NATIONAL GUARD - Warfighters Discuss Future Oct 23, 2009
Something must occur where we get all the users in the know out there, those who are using the equipment every day in touch with the higher-ups in our chain of command, as far as procuring the monies, the contracts and the equipment. They need to hear from us and know what we are seeing on a day-to-day basis. (DOD DefenseLINK)
U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says Oct 22, 2009
He estimated that the chain of command would have six to 15 minutes to decide whether to launch intercepts against, for example, a North Korean attack on the United States. Still, Obering said the costly system suffers from a wide range of technical problems -- from workmanship to software -- and the rush to put it on alert before it is fully tested means the chances are limited that it would succeed in thwarting any missile attack today. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Navy petty officer to face punishment in hazing Oct 22, 2009
The astonishing absence of accountability in this case throughout the chain of command was inexcusable, Sestak said. The congressman also referred to Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Valdivia, who took Toussaints place leading the unit and committed suicide as the investigation was under way. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama's Military Problem Is Worse Than You Think Oct 22, 2009
A direct result of Jones's late June trip, I suspect, is that Bob Woodward is put on distribution for the McChrystal report and receives it shortly after McChrystal delivers it to his (McChrystal's) chain of command in late August ... That means they must not counter-leak, not even to defend themselves from scurrilous attacks from unnamed White House staffers; seek redress quietly, within the system, and within the chain of command. (Slate)
Dont trust someone who says others cant be trusted Oct 20, 2009
Kirk O wrote on Oct 19, 2009 10:36 AM:" It is not a crime to misrepresent, as long as the misrepresentation does not cause harm. When those misrepresentations come in the form of avalanches of disinformation designed to weaken the American government and misleads well-meaning people like Ms Cook and others, so that their daily decisions start from a false premise; I will point that out.There is a team of disinformation artists, entertainers, who slant the information they present in ways... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A colonel’s new mission Oct 20, 2009
Her sense of responsibility, her sense that tasks are done until they re completed, her sense of the chain of command - it all starts to make sense when you see how well her organization functions. The farm is a work in progress - in effect, a new mission. (Boston Globe)
Water questions still unanswered Oct 18, 2009
In that person s absence, what is the chain of command. If there is a plan, who is responsible for communication. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Obama signs major Pakistan aid bill Oct 16, 2009
The legislation requires the U.S. Secretary of State to report to Congress every six months on whether Pakistan's civilian government maintains effective control over the military's budgets, chain of command and top promotions. The statement said the bill's requirements are "accountability measures" placed on the United States to ensure that the aid directly benefits the Pakistani people. (MSNBC -- International)
At veteran's burial, military MIA Oct 16, 2009
Still, they say they are bothered by the mistake and fear it could happen again, given the little response they received up the chain of command. "Can you imagine how the parents of a 19-year-old son or daughter would feel if their child died in combat and no one from the military bothered to attend the service ...?" Nona Tindall said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
McChrystal, Watch Your Left Flank Oct 16, 2009
Here's the situation where General McChrystal has one- on-one time with the president of the United States, not with the rest of the team, but at least direct access to his commander in chief, and then apparently still went rogue," Begala said.Begala totally misstated the chronology. McChrystal gave the London speech, then traveled to Denmark for a hastily called, 25-minute meeting with President Obama. Prior to that, from the time Obama chose McChrystal to command in Afghanistan last March,... (Human Events Online)
Italy denies paying off Taliban in Afghanistan Oct 16, 2009
"There is one single strategy, one single chain of command," he added. "The troops in the region share information.". (MSNBC -- International)
THOUSANDS FLEE: Pakistan jets bomb militant hide-outs Oct 15, 2009
5 billion a year over the next five years but on the condition that Pakistan's weak, U.S.-backed civilian government maintain effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. The objections to the bill have driven a wedge between the military and the government in Islamabad over an aid drive that was supposed to show American support for the country as it battles the insurgents. (USA Today)
Florida State releases NCAA documents Oct 15, 2009
Florida State tracks how many athletes sign up for classes, which should have tipped officials to a dramatic increase in the music course, but that information never got passed up the chain of command. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sources: Station Investigation Under Way Oct 15, 2009
Sources said a supervisor at the station reported seeing inappropriate behavior toward a female firefighter at the station and immediately took it up the chain of command. Channel 4 was told the female rookie firefighter, who's still on a probationary status, did not report what was going on, but there could be more women involved, according to sources. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Florida St. releases transcript in cheating case Oct 15, 2009
