But these problems only came to this point because of leadership failures. Somewhere in the chain of command or concern a leader failed to provide accurate reports and another failed to inspect within their sphere.
The Army probably doesn't need more money - but there needs to be accounting of Total Military spending to ensure proper spending priorities. I'm one of those guys that worries about contractors over-charging for services and lining the pockets of corporate execs at the expense of Military Readiness Spending. I would rather have had more bullets, even toilet paper for that matter, than to have Internet and satellite TV available.
But the Military spends the money congress sends (or the prez pushes) on "stuff," I'd really like to know what "stuff" is. Half of the "wazzuu" expensive toys we take to the sandbox suck. They break or just don't work with other systems already in place. Computer programs don't share the same platforms - but what difference does it make when the sand ruins the electronics.
I'm sure Walter Reed could have found money SOMEWHERE to make sure soldiers were well cared-for. The Army CAN authorize TLA - Temporary Lodging Allowances - to house soldiers in adequate living conditions. But in order to save money the administrators (they don't deserve to be called leaders anymore) tucked the troops away and hoped that no one would look.
Are you stuck in the system also?
RaginRanger will respond to any comment--on any post--asking for help on your situation.
This blog "moderates" posts, meaning that your post will NOT be posted publicly if you request that your question remain private.
I am not a lawyer, but I have been in this fight long enough to at least point you to help in most cases. I'll help write a Memorandum For Record and/or the Commander if needed. Sometimes just getting a new perspective from someone who's been there, but doesn't have personal ties to you, can make things more clear.
The most important thing is for those of us who have made it through, to be here for those still fighting through ~
This blog "moderates" posts, meaning that your post will NOT be posted publicly if you request that your question remain private.
I am not a lawyer, but I have been in this fight long enough to at least point you to help in most cases. I'll help write a Memorandum For Record and/or the Commander if needed. Sometimes just getting a new perspective from someone who's been there, but doesn't have personal ties to you, can make things more clear.
The most important thing is for those of us who have made it through, to be here for those still fighting through ~
08 March 2007
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