Posted on May 5, 2015
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So we are all very aware of SHARP, hence the 300 hours or more of training a year. However, What do you personally feel should be the Army's number one priority at this present time?

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Winning in Afghanistan.
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SFC Stephen King
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SHARP is important. Suicide to me is more important understanding it not training. The fact that we are all part of a team regardless of branch. The stigma of seeking help is still out there. We need to prevent suicides, for the military and for civilians, this means expanding access to care and making sure that people feel comfortable seeking it.
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CSM Carlson C.
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This is the thing. It can't be as cut and dry as you are framing the question. You can be the most cutting edge military and top notch training, but if there is constant sexual harassment and unfair treatment the foundation of the complete organization has been severely damaged. There must be a good balance to these problems faced by the military. Also a more proactive approach vs the reactionary measures must be taken. Instead of force feeding hundreds of hours lead by example and hold people to a standard and take sexual harassment and assault seriously
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MSG,

The question is not to alienate sexual harassment or its existence in the military. The question leans toward which issues require more emphasis and attention by top leaders, if they are more than that of sexual harassment. Said leaders, have voiced their agendas, clearly stating that sexual harassment is the #1 priority. Therefore, is this issue the one we should be lazer focused on ?
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I think that you have to attend to the items equally... Just my opinion, because if you focus on one without the other then you flounder on the focus needed to alleviate the problems that are current in our Army, hell, our military. The number 1 mission should always be accomplishment of the mission and welfare of Soldiers. Then spread resources as needed. There is no right answer. Its the answer at that time.
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CSM Christopher St. Cyr
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Training to fight our nation's enemy while learning to respect the differences of those we serve with by observing their abilities during tough training.
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1SG Charles Hunter
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The Army's (and all military services) number one priority should be now and always combat readiness. Any activity or program that detracts from that goal is wasteful and counterproductive.

I have read that veterans (including serving service members) commit suicide at the rate of 22 per day. This issue certainly needs attention from all levels of leadership. Junior service members must be able to report aberrant behavior without fear of repercussions.

Pay and benefits are certainly important, and necessary to attract and retain the all volunteer force. People must be well compensated to put themselves in harms way.

Sexual harassment and sexual assault have long been a problem. Effective discipline toward offenders is imperative. One of the greatest problems is the credibility of allegations, particularly when alcohol is involved.

Equal opportunity programs are hardly a new thing. One would have expected some improvement over the last 40 years. Human nature will always be human nature.

The draw-down is, as usual, a political issue and very short-sighted. The military must ensure that a rapid response to external threats is possible. We've been caught flat-footed too often before: 1941, 1950, 2011.
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SPC Evac Plt Medic
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No, I don't agree that SHARP should be our focal point. Maybe how to mitigate needless spending in the Army should take it's place.
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None of those should ever be the top priority of ANY military organization. It should be conducting or training to conduct war time missions. I shouldn't have to cancel mission essential training and counseling so that we can sit through another lecture because some service member did wrong. It's no wonder we are becoming a weaker force.
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Constantly reiterating the military's position on sexual abuse is an effective way to remind potential predators of the consequences. Just reminding people that this kind of action will not be ignored averts many from making a bad choice. If all of this SHARP training we all have to endure prevents even one rape it makes it all worth it. If we were aware of an imminent assault we would do whatever we can to stop it from happening. I do not know what should be the number one priority but I do appreciate the importance SHARP as annoying as it may be. The victim is our comrade
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SFC Platoon Sergeant
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How about training...
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LTC(P) Diagnostic Radiologist
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SHARP training and suicide prevention are a complete waste of time and prove the army is bending to political correctness and box checking. Has SHARP training and suicide prevention decreased harassment or suicides, no.
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