Chapter
The Correlation Between Infractions and Success in the Military
32:37 - 38:38 (06:01)
High academic performance and a pristine disciplinary record do not necessarily translate to success in the military, as peer ratings and the ability to "live life" tend to be more indicative of future achievement. This prompts a discussion on the correlation between past disciplinary infractions and high-ranking officers in the military.
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A former military school attendee recounts his experience of punishment tours where officers would walk in a dress uniform back and forth across an open area.
32:37 - 35:19 (02:42)
Summary
A former military school attendee recounts his experience of punishment tours where officers would walk in a dress uniform back and forth across an open area. The punishments were different for officers, like doing punishment tours instead of cleaning latrines.
ChapterThe Correlation Between Infractions and Success in the Military
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Peer ratings and abilities to "live life" were found to be more correlated with success in the army than high academic performance or disciplinary records at West Point.
35:19 - 38:38 (03:19)
Summary
Peer ratings and abilities to "live life" were found to be more correlated with success in the army than high academic performance or disciplinary records at West Point.