U.S. Army Rejects 7 Out Of 10 Potential Army Reservists Because Of Drug Addiction, Tattoos, Being Overweight, And Mental Conditions

Washington Times: Tattoos, prescription drugs, obesity hinder Army Reserves recruitment effort

Physical, moral or cognitive shortcomings eliminate 71 percent of potential military recruits

The majority of potential Army reservists are either hooked on prescription drugs, have too many tattoos, are overweight or have mental conditions that prohibit them from joining the military, recruiters say.

Seven out of 10 applicants — who return to their civilian lives after training, but can be called into active service at any time — fail to meet Army Reserve standards on “mental, moral and physical reasons,” said Capt. Eric Connor, U.S. Army Reserve Command spokesman.

WNU Editor: Michael Walsh at PJ Media is probably right when he says that maybe old Gunny had the right idea (see above video).