Some insight on the future (wayahead) for our military personnel systems. "Carter: New generation needs new military personnel system."

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:58:49 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/pentagon/2015/09/01/carter-troop-talk/71514566/

Defense Secretary Ash Carter told troops and veterans Tuesday that he's looking at some large-scale reforms for the military's personnel system, but he made clear that he feels careers in uniform should remain distinct because not all civilian-sector solutions will fit the military......

"Most of you are family people," Carter told service members. "I don't want you to have to choose between your family and serving us. So, except where, you know, the considerations of combat effectiveness require otherwise, we'd like to give you the room to have your family. Because we want you to stay with us."

Carter: New generation needs new military personnel system

Defense Secretary Ash Carter told troops and veterans Tuesday that he's looking at some large-scale reforms for the military's personnel system, but

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Sep 2 at 2015 7:35 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:35:45 -0400

Those are some promising words from the SECDEF. I believe past Secretaries have suggested similar initiatives. We'll see what comes about.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 9:08 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:08:30 -0400

I don't know Sir-On one hand, I'm always glad to hear about "from the top" improvements to our servicemembers' quality of life and career...on the other, I'm concerned we are creating two distinct militaries...one which is operationally focused, and one which is merely an extension of the Civil Service.