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2005-07-22 Iraq-Jordan

Culture Clash in the Army and Police Force

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Posted by Steve 2005-07-22 11:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 A single good officer surrounded by dunces is actually the rule, rather than the exception. The worst time for them to advance is during a war, as in the US Civil War; so the alternative is to have intensive ongoing training. The cracked pots leak under pressure, but the best succeed, and their reward is to always be under pressure. Their General Staff is key, they must liason between the politicians and the military. It must become unthinkable for a General to have political power, except, like Turkey, to prevent Islamists from taking control of the government.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-07-22 14:17|| 2005-07-22 14:17|| Front Page Top

#2 Article reminds me of comments on the HISTORY CHANNEL, DISCOVERY, or TLC from army veterans of America's allies during WW2 and Korea 1, whom were gen awestruck about the American method of war, espec the US's massive applications of logistics and sheer firepower ags minutae enemy areas or positions.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2005-07-22 22:16|| 2005-07-22 22:16|| Front Page Top

#3 Joseph, you come through with the most amazing comments sometimes. Thanks for the insight!

Posted by trailing wife 2005-07-22 23:09|| 2005-07-22 23:09|| Front Page Top

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