Im not going to say I agree with it, but this is hardly a new theory.
Higher pay allows them to take care of their families better, if they have them; it allows them more luxuries..some good, some bad; and allows them more opportunity to get into trouble.
For people who do things out of duty, or as volunteers, frequent monetary rewards can lead to *less* volunteerism, and *less* devotion to duty. A significant part of military performance is the sense of community, a sense of pride, a fulfillment of responsibility. Money used to replace those things may or may not be an improvement. expectations matter as well.
In short, it’s a more complicated question than implied.
Fortunately for me, my NCO's didn't eff around with "complicated." They got the job done, and looked out for their soldiers.
A 2nd Lieutenant now makes $42K a year? Damn, I made about $8K a year during my first two years, from '76-'78.
‘For people who do things out of duty, or as volunteers, frequent monetary rewards can lead to *less* volunteerism, and *less* devotion to duty. A significant part of military performance is the sense of community, a sense of pride, a fulfillment of responsibility. Money used to replace those things may or may not be an improvement. expectations matter as well.
In short, it’s a more complicated question than implied.’
Yes, so what is the impact of deliberate ‘cultural transformation’ through ending DADT, women in combat occupation specialties, and the endless drumbeat of implied denunciation of straight men for ‘sexual harassment’ and ‘chauvinistic attitudes’.