RE: ALLIES, THEN AND NOW

G'day guys,

There's currently a series running on Aussie ABC TV about "Future
Warriors".
I'm not sure if its a UK or US production, but its worth watching for
the
insights that current heads of large UK/US/UN operations have and
opinions
from the guys who ran the Gulf etc.

e.g. 1. The main point of the show before last was that "elite guys get
there arses kicked by militia on home turf if they don't try and adapt
their
tactics.... e.g. Somalia..." (and this was from the guys that were
there)

e.g. 2. The main point from last night was that Peace Keeping Operations
require troops to operate in completely opposite ways to they would in a
"war" of the past and that it takes 4x as long to UNtrain them
afterwards
and that "routine obeyance without thought" is not something that can
feature in future armies (especially if they are to have peacekeeping
roles).

Its been very interesting to see these guys takes on topics and how
technology is changing the "traditions" of the military and warfare. I'd
strongly recommend seeing it if you get the chance.

Cheers