Posted by Dav Langstroth (Interested Observer) from Orillia Ontario Canada on November 25, 2021 at 08:38:11:
In Reply to: Re: Bachelor of Arts in Weekend Warrioring? posted by Dickey on November 21, 2021 at 14:36:08:
The perfect warrior no longer exists in the North American enviroment. The hierarchy of needs have been met, very few want for anything that they cannot attain (legally or otherwise) so the drive, ambition and fanaticism that is required to create warriors of superior quality is no longer available.
The greater the educational background of a warrior the less likely he/she is to follow. I have observed both ends of the educational scale in the CF and have found that despite the best efforts of the Officer Corps to produce a superior superior, the hoops and jumps that were once required to attain a leader of knowledge and accomplishment has diminished to the point of politics and greed.
Among the finest officers that I have worked with came from the ranks as a JrNCO or SrNCO with some experience of getting the job done on the pointy end. No amount of book theory, discussion or training will accomplish the same results. There are exceptions but they are fewer than the ones that have earned my respect, loyalty and friendship.
Perhaps one of the requirements for future members of the CF Officer Corps should be a term as a JrNCO/SrNCO. It takes time but isn't it worth it in the long run?
All the Best
Dileas Gu Brath