Don't you think the compulsory ROTC military training should be removed from Philippine colleges?
Students dressed in military fatigue, how I remember the sight during Sundays close-by where I used to live. I even remember them carrying wooden dummy-rifles. All they ever seem to do is march around and get exposed to the sun! Young guys getting yelled at, punched in the chest, made to do push-ups and spend half of what is supposed to be "family-day" in an oppen terrain wondering what they’re there for.
If the point in all of this is to prepare people for a real war scenario, then don’t you think what those poor "cadets" are doing is just a waste of time, sweat and money?
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Thanks Isabel. Like Mr. White in "Resevoir Dogs"… I don’t smile for pictures.
With the obvious exception of that one…. and my graduation photo…. and my driver’s license.
Posted in Military Rifles
February 17th, 2010 at 1:57 am
There are still some kids out there who want to play toy soldiers so let them have their fun and training at ROTC. I personally think it should be an elective rather than a required course.
UP Vanguards Rule!!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2010 at 1:57 am
in the old days that was only thing available. But ever since this guy from our school (i’m from UST) got murdered because of the anomalies in the ROTC system, the government put in other choices like LTS or CWTS. take your pick. it’s the person’s choice really, if his idea of discipline is getting yelled at, then fine with me. we need strong people to defend our country.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:57 am
i don’t know for you guys, but i definitely want a return of the ROTC in Philippine Colleges, Universities and institutions.. i mean cmon, NSTP?!
you getting yelled at gets your attention.. promotes discipline.. the exercises, marching in the *heat of the sun* improves posture and makes you productive in a sense because you learn to exercise than stay at home doing nothing..
as for the war-preparedness scenario, if EVER there comes a war, we’re not going to be prepared without ROTC.. Hell, DEVELOPED countries require their youth to undergo training, why shouldn’t we?
February 17th, 2010 at 1:57 am
I’m one of the lucky ones. I was a freshman in 2001 when the ROTC killing issue was still fresh and the ROTC subject was temporarily pulled out of our college flowcharts the year before they decided to implement NTSP. I did not get to experience ROTC or NTSP ever in college. Welcome back, PT! I agree with Isabel above, methinks you’re cute too.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:57 am
i think it should. students should concentrate in their studies.
i love it on my high school though.