Army Falls Short

[Harpy Eagle]

Well explain to us morons how this is the first time they missed the quota since 2005!? Even though the economy has been in upswing for years now ?

Shit happens. When I was on recruiting for the Marine Corps they made a huge issue out of us (as in the Corps in general) hitting goal for 100 straight months, we even got a cool coin that was made to commemorate the event. 4 months after getting the coin, we missed goal.

Two things impact recruitment, the economy and if there is a war going on. I started recruiting duty in 2003, the economy was still recovering and we were kicking Iraq's ass. We were turning away people left and right and hitting our number for the month by the 12th to 15th. Fast forward 13 months and people were dying at a high rate and the economy had recovered and we were hitting mission on the last day of the month after approving waivers that were denied 2 weeks prior.

Story was about Army . Marines always do well because of their rep. I bet Navy and Air do well also .

People probably pass on Army cause they don’t want to be front line Korea cannon fodder.

The Navy does well because of not only their reputation, but also because they have one of the fastest advancement paths of all the services, and offer a GREAT opportunity for travel. Get on sea duty, chances are you're gonna hit at least 10 countries on that tour. Other services? They generally end up going to a base and staying there for 3 to 4 years, with the only travel being deployed to a war zone.

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

 

[Timmy]

Shit happens. When I was on recruiting for the Marine Corps they made a huge issue out of us (as in the Corps in general) hitting goal for 100 straight months, we even got a cool coin that was made to commemorate the event. 4 months after getting the coin, we missed goal.

Two things impact recruitment, the economy and if there is a war going on. I started recruiting duty in 2003, the economy was still recovering and we were kicking Iraq's ass. We were turning away people left and right and hitting our number for the month by the 12th to 15th. Fast forward 13 months and people were dying at a high rate and the economy had recovered and we were hitting mission on the last day of the month after approving waivers that were denied 2 weeks prior.

Story was about Army . Marines always do well because of their rep. I bet Navy and Air do well also .

People probably pass on Army cause they don’t want to be front line Korea cannon fodder.

The Navy does well because of not only their reputation, but also because they have one of the fastest advancement paths of all the services, and offer a GREAT opportunity for travel. Get on sea duty, chances are you're gonna hit at least 10 countries on that tour. Other services? They generally end up going to a base and staying there for 3 to 4 years, with the only travel being deployed to a war zone.

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Story was about Army . Marines always do well because of their rep. I bet Navy and Air do well also .

People probably pass on Army cause they don’t want to be front line Korea cannon fodder.

The Navy does well because of not only their reputation, but also because they have one of the fastest advancement paths of all the services, and offer a GREAT opportunity for travel. Get on sea duty, chances are you're gonna hit at least 10 countries on that tour. Other services? They generally end up going to a base and staying there for 3 to 4 years, with the only travel being deployed to a war zone.

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

You really should find a new hobby, you really suck at thinking.

 

[Timmy]

The Navy does well because of not only their reputation, but also because they have one of the fastest advancement paths of all the services, and offer a GREAT opportunity for travel. Get on sea duty, chances are you're gonna hit at least 10 countries on that tour. Other services? They generally end up going to a base and staying there for 3 to 4 years, with the only travel being deployed to a war zone.

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

You really should find a new hobby, you really suck at thinking.

Geez. Get a sense of humor.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

You really should find a new hobby, you really suck at thinking.

Geez. Get a sense of humor.

I thought it was pretty funny!

 

[Mr Natural]

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books

The only gun I shot in my Navy days was a soldering gun.

 

[dave p]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

 

[dave p]

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

You really should find a new hobby, you really suck at thinking.

Geez. Get a sense of humor.

I thought it was pretty funny!

It was very funny

 

[dave p]

Another example of the idiot OP being wrong and not being able to admit it

Not wrong.

The recruitment fell short for the first time since 2005. We've had low unemployment for 5 years now.

That's not the reason.

Try harder.

you think it is because of Trump??
???!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????!!!!?

Could be in the back of people's minds. Dude has been doing a lot of saber rattling. Folks who have been watching servicemen going to Iraq or Afghanistan for multiple deployments might not be so keen to sign up for a potential deployment to Iran or North Korea.

Seems you have forgotten Barrypuppet's "Line in the sand" about Syria over a false flag "chemical attack" which was actually done by USA.INC's proxy army known as ISIS.....

Didn’t trump attack Syria too?

Still don’t get why this was moved out of politics .

Because it isn’t politics!

 

[dave p]

Despite offering all kinds of bribes, the army fell short in recruiting. Of course they blame the economy . Which is a bunch of crap . But a great excuse to ask for more money !

Kids aren’t joining cause they don’t trust our leadership. And they defiantly don’t trust that Trump won’t ship there ass to some stupid war .

And who can blame them? Kids today and their family have seen the endless war BS and want no part of it .

Strong economy fuels rare shortfall in Army recruits, says major general

You’re a fucking idiot.

 

[dave p]

Why is this in current events and not politics?

Oh that’s right , it makes Trump look bad .

Because it isn’t politics. You moron.

 

[Timmy]

Not wrong.

The recruitment fell short for the first time since 2005. We've had low unemployment for 5 years now.

That's not the reason.

Try harder.

you think it is because of Trump??
???!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????!!!!?

Could be in the back of people's minds. Dude has been doing a lot of saber rattling. Folks who have been watching servicemen going to Iraq or Afghanistan for multiple deployments might not be so keen to sign up for a potential deployment to Iran or North Korea.

