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**Clolmemaexata** · 07-23-2011, 06:02 AM

How does it detract soldiers from their daily routine?

Re-read my reply: The Soldiers aren't detracted, the "leaders" are distracted.

Do we not want to see individuals succeed on their PT test? I've been wearing them for about 4 months now and have yet to gain any huge advantage. The only thing that has changed is my running style and no more shin splints.

Exactly, and that is the point: We definitely want to see individuals succeed on their PT test; the Army uniform Nazis, though, don't want to see unusual shoes in their formations. Don't upset the uniformity; those shoes will only breed dissension and distrust (sarcasm).

Here's the real point: So-called "leaders" don't like the shoes in their formations because they are unusual and don't match with the rest of troops. When the Department of the Army delivers an edict about SHOES, you KNOW that it's important.

I mean really, look at the new P.T. test. Sit-ups have been replaced by "the rower". Many arguments against the old test were how do the events apply to combat. Right. How many Soldiers do you see rowing their asses across the battlefield? ZERO? Yeah, I thought so.

07-23-2011, 06:02 AM	#13
Clolmemaexata Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	How does it detract soldiers from their daily routine? Re-read my reply: The Soldiers aren't detracted, the "leaders" are distracted. Do we not want to see individuals succeed on their PT test? I've been wearing them for about 4 months now and have yet to gain any huge advantage. The only thing that has changed is my running style and no more shin splints. Exactly, and that is the point: We definitely want to see individuals succeed on their PT test; the Army uniform Nazis, though, don't want to see unusual shoes in their formations. Don't upset the uniformity; those shoes will only breed dissension and distrust (sarcasm). Here's the real point: So-called "leaders" don't like the shoes in their formations because they are unusual and don't match with the rest of troops. When the Department of the Army delivers an edict about SHOES, you KNOW that it's important. I mean really, look at the new P.T. test. Sit-ups have been replaced by "the rower". Many arguments against the old test were how do the events apply to combat. Right. How many Soldiers do you see rowing their asses across the battlefield? ZERO? Yeah, I thought so.
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