New driver training

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

No, I believe it is a sign of young guys not wanting to get blown up in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Army (not sure about the other branches) lowered the education levels to enlist. A high school diploma was required but I think that can be waived if you score high enough on initial testing.

I was talking about the physical standards----had not heard about the educational changes.

"Be all you can be" has become "Close enough for government work".


Resident know-it-all.

 

[PT Car Washer]

I don't believe the physical standards have changed just the educational standards. Don't have to be a genius to clean and fire a rifle.

 

[guyinthebrownbox]

The military is still an all voluntary force as well. So is signing up to drive a package car.

Agreed that it doesn't take a genius to clean and fire a weapon, but if you don't know that you might be deployed to a war zone like Iraq or Afghanistan, then there is a reason why said individual doesn't have a high school diploma.

It's a shame


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