Posted on Oct 23, 2014
Do you think the Military basic training will ever stop getting softer?
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I cant say that i had a rough basic training experience, i went in 2004, back when BDU's were still around, back when they were still able to smoke you, we didnt get cell phones, or TV, or Internet, hell we werent even allowed milk, just Water...Water.....and more Water. But now days i see new recruits posting pictures of themselves DURING basic training, when are we going to see any of that stop? let basic training go back to what its meant to do, to turn civilians into soldiers, ( im excluding the marines on this one because we all know they stay true), we need soldiers, not boyscouts!
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0SihQghhTg4
Funny, but probably true.
*Warning:May contain language offensive to some*
Funny, but probably true.
*Warning:May contain language offensive to some*
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PC, individuality, this power point, that power point.....It takes away from what Basic Training is actually meant for; Tearing down the civilian mindset and instilling the Soldier mindset. Why do they even bother teaching these kids to shoot a rifle, throw a grenade, react to contact, or conduct land navigation if the system is just going to let them do what they want when they want. Soldiers spend more time figuring out how to get around the regulation via IG loopholes than actually learning the regulations in which they are supposed to follow. DS's take FB selfies with new Soldiers, treat them like the buddies, hand out hugs and high fives and little pats on the bottoms when they do what they are supposed to do. I see nothing to come out of Basic Training but entitlement, individuality, extreme PC and the downfall of one of the greatest fighting forces. What happened to turning a boy into a man, teaching trust, honor, integrity, loyalty, combat readiness, motivation to be the best Soldier you can be and to take care of your leadership and battle buddies.........I hope it turns around but I do not see it happening when the RA side has all the same issues....
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Well now I was in basic training in 1963 and I believe it is in no way like it was then to many cay's mom pops and they would call their congress men or senator frends to change things for you not being the best for you in combat situation and there is no mom and pops to do things for you. I spent 12 years in the army and 2 years national guard. I believe you where called to be a man in any branch of service for your country.
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