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My father served in the military and all of his brothers, they were soldiers. My father in law who is ninety five saw combat action in world war two, he was a soldier.

When did people who serve in the armed forces turn from being soldiers to today's term, warriors?
 
The US Army uses the term "warriors" because it brings to mind images and ideals of honor and valor, whereas Soldier by comparison is a pretty standard nondescript term that can be used to describe anyone in a uniform.

Basically, it sounds better. (I mean I personally hate it and have half a mind to go AWOL anytime a senior NCO calls me a "warrior") and it's part of a general effort by the Army (At least the Army, I can't speak for the other branches) to improve the image of the force.

Soldiers are now warriors. Instead of soldiers, we're "warfighters". I'm not a signal support technician, I'm a "combat enabler".
 
Jredbaron96 said:
The US Army uses the term "warriors" because it brings to mind images and ideals of honor and valor, whereas Soldier by comparison is a pretty standard nondescript term that can be used to describe anyone in a uniform.

Basically, it sounds better. (I mean I personally hate it and have half a mind to go AWOL anytime a senior NCO calls me a "warrior") and it's part of a general effort by the Army (At least the Army, I can't speak for the other branches) to improve the image of the force.

Soldiers are now warriors. Instead of soldiers, we're "warfighters". I'm not a signal support technician, I'm a "combat enabler".
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I hate that shot.

And warrior? To me, that's a more negative term. It means simply one who fights wars. A soldier is so much more. A warrior just fights, a soldier has discipline, follows orders, supports a chain of command, etc.
 
KevinKohler said:
I hate that shot.

And warrior? To me, that's a more negative term. It means simply one who fights wars. A soldier is so much more. A warrior just fights, a soldier has discipline, follows orders, supports a chain of command, etc.
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When I went on an NTC rotation a few years back in support of this BSB, there was this MSG who just ate that **** up. Everytime he talked it was the same jargon "Hey there warrior!"

"We need to support the warfighter in this and that"

"Where's the combat enabler at? Is your combat support equipment operational?"

I was so glad to get away from that unit.
 
I reckon “Be All You Can Be” was dated. My introduction to the US Army began with the salutation; “Greetings.........”
 
The Army was using "warrior" and "warfighter" in the 80's.
 
Just my opinion. Warriors are people who engage in the fight. Not all soldiers are warriors. Most serve in support areas. In my mind, a soldier serves his country, a warrior is a soldier who engages in the fight.
 
It's a marketing gimmick these days I think.

Apdst is right though, particularly warfighter was being thrown about a lot in the 80s and 90s.
 
Warrior became the "Bussword of the day" in the early 2000's in the Army.

Since then there has been a lot of change. And in the mid-2000's it almost went overboard.

People who had served previously and got out then returned went to "Warrior Transition Course". Those who were injured and needed more long term rehabilitation were assigned to "Warrior Transition Battalions". And to gain leadership skills they were sent to "Warrior Leadership Course".

Is like literally they simply struck "Soldier" from everything and substituted "Warrior" because it sounded cooler or something.
 
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