Many years ago, if one were able to do 76 pushups, they could survive plebe year. It was easy. Subsequently, if one were able to order someone to do 79 pushups, they were a 'good' leader. We developed a lot of officers with great upper body strength. It was easy. With the enrollment of women, it became much more complex. The mental game became more prevalent. Getting through plebe year was more challenging. Leadership became more difficult. I think better officers, as a whole, are being developed.
Remember, every class since eighteen whatever, was the last one to have a real plebe year.
Remember, every class since eighteen whatever, was the last one to have a real plebe year.