Originally Posted by
Iceaxe
Since 1947, the U.S. military has followed an “up-or-out” policy of personnel management, which requires that an officer be promoted within a certain period of time or leave the service. The policy was designed to encourage good performance, increase promotion opportunities, lower the average age of the service corps, and build a culture that defines success by promotion. The up-or-out program weeds out antiquated or substandard officers.... in other words... Maverick would have been long gone.
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