Posted on Dec 7, 2013
Who remembers the "Peacetime Army?" Are we headed towards painting rocks again?
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As the Military transitions back towards a "peacetime" stance, will the leaders, (junior and senior alike) forget lessons learned? Will training revert back to check the block exercises, and will budget cuts leave us woefully unprepared for future conflicts? How do we prevent the "training for the last war we fought" as was done after Vietnam, and then again after Desert Storm? Are these real issues that deserve attention, or are they unfounded fears. Thank you in advance for your input.
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We obviously cannot ignore the priorities of those above us. What I recommend is that we all get accustomed to demanding a purpose to go along with the task we are given. When things are put in perspective people with "great ideas" might realize they are pushing I'm the wrong direction. My old Regimental CSM once said, "If it doesn't kill the enemy or ensure your Soldiers' survivability, then why are you doing it?"
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MAJ Joseph Parker
1SGT Gary V: Quotes like that take 20 years off an old Infantryman's heart. Thank you.
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Two things: Everything is cyclical and war brings money.
The military cannot sustain the current fighting force or training opportunities without funding from the government.
The military cannot sustain the current fighting force or training opportunities without funding from the government.
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CSM (Join to see)
Ah the memories of washing and painting rocks is returning to me SGM. I believe the Army will return to the "peace time" Army where pulling details are more prevalent than training due to budget constraints. On a more positive note I think the Army is doing a great job of combating this by regionally aligning forces to areas like Korea where units will deploy to instead of the typical unaccompanied tour.
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Perhaps we will eventually go to war with a country whose kryptonite is painted rocks?
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SFC Michael Hasbun
If we're REALLY lucky, that same country will also be littered with HESCO barriers, rendering our ACU's viable as a camouflage pattern again!
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