Gunny Hartman must be rolling over in his grave

[AngusJS]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I'd say that's probably dedovschina - hazing - and not training. And those kids are probably draftees who couldn't get a waiver. Talk about a hellish situation.

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

The message I see is since american kids are now too fat and out of shape to train as their fathers and grand-fathers did going back to WW2, let's make basic training easier! no more sit ups, no more long runs.

Tougher does not mean better. It is entirely possible that other exercises which seem easier may be more effective at attaining the desired results.