John Samford said “I WROTE that most US officers are incompetent. That is NOT the same thing as stupid, not even close. The are incompetent because the system is set up that way, not thru any fault of their own.”

Do I detect the smallest wood chip on his shoulder? Was he denied entry to ROTC or the Academy? Fess up, John.

On the point of officer education and Afgfhanistan, may I commend to you a book first published in 1896 which I’ve found most valuable in what was then called “hill warfare”: “Small Wars – their principles and practice” Delighted to see it is still in print. Read the modern reviews at http://www.amazon.com/Small-Wars-Their-Principles-Practice/dp/080326366X and you’ll see why.