Universal National Service Stanley Mcchrystal Analysis

Stanley McChrystal suggests in his essay, Lincoln’s Call to Service – and Ours, that a program be created called, Universal National Service. This program will create millions of jobs for individuals between the ages of 18 to 28. McChrystal believes that this program “will change the current cultural expectation that service is only the duty of those in uniform” (564). I agree with the need for such a program and feel that it would greatly benefit our country. If this program is created it will allow young individuals to get a feel for military life. If people were able to try hands on, and see what they would be getting their self into before enlisting; I feel more individuals would be willing to enlist into the military. Too many people now days are waiting for the next person to take action instead of taking action their self. This program would help individuals and our country by strengthening our military. …show more content…
The experience that the individuals will gain is also beneficial not only to the young individuals joining, but to our military forces. However, as McChrystal states, “this transformation is not exclusive to the military (566). McChrystal says, “Skeptics would see teams of young people-affluent and poor, college-educated and not- devoting their days to a singular, impactful mission” (566). The program encourages the young to devote their selves when catastrophes strike or in rural areas where volunteers are needed. Another reason I find Universal National Service to be beneficial, is how it can help stem the high school dropout rate. This reason alone would win my