Simple question. Is the Army going too soft?

Already there

I don't think they army is getting soft, it's a unit type of deal if the unit is soft most of the soldiers will be soft as well, and vice versa, it also comes down on NCOs as they play a big role of shaping up the soldiers, bottom line in my opinion WE need to go to war because garrison life is unbearable and I think it the reason that contributed to the issue that you expressed.

SSG Amir Kurdy I was just discussing this issue the other day and the conclusion I can come to is that it isn't only the army that's having issues, but a nation as a whole.

Let me explain.

Our primary new soldiers are fresh faced 17-20ish year olds. These new soldiers are a differant generation than you and I. They are also the fruition of a growing problem our nation has of coddling children and teens
You see we have effectively extended the adolescent period longer in our nation than what is healthy. This period being extended, psychologically, prevents youngsters from developing as the should. Into functioning/functional adults.

This is evident by a large number of our young now being unable to handle simple issues. Being easily overwhelmed/stressed/having problems dealing with minor issues and having a tendency to pass the blame to others or an inability to accept personal responsibility for their actions.
They don't consider themselves adults and consequently don't act as such.

I'd say this trend is only going to continue and worsen until someone "forces" them to grow up.

This isn't just applicable to the army but to all branches of service and all universities are encountering the issue as well.

That said we certainly don't help the issue as it seems with some recent changes only feed into the problem of "being babied"

CSM Michael J. Uhlig would love to hear your opinion on this thought.

So enters the entitled generation into the Army.