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As a Command it’s easy to see the Army is changing. We could debate, argue and perhaps never reach a logical conclusion on the overall consequences these changes will have. I want to know if this has effected your decision to stay in the Army. As a Recruiter we promise excitement, great pay and benefits to our applicants. My problem is that almost every child who has a mom or dad that served give me the same answer, “Not my (Son or Daughter) they’re not joining.” So with current changes, and the way the Army is headed, would you stay in? Would you recommend your own flesh and blood join the Army? If not why?
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Posted 10 y ago
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With the newer generation of kids coming in enlisted, and having little to no true discipline, as well as the new mentality from ring knocker school shoving this mentality down young people's throats that their s×! t doesn't stink, and continually being minimalized by command, even as a well seasoned, highly skilled and experienced NCO- non - commissioned OFFICER, and seeing many of my brothers and sisters treated the same, for me it is time to jettison. 2016 can't arrive fast enough for hat aspect of my life.
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I would probably advise my kids against joining the Army. But odds are if they were thinking of the army in the first place they wouldn't listen to what I think, and would be doing it to spite me.
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SSG John Erny
Yes, but is not the fault of the Army, it is the damn politicians that medal in the affairs of the Army and all other branches. When all is said and done our job is to kill the enemy or support those on the front doing it. This a job that some people are not cut out for. Those in D.C. see it as just another career path.
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Capt Richard I P.
SSG John Erny I was being a little tongue-in-cheek with the Marine Vs. Army thing. In all seriousness if my child was interested in a career field available in the army, especially if it were only offered in the army, I would encourage him or her to explore all options.
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SSG John Erny
SSG John Erny, Sir
I have seen the changes over the last 25 years, when I was a PFC Ef-ups were fixed with Push Ups and going to parade rest in front of an NCO was automatic. It did not matter if it was a hard stripe E-4 or and E-9. Granted I was in the 82nd and they had very high standards that were strictly enforced, but even then I worked around leg units and they were not that far behind. Now it is all paper work. The strict discipline of the 80's needs to come back.
I have seen the changes over the last 25 years, when I was a PFC Ef-ups were fixed with Push Ups and going to parade rest in front of an NCO was automatic. It did not matter if it was a hard stripe E-4 or and E-9. Granted I was in the 82nd and they had very high standards that were strictly enforced, but even then I worked around leg units and they were not that far behind. Now it is all paper work. The strict discipline of the 80's needs to come back.
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Yes it's a political dog and pony show where young enlisted will die in training accidents for some high speed commanders game of RISK. Where soldiers will commit suicide training to train is more taxing than going to war because there is never an end goal. There is never that satisfaction of actually doing your job.
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