2006-10-13 01:43:36 · 11 answers · asked by michael d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
In the fifties they at least made sure you didn't have a criminal record, today all you need do is show up at the door.
This standards dropping will catch up to the military complex. It will become the 'loose cannon' syndrome. Some of these people they're letting in, are really not stable for military life. To often this problem shows up on the field of battle, where they become a threat, even to their own comrades.
This unfortunately, is the cost we pay by avoiding the draft!
2006-10-13 02:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The army of today sets out tests to see if you are capable of understanding the word obedience, loyalty, honesty and integrity. In the 50,s there were enlisted men who could not read or write but were taken on because of their physical ability. Today's soldier has to be able to think for himself, he must be literate and understand all the above. A soldier may take orders or give them, the important thing is that he knows why he is doing it!
My father served in the 50's and I served in the 70's & 80's. It was easier in the 50's and the discipline was a lot tougher not like today. The only difference today is that we are more accountable of our actions in the field of battle.
2006-10-13 02:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by Le Baron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier - the Army is so under manned at the moment it is offering anyone at their 18 - 20 year point an additional 5 years engagement. When you join now as long as you have the ability to pass a key stage 2 SATS test they'll have you.....sad but true!!!
2006-10-13 02:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was much easier all that was required was a strong back and an ability to do what your told. Today you got to have the strong back and the smarts to operate and maintain all this high tech equipment. to maintain a vehicle in the old days all you needed was a tool set and a manual. Now you need the tool set and an electronics degree and computers to diagnose and repair a vehicle. This is definitely not the old army of attrition warfare where everything was disposable now everything costs millions and thus fewer of them so we can't afford to lose much equipment unlike the old days.
2006-10-13 06:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the required standards for the British military have been lowered since the 1950's. that is a fact. IE. to be an aircraft engineer you used to have to have 5 gcse's or equivalent, now you just need 3 gcse's or equivalent. if you can walk talk and read, well maybe not read that well but can do your ABC's then the army will take you. they have to keep taking people as they like the RAF and navy have quota they have to fill.
2006-10-14 07:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by ladydunraven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harder. In the 50's it was compulsory - National Service!
2006-10-13 01:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its now much harder because nowadays they can pick and choose to get the best.In a National Service/Draft type system as most of Europe has they have to take it all unless they fail the medical
2006-10-13 01:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 50's they had the draft. there was no joining, most men were voluntold they were in the Army.
Today it is not hard because they are low on recruiting...
They will promise just about anything for bodies...
2006-10-13 02:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by Oorah Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier the Army is thin now, they need fresh meat!
2006-10-13 02:26:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
before or after korea, since after ww2 they were downsizing but then korea came along and up came the numbers again
2006-10-13 01:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by paki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