I'll believe it when I see it.
If a senior leader at my Company talked like that BGen did given the current state of the CAF....they'd be shown the door.There is such a thing as toxic positivity.
When you gloss over the massive problem by pointing out the multitude of microscopic wins, you're avoiding the problem by saying "Yes, but look at how good this one minute little thing is! Isn’t that great?"
No "positive thinking" exercise will paper over the very real and critical problems facing the CAF.
Yes, but the military isn’t (and shouldn’t be) structured like a private company.If a senior leader at my Company talked like that BGen did given the current state of the CAF....they'd be shown the door.
If a senior leader at my Company talked like that BGen did given the current state of the CAF....they'd be shown the door.
Why not.Yes, but the military isn’t (and shouldn’t be) structured like a private company.
I’m not saying that Generals should encourage others to lie. What I’m saying is that the military shouldn’t be structured like a private company, where profit (and shareholder happiness) is priority #1.Why not.
Why not, you... (American Psycho reference)*
More specifically, why should we foster a culture where Generals encourage others to lie? Isn't that a great recipe for operational disaster? Aren't we setting ourselves on the path to tyranny when we readily accept the lie?
I don't think we can get away with glaring organizational issues by just saying "welp, tis ain't not private business!" and carrying merrily along.
(*:not meant personally, I just think it's a funny reference)
Why not.
Why not, you... (American Psycho reference)*
More specifically, why should we foster a culture where Generals encourage others to lie? Isn't that a great recipe for operational disaster? Aren't we setting ourselves on the path to tyranny when we readily accept the lie?
I don't think we can get away with glaring organizational issues by just saying "welp, tis ain't no private business!" and carrying merrily along.
(*:not meant personally, I just think it's a funny reference)
We do "Just in time" logistics and our VOR rate is WAY better than the CAFs. The CAF needs a wholesale teardown and redesign. I would personally cut the Reg Force down by about 20,000+ people and mothball all of the antiquated equipment for a start.I’m not saying that Generals should encourage others to lie. What I’m saying is that the military shouldn’t be structured like a private company, where profit (and shareholder happiness) is priority #1.
Private companies would do “just in time” logistics because it saves money. We want stores in case things go south.
Yes, when supplies flow. What if it doesn’t?We do "Just in time" logistics and our VOR rate is WAY better than the CAFs. The CAF needs a wholesale teardown and redesign. I would personally cut the Reg Force down by about 20,000+ people and mothball all of the antiquated equipment for a start.
If it came to conflict, the NAVRes to my understanding i in a better position compared to the ARes. I don't know how many ships we could crew out but I imagine a few
2 days ago, I was told by a Bgen that stating obvious problems was showing bad attitude, we need to have a positive mind set…. The issues is more then money.
Yes, when supplies flow. What if it doesn’t?
To be fair, I think JIT works for a business. But the last few years have shown that maybe JIT doesn’t work for stuff like 155mm, and other military needs.
Unless your a business that sucks off the teat of this generous government, here is the key rule in Business.I’m not saying that Generals should encourage others to lie. What I’m saying is that the military shouldn’t be structured like a private company, where profit (and shareholder happiness) is priority #1.
Private companies would do “just in time” logistics because it saves money. We want stores in case things go south.
I’d love to know where you think we have 20,000 surplus bodies. The Navy and Air Force can barely function at present manning, and the Army has maybe 15000 in the Field Force.We do "Just in time" logistics and our VOR rate is WAY better than the CAFs. The CAF needs a wholesale teardown and redesign. I would personally cut the Reg Force down by about 20,000+ people and mothball all of the antiquated equipment for a start.
I suspect he’s wiling to cut across the board to make a leaner and meaner force.I’d love to know where you think we have 20,000 surplus bodies. The Navy and Air Force can barely function at present manning, and the Army has maybe 15000 in the Field Force.
Yes, but the military isn’t (and shouldn’t be) structured like a private company.
Ammunition wouldn't be JIT in my business, that would be like saying fuel or parts for cars should be delivered JIT. Ammunition is a consumable and should be treated as such.Yes, when supplies flow. What if it doesn’t?
To be fair, I think JIT works for a business. But the last few years have shown that maybe JIT doesn’t work for stuff like 155mm, and other military needs.
NAVRES is designed to produce individual augmentation. The NRDs are not themselves mobile or deployable. They are essentially little RCN attractions and recruiting stations all over the country.
That BGen is part of the problem.
I agree with this, the problem is the CAF does neither JIT or Stockpiling, and if it does, it does it poorly. The truth is no business that wants to be successful does purely JIT logistics.JIT doesn't work for us. Again we need warehouses strategically located and filled to the brim with stock, for just in case. That's bad business but its good military lologistics.
Umm yeah, however basic leadership principles apply in both.Yes, but the military isn’t (and shouldn’t be) structured like a private company.
It used to be Danger but….Sarcasm is my middle name.....
I suspect he’s wiling to cut across the board to make a leaner and meaner force.
Maybe the Army could get by with 1 CMBG, 1 CLBG, and 1 CSSB? As well as parsing the other services as well.
That's what gets you in trouble in the CAF.it certainly doesn't value getting things done.
I don’t think he’s talking just about the Army.The Canadian Army is something around 44000, with 20000 reservists. How you eliminate 20000 full time positions from that and keep three Bdes would be an interesting numbers game.