11-11-2009, 05:40 PM
Grieve Wrote:Thanks to all for serving!
Jakensama Wrote:http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/personnel/CA..._Rates.pdf
Wow, the number of accidental deaths in the 80s is staggering. I wonder what the story behind that is? Larger military? More live fire training during the cold war? More troops stationed overseas? Worse medical care than now?
The percentage of accidental deaths to total deaths is pretty consistent through that chart. And the total deaths as a percentage of active duty military seems to be pretty consistent too. You have to also consider that alot of military jobs are very dangerous for reasons other than weapons. Working on an Aircraft Carrier deck is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." - Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
-Thomas Jefferson
Spread my work ethic not my wealth.
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
-Thomas Jefferson
Spread my work ethic not my wealth.