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The Army is about to get a new Chief of Staff. In addition we have recently seen a new Sergeant of the Army put in place.

Now, GEN Mark Milley comes with a strong resume. He was an Infantry officer that has also spent time in Special Forces. The last CoS to have done that was GEN Shoomaker who was brought out of retirement to assume the duty. The Army is relying heavily on Special Forces and they are one of the few places in the Army that really hasn't seen a budget cut. Their role is becoming more and more crucial to national security. I am sure he will be able to lend his experience in this to lead the new Army in a post conventional war era. In addition we now have SMA Dan Dailey, who is also an infantryman. He is already a positive impact on the Army.

The Army is now being led by leaders that come from the Infantry. What impact will this have on the Army as we transition? The Army as a whole is moving into a lighter fighting force that is more focused on light fighting forces more than ever. With the Brigade Combat Teams receiving a new battalion to maneuver and the new leadership both being infantry is the Army going to focus on their infantry assets more? How is this going to affect the rest of the Army?



*And they are both Tabbed. RLTW!
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I expect them to do what every other CoS and SMA do lead by example develope long term plans and strategies for training and devolping the lighter fighting force that we are transitioning to. With this will come there intents and we have many of great Officers and NCOs that will execute the intent to keep the force running strong just as it did the last time we reduced our Military in size.
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Probably change uniforms and tattoo policies...again
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You forgot to mention a new Army motto too.
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CPT (Join to see) Sir to my knowledge GEN Milley has also only been nominated and not yet approved by the senate to take this pisotion. So to post him in a picture as the CoS is a little premature.
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That maybe true but I can't recall the last time a nomination didn't go through and on the first line it says that the Army is about to get a new CoS.
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Add a question mark, Army Chief of Staff?
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I don't see why he wouldn't. Tons of experience, both practical and educational. He brings a lot to the table.
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What do you expect from the Army’s new command team?
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I think this is a smart move as with the use of UAV's and other gizmos the Army's role in regards to boots on the ground I feel will be more surgical in the future. I think there is a lot to be learned from the past 10 years in combating asymmetrical forces especially in regards to IED's and an unconventional force. I see smaller teams guiding resources to targets - sounds like Infantry, Ranger, SF will be taking care of. Things that could go away - Armour. Very expensive for what you get M1A1 $4.3 million per unit and the issues of logistics in getting to area. Smaller, lighter and less expensive ways in dealing with hot spots strategy needs to be refined. If nothing else gender issues and roles.
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A lot of the Armor Brigade Combat Teams are going light or Stryker. Speed is how you win a war. I know that tanks are great but with our UAV and intelligence resources it will be destroyed as so as it moves and can be seen.
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Having experience with Gen. Milley as my CG at Drum, I have kind of high expectations for him. I know his very good at what he does. He's also a really nice guy. Very approachable, despite his accolades. Don't let the tabs and badges scare you off. They're not who he is.
As far as SMA Dailey, since we talk up the infantry so much, I really hope he delivers. The infantry will never hear the end of it if his stay is like SMA Chandler.
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I have a lot of hope in these two. I do agree with the SMA. He is doing a good job so far. I just didn't see SMA Chandler as the strong lead from the front and take care of the soldiers type of guy.
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I am biased being in U.S. Army Pacific but I was hoping for GEN Vincent Brooks!
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As the accountable officer of the Theater Redistribution Center (TRC) over in Kuwait, I had the opportunity to brief him, Chief--for a good 45 minutes to an hour.

The yard was a good mile long, so we there was a lot to do and see.

I liked him a lot.

Clearly had a lot on his plate, but still showed interest in a lowly LT.
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He has great vision and is a strategic thinker! And like you said he truly shows interest and cares for his troops.
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He was my CG in 1ID. I agree, he is a true strategic, realistic and adaptive leader.

SMA Dailey was an SGL when I went through PLDC and I remember his well as a professional and someone to look up to. I only have one criticism: his PT workout listed in the Army Times had zero parallels to PRT.
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I think they will be a strong command team.

With regard to the NCO ranks/NCO leadership, I do think it is important that they possibly 'revisit' how they promote NCOs, in terms of what is considered and weight given to certain things over other things (advanced degree vs. no advanced degree).

This is the age old question about which is MORE valuable....EXPERIENCE, or knowledge gained from advanced schooling.

There are some SNCOs that have multiple deployments, and have very refined leadership skills, yet, some of them may not necessarily be given their shot at higher leadership positions.

I know there are alot of variables to this, and don't get me wrong--I think pursuing higher education is important--but, I think the Army needs to figure out a better 'way' than just eliminating a person from promotion consideration because they don't have an advanced degree.

I think, this comment, on an 11 MAY article by the Army Times, embodies some of the frustration:

(I admit, the numbers are a little concerning...)

I am curious as to what others think.

http://www.army.mil/article/148202

"So I agree with mostly everything in this article. But... He mentioned passing on knowledge from more experienced NCOs. My problem here stems from the latest MSG board. More than 68% of all selected have less than 4 yrs TIG. 56% have less than 15 years TIS. I'm not trying to take anything from those NCOs but if we are truly interested in keeping experienced NCOs then we promote them to the grade and position they have earned rather than passing them by and putting them out. Experience is not or should not be measured in civilian education. This just my opinion and is not meant to insult."

....I guess I'm saying that I just hope they are attuned to issues like this...

This comment--which had 11 Facebook LIKES, by the way--I think shows that, no matter how much of a team player people may be, that getting people to aggressively share their experience with younger troops will be a tough sell when you don't promote those who DO have that experience.

I can't say whether some things are being done intentionally, by design, but it does seem like things like this and the proposed 20-year military retirement changes, will start to drive away alot of the EXPERIENCE.

I guess I'm concerned that we could quickly become an extremely book smart force, but with little to no practical, real life, experience.

One thing is for sure, in the event that $hit hits the fan, I do think it is in our best interest to at least maintain SOME experience, from the Iraq/Afghanistan war, in the force.

I just think its important that we stay attuned to these things.
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I think its a good choice.
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I trust your judgement based on previous posts here. Credibility matters.
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I dont know him but I was impressed with his brave choice with the Bergdahl decision.
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Gen. Miley was my BC at Camp Greaves Korea 96-97 with 1/506 and he was one the better officers that I had the pleasure of serving under. I wish that the Army would pull more of the NCO's for the senior leadership from Special Operations.
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Is it me or is the new SMA the best thing to happen to the Army since CAS.
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SFC Stephen King
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I am looking forward to the change. I have had the esteem pleasure of working with and for Gen Milley. Honestly, he allows his staff to work on their tasks and his Senior NCO'S to lead. I look forward to seeing this team flourish.
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With any luck, there will be a renewed focus on the warfighter. I've seen too many times that some people in the Army forget they exist to perform customer service to those warfighters and not the other way around.
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I think it will turn that way. I am tired of it being the other way around. I don't understand how a Shaping Operation is treating like the Decisive one.
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While I could careless if they are infantry or tabbed, all I care about is that they do the utmost of their ability to care of the men and women in uniform and their families.
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What? Being infantry and Tabbed is the pinnacle of excellence. I know that very well. I am infantry and tabbed also. (Disclaimer: What you have just read was sarcasm.)
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LOL..no problems LT after 20 years I recognize sarcasm when I see it.
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I have to do that because too many people here don't get it and then I get a bunch of down votes. There is a lot of butthurt around here.
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