Recent developments in the United States military enlistment criteria have sparked waves of speculation and concern. The United States Navy has taken a surprising turn, dropping all high school diploma and GED requirements for enlistments. The news has raised eyebrows and led a curious citizen journalist to pick up the phone and verify this seemingly unbelievable information directly with the Navy.
The conversation with a Navy phone operator unfolded as follows:
Citizen Journalist: “I just heard that you guys are no longer requiring GEDs or high school diplomas, is that true?” Navy Phone Operator: “Yes. Apparently, it is, that is correct. Uh, but the caveat to that is you have to score 50 or above on the ASVAB.” (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Citizen Journalist: “Alright. Well, thank you for clarifying that. Looks like we’re going to war.”
This exchange, tinged with a mix of disbelief and a sense of impending urgency, reflects the gravity of the situation. The Army is also making a dramatic move in response to a mounting recruiting crisis within the Defense Department. In a significant policy shift, the Army is waiving the high school diploma or GED requirement for potential recruits enlisting this fiscal year, which ends on October 1.
However, the easing of educational requirements comes with conditions. Recruits must be at least 18 years old, meet the eligibility criteria for an active-duty Army job, and most notably, score at least 50 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB, often likened to an SAT-style quiz, gauges a potential recruit’s academic ability.
These shifts in military enlistment standards prompt questions about the reasons behind such adjustments. Is it a response to an evolving threat landscape, or does it signify a deeper challenge in recruiting efforts? As the nation grapples with these changes, the implications of relaxed enlistment criteria and the notion of a potential conflict loom large in public discourse.
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Is War Coming?
NEW The United States Navy Has Just Dropped All High School Diploma & GED Requirements For Enlistments
This Sounded So Unbelievably A Citizen Journalist Actually Called The Navy To Verify… It’s True.
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