Posted on Apr 16, 2016
Should all our Soldiers work on things like build buildings, work in auto shops, give financial advice, etc., to be more self sufficient?
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No. Not unless it is within the current military mission. The job of the military is to train for war. Once there is war, the job is to win that war.
SPC Michael Bonomo
Maybe I am misreading the question, but I was think it might be a good Idea to learn a skill so that when you are discharged you might be better equipped to reintegrate into society. I myself was 62B, I had the skills, I also used them for part time work off base to help support my family while stationed at Schofield. I watch a lot of my fellow soldiers suffer because they lacked the skills when we left the military. But then again when we were discharged, out processing took a day a Presidio
CPL Deanna Green (Parkinson)
I agree. As someone who transitioned out successfully and now hire people all of the time it is imperative to be able to have a well rounded skill set when you get out. I do agree with the Sgt as well. This skill building should never interfere with the mission at hand. It is a actually no different than taking online classes in the field. I would recommend getting with your supervisors for guidance
This can be a slippery slope. Our military exists to win wars. Any "side projects" and improvements should be in line with the actual MOS of the service member. Prior to WW2 the Soviet Army had it's soldiers do civic projects instead of train. The result was they got handed their asses by the Germans during the initial phase.
Everyone should work with their hands. It builds character and spirit. It brings you closer to God.
SFC Marcus Belt
If I worked with my hands, I'd lose my thumbs. God chose not to gift me in that way. I'm a musician.
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