Posted on May 24, 2015
I'm back Tuesday to answer more questions, what would you like to discuss with me?
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From General McChrystal: "Thanks again for all of your questions. This has been great!"
*RP Staff will be moderating this discussion*
From RP Staff: General McChrystal is coming back to visit us on Tuesday at 3:30pm EST. During his last visit members asked questions about leadership, evolving into an adaptive force, and transitioning from service. These topics remain fair game. What would you like to ask?
Worth noting: This May, General McChrystal is releasing his new book: "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World"
In the book, "McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. The world is changing faster than ever, and the smartest response for those in charge is to give small groups the freedom to experiment while driving everyone to share what they learn across the entire organization."
You can learn more about the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/ [login to see]
*RP Staff will be moderating this discussion*
From RP Staff: General McChrystal is coming back to visit us on Tuesday at 3:30pm EST. During his last visit members asked questions about leadership, evolving into an adaptive force, and transitioning from service. These topics remain fair game. What would you like to ask?
Worth noting: This May, General McChrystal is releasing his new book: "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World"
In the book, "McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. The world is changing faster than ever, and the smartest response for those in charge is to give small groups the freedom to experiment while driving everyone to share what they learn across the entire organization."
You can learn more about the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/ [login to see]
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GEN Stanley McChrystal Sir, First I want to say thank you for coming back to speak with us. It is always an Honor and Pleasure to have you here.
Do you see a possibility of the Army making a RNGR Batt in the Guard or Reserve along the lines of the 19th/20th SFG?
Do you see a possibility of the Army making a RNGR Batt in the Guard or Reserve along the lines of the 19th/20th SFG?
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GEN Stanley McChrystal
Zach - that's an interesting thought. It would be difficult to replicate exactly because the bulk of Ranger Battalions are young Rangers - trained and led by experienced NCO's and Officers. SF is different in that long-term pro's can be superb in the 19th & 20th Groups because they are experienced, mature professionals. It would be harder to create the young energy that are in Ranger Bn's on a less than full-time basis. Now, all that said, I don't know what you couldn't look at creating a hybrid that has more mature people than the active units, yet does some of the same missions.
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It would seem like it would give alot of our NG/RS soldiers that served on Active Duty the chance to Continue their service with the Rangers in a smaller scale.. But thank you for your response GEN Stanley McChrystal It seems like alot of the folks that I served with in the Reserve components that were Rangers were one term Active soldiers then got out and Joined the Reserve component to go to school
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GEN GEN Stanley McChrystal , Sir.
The powers that be keep trying to Kill the A-10 attack aircraft. Do you think this is a mistake or can other aircraft fill the role of the A-10
The powers that be keep trying to Kill the A-10 attack aircraft. Do you think this is a mistake or can other aircraft fill the role of the A-10
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GEN Stanley McChrystal
I believe we need an aircraft that is well suited to close air support. In reality, the A-10 may not be the perfect airframe, but I'm also sure it isn't the F22 or F35 - both of what are designed for other missions. its possible that a relatively low-tech prop aircraft to do much of the work in low intensity environments, but some kind of capability is probably needed. All that said, I worry when we have political considerations seeming to drive decisions like this - and not a strict assessment by responsible leaders.
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GEN Stanley McChrystal - General; ref your "its possible that a relatively low-tech prop aircraft to do much of the work in low intensity environments, but some kind of capability is probably needed." one potential candidate would be the deHaviland Hornet. Once you factor in cost, reliability, and "loiter time" it becomes quite competitive (and the US government probably already owns the rights to it) as originally built. Once you factor in the improvements in engine technology and armaments it starts to look REALLY good.
Besides it can out fly anything that the Taliban/al-Qa'eda Air Force has or is likely to have in the short to medium term.
Besides it can out fly anything that the Taliban/al-Qa'eda Air Force has or is likely to have in the short to medium term.
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Sir,
I believe the Army and the DoD is failing to modernize and adapt to changing threats when it comes to countering intelligence collection and count-terrorism/insider threat. Situations such as Snowden (the greatest "loss" to western intelligence...ever) and Booker (a recent example of an insider threat/lone wolf) are becoming more prevalent while the blue forces expected to help combat them are decreased and the zero risk mentality is decimating their effectiveness.
My question is a follows: Understanding the limits imposed by classification levels...What experiences did you have with counterintelligence? Where they positive or negative experiences? How could your CI professionals (military and civilian) better supported you? What advice do you have for MI in general and CI in specific for the future?
Thank you for your input.
Respectfully,
SFC Lantz
I believe the Army and the DoD is failing to modernize and adapt to changing threats when it comes to countering intelligence collection and count-terrorism/insider threat. Situations such as Snowden (the greatest "loss" to western intelligence...ever) and Booker (a recent example of an insider threat/lone wolf) are becoming more prevalent while the blue forces expected to help combat them are decreased and the zero risk mentality is decimating their effectiveness.
My question is a follows: Understanding the limits imposed by classification levels...What experiences did you have with counterintelligence? Where they positive or negative experiences? How could your CI professionals (military and civilian) better supported you? What advice do you have for MI in general and CI in specific for the future?
Thank you for your input.
Respectfully,
SFC Lantz
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GEN McChrystal: I regret that I will be hard-at-work this afternoon (1400 RMT here in beautiful Children's Hospital Colorado), but wish you continued success, and hope to see you sometime in God's country Colorado. Thanks for your contributions to RP. Robert W. Enzenauer, MD, MPH, MBA, MBA, USMA 1975, BG (Retired), Bn Surg, 5/19th SFG(A) 1998-2010, OEF2, OIF2
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GEN Stanley McChrystal sir, I'm appalled at the staggering numbers of vets with mental illness and also those who are homeless. What can be done to alleviate this nation disgrace? To make matters worse, the VA is apathetic in their response to this crisis.
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Sir, Thank you for your service. My question is simple, why does the trend for backing failed nation states continue to happen? Since the Vietnam War the US hasn't been on the winning side of much of anything for quite some time (exceptions being Grenada, and Desert Storm). We have pretty much screwed up much of Central & South America, our involvement in Middle East has been less than stellar, missed the rising threat of Putin's Russia against its neighbor's, We have backed drug lords in Afghanistan and not really backed any credible government in Iraq.
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GEN Stanley McCrystal Sir,
I am part of a team of Veterans and other great Americans. We are a year and a half old, legally formed political party with recognition in three states. But we are not politicians we are Americans first and foremost with one simple goal, put veterans and other great Americans in office.
We would like your opinion on our approach. We can be found on the website http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.org
Thank you for your time sir.
I am part of a team of Veterans and other great Americans. We are a year and a half old, legally formed political party with recognition in three states. But we are not politicians we are Americans first and foremost with one simple goal, put veterans and other great Americans in office.
We would like your opinion on our approach. We can be found on the website http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.org
Thank you for your time sir.
Being a Veteran is not required. A desire to fix America is required. We are founded by Veterans, for ALL Americans. Join with us.
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