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Old 02-16-2010, 20:18   #11
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Originally Posted by Peregrino View Post
BLUF - Because experience has proven that soldiers younger than 21 have a lower success rate in every category from accession through to retention. Statistically, they're not worth the investment. We've tried accessing younger soldiers/recruits several times over the last 35 years and the results have been verified every time.
What he said.

Iddeally, we need guys in SF in their mid-20s to stick around on teams till their early to mid-40s, or as long as they are physically able. To early generally lacks maturity and tend to wash out. Too late, and the physical toll is already taken and the damage is done.

And LJ19, you need to self-motivate and do your own research. It isn't that hard to find.

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