Someone? Try this: Obama, Panetta, the Generals, the Colonels...
Every year, a number of companies come out with various gadgets to sell off to the military. Their open tests? Well...sometimes, they are rigged to make a big show and an enthusiastic viewer might come away that some new gadget is a four-star item...when the truth is that it’s marginally better than what they already bought and own.
Adding to the mess is various companies which hook into political groups or individuals and hope that two Senators or five congressmen will make a difference in getting a contract. So they contribute to campaign funds to get more attention.
This software pitch might be better....or it might involved rigged results. The Army is in this test and evaluate mode. And the thing is....there really isn’t an unlimited budget anymore.
Follow the money.
What a shame our soldier’s lives have to be measured in dollars. Sucks!
The Brass doesn’t like it when they’ve got some swell acquisition effort to manage and take credit for, only to find out the wheel has already been invented.
The excuses for destroying the April report, stink to high heaven!