Posted on Feb 1, 2022
Haste and planning failures doomed Operation Lone Star’s troops to suffer
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In October, amid a historic surge of Texas National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, one soldier’s leader told him “not to worry” about getting sent there. He could sit this one out.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SPC Margaret Higgins MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. PFC David Foster Sgt (Join to see) SGT Charlie Lee PO2 Marco Monsalve LTC David Brown SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth ] PO1 Tony Holland SSG William Jones 1SG Dan Capri SPC Nancy Greene PO1 Tony Holland SrA John MonettePO1 Tony Holland
In October, amid a historic surge of Texas National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, one soldier’s leader told him “not to worry” about getting sent there. He could sit this one out.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SPC Margaret Higgins MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. PFC David Foster Sgt (Join to see) SGT Charlie Lee PO2 Marco Monsalve LTC David Brown SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth ] PO1 Tony Holland SSG William Jones 1SG Dan Capri SPC Nancy Greene PO1 Tony Holland SrA John MonettePO1 Tony Holland
Haste and planning failures doomed Operation Lone Star’s troops to suffer
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I recently read an article that said not only are they sitting around doing nothing but they also aren't getting paid. One soldier actually said he hoped the mission would end after the Texas primary because politics is the only reason they are there.
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SPC Erich Guenther
Problem with that idea is Abbot is so far ahead in the polls for race for Governor he is already is expected to win with a comfortable margin. NG Readiness is not the Governors issue, it's an issue with the TXARNG chain of command. Also, an NCO running his own business with no backup in case he gets called up is roughly analogous to a single Parent with no child care plan. That specific NCO should have used some common sense there.
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Unfortunate political grandstanding on the part of the Governor with no thought of consequences to the people he activated. Much better ways to deal with the border issues (which needed to be dealt with) than to use NG troops for political gain.
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SPC Erich Guenther
Well NG troops are supposed to be ready for any deployment at any time. So I view the issues more related to TXARNG chain of command not managing the force properly.
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PO2 Marco Monsalve
SPC Erich Guenther - I agree that this is not totally black and white, however the statute reads "The Governor can activate National Guard personnel to “State Active Duty” in response to natural or man-made disasters or Homeland Defense missions. SAD is based on State statue and policy as well as State funds. Soldiers and
Airmen remain under the command and control of the Governor." Not sure the chain of command could have refused. You bring up an interesting question.
Airmen remain under the command and control of the Governor." Not sure the chain of command could have refused. You bring up an interesting question.
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SPC Erich Guenther
PO2 Marco Monsalve - Did they even tell the Governor they needed more time. Despite his political leanings Abbot I think would have listened if a General spoke up. Also that NCO Example, manging his own business with no backup manager. Why is that guy on deployable status?
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Well my two cents. If I was a NCO and in the NG, I would not be running a business with myself as the only manager that can run it. I mean isn't roughly analogous to being a sole parent without a child care plan? Understood Army Times used that example to tug on the readers emotions but I have to say sorry it happened but that NCO set himself up for failure by not realizing his vulnerability for deployment. Also, agree that any shortcommings here have to do more with the TXARNG management then with the Governor. No Governor of any state is given a list of guidelines of how specifically to callup the National Guard. The National Guard should be available 24 by 7 for any use the Governor so desires. The Army Times author seems to be politically biased here.
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