To: bnelson44
But that's not all. If you fail one physical obstacle in the revised (meaning "harder") Crucible, you're out. I have done probably 50 obstacle courses in my day...most come down to technique and strength. Kicking out someone because no one taught them climb a rope correctly or swing on monkey bars? I dunno in that is the correct criteria...
4 posted on
05/30/2007 10:13:18 AM PDT by
2banana
(My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
To: 2banana
I don’t think they are referring to the O course. I think they are talking about swim qual, humps, PFT...
Semper Fi
NYleatherneck
7 posted on
05/30/2007 10:16:11 AM PDT by
NYleatherneck
(It ain't a World War until the French surrender.)
To: 2banana
Not everyone can be a ground pounder or a warrior. Should we deny service opportunities to kids with 140 plus IQs who were the last one’s picked at recess growing up but have smarts and character? Certainly, there has to be ways for them to serve their country in other means.
10 posted on
05/30/2007 10:22:07 AM PDT by
misterrob
(The Yankees REALLY, REALLY Suck!)
To: 2banana
I would suggest that before you start making noise concerning the fairness of the new standards you give them (the Marines) the benefit of the doubt....after all they have been doing this for a while, and doing it well.
27 posted on
05/30/2007 11:00:25 AM PDT by
TheGunny
(Re-read 1&2 Corinthians)
To: 2banana
Oh...and the Crucible is waayyyyy more than just an obstacle course.
28 posted on
05/30/2007 11:01:19 AM PDT by
TheGunny
(Re-read 1&2 Corinthians)
To: 2banana
The Marine corps used to have a mandated failure rate in boot camp. Seems we may be getting back to that.
I prefer it, since not everyone should be allowed to wear the Eagle Globe and Anchor.
Just the best.
39 posted on
05/30/2007 11:56:21 AM PDT by
Leatherneck_MT
(The Republican Party's continued idiocy, proves the TV Series, Lost In Space, was a documentary.)
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