Every army in the history of the world has always had some…
“Every army in the history of the world has always had some deserters, usually much greater than we have today, because once again every soldier who's joined the Army since 1973 is a volunteer, and the numbers are very small and they are almost completely for -- people desert almost completely for personal or financial reasons.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Volunteer armies have always had deserters; modern volunteer forces are small, leading to higher desertion rates driven by personal or financial motives.
In simple terms: Volunteer forces face higher desertion due to personal/financial reasons.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying causes of desertion.
Themes
military
volunteer
desertion
history
economics
social factors
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
army:1
history:1
deserters usually:0
deserters:1
world deserters:0
people desert:0
army 1973:0
When to use this quote
- recruitment drives
- financial support programs
- mental health services
- leadership training
Key Concepts
sociology
policy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What support can reduce desertion?
- How does morale affect retention?
A Different Perspective
Desertion also stems from morale and leadership issues.