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QuoteIt's been in the contract for 25 years. Just a case of the media making a lot out of nothing.
The IRR haas been around longer than that, at least 40 yr's
. The only difference is we were on a string for only 2 yr's (Air Force). I'm guessing after the nam some sneaky bastards came up with the 4 yr zinger in the fine print.
IMO this back door draft may turn into a pipe dream taking into consideration PTSD, Guy's showing up wearing lipstick, Gals showing up prego, and failed UA's.
Good job Baghdad Rummy
R.I.P.
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QuoteQuoteConsidering that the Army is on track to meeting recruitment goals for this year (after falling short by 8,000 last year), the answer is: "No".
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They had to raise the maximum age AGAIN, and reduce physical fitness requirements AGAIN, to do so.
and LOWER the entrance requirements for critical high tech skills MOS.
which means those charged with training the 'substandard' material they are now being given are being asked to perform miracles, including training 'basic skills' like MATH...
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QuoteWe the Unwilling, led by the Unknowing, have do so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing...
makes a great T-shirt, but is a piss poor way to run a Military or a War...
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deeter 0
QuoteAre you a Marine, currently on Reserve Status?
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A former Marine (did the 4 and 4) and Desert Storm veteran, not on Reserve Status, but...QuoteIf not dont worry (yet)...
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....exactly "yet".Lindsey 0
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What have the max ages for the respective branches been increased to?
Not sure which branch, I think Army. Just raised it to 42.
I got a letter from the Army trying to recruit physicians yesterday....they said I had to be under 55 join.--
A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jailGawain 0
QuoteAre we closer to the return of the draft?
No.
Every person who volunteers to serve in the US Armed Services does so for an "obligation" period no less than eight years, regardless of their active duty enlistment or commission.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!Gawain 0
QuoteWhat have the max ages for the respective branches been increased to?
Army/Army Reserve: 41
Navy (active component): 34
Marines: 27
Air Force: 27
Coast Guard: 27
The gentler age requirement for the Army is not all inclusive for every role however. I didn't check the National Guard or Air Force Reserve or Naval Reserves.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!JohnnyD 0
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Phys fit requirements make sense.
Age requirement doesn't - if you can pass the first, what matters the second? Younger people are getting fat anyway lately, soon, the older people will be the most fit.
You could be a 40 yr. old soldier - first day at your first duty station (or whatever they call it in the army) taking orders from a 20 yr old guy who has been there for a while. See where that could cause a conflict?billvon 3,070
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>You could be a 40 yr. old soldier - first day at your first duty station
> (or whatever they call it in the army) taking orders from a 20 yr old
> guy who has been there for a while. See where that could cause a
> conflict?
Why? I'd have more problems taking orders from an imbecile than from a 20 year old.Gawain 0
QuoteYou could be a 40 yr. old soldier - first day at your first duty station (or whatever they call it in the army) taking orders from a 20 yr old guy who has been there for a while. See where that could cause a conflict?
My team leader is 10 years younger than me. My Platoon Sergeant is 3 years younger than me.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!JohnnyD 0
Quote>You could be a 40 yr. old soldier - first day at your first duty station
> (or whatever they call it in the army) taking orders from a 20 yr old
> guy who has been there for a while. See where that could cause a
> conflict?
Why? I'd have more problems taking orders from an imbecile than from a 20 year old.
Speaking from experience, its a difficult situation. Also, the military has more than its fair share of imbeciles.JohnnyD 0
QuoteQuoteYou could be a 40 yr. old soldier - first day at your first duty station (or whatever they call it in the army) taking orders from a 20 yr old guy who has been there for a while. See where that could cause a conflict?
My team leader is 10 years younger than me. My Platoon Sergeant is 3 years younger than me.
Its sounds like you haven't had any problems and that's great. Maybe there are also some valid reasons the army will take people much older than the Marines. That is another discussion. Maybe we should split this off if you want to continue discussing the merits or possible problems of the policy.
To the original question: I don't believe we are getting any closer to the draft. I think if it came to the decision that we would have to institute the draft or withdraw, we would withdraw.billvon 3,070
>Also, the military has more than its fair share of imbeciles.
Right, and they seem to be able to deal with that.
Phys fit requirements make sense.
Age requirement doesn't - if you can pass the first, what matters the second? Younger people are getting fat anyway lately, soon, the older people will be the most fit.
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