-- Florida State tracks how many athletes sign up for classes, which should have tipped officials to a dramatic increase in the music course, but that information never got passed up the chain of command. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Sports)
2006 Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award Oct 15, 2009
What is the battlefield, what is the chain of command, who has the authority, and what are the rules. "The 'Eureka!' moment for me was when I realized the war on terror really is a global war and it involves a very deep set of relationships between the CIA and foreign liaison services," said Priest. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Navy moves to put women on subs Oct 14, 2009
Officials said the paperwork for changing the policy on submarines is being drawn up and could be finished by the end of the month or early November, after which it would be sent up the chain of command and then to Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his approval. If Congress wants to block the move, it must pass legislation. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Seven steps to a secure Afghanistan Oct 14, 2009
Nor are the Taliban a cohesive or uniform political party, with a chain of command and a political manifesto. Rather, any disaffected, rebellious, or aggrieved Afghan who overtly opposes the government by military means and otherwise has come to be identified as Taliban. (Christian Science Monitor)
Federal Judge Sanctions 'Birther' Lawyer for 'Frivolous' Suit Oct 14, 2009
Land noted in Tuesday's order that Taitz had "failed to allege and explain how such factual allegations resulted in a denial of [Rhodes'] individual constitutional rights such that [Rhodes] would be authorized to ignore a valid deployment order from her chain of command. ... [Rhodes'] sensitivity to the President's eligibility only existed when she faced deployment to Iraq ... ." ... Without her client's knowledge or approval, according to court records, Taitz filed a motion for reconsideration,... (Law.com)
US says no change in $7.5bn aid bill to Pak Oct 14, 2009
The legislation conditions US aid on whether Pakistan's weak, US-backed civilian government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Kerry said no conditions are attached to the nonmilitary aid in the bill. (India Times, India)
Benton Harbor: Budget's ink has familiar hue - red (891) Oct 13, 2009
There's that chain of command we love so much in government management. If I lived in the red year after year. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
17th Fires Brigade: Deployment viewed as a team effort with Iraqis Oct 12, 2009
"The Americans' level of involvement in operations varies widely, depending on the Iraqi unit, Roede said."If you're asking senior leaders, they prefer us to be out there with their brigades," he said. "Once you get further down the chain of command to some of the battalions, there are some Iraqi commanders who are cool toward us. They believe they can do it themselves and don't need help. (Longview Daily News, WA)
State Dept. split over Pakistan aid Oct 12, 2009
" Pakistan's military and some government officials have complained about provisions in the Pakistan aid legislation placing conditions on the money. During the Bush administration, U.S. aid came with no strings attached, and later government reports were unable to account for how it was spent. Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Last week,... (USA Today)
McCain: Big Troop Buildup Needed in Afghanistan Oct 12, 2009
"He certainly understands that the chain of command has to be observed. But also, at the same time, since he has responsibility, I think he should be consulted very heavily and frequently.". McCain said the corruption in Afghan President Hamid Karzai's government "has got to stop." He said Karzai's brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, accused by some of drug trafficking, should leave the country. (Newsmax)
* The militarys role in disaster time Oct 12, 2009
Those involved with such assistance should, however, continue to report to their superiors according to the established chain of command so that personnel numbers can be monitored, thus allowing more adaptability in disaster work. Liu Kung-chung is a professor in the Institute of Law for Science and Technology at National Tsing Hua University. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Generals' War Oct 11, 2009
As for McChrystal's public campaign, said Jones, "It's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command.". Concentrating the minds of all on Sunday was news that 10 U.S. soldiers were killed, two by an Afghan solider, eight when their remote outpost near Pakistan was attacked by hundreds of Taliban. (Human Events Online)
Abuse ignored? Oct 11, 2009
The most serious cases arising out of the British involvement in Iraq have, according to John, been characterised by RMP "blunders, mistakes, ineptitude and the course of investigations being bent to serve the real or perceived interests of the chain of command of the army" rather than the interests of justice ... "There is a common misconception that the Royal Military Police are in some way independent of the army. In fact they are very, very closely wrapped in to the chain of command and that... (BBC News -- UK)
- Voice: Calexico board member woes 0 Oct 11, 2009
