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> in these households are going to have minimum of IQ that's higher than the normal minimum since that's a prerequisite for enlistment. Is it? I know they’re a
by culll_kuprey 1y ago
> in these households are going to have minimum of IQ that's higher than the normal minimum since that's a prerequisite for enlistment.
Is it? I know they’re a lot more selective than historically, but I was under the impression that a low 30-something asvab score qualifies you for at least infantryman. Is that really above average IQ?
- s1artibartfast 1y agoIf you take any distribution and cut off the bottom X percent, the new average will be higher. I think this is the point they are making. Simply excluding the mentally handicapped or dysfunctional drug addict parents would have an effect
- culll_kuprey 1y agoWhile I’ll grant you the mentally handicap. I promise you there are many in the military with dysfunctional drug addicted parents.
- s1artibartfast 1y agoyes, but we are talking about the children of active military families. There are fewer dysfunctional crackheads and whatnot in the active service than general population.