Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends in tech

Re:Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends... by pixodaros on Monday April 04, 2022 @03:17PM (#30910839)

This goes back to assignment of conscripts in WW II. Since the end of the Cold War, spoilsports have noticed that one reason the old German army did so well was that they got a higher proportion of high-quality recruits than their UK or US counterparts. The US and UK needed navies to fight the war, and they also gave their air forces a higher priority for recruits relative to their armies.

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Re:Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends... by chaostheory on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @03:21AM (#30916199)

I’m not sure that’s relevant to even Gen X’ers. I think the real answer is which branch of the military is more notorious for abuse with their members. Historically, it tends to be the Army.

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Re:Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends... by ugl on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @08:24AM (#30918091)

The marines aren't gentle.

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Re:Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends... by blaser-waffle on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @03:21PM (#30923675)

But on the plus side the crayons are delicious

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Re:Why I'm in the Army Reserve – an explainer for my friends... by chaostheory on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @10:35PM (#30927854)

The Marines have status that certain types of people want. It’s a different animal.

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