Throughout their short tenure of service, two of the board members unequivocally believe that their function is to approach staff, at any site, and begin the process of dictating orders and policy directly, totally undermining the established protocol of chain of command. It seems, more often than not, that those members are totally ignorant of the California Education Code. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Obama discusses troop levels for Afghanistan Oct 10, 2009
fiddy6bills wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:55 AM:" Foss-The President is not required to, but it shows respect if he does. I have a friend who was a crewmember on Marine 1 (presidents helicopter) late in the Clinton and early in the Bush administrations. Clinton never saluted, he just said "hey there" or something else ignorant. Bush salutes without fail. Bush 41 , Reagan and Carter all made a point to salute. The military member is expected to hold the salute until it is returned or until the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
House passes pandemic prep bill Oct 10, 2009
By a 113-36 vote, the House on Thursday passed a pandemic and disaster preparedness bill that establishes a chain of command for public health emergencies. Reacting to concerns, bill supporters said the legislation does not force vaccinations or warrantless searches upon individuals. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Sympathy for the general Oct 10, 2009
Pundits claimed McChrystal was "boxing the president in," and administration officials cautioned him to give his advice privately, through the chain of command. No doubt the general would have been wiser to do so. (Juneau Empire)
House panel endorses pandemic prep bill Oct 9, 2009
It establishes a chain of command that will help keep emergency responses organized, he said ... Now we ll have a direct chain of command if there s a public health scare at all, Sanchez said ... He pointed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, saying, There was no clear chain of command in terms of what the role of the local government was and the role of the state. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Pakistani government defends US aid bill Oct 9, 2009
Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan's government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. The U.S. bill also includes yearly certifications that Pakistan is making a sustained commitment to combating terrorist groups and cooperating in stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
EUGENE ROBINSON: Pentagon-speak for: 'Put a sock in it, Stan' Oct 9, 2009
It is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones ... Pundits claimed McChrystal was "boxing the president in," and administration officials cautioned him to give his advice privately, through the chain of command ... Jones said Sunday on CNN that "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command." I believe that's Pentagon-speak for: "Put a sock in it, Stan.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Pakistan military balks at strings on U.S. aid Oct 9, 2009
Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan's government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Some analysts said the military's statement had little to do with genuine dislike of a bill that stands to help crumbling schools, roads and hospitals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Russian 'Doomsday Machine' Ready for Action? Oct 9, 2009
The top-secret Russian program, he continued, virtually guaranteed the ability to strike back, even if the entire chain of command had been wiped out. Now that the is over, the closely-guarded system, code-named Perimeter, is no longer a secret. (ABC News)
Rwanda genocide suspect arrested, extradited Oct 8, 2009
He is accused of exercising authority over soldiers and personnel through a chain of command, and allegedly sent a section of soldiers to execute of Rosalie Gicanda, a former queen of who was a "symbolic figure for all Tutsis," it said. The tribunal noted this marks the second time Uganda has cooperated with it to make an arrest. (CNN -- World)
Navarrette: Military advice should come from those who know Oct 8, 2009
"It is imperative," Gates said during a speech at the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army, "that all of us taking part in these deliberations civilians and military alike provide our best advice to the president candidly but privately." Previously, retired Marine Gen. James Jones, Obama's national security adviser, said on CNN that: "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command." The scolding was aimed at Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Ally's military balks at aid bill's strings Oct 8, 2009
Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan's government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, October 08, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Poll finds skepticism on Afghanistan democracy Oct 8, 2009
One more finding: By 2 to 1, those surveyed say military commanders should state their positions privately to the president and others in the chain of command, not make them known publicly, as McChrystal did. "The president can't escape the reality that this is a momentous decision," says James Lindsay, a National official in the Clinton White House. (USA Today -- News)
U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says Oct 8, 2009
He estimated that the chain of command would have six to 15 minutes to decide whether to launch intercepts against, for example, a North Korean attack on the United States. Still, Obering said the costly system suffers from a wide range of technical problems -- from workmanship to software -- and the rush to put it on alert before it is fully tested means the chances are limited that it would succeed in thwarting any missile attack today. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
