Ashton Carter is no idiot. He is one of those people who make a career out of DoD and defense industries and think tanks. He has been in a variety of DoD positions and I never heard any complaint that he was a political hack. I work in DoD in the acquisition area and I would have heard if he were that kind of a guy. In spite of his desires, Obama actually made a good selection.
Well then we will see how long he listens to Nero on military tactics.
I envision the meetings to be like Hitler in the last two years of WWII. Barking orders and stradegy of war while the Military Commanders
Look at each other with the “how did I get into this mess” looks on their faces.
I work in DoD in the acquisition area and I would have heard if he were that kind of a guy. In spite of his desires, Obama actually made a good selection.
Maybe Carter and the Joint Chiefs will stand up to Obama.
I’ve heard that Gen. Dempsey has only put his foot down a couple of times in standing up to the POSCIC..