Members Sonic1 Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 http://iraqwar.mirror-world.ru/article/210134 "We've never had this problem of young people being obese like we have today," said Gen. John Shalikashvili, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He calls the rising number of youth unfit for duty a matter of national security. "We should be concerned about how this will impact this overstretched Army and its ability to recruit." Does this concern anybody else? I guess we can only hope that our future "out-of-shape" troops will only be matched against other countries out-of-shape troops.
Members frezno109 Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 "overstretched Army"? Well, I guess it's either that or overstretched Army uniforms. Nyuck-nyuck-nyuck. ....... I'll just show myself out.
Members iamdenialNJ Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 Why do we need to be in shape when we got bombs?
Members Sonic1 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Members Posted November 12, 2009 Why do we need to be in shape when we got bombs? And bomber pilots just sit around, anyways. We should get mech-warriors.
Members Thrustin Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 If we would've had more drive-thrus at the time, many would have avoided dodging the draft.
Members Sonic1 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Members Posted November 12, 2009 If we would've had more drive-thrus at the time, many would have avoided dodging the draft. I think you've stumbled apon something, Thrustin. All these teenage fatboys are yeller!
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 It's OK, you'll just have to rethink your approach to combat
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 The extra layers of fat provide ablative protection against IEDs
Members Orph Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 http://iraqwar.mirror-world.ru/article/210134Does this concern anybody else? I guess we can only hope that our future "out-of-shape" troops will only be matched against other countries out-of-shape troops. Well... Banning deep fried food and fastfood joints would go a looong way towards reversing that trend.
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 Draft them anyway. They could make good road blocks.
Members absintheXIII Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 We should get mech-warriors. Mechs FTW!
Members solderjunkie Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 I couldn't join because I already had a record when I was 18... they would rather have Mama's Boys with good grades and no life-experience.
Members Playerunk Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 I couldn't join because I already had a record when I was 18... they would rather have Mama's Boys with good grades and no life-experience. because they are more suitable to following orders..those like you would THINK and this is a big no-no in the army
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 Hey. I had several records (all vinyl), when I was 18 and I still got drafted.
Members citizenralph Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 I couldn't join because I already had a record when I was 18... they would rather have Mama's Boys with good grades and no life-experience. If by "life experience" you mean being a criminal, then yes, that's something they don't want. I have no problem with that. I know several "smart" "mama's boy's" currently serving right now. They are physically and mentally in outstanding shape and I thank God we have them protecting us.
Members LouSpaceMonkey Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 From what I've seen around my nieghborhood, most are unfit to go into the outside world, much lees join the military.
Members matou Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 I'm curious to know what are the numbers on obesity alone. When I was young, gettin' busted was a sure ticket into the service. Guys used to ask "What are you in for?" For most, it was reefer, but one guy from Florida told me he got popped poachin' 'gators.
Members beedlesw Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 I was an army recruiter for a while, and let me tell you, there are a lot of ways to disqualify someone, and the army is the most lenient of all the branches in terms of entrance qualifications. Obesity isn't even the most serious, for a while there the army had this pilot program where they were allowing people who exceeded the body fat percentage to enlist, and then spend time at a fat camp type thing prior to starting basic. they're trying the same thing now with kids who have no HS diploma, they go through an army sponsored GED program prior to starting basic training. The big things that disqualify people are criminal charges, which are mainly drugs or DUIs/alcohol related, any drug or alcohol charge requires a waiver, more than one of those charges and your chances of being able to enlist drop sharply. tattoos used to be an issue, now it's only if they are gang related or offensive. medical problems, even something you would think is minor, can keep someone out of the military. ADHD(which 75 percent of young americans seem to be diagnosed with these days) can keep you out. And of course, a lot of people that do qualify, and decide to join, invariably end up failing the entrance drug test
Members Hearafter Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 A Russian site said that? No way! Plus, waiting until the day after Veteran's Day to bag on the troops was a classy move
Members MattACaster Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 And bomber pilots just sit around, anyways. We should get mech-warriors. Gimme a Timber Wolf and I'm in!!!
Members zachoff Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 And bomber pilots just sit around, anyways. We should get mech-warriors. I think you've touched on both the root of and potential solution to this problem.
Members lug Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 So now I have to rely on all these fat, lazy, stupid kids for my retirement AND my future healthcare? I'm now supporting assisted suicide legislation.
Members ezstep Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 ...'m now supporting assisted suicide legislation. You became a DEMOCRAT???
Members beedlesw Posted November 12, 2009 Members Posted November 12, 2009 A Russian site said that? No way! Plus, waiting until the day after Veteran's Day to bag on the troops was a classy move technically, he's not bagging on the troops, but americans in general. it could actually be looked at as kind of a compliment, that the people in uniform are the top 25% of the american population.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.