Dissent in Army ranks after ban on rank-and-file tradition: 'dumb rule'
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New Army rules restricting who can name tanks could alienate lower enlisted crews, who are less likely under the guidance and take part in the longstanding tradition.
However, some soldiers, including active Army officers, have been highly critical of the new rule, arguing enlisted members of tank crews will be less likely to take part in the rite. Michael Lee is a writer at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @UAMichaelLee
"My immediate reaction is that this will alienate junior crews while ensuring that officers get to name their tanks," a field-grade armor officer anonymously told Military.com, noting that officers are typically assigned to tanks with the best gunners.
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