US Army reviews

as an officer, after the first few years, the work can become very very strenuous. there are many jobs in the army that are relaxed and the expectations are not high. however in the operational world, one a Soldier makes captain - the slave mentality can take over. everyone is supposed to sacrifice for the greater good of the unit and the nation. therefore, work 60 hours weeks...now 70...no you cant get days off etc. Remember, your salary and benefits are fixed regardless of your production. there are no bonuses. also, people think the military is a meritocracy and filled with selfless individuals. the oppposite is true. just like any other large organization - the military is driven by people and their personalities and self interests. it is a decent organization, but one must remember that just wearing a uniform does not change the people wearing it.

The immediate leadership is more concerned with taking care of themselves prior to ensuring subordinates have no issues, concerns or problems. That mentality goes hand in hand with the tendancy to give very vague guidance and instructions, send subordinates out to complete a task, and then berate and punish said subordinates when the task is not completed to standard. The Army is also notorious for having a "one indispensible person" that knows a critical job, and does not replace or train others in that job, resulting in said person being unable to take time off. There is also a tendancy to judge a book by it's cover in the Army as well, i.e. someone who is overweight is immediately labeled a dud or worse.