Quote Originally Posted by Bob's World View Post

Perhaps the problem with our all volunteer force is not that the civilians don't understand the military, perhaps the problem is that the military does not understand the populace? I was always taught that if you and your boss don't see things the same way, it was incumbent on you to confrom to the boss, not the other way around.

Just something to consider.
I think there's some truth to that, and for some evidence one can look at recruiting and ROTC, both of which are increasingly regional. Same with ROTC programs. If our focus for accessions is biased toward certain demographics, then it seems reasonable to suggest that might be one source for a disconnect.