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Carla · 61-69, F
So the problems you listed make up 26% of the 77% you mentioned. Out of curiosity...how and whom came up with that 77%? That number of young men certainly aren't trying to enlist.
Carla · 61-69, F
@DogMan so 77% of those trying to enlist are ineligible? That makes sense. I am pleased that the armed forces are being particular in there recruitment.
DogMan · 61-69, M
@Carla Me too, but it is still sad that more couldn't qualify.
Carla · 61-69, F
@DogMan think about it though...selective service requirements are higher than would be a draft. And still, 2.5 out of ten at the ages permitted is probably not a bad number.

OverTheHill · 61-69, M
My son got in shape and qualified to serve in the USCG!
DogMan · 61-69, M
@OverTheHill Nice! Those Coast Guard guys train hard.
The Navy lowered educational prerequisites so that high school diplomas are no longer required. Perhaps a further lowering of standards will increase recruitment numbers.

And, seriously, as drone operations become increasingly important, perhaps relaxed BMI standards could be traded off against strong gaming skills.
DogMan · 61-69, M
@ElwoodBlues I see your point for drone operators. If you are mentally qualified to be a drone operator, being
fat would probably not be a problem.

You got me to say something I never thought I would. Mostly because at 65 I would still be able to qualify.

See how open minded I am. 😉
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akindheart · 61-69, F
now that is plain sad.
DogMan · 61-69, M
@akindheart Same thing I said.
trollslayer · 46-50, M
Very sad, but not surprising.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
Even hunter biden had to have waivers
romell · 51-55, M
Even if technology annihilated USA s enemies what about the boots on ground??
GerOttman · 61-69, M
12 weeks of basic training will solve the fatties problems.
GerOttman · 61-69, M
@DogMan Mentally, physically, and morally!
DogMan · 61-69, M
@GerOttman Just what a lot of these kids need.
GerOttman · 61-69, M
@DogMan Ahhh... most of 'em are good kids you give 'em a chance!
Programming is unraveling, what shouldn't be won't
Overweight, on drugs, and mentally knackered? Sounds like a midlife crisis in a vape cloud!

 
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