Re: FULFILL MISSION OBJECTIVES! @ Dave 126
[after some fuzzy logic parsing of the above]
>Hmmm? However, does the fact that they seem to do the bidding of their political masters somewhat explode and flash crash smash that myth to smithereens,
Cause one to question said myth, certainly, but immediately explode it? No; there are some causative steps missing.
Basically, some US military commanders are given an extensive and perpetual education in history, geopolitics, philosophy, responsibility, humanities etc. whereas the politicians merely won a popularity contest.
The responses to this article are interesting:
http://contraryperspective.com/2014/12/17/americas-military-academies-are-seriously-flawed/