2007-02-21 13:08:31 · 10 answers · asked by InTROLLigent 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As an Army Recruiter, I focus on people who are first time failures and people who are motivated to enlist.
When I say first time failure, think about all those middle class kids who have been told that college is the next step in life. Now, read about how many people actually graduate from college without taking a break.
There's no "preying" on poor kids or minorities. You try going to into a poor area with weak schools and high crime rates and see if you can find very many qualified applicants who a) can pass the ASVAB b) are not disqualified from law violations.
2007-02-22 02:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead enders are the easiest prey! People with no plans after high school. High school drop outs are encouraged to get their GED's because they too qualify for enlistment.
The same thing applies to colleges and universities where the dead enders hang out. This isn't quite as lucrative as the high school level, but they need to tap every resource available to them.
People in menial, low paying jobs, fast food comes to mind as a source to find new recruits. Health clubs are yet another source.
as are sports stadiums and ball parks where large groups of candidates can be found. Career exhibitions are yet another source for recruiters to visit.
2007-02-21 21:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why are there still people who think that the most of the people who join the military are either poor or have some sort of problem?
Are they a bunch of John Kerry wannabes?
Even the news media has been forced to admit this is nothing but a stupid stereotype that only idiots believe.
2007-02-21 21:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
juniors and seniors in h.s. that live by a military base! they figure that since these kids had parents/family in the military they will b more likely than others 2 join up. i was an army brat graduated 4rm an army base, both my jr. and sr. yrs we took the asvab (test u have 2 take 2 get in the military). then thats when all the harrassing takes place!!!
2007-02-21 21:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
people who have little or no options
if you look like you are uneducated and will spend the rest of your life working at McDonalds...and the recruiter thinks you are unhappy about that...you are his prey
2007-02-21 21:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by Veritas939020 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
"Prey". They don't prey on any group.
2007-02-21 23:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by k3s793 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The poor, the lonely, the isolated. Mostly, the poor.
2007-02-21 21:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by justagirl33552 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
poor minority young men
2007-02-21 21:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by Xiomy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"prey"?......what are YOU smoking?
2007-02-21 21:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by patriot07 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stupid people
2007-02-21 21:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by krustymokester 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