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Judi Lynn

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Wed Mar 21, 2012, 05:24 PM Mar 2012

Colombian military wants to build 'universal soldier'

Last edited Thu Mar 22, 2012, 01:56 AM - Edit history (1)

Colombian military wants to build 'universal soldier'
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:41
Brandon Barrett



The Colombian military announced a "universal soldier" proposal Wednesday, whereby distinctions between regular soldiers, graduates and those undertaking military service would be eliminated.

The concept is built around a desire to provide more standardized and well-rounded training, General Alejandro Navas told news website CM&.

The project will be debated in Congress, and Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon is expected to analyze the training overhaul which would likely come at a steep price for the national goverment.

http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/22971-colombian-military-wants-to-build-universal-soldier.html

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