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Originally Posted by Kevsh
I think you misunderstood his point (and assuming I *did* understand it), that they are loosening restrictions on enlisting because the U.S. is getting desperate to recruit more troops - it's not *who* they are letting in, just the fact that they are making it easer.
It's no secret there has been a shortfall of recruits for years and clearly they are trying new ways to get people to enlist. Loosening restrictions is just one of many tactics.
(Of course, the bad publicity over the "Stop-Less" idea doesn't help their case much)
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Dude, READ THE ARTICLE. These are petty things. Hell, there are kids not getting in because of bunions, asthma, if they've been on any treatment for ADD in the last 12 months, homeschooled, etc.
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Waivers must be approved by an officer who is ranked as a brigadier general or above, and recruits must have written recommendations and endorsements from community leaders showing they would be a good bet for the military.
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Does that really sound like they're just letting in the scum of the earth because they're desperate or some movie came out?
The restrictions for the military have been INCREDIBLY tight for years and they are loosening them up a teeny tiny bit. It's still 100X harder to get in than it was even just 30 years ago.