Not an efficient or effective post!
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Not an efficient or effective post!
Getting ready to head out for a year. Always willing to share my views.
Almost makes me feel like I am dealing with my Iraqi counterpart again!!!
This has been a process tested in theory and on the ground. Take a look at the past few years in Iraq. The type of combat we face requires increased resources at lower levels. This is done as an...
Do not read into this article. My take is the focus will be for Companies to start taking over many of the functions usually reserved for battalions. In my experience in Iraq company FOBs operated...
Agree with Ski up to a point. Prior to 2003 the easiest and quickest way to "leave your mark" was to change the uniform. I went through several variations of this uniform "shell game" from 88-03. ...
The Russians were never pleased with the increased US presence in "their backyard." Is this just a way to officially invite them to the table? Also an intentional "slap" at our NATO allies in...
Jill,
I probably did not read the cheeky part into your reply because of my emotions on this issue as well. I think I am going to get physically ill if I hear how MTTs are the number one priority...
The issue is getting folks who want/desire/volunteer to work with foreign militaries. No silver bullets for the problem.
The USMC is looking at unit based MTTs as a way to mitigate some of...
Jill,
Unfortunately that message is only guidance to the various boards that meet yearly. This guidance is not "set in stone" and being codified as it appears that Gen Casey is doing with the...
I have just started my training package for a MTT and am very interested in any additional tips/secrets/additional guidance I can get "straight from the horses mouth!" I have done fairly extensive...