Can the U.S. Military Win Wars If It Keeps Losing Talented Officers? Interesting points to think about...

2015-11-07T06:34:45-05:00

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/11/us-military-tries-halt-brain-drain/413965/

Can the U.S. Military Win Wars If It Keeps Losing Talented Officers?

The Pentagon worries its rigid personnel system is driving away the leaders it will need for the conflicts of the 21st century.

Response by SrA Jonathan Carbonaro made Nov 7 at 2015 8:35 AM

2015-11-07T08:35:16-05:00

Sir, I don't believe the U.S. wants to win wars. The Citizens of this country want us to win, we as Service members want to win, but it seems the people in charge don't want us to. We seem to be doing more "police actions" where we are turning troops who are trained to kill the enemy, into cops with strict ROES.
Also I believe your question is a little to narrow concerning just officers. Its not just Officers leaving in Droves but enlisted personnel as well. Their is a lot of talented people washing their hands of the military, for the same reason the officers are leaving.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2015 8:41 AM

2015-11-07T08:41:57-05:00

I'd take it a step further and ask can the U.S. military win wars if it keeps losing talented personnel? The answer, no.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 7 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-11-07T10:31:16-05:00

Talented officers in each category are essential to "winning" wars Col Private RallyPoint Member . Talented commissioned, non-commissioned and warrant officers each play crucial roles in military operations, training, discipline, etc.