Military UNreadiness

from The Long Road · host Ron Jones

Here are some latest updates on the US state of military UNreadiness. I go over current rejection rates and injury issues within the first few months of training with Army recruits. Points made on the history of PE and quality of movement focus from "classical PE training" vs. current physical "illiteracy" with our 18-29-year-olds.*Sources:"Study finds out-of-shape recruits cost Army millions as branch battles recruiting crisis" (Fox News, Published April 14, 2023)"Army announces creation of Future Soldier Preparatory Course" (US Army Public Affairs, July 26, 2022)"Chicken Fat" song

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