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I've seen what the training is like for those who do direct commissions (e.g. Jags, doctors, high end computer specialists) and it looks like a god damn daycare
by Der_Einzige 3y ago
I've seen what the training is like for those who do direct commissions (e.g. Jags, doctors, high end computer specialists) and it looks like a god damn daycare compared to even regular officer school. I think their basic training is half as long and less than half as difficult. Also no one was yelling at them. Not saying that's a bad thing. Quite the opposite, it convinced me that even I could have a place somewhere in the military if necessary.
And don't even get me started on "state defense forces".
- imwillofficial 3y agoIt’s fit for purpose. I make more than my local SDF. The members are under funded, under trained, and volunteering their time unpaid. I see it as altruistic giving back to the community. As for “fork and knife school”, I don’t need my JAGs as fit as I need my infantry.
- zip1234 3y agoMedical/JAG/chaplain corps officers are generally not considered 'line officers' and cannot command combat forces which is one of the reasons for the different training.
- ameister14 3y agoI believe this is true for branches other than the Marine Corps