Army Recruits Motivated by Economics Not Patriotism
The Army faces recruitment challenges despite improved quality as volunteers join for education and benefits rather to support the Vietnam era shift to an all volunteer force. Recruits report inflated promises and drill conditions improve, with better discipline and training. Senior officers note high school completion and reduced drug abuse, while shortages persist in technical skills across services.
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Dawn Anderson
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Kenneth Raesey
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Unclear military draft debate voiced by officers and soldiers
Lt Col Bruce Smalley of Stowe Vermont and Sgt 1st Class Carl Poer of El Paso Texas discuss the draft. Smalley questions confidence in many troops in critical moments while Poer praises the draft system for balance and education of the educated, unemployed and unwanted. The piece notes lack of a definitive tool in Pentagon policy.
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Stowe
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Carl D. Poer
el Paso
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