I'll start this by saying that I'm in the Navy.
It seems strange to me that whilst you guys are whining onabout the standards of recurits you have probably never visited a careers office since you joined yourselves.
Standards for entry have not changed in the last 21 years that I have been in.
The people might have in their outlook and personality but not the recruiting system.
Next time you think of a good recruiting idea go down your AFCO and talk? weird idea I know, to the guys and girls doing a diffiuclt job.