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Show .V Iterated a PODTJ Sometimes a good man leaves the Army for a bad reason. Pressure:. The kind he gets from some of the people around him. We know that there isnt an army of cranks out there. But we also know that the few there are can make it tough on a guy whos trying to make an important decision. So weve gathered together some of the more frequently heard gripes, complaints, harassments s. and And weve put down the facts. This,way youll have the answers the next timp someone questions your decision to reenlisU whatever they do for a living? You will make a good salary, though. One that will go a lot farther when you consider that many of the best things of Army life are free, or much lower than in the civilian community. So dont be fooled by pay comparisons. Its the things that you as an Army man wont have to pay for that really add up. And then theres : "The Armyt ok if youre single" Perhaps we should be glad that the complainers concede that much. But this statement implies that its not ok for a family man. We say, ask one. We think youll find that "Theyll promise you anything to get you to reenlist Army benefits for your Thats a big one. You hear family are outstanding. it all the time. And the Benefits that go beyond the savings at the comirony of it is, its true. But not the way your buddies missary. Benefits that mean it. grow with your family. 4 We like to think of First, you have to qualify for whatever it is todays Army as a family of families. As responsive to the needs of your you want to reenlist for. If you do, we put your choice in writing. Along with your own underfamily as we would be to our own. And last but iiot least: "What are ygu, a Lifer?" standing of the agreement in your own handThis one has been floating around for a long writing. So theres no chance of misundertime. So wed like to set the record straight, standing each other. and see what a Lifer really is. Then, if something goes wrong, we make it right. Or you make tracks. In todays Army, hes a man whos living his own life. Making his own decisions. Heres another one. "Only guys who cant make it as civilians reenlist. Wrong again. The Hes a man who wants and works for the average reenlistee today is smarter, better good life. For himself. And for his family. trained and more highly motivated than ever Hes a man who realizes that the Army asks for an extra degree of dedication, over and before. With a better chance of making it, above normal job loyalty. anywhere. Hes a man who enjoys in return that The fact is, he stays because he likes what hes doing. (We know the importance of job unique sense of pride that comes from serving satisfaction, and weve been working on making ones country. If thats the way you feel, talk it over with the Army more responsive to the needs of the individual.) your Career Counselor. Hell also be' able to The only way well keep a good man is to help you deal with any other discouraging make him a good offer. So weve become more words you may hear. Hes a Lifer too. competitive. That way you get a better Army, and we get a better soldier. Today's Army gets better "Youll never make big money in the Army." Maybe so. But how many people really make it big every time a good man reenlists. put-down- . . 1 i 9 i |