I'm as strongly opposed to standing armies as the Founding Fathers.
Posted on 01/14/2024 9:42:00 AM PST by Chode
Whatever its equipment, a military is nothing without its people.
As many militaries struggle with recruitment, the armies in Ukraine grow older, and countries in Asia grapple with the implications of ageing populations, it's becoming clear that getting the right people may be as much of a challenge for forces as getting the right technology.
So today, we look at that age old problem. How do militaries get people, why are so many struggling - and what might they be able to do about it?
We can import our soldiers from elsewhere. That’s what the Romans did.
“We can import our soldiers from elsewhere. That’s what the Romans did.”
Seen the border lately?
People are not interchangeable, the military varies by who is in it.
Tell that to Uncle Sam.
If Diversity is strength, Austria-Hungary would have won WWI.
America’s volunteer military is a foundation of our great country. This is why the left wants to transform it.
Mission accomplished.
I'm as strongly opposed to standing armies as the Founding Fathers.
American military strength has come from civilians that know how to shoot.
Why, it was your post.
Ninety-three percent of the American Army of WWII were draftees, and about 61-66% of the entire military was drafted.
Our standing army is a jobs program now.
Uncle Sam is going to find out the hard way.
islam impregnates chattel women for their future fighting force.
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