What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?

I know of a middleschool who has military recruiters in 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes (predominantly minority students). I also know that these same classes do not have other professionals, such as firemen, doctors and lawyers, coming in to the classes to give advice. I am aware that the military needs recruits...but isn't this pushing just a bit too soon?What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?Let me ask you a question: What is wrong with any professional ie a military, doctor, lawyer, fireman, police, etc coming to talk to a class of students about careers in their field. NOTHING! In addition, if more doctors, lawyers, etc would do this maybe it would spark an intrest by the kids. They are not recruiting, technically they can't do that until the kids are 17, but there is nothing wrong with letting them know what is out there for them and what they have to do to achieve it if they want it. Your over reacting.What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?
I would say that everyone except the military has given up on your district, that is sad but a fact, if your a teacher thanks for doing what your doing.

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What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?ew 6th, 7th %26amp; 8th grade? sheesh! can't they wait until they hit high school? geez. i mean, my husband is a marine and he used to be a recruiter, but damn! i don't remember him talking to anyone that was in junior high =/
That is pushing it. That is way too early to have the military recruiters messing with their heads. In my opinion, recruiters should not be allowed to speak with students at all until their senior year.What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?No, colleges today are doing the same thing.What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?
they like to start brain washing as soon as possible the military is like a cult
Of coarse not. And they are not recruiting, they are telling what it is like, and relaying some personal stories. We had some come to my Junior High, it was great fun.



And if the other professions wanted to come in, I'm sure the school would let them.What is the appropriate age to begin recruitment for the military?
Don't worry. Military recruiters are all pretty stupid, but then again so are the kids.
No. Nothing wrong with informing our youth of a fine civic and patriotic duty that has lots of opportunities. Maybe we can end the Peacenik Babyboomer mentality of running away and living in fear.
18 is the age as far as i know any younger is pushing it. for security and safety of nation fighting fires is just as important if not more so than terrorism .know of the news articles of fires in California in the 1990's those fires were huge. Australia had it's share as well.had fires in Canada as well. maybe firemen will have to and someday big fuss made about candidate in politcs became fireman instead of infantry soldier or worked in supplies instead of infantry. or was M.L.B.U. a worker in The Mobile Bath And Laundry Unit. had something of the sort in KOREAN WAR . maybe this would be allright but different sort of war so maybe not.
Senior Year in High School is an appropriate age. It allows the student an option after graduation for what their next step will be for their future.
Informing minors of military opportunities is different than "recruiting" them. If applicants contact Recruiters, then it's on! If applicants are not 18 years of age, then written parental approval must be gained in order to process the recruit into active duty. I encourage all parents to become educated in the opportunities that military service offers. I think most will be suprised.



Too soon? Apparently the school administrators don't think so, and I haven't heard any parental units complaining.
With all the media coverage of the military right now, I expect the visit was for information only. The kids probably had no idea what really goes on in the military. If my son is any indication, they probably think its nothing but combat and nasty food. The recruiters are the most qualified to relate how many career fields there are in the military and that most aren't combat related. They aren't trying to recruit middle schoolers. They just don't want them having the wrong idea about the military when they DO reach recruiting age.
They are not there to recruit, as a few others already said. They are there to inform you what their profession entails, just like the fireman, police, etc. do when they are in your school.

Under law, a school cannot prevent a recruiter from obtaining any student information provided to colleges or preclude them from visiting students if that school receives government funding.

And if your worried about 'brainwashing', don't even waste a recruiters time. It's idiotic mentalities that still exist such as that one that continue to degrade our armed forces. McDonalds has plenty of room for you.
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Keep the recruiters sending the minorities to die in the mideast... after all, we don't want our middle class catholic boys dying over there now..



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