Quote Originally Posted by Ken White View Post
Yes, unfortunately. We're also in the process of repeating the Viet Nam era mistake. Guys my age got raised right by the WW II folks; we then let down our replacements because we got too busy with a year in VN and less than a year on duty in CONUS. We screwed up.

The outsourcing of training and the 'committee' system have deprived too many young NCOs of the knowledge and ability required to train their troops. Even those that can will slip -- if they aren't held responsible for it they won't do it. Fortunately, in good units, that's doesn't happen. Unfortunately, all units are not that good.

Surely you jest? Institute fear in training? UnAmerican!
Ken, it's a mistake without regard to when or how it occurred. Jest, thee say? Welcome to Basic Training

My DI at Bliss and Benning's Black Hats would strike fear in any abnormal GI