Posted on Aug 18, 2018
Should we bring back the Invalid Corps for wounded warriors and those who are otherwise disqualified from combat duty?
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It was a civil war unit made up of willing wounded and otherwise discharged soldiers to perform non-combatant roles, freeing up manpower and allowing wounded to continue serving with full pay. They played a vital role in garrision duty, guarding prisoners, quelling draft riots, etc. Something similar for the many wounded discharged today could provide them a chance to continue serving and making a difference, while allowing the military to maintain readiness and manpower. Would also be a potential option for those disqualified because of medical, but still willing to serve in some capacity.
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We already have an Invalid Corps. It is called the United States Air Force.
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Cadet, we have wounded solider units, but they are there to heal, repair and mend. Now you are wanting those who can no longer deploy, to sit back at a desk, or the motorpool, using resources that are in either short supply or lacking, so those who can deploy, and often have 4-8 times, keep getting the chance to come home without a body part, before they can relax? The job of the Services is to defend at all times, if we can't do that, then we need to go home and do something else.
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The Invalid Corps was something comprised of willing volunteers who had been discharged- they did not simply take wounded veterans and hurl them behind a desk. It was a chance for soldiers who still wanted to serve despite their injuries to do so. The demand was rather high due to the nature of the war, but never to the point of using unwilling veterans. I completely understand where you're coming from, however. But if discharged veterans were still inclined to be involved actively in military affairs, perhaps this would enable that.
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