General McChrystal says ISIS is an organic network and we must adjust our strategy. What what are your thoughts?

2015-05-27T09:23:03-04:00

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McChrystal: ISIS is organic network, we must adjust strategy

Uncut: Retired US Army general and author of 'Team of Teams' says we must go beyond 20th century thinking, airstrikes and killing leaders when combating ISIS. We must take out ISIS' political narrative and win back Iraqi people's confidence

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 9:25 AM

2015-05-27T09:25:03-04:00

I think we should build strategies to protect our boarders and our Leaders throughout the Country and let them fight there Wars. It will be tough, but how are we making progress with this time of mindset over there!

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 27 at 2015 12:39 PM

2015-05-27T12:39:23-04:00

We can not go at this the way we have been in the past 20+ years. General McChrystal is right, we have to adjust because ISIS is like no other enemy we have fought. Like in Vietnam we adjusted to the Vietcong's way of fighting to, not with the war but to prevent further mass casualties. We have to approach ISIS differently, how? That has to be up to the military leaders and not congress.

Response by Nick Petros made May 27 at 2015 1:25 PM

2015-05-27T13:25:44-04:00

Did you miss him here yesterday: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-m-back-tuesday-to-answer-more-questions-what-would-you-like-to-discuss-with-me

He said some of the same things to RP members.

I'm back Tuesday to answer more questions, what would you like to discuss with me? | RallyPoint

From General McChrystal: "Thanks again for all of your questions. This has been great!" *RP Staff will be moderating this discussion* From RP Staff: General McChrystal is coming back to visit us on Tuesday at 3:30pm EST. During his last visit members asked questions about leadership, evolving into an adaptive force, and transitioning from service. These topics remain fair game. What would you like to ask? Worth noting: This May, General...