What do you expect from the Army’s new command team?

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!