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Archive article: https://archive.is/EfZkV “We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans,” he said. “No more beards, long hair, superficial individual expression,” he added. “We’re going to cut our hair, shave our beards, and adhere to standards.”

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[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -4 points 11 months ago

nor do you understand the requirements of becoming even a low ranking CO.

A college degree and a pulse?

Yeah man, it's super fucking difficult...

[-] benignintervention@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

The regulations and guidance are publicly available if you would like to educate yourself

[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -2 points 11 months ago

They are...

https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/join-army-officer.html

For OCS you need a bachelor's degree...

Requiring a pulse is implied, although anyone who's been understands some officers are somehow getting waivers for that

[-] benignintervention@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

That is neither a regulation nor a guidance. It only summarizes entrance requirements for training specifically and mentions nothing of graduation.

Admission is highly competitive and includes academic performance, leadership potential, physical fitness and character evaluations.

Even here it mentions core requirements for the entirety of training. Training has its own hurdles. A lot of people wash out because they either can't maintain academics, fitness, or it's not a good match for them personally. Trainees can also be removed at any time. I've had to do it myself on numerous occasions. Not everyone is cut out for or willing to put in the effort for officership. Check out some DoD, TRADOC, and AFMAN documents for more detail.

[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -3 points 11 months ago

Not everyone is cut out for or willing to put in the effort for officership

Oh man...

This would be funny if it wasn't likely to be the result of decades of rightwing propaganda

[-] benignintervention@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I'm speaking from firsthand experience, my guy. You might want to check your bias too

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