
New Army Chief Of Staff Eyes Big Changes -- Army Times
The day after he became chief of staff of the Army, Gen. Martin Dempsey was given an in-depth assessment of the state of the Army he took over. It was not a pretty picture.
The report, assembled by a transition team of 20 hand-picked officers and NCOs, described an Army where:
• Tension exists among military and civilian leaders.
• Many soldiers lack training and discipline.
• Concerns about future deployments and budget cuts weigh heavily on senior leaders.
• Soldiers are promoted before they are ready for the next rank.
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My Comment: Talk is cheap .... let us see what the new U.S. Army Chief will do.