The USA has not directly engaged a major power, or a major power and the nations that support them in a long time. Splitting the re-supply of Ukraine with the EU has demonstrated that the high command is unable to provide timely resupply of basic munitions. What comes first when in command, capacity or capability?
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While "capacity" and "capability" are often used interchangeably, there's a subtle distinction. Capacity refers to the amount or potential that something can hold or do, while capability refers to the power or ability to do something effectively.
In ancient times, the blatantly reductionist "Threat= Capability times Intent" formulation was used. Of course, that was when it was a bit...easier...to discern the national interests of the various powers.
The Spike NLOS is an excellent missile for the smaller USCG cutters. Modular, self-contained, and easy to maintain/operate . . . it is perfect for the USCG. It could go on larger vessels, but the USCG is going to need a much more capable ASCM and at least an ESSM for AAW for the cutters that augment the USN as a Surface Combatant, and escort/defend convoys. The new Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) which is the FIM-92 Stinger Replacement...but will be longer range, faster, with an improved warhead, and better/more capable seeker.
The USCG has traditionally been a large player in ASW . . . THAT is the big question...sensor & weapons. I am hoping the VLWT is involved in this ASW solution. It should be developed with USCG augmentation in mind.
I love Gary's writing, and fortunately, I know him well. He is a fine man and Marine. He touches upon the most critical reform, but misses it. We must reform the personnel management system from the US Military. It is stuck in the Industrial age. If you want me to do an interview, let me know. I do about one a month in various podcasts. Also Pete Hegseth and others have my books and DOGE has my 2010 Officer Bloat Study I did for US Army ARCIC (TRADOC).
The USA has not directly engaged a major power, or a major power and the nations that support them in a long time. Splitting the re-supply of Ukraine with the EU has demonstrated that the high command is unable to provide timely resupply of basic munitions. What comes first when in command, capacity or capability?
.
While "capacity" and "capability" are often used interchangeably, there's a subtle distinction. Capacity refers to the amount or potential that something can hold or do, while capability refers to the power or ability to do something effectively.
In ancient times, the blatantly reductionist "Threat= Capability times Intent" formulation was used. Of course, that was when it was a bit...easier...to discern the national interests of the various powers.
Gary is a Warlord Loop colleague and he knows what he is talking about.
Why haven’t the five academy superintendents been removed? How do you expect to rebuild the military from the ground up with Biden D.E.I. holdovers?
I first read this as GERRY Anderson and had a brief vision of a Pentagon run by super-marionation and cutting edge vehicles handcrafted in Britain.
Those vehicles had awesome capabilities! 🚀
Who knows what Elon Musk will dream up next. He’s catching rockets out of the sky already. Maybe even better than Supermarionation!
The Spike NLOS is an excellent missile for the smaller USCG cutters. Modular, self-contained, and easy to maintain/operate . . . it is perfect for the USCG. It could go on larger vessels, but the USCG is going to need a much more capable ASCM and at least an ESSM for AAW for the cutters that augment the USN as a Surface Combatant, and escort/defend convoys. The new Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) which is the FIM-92 Stinger Replacement...but will be longer range, faster, with an improved warhead, and better/more capable seeker.
The USCG has traditionally been a large player in ASW . . . THAT is the big question...sensor & weapons. I am hoping the VLWT is involved in this ASW solution. It should be developed with USCG augmentation in mind.
"Reform the Pentagon', waste of time.
I love Gary's writing, and fortunately, I know him well. He is a fine man and Marine. He touches upon the most critical reform, but misses it. We must reform the personnel management system from the US Military. It is stuck in the Industrial age. If you want me to do an interview, let me know. I do about one a month in various podcasts. Also Pete Hegseth and others have my books and DOGE has my 2010 Officer Bloat Study I did for US Army ARCIC (TRADOC).