Posted on Feb 14, 2016
Does racism and/or discrimination truly exist in the military?
7K
29
19
4
4
0
I have at times personally witnessed the "Good ole Boys Club". The only thing I've learned from it is that "it sucks not to be in the 'God Ole Boys Club'". I only know this by never being offered membership. I've felt at times that I will not get any special considerations, such as promotion, duty position or schooling because I've never fit any particular group.
Posted in these groups: 
Discrimination
Racism
Discrimination Racism
Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 12
3
3
0
I don't believe that preferential assignments has anything to do with discrimination as a whole. I strongly believe that even in our broke personnel system that merit and networking can get you excellent assignments. If you leave the decision to branch get ready to be screwed, because there are so many people we are just a dime a dozen. Use your connections and demonstrated body of work to take care of yourself or branch will do it for you.
(3)
(0)
MSG (Join to see)
Doesn't happen as well on the enlisted side. Especially in mid-grade ranks and being part of a large MOS. Over 29K Combat Medics on active duty alone, but that is another issue.
(0)
(0)
3
3
0
The question is misleading, racism and being left out of the 'good ole boys' club are totally different things. Sure, the 'good ole boys' club is definitely a thing. The Army is made up of many individuals and naturally, people tend to gravitate to others that they share common beliefs, interests and ideas. I don't personally know if it is something that they do to be mean, they are just being human. At least that is my opinion. That all being said, discrimination definitely happens in the Army. I have experienced it numerous times in my last unit.
(3)
(0)
3
3
0
MAJ (Join to see)
CSM David Heidke I disagree. I do not believe racism exists in everyone. I believe people learn to hate based on pre-conceived ideas learned from society and those that one interacts with. Prejudice is a human trait because we see something and immediately assume that because of this there must be that. How many times have you made a judgment, based on pre-conceived notions, and then found out more information that made you change your mind?
(1)
(0)
CSM David Heidke
MAJ (Join to see) - I can live with that. Racist is probably too strong a word. Prejudice is probably something that absolutely exists in everyone.
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google