MSG ProctorThis is the new reality where doctrine is adapted on the fly and weapons systems and materiel solutions are developed in the shortest flash-to-bang time in history. I don't know that there is any precedent for the speed, depth, and breadth of change and adaptation occuring now
That is what I referred to. You are using absolute statements regarding history. Material solutions are NOT being developed in the shortest time in history. The changes that occurred then were far greater than anything that has happened in the past 7 years. We were far faster in WWII.
Are we too slow now? Yes, but you do not buttress the point by claiming we are making unpredented changes or setting speed records. To the contrary, you make the point by saying that we need such a political commitment if we are going to adjust as rapidly.
Entropy
Same statement. If your point is we need to change faster then I agree. The degree of commitment involved in WWII is the relevant variable.
As for the depth of change needed being greater today, maybe on the political side but I doubt it. The need is no greater; the will is lacking.
On the military side, fielding that 12 million force all happened in the space of 5 years --if you include the 1940's draft.
Frankly the degree and speed of change since 2001 has been a bad joke.
Tom
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