Here Is the Evidence
Needs of the personnel system trump needs of units and Soldiers
- Individual development more important than mission or training needs of the unit—LTC Tim Reese
- Battalion and brigade commanders [do not know what right looks like]—COL John Rosenberger
- Generals never in one place long enough to finish a job—2000 C&GSC survey of middle grade officers
IRS-generated turbulence and turnover create Army-wide unreadiness (we lose 30 % of first term Soldiers)
- The great majority of Army units are not ready for combat without significant additional training—LTC Tim Reese
- Army Training and Leadership Panel & C&GSC Survey
Constant movement harms quality of life and conflicts with spouse and family needs