Quote Originally Posted by bumperplate View Post
1) The training must get better. And yes, it certainly should be better for enlisted as well. I don't subscribe to the peacetime v. wartime issue. We are warfighting organizations - scrimping is lazy, wrong, and inexcusable. I see no room for compromise. I know I'm in the minority with that, but I don't see it as an issue where any of us should give ground. I hear you about taking people under your wing and so forth. One thing I've noticed in our military is that many times it's the LTs (NCOs too) that are squared away that get the least mentorship. Another wrong answer.
Just a general response and that being that if there are problems and weaknesses in the peacetime training structure then if a general mobilization were to take place it would be more chaotic than normal to the point of being unworkable and a total shambles. I would be interested to learn how this massive increased need for instructors would be met. Is there a plan?