Army Dating Program
(Listen to this AP audio clip to get the gist of the story.)
According to the AP, the Army has started a new program to teach soldiers how to pick good spouses. The program is called either “How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk” or, in true Army fashion, “‘P.I.C.K. a Partner,’ for Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge.”
They even have this odd salute:
Maj. John Kegley, a chaplain who teaches the program in Monterey, Calif., throws in the “no jerk salute” for fun. One hand at the heart, two-fingers at the brow mean use your heart and brain when choosing.
Gotta love ‘em.
February 5th, 2006 at 11:30 am
Ah, a Powerpoint briefing, absurd acronyms and a goofy-looking salute. If the article didn’t say it was the Army, I would’ve been sure that this was something cooked up by the Chair Force. Gave me a nasty ROTC flashback right there.
The intentions of the program are laudable, I think, but good luck getting anyone (anyone who really needs this kind of advice, at least) to actually agree to attend the thing after seeing that photograph.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Really?? Army Dating Program??well it’s nice, marrying to a jerk would turn your world up side down. Good for the army to have this program, they should really be wise in choosing their spouses, regret never comes first. Military should appreciate this one… The salute is cool!!!! heart and brain…
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