A new Army rule that blocks some soldiers from naming their tanks is causing controversy — with some arguing ending the military tradition would “alienate” rank-and-file service members.
The III Armored Corps out of Fort Hood, Texas, released a new policy earlier this year that narrowed which tank crews will be able to name their vehicles, tying what has been a longstanding Army tradition to crews who score in the highest bracket during gunnery qualification, according to a report Wednesday by Military.com.
However, some soldiers, including active Army officers, have been highly critical of the new rule, arguing enlisted members of tank crews will be less likely to take part in the rite.
[Like the Army doesn’t have enough morale problems without creating more just for Schiffs and giggles. Idiots. ~ Beege]
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