Anti-Intellectualism In The Army

[jkm_101_fso]

Yeah, I just found out that my BZ board for MAJ is now in January. Wow.

Not that I've got a snowball's chance (nor should I), but seriously.

I haven't been a CPT THAT long. I'm not even 30.

It's pretty crazy now; 3 years to CPT, 8-9 years to MAJ. Unbelievable.

[Old Eagle]

Frankly, I'm impressed that the Army has maintained as much discipline in the system as it has. As John T and Ken can attest, we went through some periods when that was not the case. During VN, TOS to CPT was 2 years. Benning was churning out OCS grads to beat the band. There was a program whereby company commanders could frock E-3s and above to buck sergeant - "acting jack", and there was an "instant NCO" program at the Infantry School (and perhaps other places) - shake & bake.

Additionally, years of combat have an impact on the maturity level and real world experience of the officers involved.

No things have definitely been worse.