Are U.S.A. military men more or less likely to be circumcised?

[SirConcis]

There was a period before the 1970s where circumcision was "made very easy" in the USA military. For WWII and vietnam, circ rates for newborns had not yet reached thgeir peaks, so it would be easy for circ ratres in military to be higher than in civilians. But as civilian circ rates neared thgeir peak of 90%, military policies would have had very little impact since recruits were already cut.

These days, I assume that while circumcision is probably easily obtained, there would be a lot less pressure (especially peer pressure) for uncut recruits to get the snip. So the differences between military and civilian circ rates wouldn't be much, but military would still be higher just because it would be easier/cheaper to get the deed done.

 

[dj30905]

These days, I assume that while circumcision is probably easily obtained, there would be a lot less pressure (especially peer pressure) for uncut recruits to get the snip. So the differences between military and civilian circ rates wouldn't be much, but military would still be higher just because it would be easier/cheaper to get the deed done.

Agreed. I've come across a few in the military that did get a circumcision while in, or at least get one redone if a previous one was botched. Others just left it alone if there were no problems.

 

[arktrucker]

I chortled and dismissed this, then two seconds later my brain supplied a possible reason.

Urination.

There'd be nowhere to go in-flight except for a handy bottle or an attached contraption. If the latter, a mobile foreskin could effect said attachment.

Honestly I have no clue. My brain also supplies dreams where I'm a dragon fighting ex-cheerleader with a lucky/magical shoelace.

Dude... I had a dream last night that I had cankles caused by being hit by a shopping cart in a grocery store!! WTF was that about? After that I wouldn't have minded dragons!

 

[jonboy53]

See genuine-military-material.

 

[hzs3fg]

I agree with scottredleter:

Most of our Military Heroes today were raised in situations of being from low income families.

... even though a majority come/came from economically challenged families.

Where on earth did you find this information? It is absolutely incorrect in today's military. Would have been more accurate during the Vietnam years, but not today.

 

[Uncutsouthernboy]

I read somewhere that Navy and Air Force men were more likely to be circumcised and Marines were more likely to be uncircumcised. I don't remember about Army. It is so mixed up with people from all walks of life. IDK

 

[phonehome]

Not really buying this "poor family" equals less being circumsized" idea.

Very few people are "born at home" these days.

In the majority of lower income cases, the mom is going to be on Medicaid or some other form of assistance so the birth and subsequent circumcision would be covered anyway.

It is not yet considered "cosmetic surgery" or "not required" so that it is not covered by private insurance or other public payment vehicles, medicaid etc etc.

 

[BoHungandUncut]

I have been with several men from all branches of the military. Some were cut some were not. The majority I know were uncut though. Just MY observation.

 

[BoHungandUncut]

Also, I am an army brat. My father was a Sargeant in the US Army. Out of 5 boys, not one circumcision. The oldest is 53 and the youngest is 43.

 

[colgan1999]

who cares? other than you.

 

[mandoman]

Why the bitterness? Someone asked a question. He answered it.