Obviously the wrong military experts have been contacted.
Bush should contact one of those who knew how to win in a cakewalk. Those would include Perle, Wolfowitz, Bolton, Feith, Adelman, Rice etc.
If actual military experience is a plus, add McCain. But usually the most knowledgeable about war are those without front line experience.
Not to denigrate John McCain, but he was a pilot (like Bush). Military experience is nice in that it gives you an insight into how the organization works, but it does not guarantee any particular military expertise.
Jimmy Carter was in the Navy; so was John Kerry. Neither could lead a horse to water.