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American Military HistoryHistorical Military FiguresMilitary StrategyPurpose of MilitaryTraining and Success My definition, a definition in the drill books from the time that General Von Steuben wrote the regulations for General George Washington, the definition of the object of military training is success in battle... It wouldn't be any sense to have a military organization on the backs of the American taxpayers with any other definition.
Military StrategyNational SecurityPeace and War No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.
EffectivenessMilitary StrategyProgress Some of the generals are saying, 'We're making progress. We are clearing an area.' But you really don't defeat the Taliban by clearing an area. They move.
Military OperationsMilitary StrategyOverextensionPreparedness Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military.
AuthorityDecision MakingLeadershipMilitary Strategy The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
Counter-TerrorismMilitary StrategyPriorities Our priority is to go after ISIL. And so what we have said is that we are not engaging in a military action against the Syrian regime. We are going after ISIL facilities and personnel who are using Syria as a safe haven, in service of our strategy in Iraq.