The Army doesn't reward combat officers with promotions despite the risks and harder work required to excel. That doesn't seem like the way to prepare for the Era of Great Power Competition.
The Army has embraced equal promotion opportunities for all for decades. Proponents of the many non-combat arms communities will protest loudly. Still, success on the battlefield must drive Army priorities. Those who run the greatest risks and responsibilities and experience the most severe demands deserve to be rewarded accordingly. It’s that simple.
Well, all branches need senior officers. But the author makes some good suggestions. And while the rest of the Army is vital to keeping the tip of the spear sharp, the point of the Army is the spear.Is there a way to separate pay grades from rank to some degree?
And to quibble, I want a "soldier ethos" and not a "warrior" ethos. I am absolutely sure the author knows this far better than I do. But I worry that over time the distinction between the warrior marketing and the soldier requirement will be lost.
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NOTE: I made the image with Bing. It seemed to have a problem with understanding "officer." And "promotion." First World Problem, I know.
