Posted on Feb 28, 2015
Do you prefer "wartime" military or "garrison" military and why?
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SGT(P) Daniel McBride
There is no such thing as a "wartime military" or a "garrison military", they are the same thing. You should take care of your Soldiers in garrison the same way you take care of them in combat. You are responsible for their morale, health, and welfare 24/7.
A big reason why there is such a lack of discipline in the military is because leaders lowered standards during combat deployments. Letting Soldiers roll up their sleeves, wearing non-military scarves around their necks, unauthorized eye protection, etc.
Now, you might say well, that's just a sergeant major being a sergeant major who doesn't know what it's like in "The Stan". Well I do know and I have seen Soldiers who's arms have been burned, lose eyes, and much worse because their NCOs failed to enforce standards.
It's all about discipline, it's what sets us apart from other professions!
There is no such thing as a "wartime military" or a "garrison military", they are the same thing. You should take care of your Soldiers in garrison the same way you take care of them in combat. You are responsible for their morale, health, and welfare 24/7.
A big reason why there is such a lack of discipline in the military is because leaders lowered standards during combat deployments. Letting Soldiers roll up their sleeves, wearing non-military scarves around their necks, unauthorized eye protection, etc.
Now, you might say well, that's just a sergeant major being a sergeant major who doesn't know what it's like in "The Stan". Well I do know and I have seen Soldiers who's arms have been burned, lose eyes, and much worse because their NCOs failed to enforce standards.
It's all about discipline, it's what sets us apart from other professions!
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SGT Jim Z.
CSM (Join to see) If I could vote you up 5 time over I would because your statement is on target.
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SGT(P) Daniel McBride
Very well spoken CSM. A standard is a standard for a reason. From my personal experiance, i am a war time soldier. Its kind of hard to conform to garrisson but you are right...the same standards, rules, and regulations apply regardless.
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There shouldnt be a distinction between the two, if you are not "at war" your preparing for it which means "garrison".
People that say they are only good at "wartime" soldiering usually have some issues, same goes for those that say they rather have "garrison".
If you wear the uniform be a soldier and do your job regardless where you are.
People that say they are only good at "wartime" soldiering usually have some issues, same goes for those that say they rather have "garrison".
If you wear the uniform be a soldier and do your job regardless where you are.
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SGT(P) Daniel McBride
Very true it just seems as if politics are different between wartime and garrison. But, you're right. Standards are standards
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SGT(P) Daniel McBride
It seems in the wartime military...equipment and training were an abundance. Now that all the garrison cuts are happening...priorities have shifted
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It has been like that since time immerorial, even the great roman legions faced the same issues time and time again.
The thing about Garrison life is to not loose focus and maintain a purpose, especially for Combat Arms MOS's, since there is nothing but training or admin in Garrison for them.
Boredem gives rise to stuff like "smoking privates for fun", there is no purpose behind it, no benefit to it. It serves absolutely no purpose.
The thing about Garrison life is to not loose focus and maintain a purpose, especially for Combat Arms MOS's, since there is nothing but training or admin in Garrison for them.
Boredem gives rise to stuff like "smoking privates for fun", there is no purpose behind it, no benefit to it. It serves absolutely no purpose.
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I prefer wartime military, the only draw back is when I'm deployed I miss my family. But optempo and not dealing with Garrison drama has made my deployments worth the time I have been away from family.
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