How come there is a 90% turnover every four years in the military?

martin b

Because the once the soldier finds out that most of what was told to him/her by the recruiter or other sources is pure BS they tend to not want to stay. Crappy food, poor pay, shitty working conditions, long hours, no overtime...

brewcityconservative

Most soldiers volunteer for a short stint. Anyone staying in the military for more than four years is pursuing a career. The same is true for any job in any field.

The time required to master a skill is no longer than a year or two, so if one does not desire a career, that period of time is usually how long they will remain in that particular field.

Who cares

The same turnover rate applies in MOST jobs.

ssgtusmc3013

it is no where near that,check the books.

iraq51

Reference for this claim? Do the math. If 9 out of 10 people left the service every 4 years, by year 4, regardless of when you start, the total forces would be less than 50% of the total authorized by Congress. Do you really think we would be in Iraq and Afghanistan and still have troops on the ground in Europe, the far east and here at home? Again, do the math.

mckenziecalhoun

For some, perhaps like yourself, they think they are all that and they fail, don't have what it takes, or based on some of your answers, are seditious and America-hating and don't belong in the country during a time of war.

Most of them are heroes, who did enough in four years to make my accomplishment and most people's endeavors seem like nothing. They have my respect, save those that turn on their own country,...

...as you have.

krystal

it may seem like 90% of the soldiers get out after 4 years but that is not true at all. i am a military spouse and i know tons of people who are "lifers" or in other words, soldiers that make a lifetime career out of the military.

qbqbqb

2 points

kathy_is_a_nurse

Hah! You're a troll. Provide a real reference to that number or go post on moveon.org where they'll believe any crap like that.

J.D.

Have you got a reference for that? That's an awful high turnover rate, even for the military. I would think it somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60% for first-termers.

Another thought would be because employers like people with military experience under their belts. It shows they know how to follow directions along with many other positive aspects gained from a military past. These are especially beneficial to them and the individual when they enter the private sector.

James R

Because you dumb ***. The contract was fulfilled. A contract and a signature. You belong to uncle SAM for the amount of 2,3,4 yrs and when you have fulfilled it your done and you have served your country. For most people that is enough. And in my eyes for that 2,3,4, yrs they are all Hero's. Your sir will always be a dumb ***.

Karl the Webmaster

Duh!

Most people join the service for one tour of duty. It is very hard, grueling work, and especially in times of war, it is not surprising that everyone doesn't make a career out of it.

There are a lot of privates and corporals on the ground, but the numbers drop quickly as the ranks increase. Why? Because it is expected that the average person doesn't want to be a private for their entire life.

There is no surprise here. It's only those who love the service, and get the promotions who stay. They get more pay, more prestige, etc. The rest move into private life, like you and me.

chkibo2000

being in the army, that number sounds high. you do have to remember that i would say 99 percent of people that join, only intend on doing one enlistment. just wondering where you got your 90% turnover rate??

soulrider

The military (especially in the enlisted segment) is an up-or-out kind of vocation. They only need so many non-commissioned officers ( the best of the bunch to guide the privates and the officers). Except in wartime, they actively decide who to recruit for re-enlisting. Otherwise, we'd be up to our armpits in sergeants.

stjdavis2006

Because the miltary personal unlike career polticians are serving their country. Serving your country is not a career nor should it ever be considered so.

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