Will the President elect embolden Commanders to take action against threats such as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard?

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:35:04 -0500

There's a saying that goes something like walk softly but carry a big stick...well, you keep pushing the sleeping giant and you are going to get hit with that big stick! Do you foresee a change in our Commanders actions and temperament after the President elect assumes his office (based on his blunt character)?

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/28/politics/us-navy-helicopter-iranian-patrol-boat

Iranian patrol boat trains its weapon on US Navy helicopter

A US Navy Seahawk helicopter had what the Navy is calling an "unsafe and unprofessional encounter" with an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps patrol boat Saturday near the Strait of Hormuz.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Nov 29 at 2016 12:46 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:46:32 -0500

CSM Michael J. Uhlig I hope that he'll let his Commanders execute the duties and orders they are given within the civilian structure of leadership that we have. I hope he will listen to those on the ground that have first hand knowledge of what is happening and utlize their COA's that they develop through a fully vested Pentagon of highly skilled planners. We never want our Commanders to rogue, but we need to trust in their ability to assess the AOR and provide the very best recommendations and COAs. Just my opinion Michael - great question!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 30 at 2016 2:16 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:16:35 -0500

Embolden? No. They're plenty bold enough. Authorize? I sure hope so, and I do believe so. China is already doing the 'we just want to get along' dance.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 1 at 2016 2:28 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:28:08 -0500

I expect President-elect Donald Trump will walk softly and carry an enormous stick CSM Michael J. Uhlig. Iran has been trying to exert its standing in the Muslim world since the 1979 Revolution. They have made gains with their proxies Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria and have influence over the Shia in Iraq but they are at best a regional power.
I expect that dealing with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and their Quds force is frequently in the realm of Special Operations, CIA, etc.
In 1980 Iran did its best to humiliate POTUS Jimmy Carter before Ronald Reagan was sworn in as POTUS in January 1981.
I expect Iran will do its best to humiliate lame-duck POTUS Obama and then will extend some kind of olive branch after Donald Trump is sworn in as President.
What do you think? SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Private RallyPoint Member SFC William Farrell SSgt Private RallyPoint Member SGT Private RallyPoint Member SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SPC Private RallyPoint Member SrA Christopher Wright

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 1 at 2016 2:53 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:53:21 -0500

I think that Trump will not tolerate the Iranians' provocations.