Originally Posted by captiva303

That's a pre GFC mentality there...

Pre or post GFC the fact remains, many units are rotating far too regularly for a "peacetime" operation. Also the fact that as Lol says, they are employing reserve units as well? If you have plenty of men why would you deploy your reservists?

They may be saying one thing, but all the signs would seem to indicate something quite different is really the case.

In short I think that the powers that be, realise that in man power terms the full time services are bleeding out and they can't afford to spend more money. (like Australia)

Originally Posted by senojekips

Pre or post GFC the fact remains, many units are rotating far too regularly for a "peacetime" operation. Also the fact that as Lol says, they are employing reserve units as well? If you have plenty of men why would you deploy your reservists?

They may be saying one thing, but all the signs would seem to indicate something quite different is really the case.

In short I think that the powers that be, realise that in man power terms the full time services are bleeding out and they can't afford to spend more money. (like Australia)

It's because they are returning active units back to the states, and have reserve component units to fill in the gaps as they eventually draw down to a complete withdrawal. It's a not a manpower issue as I said, they're trying to cut 200,000 troops for active service because they're trying to leave Afghanistan. In fact it is getting harder and harder to get accepted into just the Delayed Entry Program, let alone graduate from BCT. They have plenty of people wanting to join they just don't want them. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is more expensive to deploy a reserve unit than it is an active one of the same size.

Originally Posted by lolwhassup

. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is more expensive to deploy a reserve unit than it is an active one of the same size.

I never mentioned costs?...
The point is that they are RESERVE units and you don't normally use your reserves unless your main forces are no longer able to do the job alone. (that's why you have a standing military force)

These reservists are effectively civilians who for the most part have full time jobs which must be put on hold, not something that most countries would do lightly.

Saw the thread title.

My first thought, "Oh no he doesn't!"

Originally Posted by hawky94

Saw the thread title.

My first thought, "Oh no he doesn't!"

Ummm... is there some reason I wouldn't wanna join the IDF - its a good way to get out into the thick of the fight.

Originally Posted by Easy-8

Ummm... is there some reason I wouldn't wanna join the IDF - its a good way to get out into the thick of the fight.

I was only joking mate! What about the US military, though?

Originally Posted by hawky94

I was only joking mate! What about the US military, though?

They turned me down for being psychologically unfit. SInce then I have been looking for ways into the US military and the militaries of other nations.

Originally Posted by Easy-8

They turned me down for being psychologically unfit. SInce then I have been looking for ways into the US military and the militaries of other nations.

What, if you don't mind me asking, was the specificity of their turning you down, citing psychological unfitness?

Originally Posted by hawky94

What, if you don't mind me asking, was the specificity of their turning you down, citing psychological unfitness?

a rare and mysterous condition known as PDD-NOS.

Originally Posted by Easy-8

Ummm... is there some reason I wouldn't wanna join the IDF - its a good way to get out into the thick of the fight.

Well, the fact that it has probably held the record for war crimes and crimes against humanity for the last 60+ years with the exception of a fews years off during the Balkans stoush, might be a good place to start.

I suspect it would appear your wish to join these thugs is probably strongly influenced by your PDD. A difficulty in developing social skills is not something anyone would want in a team environment. Especially a military force.