tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post2900279828616359024..comments2024-03-16T11:54:44.590+01:00Comments on Defence and Freedom: Depth of reconnaissanceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-91095863533346445252009-10-19T23:50:52.425+02:002009-10-19T23:50:52.425+02:00"This easy (astonishingly, math is at times r..."This easy (astonishingly, math is at times really making things easier) formula leads to several noteworthy conclusions:"<br /><br />You missed an important one. It could also make unit commanders accountable for slow reactions, something no one bothers to gauge these days. The slowness of US reactions during the invasion of Iraq wasn't understood or judged, because there's no metric that takes into account the use of information gathered, or not gathered. The lead units in the invasion wanted to push on and get it over with, but there GO betters stopped them with an "operational pause", so the "big heads" minds could catch up with events. <br /><br />I couldn't agree more my friend with the need for good recon. It's almost a lost art because of limited wars that are fought at present. But the greast wheel turns and it won't always be so. Excellent stuff and love your attempt to clarify "value" with math. Generals who can't react should be fired but at present they can act like shy school boys at their first dance and, no matter the cost, still keep their jobs.ENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193563623321560413noreply@blogger.com