TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 579531 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It seems like every year the discipline level and professional level of people new to the military drops a little bit. Have you noticed a steady decline in the professionalism and discipline of new troops? 2015-04-08T14:17:07-04:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 579531 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It seems like every year the discipline level and professional level of people new to the military drops a little bit. Have you noticed a steady decline in the professionalism and discipline of new troops? 2015-04-08T14:17:07-04:00 2015-04-08T14:17:07-04:00 Capt Jeff S. 1306542 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's been almost 16 years since I retired, so I can't speak to what is happening now, but I did notice a a decline in discipline over the course of my tours. <br /><br />If what I'm seeing on Rallypoint is any indication, I'd say we still have very good people in the service, but their numbers are fewer, as a percentage of the whole. Response by Capt Jeff S. made Feb 16 at 2016 12:51 PM 2016-02-16T12:51:53-05:00 2016-02-16T12:51:53-05:00 SPC John Lebiecki 2340624 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh yes. Clearly. It has come from a result of decades of war and needs to fill the ranks. Response by SPC John Lebiecki made Feb 14 at 2017 3:31 PM 2017-02-14T15:31:32-05:00 2017-02-14T15:31:32-05:00 2015-04-08T14:17:07-04:00