What changes would you like to see our next President make to improve our military?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:38:06 -0500

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Feb 1 at 2016 9:39 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:39:06 -0500

I need to think before answering this question.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 10:07 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:07:45 -0500

Articulate a clear end state and goals for the missions we are sent on. That would solve so many problems that we see today.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 10:09 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:09:25 -0500

for selfish reason .... more military pay and less war??? lol

Just restore the people's faith on the constitution ... and let the military run the military ... not a bunch of social experimental nut heads.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 10:12 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:12:49 -0500

The President cannot do it alone...The entire Defense organization, from the Joint Chiefs, down to the newest recruit at MEPS has to adopt a new attitude and philosophy. We need to stop chipping away at our fighting spirit in favor of "politics". We need to stop adjusting "culture" to suit manning requirements, and return to adjusting incoming personnel to our culture. We need to fight to win...not maintain. Equipment won't fix lack of spirit and drive. We need leaders who will lead from the front, put their necks out, and make proactive decisions-on the battlefield, and in the barracks. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, the first mission of the military is to kill and defeat the enemies of our nation efficiently, consistently, and professionally. Anything that deters from that needs to be chucked over the side...

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Feb 1 at 2016 10:13 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:13:04 -0500

Actually listen to the personnel in charge of the military and not hamstring them in the execution of their missions.

Response by LTC Marc King made Feb 1 at 2016 11:20 AM

LTC Marc King — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:20:51 -0500

From the DoD level a focus on equipment procurment, Force Protection and Training and stop the Social Engineering experiments.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 11:22 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:22:42 -0500

Base realignment. Reopen Fort Ord and Reactivate 7th ID.

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Feb 1 at 2016 1:00 PM

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:00:15 -0500

A few things I would like to see that are actually at or above DoD level.
- A National Security Strategy and the will to implement that strategy.
- Disciplined and effective government (as opposed to the strategic constipation we have seen in the federal government over the last few years). This would include but not be limited to: an annual budget submitted on time, cuts in federal government size and spending (not just DoD), and federal employee accountability.
- Whole of government solutions to foreign problems (and not just military solutions).
- Within the military, achieve a better balance among the three poles of modernization, manning, and readiness.
- All of the above will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our military in my opinion.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 1 at 2016 1:01 PM

SN Greg Wright — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:01:33 -0500

Sgt Joe LaBranche I'd like to see him/her roll back all the PC crap that has no bearing on mission accomplishment. (Changing titles to not include 'man', for example.)

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 1 at 2016 1:54 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:54:32 -0500

Provide a realistic mission and the resources to accomplish it. Haven't seen those in a long time.

Response by SFC Justin Scott made Feb 1 at 2016 2:22 PM

SFC Justin Scott — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:22:32 -0500

First and foremost, stop appointing individuals with ZERO military experience into SECDEF and branch secretary positions. That by itself would fix the vast majority of problems being faced by the military. Secondly, stand up and be a leader! We've had several Presidents over the last few decades, but we haven't had a REAL Commander and Chief in a long time. Set the example for the military. Provide a clear, concise, and realistic mission / objective for the military and ensure it received adequate financing to accomplish it. This can start by abolishing the Dept of Homeland Security because that is the job of the DoD (external - military / CIA / NSA) and DoJ (internal - FBI / local LEO).

Those few things would be an excellent start!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 1 at 2016 4:32 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:32:27 -0500

A war president who wants to win and knows how to rally troops.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Feb 2 at 2016 4:58 AM

PVT Robert Gresham — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:58:31 -0500

Sgt Joe LaBranche, I think it's time for the administration to "bulk up" the Military once again. Our European allies need to know that we actually have their backs, not just a lot of empty words, so we need at least one Division back in Germany....... at least one Armored Brigade, one Infantry Brigade, one Division Artillery unit, an Aviation Regiment and an MI and an ADA Battalion. Without these additions we are unable to support our allies in the case of tensions in Europe.