09-11-2004, 04:29 AM
Behind the veneer of "college education" is a remarkable core of professionals. The focus on competence can be traced back to the all volunteer army initiative of the 70's and 80's.
Yes, we have a lot of waste in the services due to the jobs program. The level of professionalism, at least what I have seen in 2 plus decades, is noteworthy.
Also, if you wanted the military to prevent 9-11, you'd have to build a significantly larger Spec Ops branch, permissive RoE in uncomventional ops, a bigger CIA dirty tricks department, and a whole bunch more on alert fighters.
America did not want to pay that price, particularly the one to roam its own skies in the hope of shooting down a hijacked airliner. What politician could have sold that as a valid expense, he or she would have been pilloried for pork barrel spending.
Not sure what military you are disparaging in re readiness.
Occhi
Yes, we have a lot of waste in the services due to the jobs program. The level of professionalism, at least what I have seen in 2 plus decades, is noteworthy.
Also, if you wanted the military to prevent 9-11, you'd have to build a significantly larger Spec Ops branch, permissive RoE in uncomventional ops, a bigger CIA dirty tricks department, and a whole bunch more on alert fighters.
America did not want to pay that price, particularly the one to roam its own skies in the hope of shooting down a hijacked airliner. What politician could have sold that as a valid expense, he or she would have been pilloried for pork barrel spending.
Not sure what military you are disparaging in re readiness.
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete