If only it were as easy as a political soundbite. Sure wanting a "perfect solution" is a cultural factor, but so is limited resources competing for system improvements, operations tempo, soldier pay, infrastructure, logistics, etc. I think the Army is doing pretty damned good with what Congress has given them. For some congressman to second guess professionals who live this stuff, and the media to fuel sparks into pretend infernos is where the true problem lies.
Check out the Future Years Defense Program online. It lists everything DoD spends and where it spends it. I challenge the congressman or the MSM to find a better way...cut troop pay? defer future force upgrades? close a militray base in the congressman's district?
I think its time we stopped second guessing the experts, and give them the resources they need to finish their job.
...but so is limited resources competing for system improvements, operations tempo, soldier pay, infrastructure, logistics, etc. I think the Army is doing pretty damned good with what Congress has given them. This experiment is rather unique in human history - attempting to wage a war, while simultaneously draining the wealth, technology, and productive capability of the country and giving it all to our most likely enemies in the next war. Ain't MBA modern math just a wonder to behold?