The Dangers of being too Risk Averse.
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The Dangers of being too Risk Averse.
Came across this. Yes, I know it's the Mail, but still food for thought.
Troops died because of UK general, says U.S. chief: Former General claims 'young riflemen paid the price' for Sir Nick Carter's 'risk-averse' mentality
US General Daniel Bolger says 'Troops died because of UK' | Daily Mail Online
Troops died because of UK general, says U.S. chief: Former General claims 'young riflemen paid the price' for Sir Nick Carter's 'risk-averse' mentality
US General Daniel Bolger says 'Troops died because of UK' | Daily Mail Online
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So what did the author do when he was in a position to influence anything?
He's all too keen to point the finger from the safety of retirement but where was his voice when in a position to be listened to. Writing a book and venting spleen publicly from the comfort of an armchair, years afterwards, shows little moral courage in my opinion.
Perhaps Gen Carter was none-too-kind to him in his FITREP and this is his way of getting even.
Harsh to lay the blood of those who died at his feet without tangible proof. Remember all of our VSOs take responsibility of sending our troops into harm's way.
He's all too keen to point the finger from the safety of retirement but where was his voice when in a position to be listened to. Writing a book and venting spleen publicly from the comfort of an armchair, years afterwards, shows little moral courage in my opinion.
Perhaps Gen Carter was none-too-kind to him in his FITREP and this is his way of getting even.
Harsh to lay the blood of those who died at his feet without tangible proof. Remember all of our VSOs take responsibility of sending our troops into harm's way.
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So what did the author do when he was in a position to influence anything?
He's all too keen to point the finger from the safety of retirement but where was his voice when in a position to be listened to. Writing a book and venting spleen publicly from the comfort of an armchair, years afterwards, shows little moral courage in my opinion.
He's all too keen to point the finger from the safety of retirement but where was his voice when in a position to be listened to. Writing a book and venting spleen publicly from the comfort of an armchair, years afterwards, shows little moral courage in my opinion.
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I was fascinated by all those Medals on Bolger's chest so I checked them out....
Defence Superior Service medal
Legion of Merit (x4)
Bronze Star Medal with Valour
Bronze Star (x3)
Meritorious Service Medal (x4)
Army Commendation Medal (x3)
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification badge
Army Staff Identification badge
Combat Action badge
Air Assault badge
Parachutist badge
I would be interested to know in what circumstances he received the bronze star for valour?
Defence Superior Service medal
Legion of Merit (x4)
Bronze Star Medal with Valour
Bronze Star (x3)
Meritorious Service Medal (x4)
Army Commendation Medal (x3)
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification badge
Army Staff Identification badge
Combat Action badge
Air Assault badge
Parachutist badge
I would be interested to know in what circumstances he received the bronze star for valour?
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MNSTC-I (CMATT) Adviser to the Iraqi Army
- Awarded a Bronze Star for Valor
Report in an American newspaper re Patraeus..
The most that has been publicly documented about Petraeus in real, actual combat is a mortar shell that landed near him in Iraq in 2003.
Colonel DouglasMacGregor said of Patraeus, "(He's) never pulled a trigger and killed the enemy in combat and has never been in direct fire combat."
The most that has been publicly documented about Petraeus in real, actual combat is a mortar shell that landed near him in Iraq in 2003.
Colonel DouglasMacGregor said of Patraeus, "(He's) never pulled a trigger and killed the enemy in combat and has never been in direct fire combat."
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STB
Sad but true. Folks in high positions will always find a way around the requirements to get what they want, or find someone who can gin up a citation.
Bob C
Sad but true. Folks in high positions will always find a way around the requirements to get what they want, or find someone who can gin up a citation.
Bob C
I worked with Gen Bolger in Iraq. He was a top bloke, committed to his troops, not averse to going out in the field with his men, and 'comfortable and competent under fire by all accounts'.
He was very highly regarded by all who worked with and for him.....
I make no comment on his Afghan exploits, nor his opinions......
His physical appearance is utterly irrelevant.........
He was very highly regarded by all who worked with and for him.....
I make no comment on his Afghan exploits, nor his opinions......
His physical appearance is utterly irrelevant.........
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STB, happens and hopefully happens more often, ie Generals without combat experience.
