Baloney..I spent 14 years in the army until I was injured in Iraq and the discipline of the force hasnt changed that much, the worst time of disciplinary problems I can remember was the last half of Clintons presidency...and most it had to do with disgust at the dont ask dont tell policy and the dunding issues that often caused us to be without vital supplies at the endo f every fiscal year.
And this breaking you speak of was only moderately effective in the early 90's as it is today...when you get an all volunteer force you tend to not attract those who need to be totally rebuilt..they are there because they want to be and expect such treatment..
Excellent point.