[CaptainHaplo]

I have a different perspective having spent 8 years in a funny green suit. Interpersonal tensions often created problems - but not of a morale kind. Force the people to work together, understand that they have to tolerate each other, etc, and usually all works out well in the end.

Low Morale however is another issue. Ever run short of potable water, or ammo, or not get the mail? Certain things you need - but don't have, can devestate the willingness to "get the job done". Sure, some highly trained folks can push through alot, but I never had a full bird come to me and say "Good news, none of your future deployments are going to be alongside standard line units". The mentality is entirely different, and little things such as no word from home for a month can tear the heart out of some people. Instead of simply blocking out what was lacking, they dwell on it. Everything from keeping focused on a patrol, to how fast and well they packed gear. I have seen aircraft TI's no-go a repair because a mechanic didn't have his head in the moment, and screwed up a fix. I've seen kids thinking about the what ifs at home, instead of looking to spot the guy getting ready to release their brain from their cranium. I could go on and on.

There are all kinds of ways low morale can equal a lack of performance. Its not just about if the job gets done - its does the job get done as efficiently as it should.