My post from 17 May 2010
"Most of you on this site advocate a new (or at least a redefined) type of war (This includes Gentile). "
My post from 23 May 2010.
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Originally Posted by Schmedlap View Post
Reminds me of people claiming that our small unit leaders "don't get COIN" or "need to learn COIN" when, in fact, it was the person making the assertion who just finally came around to understanding what COIN is.
You just described the turn-a-round of leadership for Gen. Odierno and the re-writting of history of Col. Gentile"
I understand that Col and Gen. need to be held accountable. I am not sure this site does.
I agree and that is why the reward system (and Awards count for promotion points) should be revised.
Funny, I was walking in Crystal City underground today and two friends of mine spotted me and asked why I had a stern look on my face. I did not even realize that I did it or the reason.
I looked back and I saw an E8 that did not have a combat patch. In 9years of a nation at war we still promote to the senior ranks those that do not have combat experience. ( NOTE: HRC may add Promotion Points for combat experience in June 2011)
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