<p>Singling out someone is very effective for pointing out errors and creating a “wake up call.” Basic is extreme. It is for a very good reason. The military needs to clearly and definitively set a new level of expectations for all members. We create this break between civilian and military life by basic training. Some people need to be pointed out. They would slip by in the ambiguity of the group, otherwise. It is the difference between saying “all you people, stop that” and “Basic Jones, get in step!”</p>