Posted on Feb 27, 2015
Should trainees be allowed to quit basic training?
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Trainees are now able to voluntarily withdraw from Basic Combat Training, be it through a written VW, CMHS drop, or through repeated patterns of misconduct. Should they be allowed to quit, or should they be legally forced to complete the contract that they signed? Minimum time of service, meet the basic requirements of that contract, etc?
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You knew what you were getting into before you signed & raised your right hand. So no!!!! That's what wrong today, The easy out!!!! I don't like it here so I'm going to take my ball & go home mentality. I went to BCT in "89" the weaker troops were brought upto speed with help from their platoon mates... Go back to old school hip pocket training.
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What happens when there’s a draft? The choice, may not compromise are readiness today, BUT! Tomorrow, it very well could.
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SPC Michael Bolarakis
The one true sacrifice of liberty, and a republican state, is the armed forces. Are military swears an oath to uphold that idea, that idea is bound by a law that separates the laws that govern are nation, and are armed forces. This separation is necessary, are military is not a democracy and never was intended to be so. I believe in the rights of the individual, representative government with guaranteed protections, like speech. I also believe that does not and should apply to are active duty armed service members. The sacrifice is necessary.
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We need to teach these quitters there is no easy out. Grow up and be an adult. It used to be our military was the greatest light bulb for young people. If we, America, don’t turn these kids around this country is doomed. As too discharge there used to be a “Discharged for the good of the service”. I don’t know if there was a payback provision or not. Life isn’t eSy. Step up, do the work.
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They do give participation awards at graduation...not quittters. Recycling usually did the trick. LOL
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No! I hated boot camp and so did Just about about every trainee in my unit but we made it through and became pretty dam good soldiers. I hated my DI but after many years I came to realize that the toughness he installed in us saved our lives. Thank you Sgt Robinson.
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HELL NO ,MY Basic 1968 M.C.R.D. San Diego. Sure The Hell Was not Fun,was being trained for War not a Picnic .QUIT Never.6 year Marines another 20 ARMY retired age 60. Combat Veteran yes, Retired as Bn Master Gunner.
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I think the bigger question to address is why/how these individuals were allowed to join in the first place? I fully agree the Army isn't for everyone, but I also think it reflects poorly on the Army that we're letting in people who are unfit to serve from day 1. Another consideration is the potential backlash from such a policy. Would the wrong type of people be willing to join now that there's a way to voluntarily withdraw from Basic Training?
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