Army Creating Units Whose Training And Mission Is To Serve As Advisers

Having participated in that mission once, I think a dedicated pipeline and classification isn't a terrible idea...provided it's done correctly. If you could train as a team full-time; not just over a few months...develop skill sets across multiple deployments as a unit...and progress along a prescribed track towards professional development...it could be great. On the other hand, ETTs and other colors of "advisers" are still operating in a combat environment, and if combat skills aren't paramount to the training, you're creating a potential disaster. We could not have succeeded in any measure without the infantry, EOD, comms, SBU, etc "types" that found their way into our teams...and brought that experience to bear.

Interesting share from npr.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel: I SURE WISH I WERE IN THE ARMY NOW.