Ret, Naval Intelligence Chief: There's a 60% chance of War with China. Chinese military build-up is fastest in history

[Harpy Eagle]

Did the words "Across the Navy" escape you completely?

Nope, not at all. The Navy uses the Merchant Marines to do the jobs that are being cut.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Nope, not at all. The Navy uses the Merchant Marines to do the jobs that are being cut.

Yes, jobs aren't being cut. The positions aren't being filled. They aren't being filled because recruitment is down precipitously.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Yes, jobs aren't being cut. The positions aren't being filled.

Correct.

They aren't being filled because recruitment is down precipitously.

Yep, the Merchant Marines are having a terrible time getting people to work for them.

Might be the shit pay and the long periods at sea away from home that is the problem.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Correct.



Yep, the Merchant Marines are having a terrible time getting people to work for them.

Might be the shit pay and the long periods at sea away from home that is the problem.

That NEVER happens with the Navy!

 

[Harpy Eagle]

That NEVER happens with the Navy!

Yes, it happens with the Navy, but in the Navy you have a lot more perks and for the most part better pay than the Merchant Marines.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Yes, it happens with the Navy, but in the Navy you have a lot more perks and for the most part better pay than the Merchant Marines.

The Navy isn't meeting recruitment goals either.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

The Navy isn't meeting recruitment goals either.

True, none of the branches are right now, too many other jobs out there for people. Recruiting always suffers in an economy with enough jobs.

I take it you never spent any time as a recruiter.

 

[whitehall]

With all due respect to Navy Intelligence (former Navy intelligence in this case) the agency is set up to monitor the capability of the Navy as a fighting force but not to be involved in the intrigues of international diplomacy. This guy's prediction is no better than anyone else who reads the NYT. It's dangerous for him to open his mouth about something like this. Old Soldiers (and Navy) should take an oath to stay the hell out of politics.