[Tailback]

I found myself cracking up thinking of a US military officer looking at these photos and blowing a gasket because there was no uniformity.

Seriously though, if this isn't a perfect example of why not to have conscription I don't know what is. What a bunch of rag bags.

[Delta 21]

I would bet these ladies are a bit tougher (and better) than you give them credit for.

Its not all Dress Blues and Tennis Shoes (or a light coat of grease).

[nralife]

I first noticed the rust on the bunks. Kinda odd, but I don't think we should judge them by US standards. Agreeing with Delta 21, I would imagine the Israelis place more emphasis on training and survival, than spit and polish. And I think with the right training, almost anyone could become a good soldier.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

"What a bunch of rag bags".

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I would rather train them to fight than to parade down the street. A couple of years of this wouldn't hurt our kids.
Fort Dix sure was good for my little daughter. I take some of the credit, she was making head shots on squirrels with a .22 by the time she started 4th grade.