They are playing games with the numbers to make it seem low. This is a tactic the Navy used to great effect. Those 4k are simply the ones who are following the system - likely just as many out right refusing.
The “who” those 4k are is important. Think of your unit - there are typically a handful of movers and shakers that actually get things done. Consistently the anti-vax come from this small group. Also think skilled personnel (pilots, EOD, etc.). Not the ones they want to be losing.
Lastly, and it is a bad spot, but likely there have been a steady amount of quiet retirements and folks choosing not to re-enlist. This silent group that has chosen to simply walk away is not being reported, but makes the loss of that 4k that much worse.
Correct. I've been in for 15+ years and with the discovery of all the wolfs in sheepskin/Commies in my Chain of Command I rather be part of the refusal/separation stat then adverse reaction stat. Screw the retirement too.
Don’t let 4k dishearten you:
They are playing games with the numbers to make it seem low. This is a tactic the Navy used to great effect. Those 4k are simply the ones who are following the system - likely just as many out right refusing.
The “who” those 4k are is important. Think of your unit - there are typically a handful of movers and shakers that actually get things done. Consistently the anti-vax come from this small group. Also think skilled personnel (pilots, EOD, etc.). Not the ones they want to be losing.
Lastly, and it is a bad spot, but likely there have been a steady amount of quiet retirements and folks choosing not to re-enlist. This silent group that has chosen to simply walk away is not being reported, but makes the loss of that 4k that much worse.
Correct. I've been in for 15+ years and with the discovery of all the wolfs in sheepskin/Commies in my Chain of Command I rather be part of the refusal/separation stat then adverse reaction stat. Screw the retirement too.