I believe that the closest we can come to that sort of simulation is creating human networks for training purposes. But each point in the network would need to have a human behind it to make it realistic. And the fictional network as a whole would need to be believable as well. I think we can simulate an insurgent organization, but not the individual insurgents or their leaders. Not in the immediate future anyway. Any kind of computer run simulation would require something out of science fiction, like artificial intelligence.
I agree that such money would be better spent on training our soldiers for small wars and the totally different mind set they require. Gear-wise, I think we're fine. Maybe a little more money for refurbishment to offset the wear and tear of constant patrolling. I know these socks Im wearing that I got from my RFI (Rapid Fielding Initiative) draw are fantastic, but only 4 pair? 4 pairs of socks tend to wear out after a year of this stuff. The Army can refit you with almost anything from your standard issue, but almost all of that stuff is crap. The RFI gear was great, and it's virtually all I use here. Kevlar, body armor, and uniform top and bottom are the only standard issue items I use. But there is very rarely any re-issue or Direct Exchange of RFI gear. Money just needs to be spent smarter.
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