All Branch Topic (ABT) How will Trump administration affect HPSP?

[rogerpc]

Thoughts?

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[vellnueve]

It won't.

 

[USArmyHPSP]

HPSP is not a Department of Defense mandate, it is mandated in law (U.S. Code Title 10, Subtitle A, Part III, Chapter 105, Subchapter I). Unless Congress changes the law, the President has no influence on the program.

 

[Crusty Navy Guy]

In all likelihood- nothing. Remember, Republicans historically are more military friendly for funding than Democrats. So, it is unlikely the incoming administration will decrease numbers - only increase. Trump already has said he wants to boost the Navy fleet. So, I anticipate the same for the other branches.

 

[Incis0r]

HPSP is not a Department of Defense mandate, it is mandated in law (U.S. Code Title 10, Subtitle A, Part III, Chapter 105, Subchapter I). Unless Congress changes the law, the President has no influence on the program.

Checks out: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/subtitle-A/part-III/chapter-105/subchapter-I

 

[The Dentisto]

He'll probably make it great again.

 

[JoblessDent]

Will there be more spots open in the military with trumps emphasis on dod spending? I have heard from some friends that all dental corps are restructuring so less officers but more contractors. Will trumps pledge to increase funding open up more officer positions

 

[vellnueve]

No one knows yet as the budget hasn't been passed yet. That said if you're not willing to move around to less than desirable areas the military may not be for you.

 

[Crusty Navy Guy]

No one knows yet as the budget hasn't been passed yet. That said if you're not willing to move around to less than desirable areas the military may not be for you.

Remember this - less than desirable is in the eye of the beholder. I'm in a location many hate. I'm loving it!

 

[vellnueve]

Remember this - less than desirable is in the eye of the beholder. I'm in a location many hate. I'm loving it!

Where you at? (PM if you want to keep quiet...)

My post was in reference to the other poster having turned down jobs where he'd have to move.

 

[dudeethatsrad]

The idea that we "have to start winning wars again" will likely increase the probability of deployment..