"It's a new Army"... What does this statement mean to you?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:58:43 -0400

I am hearing this phrase quite a bit these days. I always thought it meant that, more or less, the Army is changing whether you like it or not. After hearing it over and over again in reference to similar situations and under certain circumstances, I'm not so sure that is the true reason people use it. What do you perceive when you hear this phrase? Also, have you noticed that you mainly hear or say it in reference to certain things or in certain situations?

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Aug 25 at 2015 10:33 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:33:25 -0400

When I was in it meant 2 things.
1. The 1SG was trying to explain some silly crud you had to change to accommodate a new politically correct policy that nobody liked and / or some new computer training to CYA for something.
2. Some Junior Enlisted Member was trying to explain a bad decision and compounding it by using a metaphorical etool to dig a deeper hole.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2015 11:05 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:05:22 -0400

Typically it's used to reference the "kindler gentler" Army/Navy/etc. Or it is used negatively to say "this shit would have never flown before, but now who the F knows"

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2015 3:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:07:25 -0500

I wasn't understanding that phrase "New Army" , I mean I've heard it a lot! To me, "New Army" means more advanced technology wise. I mean from what I was told if you had a problem with somebody you'd fight it out or whatever. But now, straight documentations of counselings!