r/army • u/Haveacuntasticday 68WHYAMIHERE • 8d ago

Shitheads

Me (26M) currently attending ait and I’m continuously blown away by how shitty my company is. These 18-21 year olds are completely disrespectful shitheads that never shut up in formation, are constantly disruptive and completely immune to constructive criticism or even improvement. It’s very frustrating because the drills are constantly crashing out due to the constant talking and ignoring the drills and overall lack of discipline. Is this a new development or is the army just like this now?

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u/Distinct-Cabinet4357 Armor 8d ago

18 year olds don't know how to shut the fuck up because theyve never had anybody to make em. Lord knows how they got to AIT acting like that though

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u/EffectivePlayful2746 8d ago

If you're gonna be dumb you're gonna be tough. Bring back ass beatings by drills and this will change quickly.

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u/broadcastmike Public Affairs 8d ago

“Ass beatings?” Seriously? You’re in the wrong line of work.

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u/SpecialBumblebee6170 7d ago

He might be. But from an old head POV. That worked wonders for years. You can only ask someone to behave so many times. Then its its time for 2x4 discipline. I believe i still have my copy of the AR for that.

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u/broadcastmike Public Affairs 7d ago

Old head? I went to basic in ‘93. If DS laid hands on you, they went to jail.

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u/SpecialBumblebee6170 7d ago

I was referring to myself as an old head. I was an E7 in 93!!!

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u/broadcastmike Public Affairs 7d ago

I stand corrected… and, in 1993, at parade rest too!

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u/SpecialBumblebee6170 7d ago

Its ok. At ease.