It suggests a level of desperation to a degree but the bigger issue is that there are a variety of things the military could do in order to attract young people and they're not doing it. No I don't think the military power is waning, I just think it's old men making bad decisions and not evolving.
The bigger thing to me is that graduating HS was often a barometer, barrier, or basic requirement for things. You want xyz? Finish HS. Removing that for anything is bad IMO. We don't need kids skipping HS to join the military.
I care about aptitude and trainability and rather you are experienced I need people who can ezcute and accomplish task with just a bit of critical thinking but more so cunning and discipline. I don’t need you to have a high school diploma or a college degree to do that.
While academic accomplishment has a case in certain fields I can’t say every field requires it. I personally believe skills and experience base is of more value in the majority of the enlisted military fields (not all).
I have training seats and manning positions that need to be filled. A good percentage of the youth are being DQd due to obesity, mental issues, criminal issues, other medical issues or they are just flaky. So why would I further constrain myself by placing requirements in place that are not needed.
Keep in mind the candidate still was required to meet the qualification standards of that occupational speciality they are applying for.
I know cats that tried to retake their shyt two or three times just to score in the 70's.
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