Christcorp
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I think it's important to realize that no matter how much we would like it differently, there are going to be some who enlist, go ROTC, got OTS, or go to the academy, strictly for the free education, job security, or other benefits. But until these individuals graduate and actually start active duty, the majority of them have no real idea what they got themselves into. Not even those who came it with a calling to serve. Once they are active duty and performing their jobs, then the clock starts in my book. If they perform honorably and admirably, then they are an asset and should be retained. If they don't perform, then they should be let go.
We haven't had a draft since the 70's. As such, there's no excuse for someone no performing. And it's quite easy to determine a person's motive for joining the military; whatever branch or method. And with MORE THAN ENOUGH applicants, I believe we can be choosy. I'd rather have an academy, ROTC force, officer corp, and enlisted corp made up of motivated and service before self individuals. And whenever we can recognize an individual applicant without these attributes, we should turn them down. But no matter how hard we try, there will always be some that are simply playing the game. To them, it's about the education and benefits, and they're paying back the government for providing that education.
We haven't had a draft since the 70's. As such, there's no excuse for someone no performing. And it's quite easy to determine a person's motive for joining the military; whatever branch or method. And with MORE THAN ENOUGH applicants, I believe we can be choosy. I'd rather have an academy, ROTC force, officer corp, and enlisted corp made up of motivated and service before self individuals. And whenever we can recognize an individual applicant without these attributes, we should turn them down. But no matter how hard we try, there will always be some that are simply playing the game. To them, it's about the education and benefits, and they're paying back the government for providing that education.