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that the so-called “buddy platoon” concept creates strong bonds among new Guardsmen, dramatically increasing their morale and training effectiveness, while dropping the “washout” rate significantly below Armywide averages.
“We like to think that being Virginians has a lot to do with how well our young men perform,” LTC Scott said. “They get together and work as a ' team to help each other beginning their first day as a platoon. Drill instructors tell us that they can see a difference right away.”
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