[unjoiner]

Where in the article did you see it said that the author's idea meant mandatory or compulsory warrior training at an early age?

I don't see it. Therefore, the analogy to Sparta or Hitler youth is disingenuine and a red herring.

[billbears]

Each of the armed services ought to use recruiting and research funds to pay accomplished former armed service members to train children in key areas that will develop their warrior talents: physical and mental toughening, orienteering, martial arts, marksmanship, swimming, outdoor and survival skills, negotiating terrain, mechanical skills, endurance, field medicine, problem-solving workshops and the like

The warrior prep programs should eclipse JROTC programs. They would not indoctrinate the children to think in terms of “officer” or “enlisted,” but would emphasize mastery of hands-on leadership and teamwork in martial skills before rank ever became an issue. The goal and reward would be mastery of martial skills, not attainment of rank. The virtues of warrior traditions would deepen the warrior profession beyond a corporate career concept in more and more children over time.

I don't see it. Therefore, the analogy to Sparta or Hitler youth is disingenuine and a red herring.

Perhaps you missed these statements. What do you think he is advocating being taught? Flower arranging? I also missed where I made an analogy to Hitler youth. Oh wait, I didn't. But good of you to bring it up to somehow discount my statement...