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Ash Carter aims to cut ranks of generals and admirals
2016-04-06
[WASHINGTONTIMES] Back when I was in, we used to bitch about too many chiefs and not enough Indians. But culling the herd does make a good camouflage for a purge, doesn't?
Posted by:Fred

#6  ...no. Just like academia - grade inflation. Just like academia - largely influenced by Congressional funding.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-04-06 17:55  

#5  Does the Army need 14 active four star Generals?
Posted by: newc   2016-04-06 13:07  

#4  Reduce the mass of those likely to 'push back' against sanctioned pogroms.
Posted by: Skidmark   2016-04-06 09:23  

#3  Just a side note - GOs are subject to recall practically at any time. Now might be a good time to allow the regime to self identify the more political officers and who to reactivate when the next regime takes office.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-04-06 09:12  

#2  A more diverse and dedicated cadre of military leaders is desired. A cadre which more closely reflects the regime's constituency.
Posted by: Besoeker   2016-04-06 08:11  

#1  Yes, it does. Shades of the 1930's soviet union.
Posted by: Nguard   2016-04-06 06:51  

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