not is another question.
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Semper Fi .
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Kaylana04: Some European countries have mandatory service.
Switzerland, one of the most heavily armed countries, has a civilian force that is trained, armed and can be activated within 4 hours. I have been told that no other country can do that.
Handling a firearm should be mandatory education - either from a father or a respected trainer.
Whether they 'serve' or not is another question.
Switzerland, one of the most heavily armed countries, has a civilian force that is trained, armed and can be activated within 4 hours. I have been told that no other country can do that.
Handling a firearm should be mandatory education - either from a father or a respected trainer.
Whether they 'serve' or not is another question.
actually more like 8hours for a General Mobilmachung!
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Miwagi: Might as well try, where else they going to find enough recruits?
Approximately 71% of the 34 million 17-to-24-year-olds in the U.S. would not qualify for military service because of reasons related to health, physical appearance and educational background, according to the Pentagon.
The ineligible typically includes those who are obese, those who lack a high school diploma or a GED, convicted felons, those taking prescription drugs for ADHD and those with certain tattoos and ear gauges, the Wall Street Journal reports, though some requirements can be waived.
Only 1% of young people are both “eligible and inclined to have conversation with” the military about possible service, according to the Defense Department.
“The quality of people willing to serve has been declining rapidly,” Major General Allen Batschelet, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s commanding general, told the WSJ.
Approximately 71% of the 34 million 17-to-24-year-olds in the U.S. would not qualify for military service because of reasons related to health, physical appearance and educational background, according to the Pentagon.
The ineligible typically includes those who are obese, those who lack a high school diploma or a GED, convicted felons, those taking prescription drugs for ADHD and those with certain tattoos and ear gauges, the Wall Street Journal reports, though some requirements can be waived.
Only 1% of young people are both “eligible and inclined to have conversation with” the military about possible service, according to the Defense Department.
“The quality of people willing to serve has been declining rapidly,” Major General Allen Batschelet, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s commanding general, told the WSJ.
An SOF also has it hard trying to maintain levels of qualified troops because of these stats you mention. The present lower unemployment rate and the way USMC reserves are treated today aren’t helping the Military’s chances for better recruitment today either.
I wonder if in a conventional conflict If advanced warfare technologies can compensate for good troops. In any case, the USA’s volunteer military service might just be stretching to far.
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Forgot the ones who don't know where to pee, think there are 36 genders, and all the Girly boys!
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Have a look at GW Bush 'No Child Left Behind Act'
You might be surprised that military were given access to all school records under that legislation ...
You might be surprised that military were given access to all school records under that legislation ...
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in NZ we had school cadets, depending on the school most kids had some association with it from 13 years on. Myself i fired Bren, 303 Rifle and Sten gun in first year of high school (13 years old) we played with British radio's 48 set i think it was called, then aged 17 i was recruited by famous footballer Tiny Hill for regular army service, in place called Vietnam
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