Military and spending.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:32:46 -0500

Over the weekend I was at my drill and I heard and seen stuff that I never seen or hard before. One, the fact that I may or may not get paid for drill and there may or may not be a drill next month. Two, contractors are being hired to do clean up at the barracks that we stayed in for two nights so our privates didn't have to do a damn thing. What is the deal with that ? It makes no sense to waste money here and not pay soldiers for their work there. Also apparently AR has money put away to pay soldiers for completing SSD 1 ( I hear over $20 mil) and again me may not get paid? Who is in charge up there ?

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Jan 13 at 2014 5:37 PM

SFC Stephen P. — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:37:00 -0500

What is the source of this rumor?

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jan 13 at 2014 5:56 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:56:38 -0500

The government has existing contract they must fulfill or face countless law suits. Having contracted civilians clean the barracks means more time to train. And yes, the government does do lots of irresponsible spending or just handing out money.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jan 13 at 2014 7:31 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:31:06 -0500

The contractors are but atoms amongst billions more. The government gave out billions to companies who just went on vacations and gave retiring CEO millions to do so on. Where is the accountability?

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Jun 20 at 2018 12:13 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:13:32 -0400

Something is seriously wrong if they can't pay drilling reservists.