The Correctional Brigade's philosophy is that the minimum custody/military discipline environment when coupled with correctional treatment, educational programs, military and vocational training best prepared the typical first-time prisoner for a crime-free life after prison as either a productive soldier or a useful citizen in civilian life. Moreover, this correctional system was asserted to be less expensive to establish and operate than the traditional prison.
The Correctional Brigade believes that the most effective way to help first-time offenders become law-abiding citizens is through a combination of minimal custody/military discipline, correctional treatment, educational programs, military training, and vocational training. They argue that this approach is more cost-effective than traditional prisons.