Seems you have forgotten Barrypuppet's "Line in the sand" about Syria over a false flag "chemical attack" which was actually done by USA.INC's proxy army known as ISIS.....

Didn’t trump attack Syria too?

Still don’t get why this was moved out of politics .

Because it isn’t politics!

It’s 100% politics ! We are discussing the political reasons why the army can’t finds recruits.

Have you seen what passes for acceptable content in politics??

 

[dave p]

you think it is because of Trump??
???!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????!!!!?

Could be in the back of people's minds. Dude has been doing a lot of saber rattling. Folks who have been watching servicemen going to Iraq or Afghanistan for multiple deployments might not be so keen to sign up for a potential deployment to Iran or North Korea.

Seems you have forgotten Barrypuppet's "Line in the sand" about Syria over a false flag "chemical attack" which was actually done by USA.INC's proxy army known as ISIS.....

Didn’t trump attack Syria too?

Still don’t get why this was moved out of politics .

Because it isn’t politics!

It’s 100% politics ! We are discussing the political reasons why the army can’t finds recruits.

Have you seen what passes for acceptable content in politics??

You are discussing them as being political because you want it to be political.The op is purely current events.

 

[Timmy]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

Stupid ? Im totally right ! You don’t buy the Genrals BS do u? Explain how they made last years quota and totally miss this years ?

 

[dave p]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

Stupid ? Im totally right ! You don’t buy the Genrals BS do u? Explain how they made last years quota and totally miss this years ?

Yes you’re stupid. Let me ask you this. Trump was in office last year right.? Why didn’t it affect it then. The economy is better than last year. So yes, you are stupid.

 

[Timmy]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

Stupid ? Im totally right ! You don’t buy the Genrals BS do u? Explain how they made last years quota and totally miss this years ?

Yes you’re stupid. Let me ask you this. Trump was in office last year right.? Why didn’t it affect it then. The economy is better than last year. So yes, you are stupid.

Because it was his first year. Now we know what he’s about .

 

[dave p]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

Stupid ? Im totally right ! You don’t buy the Genrals BS do u? Explain how they made last years quota and totally miss this years ?

Yes you’re stupid. Let me ask you this. Trump was in office last year right.? Why didn’t it affect it then. The economy is better than last year. So yes, you are stupid.

Because it was his first year. Now we know what he’s about .

You really aren’t good at this. Your blind partisan ideology has rendered you ignorant.

 

[Timmy]

Oh, and kudos to the Army General blaming the economy for his failure . He’s bacially blowing smoke up Trumps ass. “Gosh Commander In Chief , you’ve done so awesome with the economy that I can’t even get guys to join !” . Lol. Well played !

Thanks for showing you’re as stupid as the op. Where do you fucking retards grow up?

Stupid ? Im totally right ! You don’t buy the Genrals BS do u? Explain how they made last years quota and totally miss this years ?

Yes you’re stupid. Let me ask you this. Trump was in office last year right.? Why didn’t it affect it then. The economy is better than last year. So yes, you are stupid.

Because it was his first year. Now we know what he’s about .

You really aren’t good at this. Your blind partisan ideology has rendered you ignorant.

Hey, I also blamed the endless wars that started way before Trump.

Maybe YOU are the partisan!

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Story was about Army . Marines always do well because of their rep. I bet Navy and Air do well also .

People probably pass on Army cause they don’t want to be front line Korea cannon fodder.

The Navy does well because of not only their reputation, but also because they have one of the fastest advancement paths of all the services, and offer a GREAT opportunity for travel. Get on sea duty, chances are you're gonna hit at least 10 countries on that tour. Other services? They generally end up going to a base and staying there for 3 to 4 years, with the only travel being deployed to a war zone.

That and they trick so many people into trying to become SEALS! Knowing they will fail and then the Navy can do anything they want with them

Actually, no they don't. The people who ask for the SEAL program generally have been wanting to be one since they were kids, and they know how hard it is to be one. And, if a person actually does qualify to come in under a SEAL program (billets are rare for initial enlistees by the way), they understand that the chances of making it all the way through are slim. And, the physical requirements for SEAL program are way more strict than any other program. Vision has to be no worse than 20/70, correctable to 20/20. LASIK surgery will disqualify you (or at least, it did back in 2002).

Generally, most of the SEAL applicants come from those already in the fleet. And, if 1000 people apply, only 100 will be accepted for BUDs. Of that 100 that qualify, only 30 to 40 will make it through. They have an outrageous attrition rate.

I shared the office space with the Navy Recruiter, I know all about what he told the kids about the SEALs. We had a fun little rivalry during my time on the streets.

I thought all Navy guys became Seals? There seems to be a million of them! And they all write books .

The above disqualifies you from ever speaking of military matters

 

[Borillar]

Not wrong.

The recruitment fell short for the first time since 2005. We've had low unemployment for 5 years now.

That's not the reason.

Try harder.

you think it is because of Trump??
???!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????!!!!?

Could be in the back of people's minds. Dude has been doing a lot of saber rattling. Folks who have been watching servicemen going to Iraq or Afghanistan for multiple deployments might not be so keen to sign up for a potential deployment to Iran or North Korea.

Seems you have forgotten Barrypuppet's "Line in the sand" about Syria over a false flag "chemical attack" which was actually done by USA.INC's proxy army known as ISIS.....

Didn’t trump attack Syria too?

Still don’t get why this was moved out of politics .

Because it isn’t politics!

Everything is politics.