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So apologies if this is something of a hot topic - but we're all big boys and girls, so we can take it:
"Some 9.8 percent of black majors were dismissed, while 5.7 percent of white majors were let go, the documents show. Meanwhile, 8 percent of Hispanic majors were cut, and 5.9 percent of Asian-Pacific Islander majors were released."
Personally, I could care less about race. You either do your job or you don't. Media however is going to spin this. Don't want to make this into a firestorm, but media will spin that the Army is cutting blacks vs whites.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/08/29/army-officer-firings-blamed-on-bad-evals-not-race.html?comp= [login to see] 70&rank=2
"Some 9.8 percent of black majors were dismissed, while 5.7 percent of white majors were let go, the documents show. Meanwhile, 8 percent of Hispanic majors were cut, and 5.9 percent of Asian-Pacific Islander majors were released."
Personally, I could care less about race. You either do your job or you don't. Media however is going to spin this. Don't want to make this into a firestorm, but media will spin that the Army is cutting blacks vs whites.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/08/29/army-officer-firings-blamed-on-bad-evals-not-race.html?comp= [login to see] 70&rank=2
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The numbers given are misleading. Percentages based on an assumed common sized pie but are really based on other numbers cause all sorts of misunderstandings. Then again - most graphs and numbers used are specific to target and often not based on a common factor. If you read the article you will understand. Numbers don't lie - but the slant on the commentary and the intent of the commentary often do, if not outright then with innuendo and interpretation.
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Sir, If I get let go then I can only honestly blame myself for coming up short and thanking the Army for the great opportunity to have served. Everyone now has to be competitive to stay in if they want to get to the next rank. I still say that what you put into the Army is what you get out of it. With the Army downsizing, every officer knows that positions are going away and only the best leaders with potential to serve will remain to take charge. I'm just going to take it day-by-day and do my best to lead as always. That is what they told us at MCCC this year. Don't worry about the board but worry about what you can control to the best of your abilities.
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CPT Jacob Swartout
George M. I have 5 yrs left and that is nearly 23 yrs of service by then. With my wife's health condition, I may have to retire and be satisfied with what I did by then. Family comes first.
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CPT Jacob Swartout I cannot argue with you. A mere observation, nothing more. I wish your wife improved health, the two of you a happy and fulfilling marriage and you a career your grandchildren will be in awe of.
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Four schools of thought this can take. Either:
A) Whites are outperforming blacks, therefore have better records.
B) Blacks are underperforming, therefore their records make them more vulnerable to separation.
C) Races make up different percentages of different career fields, each of which are more or less vulnerable than others because they are under/over strength.
D) There's a conspiracy!
I vote for C personally..
A) Whites are outperforming blacks, therefore have better records.
B) Blacks are underperforming, therefore their records make them more vulnerable to separation.
C) Races make up different percentages of different career fields, each of which are more or less vulnerable than others because they are under/over strength.
D) There's a conspiracy!
I vote for C personally..
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CSM Charles Hayden
Agreed on 'C', I understand minority Hudson High graduates gravitate away from combat arms for experience in a career that will be more lucrative in retirement than combat arms service.
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