Military Favoritism: The Good Old Boy Network Still Exists

Abstract

Selecting the most qualified Soldier to fill positions as they become available through attrition, reorganization, and modem force restructuring initiatives follows Army doctrine. The "backbone of the Army" has become more than a figure of speech. Senior enlisted Soldiers become very resourceful as indispensable and integral parts of the United States Army. Professional noncommissioned officers have strengthened their corps through institutional knowledge, experience, and advanced education. Often, Soldier selection for promotion, duty assignment, and additional rewards, such as Temporary Duty at locations known by many as a popular vacation destination, have little to do with qualifications or the need of the United States Army. Selection has everything to do with the dubious decisions of individuals in positions of influence who maintain the good old boy network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 16, 2005
Accession Number
AD1143871

Entities

People

  • James L. Deshong

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bias
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Integrals
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Organizational Realignment
  • Photographs
  • Qualifications
  • Regulations
  • Spine
  • Standards
  • United States

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