A buddy sent me this yesterday. I had to take a moment to think about it. This is what got me thinking...Quote:
Originally Posted by davsel
That is "overweight" by civilian BMI standards. How long would that hypothetical recruit be in a receiving platoon/on diet? That's not just bad for the Marines, it's bad for that recruit.Quote:
A 5-foot-9 woman was allowed to be up to 169 pounds, but can now be 176
And are we really hurting that bad for recruits that can meet standards? How many have been cut in last seven years that could meet standards, some having combat experience. SNCOs have been hit hard by reductions.
I think it's going past political correctness at this point. Someone wants the USMC to fail.
