Quote Originally Posted by Rob Thornton View Post
For anyone interested in this thread, I'd also recommend reading the COL Foresman article also in AFJ on Culture Battles- a good piece on our Military Culture - I'd hate to see it overlooked.
Best Regards, Rob
Agree 100%, Rob. Foresman is spot on when it comes to the nature of the medium-term conflicts we'll be facing, and has some very thoughtful observations about how to prepare for them. It's similar to the discussion I've seen (mostly through student papers) regarding the proper role of cavalry in a future force structure. There is thought going on outside the Iraq framework...and that's good. But we also need to keep in mind the tools and techniques needed to fight in an environment like Iraq...or Afghanistan...or Somalia. Different conflicts with different objectives and a structure that will see the military in a secondary (but necessary) role. Indian Wars or Banana Wars, anyone?