Pushback on Obama's potential European command nominee

[Bailey]

sounds like he's a political hack, AKA a paper pusher desk-jockey with no real command experience being put into the position as a reward for w/e crap he's done for the administration.

How does one rise to the level of General without seeing at least some combat? (well at least if you are put in command of a combat div)

[fettpett]

How does one rise to the level of General without seeing at least some combat? (well at least if you are put in command of a combat div)

it happens, didn't mean that he's never seen combat, just that's what his career sounds like, and sounds like something Obama would look for.


2nd Stryker Cavalry did see 16 months of operations during the Gulf War.

[Arroyo_Doble]

it happens, didn't mean that he's never seen combat, just that's what his career sounds like, and sounds like something Obama would look for.


2nd Stryker Cavalry did see 16 months of operations during the Gulf War.

Petraeus didn't see combat until he was commanding the 101st Airborne division in 2003.

[Bailey]

I know its only fiction but it should be like it is in Starship Troopers, to go to OCS you could've at least seen some combat. (yes i know thats a bit impractical but still a good idea to shoot for)

[fettpett]

I know its only fiction but it should be like it is in Starship Troopers, to go to OCS you could've at least seen some combat. (yes i know thats a bit impractical but still a good idea to shoot for)

yeah, thought that idea was pretty good, never have to deal with the idiot lieutenants that are so wet behind their ears they get them shot off. :D

[fettpett]

Petraeus didn't see combat until he was commanding the 101st Airborne division in 2003.

was he put in charge of a massive military command like NATO? nope.

[Bailey]

yeah, thought that idea was pretty good, never have to deal with the idiot lieutenants that are so wet behind their ears they get them shot off. :D

God hope you have a good platoon sargent to "teach" the new butterbar

[Arroyo_Doble]

was he put in charge of a massive military command like NATO? nope.

Okay. Any excuse to trash the President of the United States, I suppose. Even if it means denigrating the service of a distinguished soldier.

[Rockntractor]

Okay. Any excuse to trash the President of the United States, I suppose. Even if it means denigrating the service of a distinguished soldier.

Shut the fuck up and go back to the emo forum where you belong.

[Arroyo_Doble]

Shut the fuck up and go back to the emo forum where you belong.

You mean THIS one?