The prime function of a military is to be prepared to inflict and sustain violence. Other functions include socializing an individual into a given society, creating a sense of order and discipline in the individual and creating a bond which will, when needed, allow the individual to take an action that is more important than the narrow self-interest of that individual. We see this in what we call “heroic actions” or acts of “bravery.” It is reinforced through group recognition and the awarding of medals and citations. To achieve its goals, the military must constantly be involved in training which will not only help to achieve those goals but will also enhance the individuals’ chances of survival if there is a call to violence.
Anything during an individuals’ time in the military which lessens or diminishes either the period of training, or which hinders the creation of the military bond is a distraction which could put the individual and the group in greater danger due to the loosening of that bonding process or the missed training.
The link below looks at the rise of Wokeness and its cost in the military. What exactly is the upside to such a program and what sort of measurement if any, is being used to judge its impact? For generations, the U.S. military was seen by most as an equal opportunity operation. Not always, not perfectly, but its mindset like society’s and like the weapons it employs has been in a constant state of evolution. Does the ideology of Wokeness enhance or subvert that natural evolution and distract from the primary functions of the military? The margin for error in the military is small and can easily be a mater of life and death. Is it correct to experiment with an organization on which the fundamental security of the nation depends? Read the article which may help you decide.
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