"Robert Briggs" wrote in message
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
Robert Briggs wrote:

FAA applicants are only given 5% for prior military service and
an additional 5% for a Purple Heart ...

Modest credit for prior military service seems fair enough (if it
is *relevant* service, at least), but how does *getting injured*
make you a better candidate?

What in the previous message suggested points were given for getting
injured?

The bit about the Purple Heart.


The Purple Heart is awarded for injuries received due to enemy action.



From http://www.purpleheart.org/Awd_of_PH.htm:

2-8 b. (4)

Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify
award of the Purple Heart are as follows:

(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other
projectile created by enemy action.

(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.

(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical,
biological or nuclear agent.

(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident
resulting from enemy fire.

(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy
generated explosions.

Yes, I omitted the qualification regarding enemy action, but the
basic question remains.


Exactly.



How does *getting injured* make you a better candidate?


It doesn't. Nor does military service.



Imagine two guys going through the same battles together, one of
whom gets hit by an enemy bullet while the other isn't. Now, I
can see how their *experience of battle* may be relevant when
applying for a job, but I don't see how a single bullet wound
makes the one better suited than the other.


I don't see how either one is a better candidate than one with no military
service.