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LTC Jason Mackay
MAJ Ken Landgren it's a professional writing forum, not the Thursday morning training leaving all the officers to answer phones.
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LTC Jason Mackay I am no English Major, but I have a decent understanding of writing rules and grammar. But I have noticed a disturbing trend of “bad” writing in the senior enlisted ranks.
After completing SSD4, which emphasizes the Army writing style, I can only assume that poor, impersonal writing is institutional. For these soldiers who have been doing this much longer than I, I almost can’t even be mad at them.
To see that the Army is increasing it’s emphasis on writing is a great thing. Let’s see where it goes.
Don’t get me wrong, not all enlisted writers are “bad.” In fact, I’ve probably encountered way more talented enlisted writers. However, when writing and the general employment of the English language is bad, it’s ‘BAD’!
***now please internet, critique my writing to remind me how bad I am at writing
After completing SSD4, which emphasizes the Army writing style, I can only assume that poor, impersonal writing is institutional. For these soldiers who have been doing this much longer than I, I almost can’t even be mad at them.
To see that the Army is increasing it’s emphasis on writing is a great thing. Let’s see where it goes.
Don’t get me wrong, not all enlisted writers are “bad.” In fact, I’ve probably encountered way more talented enlisted writers. However, when writing and the general employment of the English language is bad, it’s ‘BAD’!
***now please internet, critique my writing to remind me how bad I am at writing
One SGT's time we did training by a lake at Ft Rile. That afternoon I grilled steaks for troops.
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