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2009-08-26 Economy

US Army Runs Prep School for HS Dropouts

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Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-08-26 14:04|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 For 4 weeks of remedial schooling the Army is getting well qualified, motivated troops. Money well spent.

We won't go into how many college students need the same remedial training.

Posted by tipover 2009-08-26 16:01|| 2009-08-26 16:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Nothing new here. I recall back in the 70s watching units 'downsize' in the afternoon when troops were marched off to GED classes.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-08-26 18:17|| 2009-08-26 18:17|| Front Page Top

#3 The Army also runs a prep school for potential West Point cadets, including enlisted soldiers, round didn't prepare them sufficiently for the academic requirements at the academy. Those who graduate from the prep school and go to West Point usually do fine once there.

Posted by lotp 2009-08-26 18:17|| 2009-08-26 18:17|| Front Page Top

#4 > For 4 weeks of remedial schooling the Army is getting well qualified, motivated troops.
and then the economy gets them too.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2009-08-26 18:20|| 2009-08-26 18:20|| Front Page Top

#5 getting well qualified, motivated troops. Money well spent.

Operative word is MOTIVATED: given motivation, almost anything is possible.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-08-26 18:53|| 2009-08-26 18:53|| Front Page Top

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