Is there more paperwork now than there was pre-9/11? Is it actually beneficial?

This one is mainly for those who have been serving, or have served before the attack on the World Trade Center. I've only been in for just under seven years now and even I can tell that the amount of paperwork, certifications, and periodical updates at the Soldier level have increased exponentially in that time. What was the Army like before AT-Level 1, SERE 100, IsoPrep, etc...?