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I would guess that there's a much greater difference between the military and civilian cultures for the US than for South Korea, simply because the SK military
by w1ntermute 13y ago
I would guess that there's a much greater difference between the military and civilian cultures for the US than for South Korea, simply because the SK military conscripts all able-bodied males.
- ShabbyDoo 13y agoAn interesting lack of selection bias which I had never considered. I presume that those choosing to be career officers opt-in or at least are chosen based on desire/talent/etc.?
- w1ntermute 13y agoThe vast majority of conscripts obviously have no interest in continuing after their mandatory period is up, so yes, the ones who want to be career officers probably go in with that intention. There are probably some who develop an interest after joining, though.