the standards have raised, and the training hasn't kept up with the required wellbeing/upkeep that's expected as well. they don't want to talk about that part, because it reflects on THEMThey're definitely hating but they also are seeing their pool of potential enlistees dwindle due to not meeting standards so something's gotta give

the research does not properly communicate the same issue they're trying to emphasize. because the amount of non-combat roles and subcultures developing, you can't expect to maintain a flat, general 'combat' readiness across the board.That’s an different conversation bro.
They just saying these new nikkas can’t hang like before and they’ve looked at the research. Doesn’t mean they aren’t capable or better at other things.
and that problem already solved itself ages ago with physical requirements that are job specific lol
if some kid cries all through basic just to get to his accounting position in a few weeks, cool - let him. there is basically no scenario where he's ever gonna be the tip of the spear anywhere. the military is enormous. they've long evolved past the point where they require everyone to have infantry-always mentality. and that's a good thing