This article is SO "right-on"!!! The only thing I would add is that if you want to see 12 weeks of "training' in action, go talk to one of those Jihadis who are going to Syria, crossing the boarder into Iraq, get a strap-on bomb belt or a truck packed with explosives, and pointed towards a "target". The difference between these "trained-just-in-time" stooges and a well-trained, well-rehersed, and disciplined soldiers/marines like the US (and now Iraq) have is like night and day.
I hope and pray that those who think just 12 weeks of training is all that is needed before becoming "Combat Ready" NEVER get in a position of authority!
"I hope and pray that those who think just 12 weeks of training is all that is needed before becoming "Combat Ready" NEVER get in a position of authority!"
Unfortunately, many of them already are.