NEWS: Time is Now: Invade Germany

what does "unfit" mean, mentally or physically?

I am not insulting you, just asking.

I was referring to the physical examination everybody has to go through. There are quite a lot of things that will get you off the hook, like allergies or a bad back.

But I'm sure with a diagnosed mental disorder, you'd be unfit as well.

I did read about this a few days ago and it is good that you clarified. History has always proved that volunteer soldiers have the edge over conscripted soldiers. I was in a 10th Mountain Division infantry unit over 10 years ago and the Germans sent over a battalion to do some training with us. Even then they were kind of shocked when we did kick ass PT every morning. On the big battalion runs (the "easy" PT), we would constantly have to slow down just so the German soldiers could keep up. Germany needs to institute better recruiting. There is plenty of good beer, beautiful women, and breathtaking scenery... that is all very worth fighting for.

This is a fire team that just got laid:

It's just creepy how similar we are. I swear, it is like looking at me in a different body.

Let's not forget that there are pleanty of Servicemembers across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that are out of shape, eat poorly, and smoke. In my early years in the Army, after graduation basic training, I kept to a diet of Ramen noodles, Vending Machine food and Beer Pong sized servings of Miller light.

Uh, you've never seen an overweight smoker? Smoking and exercise typically do not go hand in hand - something about not being able to breathe properly just tends to discourage heavy physical activity.

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