Recruit Tag Program (Concept)

This was presented to the command staff February 3rd, 2005, by Hunkeler. This concept was overlooked.

Proposal

We could eliminate the usage of Private as being a training-only rank. This could be accomplished by one of two ways:

• RCT [name] [3rd ID]
• [name] [3rd ID]

1. They not an official part of the unit, and it will most definitely show them where they stand on the chain of the command - no where.
2. They don't exist until they pass BCT, and only then will they be awarded the rank of Private. From there on out, Private will be a true rank that holds no chevron, and they will have to work for their Private First Class stripe.

Pros

• Easy to distinguish who is a recruit (from the outside)
• No mouthing off, because they're not deluded by the rank of Private.
• Harder working soldiers (seeing as they have to earn their ranks).
• Something new in the division.
• Would make it easier to enforce rules concerning "Recruit LOA" issues we've had in the past. Among other things.

Cons

• Something new in the division (for the conservatives)
• Could look retarded from the outside.
• Requires some minimal site redesign, and probably some database work.
• Some possible getting used to.