Callie is an aberration. Soldiers who show signs of abnormal desire for killing are subject to an evaluation and perhaps rehabilitation then if unresponsive discharge. For example:
"1-16. Counseling and rehabilitative requirements
a. General. Army leaders at all levels must be continually aware of their obligation to provide purpose, direction, and motivation to Soldiers. It is essential that Soldiers who falter, but have the potential to serve honorably and well, be given every opportunity to succeed. Effective leadership is particularly important in the case of Soldiers serving their initial enlistments. Except as otherwise indicated in this regulation, commanders must make maximum use of counseling and rehabilitation before determining that a Soldier has no potential for further useful service and, therefore, should be separated. In this regard, commanders will ensure that adequate counseling and rehabilitative measures are taken before initiating separation proceedings for the following reasons:
(2) Personality disorder. (See para 5-13.)
(3) Other designated physical or mental conditions. (See para 5-17)"
Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations
While not fool proof there are provisions which commanders must take into consideration.
Good old AR 635-200. I was a battery clerk in the army and I did the paper work for a many discharges under AR 635=208.
I realize I may sound disrespectful but that is not my intention.
The military, nowdays is put on a pedestal, mainly because of neocon propaganda. Most people nowdays are afraid to criticize the military.
Only now after many years are more female soldiers reporting rapes which they were afraid to do in the past because of retaliation from superior officers.
My whole feeling ion this subject is that this country is getting to be like the roman empire before it's fall.
There is nothing in the constitution about the US being the world's policeman.
I even think we should get rid of the all volunteer forces and bring back the draft before we become a banana republic.
"Neocon propaganda" is not the main cause for the the military's status today. The military was on a pedestal during and after WWII and enjoyed that until Vietnam. The current outflow of sentiment toward the military started after 9/11; people want and need to be protected, that is what the military represents. People celebrate and exalt their protectors, the public values their military.
Valid point....I retired in 93 after 22 years on active duty. The first time someone said thank you was after 9-11....