Has the sex/race card gone to far in today's military?

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:28:34 -0400

I have seen more examples of groups from all backgrounds utilizing race/sex to gain exemptions/ garner special treatment in wear and appearance of the uniform, and acceptable behavior in uniform over the last few years than I did when I was in service. Has it gone too far?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 2:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:44:23 -0400

I think that it's very possible that many SMs have tried to use a characteristic specific to them in an attempt to change the way the military affects their personal lives. To be honest, I don't think it's based on race, sex, orientation, or faith. I think there are too many soldiers who look out for number one instead of realizing that a soldier's job is one of sacrifice for the greater good. It's not about me, me, me. The organization and MWR will try to do their best, but you're still going to be in the suck. Get used to it.

Overall, I think the situations where someone "pulls the card" are few and far between, and given way too much attention.

Response by MSgt John McGowan made May 6 at 2016 4:22 PM

MSgt John McGowan — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:22:56 -0400

SPC If there is any kind of quota system at all the card is used. I don't care where or what it is there should be no quota.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 6 at 2016 4:46 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:46:05 -0400

That Card is Incorrect, My out of Jail Free Card was a different color and read "To All Law Enforcements Officials you will render whatever assistance this Agent requires". Yea I carried a DIA Courier Card for Several Years in Navy Blues. As far as this "Complaint" I put it in the same category that I put those that condemn PC Political Correctness in that they want to go back to being able to say the most outrageous Racist, Misogynistic Crap Imaginable and get a free pass. Nope it doesn't work that way. Yes the Military has made great strides and in some respects has always outpaced our Civilian Counterparts in trying to achieve Equality and Fairness but we still have a Long Way to Go before we start patting ourselves on the back and yell "We've Arrived".