More US troops for Afghan? Oct 8, 2009
A "formal request" for more troops vetted by the US and NATO military chain of command had not yet been presented to the president, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said. Gates had earlier said he would hold off on passing on McChrystal's request until a White House review of strategy was completed. (iAfrica.com)
First Rights: War crimes by doctors and psychologists? Oct 8, 2009
His book, "Oath Betrayed: America's Torture Doctors" (now available in paperback, University of California Press), also demanded accountability for those doctors and psychologists, but went much farther up the chain of command to target a very key official legitimizer of this torture policy ... "Rumsfeld's proposal that interrogation plans coercively 'manipulate the detainee's emotions and weaknesses' implicitly invited employing medical information for interrogation purposes. ... Secretary... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Obama, advisers weigh Afghanistan shift, Pakistan Oct 8, 2009
In giving McChrystal's request to Obama, Defense Secretary Robert Gates bypassed the commander's direct bosses in the military chain of command who would ordinarily have a chance to add their own comments first. Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell denied the unorthodox move provides evidence of a divide between the uniformed military and its civilian bosses over management of the war. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Canadian At Gitmo Accepts 2 Lead Civilian Lawyers Oct 8, 2009
But he added that "given the level of interference in Omar's representation by the military chain of command, Omar's decision to proceed with a new team led by independent civilian lawyers is completely understandable.". An often outspoken military lawyer, Kuebler has argued that Khadr, who faces up to life in prison if convicted, should not be prosecuted because he was a child when his alleged crimes happened. (CBS News -- World)
In Afghanistan war, more clarity is needed Oct 8, 2009
Jones suggested on CNN on Sunday that McChrystal had overstepped his authority: "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command.". That's true, but McChrystal's comments seem hardly out of line. (Juneau Empire)
MichaelFarberOn The Fly Being a team captain in the NHL just ain't what it used to be. Oct 8, 2009
There was transparency here, a designated player and a clear chain of command. Now under the guise of underlining the significance of the position, some NHL teams actually have undermined the position. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Obama Receives Pivotal Troop Request for Afghanistan Oct 8, 2009
"I think things can work in parallel in the sense that it can operate through the chain of command for formal vetting and comment and so forth," he said ... Instead of losing time while the review takes place, "I think the belief is, 'Let's work it through the chain of command as it should be and we can use that time towards that ends while this discussion, at a more macro level, takes place,'" Morrell said. (ABC News)
Congress needs McChrystal's candid advice on Afghanistan Oct 7, 2009
Mr. Gates warned that military deliberations on Afghanistan must be done privately and only up the chain of command to the president, the commander in chief. While his warning reflects the necessary subordination of the military to civilian control during war, this sort of gag order would leave Congress out of the loop in weighing all the necessary information before deciding to fund up to 40,000 more soldiers a nearly 60 percent increase in the fight against the Taliban. (Christian Science Monitor)
Insubordination? Oct 7, 2009
Was McChrystal exercising his right to free speech and his obligation to express his honest military judgmentor was he broaching the military chain of command and the constitutional principle of civilian control over the armed forces ... As a sign of how seriously this breech in the chain of command is being taken, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said on Monday, in the middle of an otherwise routine to the Association of the U.S. Army. (Slate)
White House Irked at McChrystal Oct 7, 2009
"I don't believe for a second that Stanley McChrystal intended to influence in anyway the decision making process in the White House except, directly, by using the chain of command," the former official told HUMAN EVENTS. "I believe much of this is an overreaction and certainly not a threat to civil control of the military. Stanley McChrystal has already been told to execute a counter-insurgency strategy by the March 09 directive, which he agrees with, and we should therefore expect him to be an... (Human Events Online)
Rwanda: Uganda Arrests Most Wanted Genocide Suspect Oct 7, 2009
"Nizeyimana, through the chain of command, is alleged to have exercised authority over soldiers and personnel at the camp and was perceived as a member of the elite inner circle (Akazu) of the late President Habyarimana," said a statement by the Rwanda tribunal in Arusha yesterday. Following the indictment, Interpol, which is headquartered in Paris, issued a red notice which calls for a suspect's arrest and extradition. (allAfrica.com)
Sen. Webb calls McChrystal's public statements 'odd' Oct 7, 2009
Webb suggested that recent statements about McChrystal from National Security Adviser Jim Jones and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates were somewhat bristling toward McChrystal, for stepping outside the military's "chain of command" to make his recommendations. "Gen. McChyrstal's recommendations are only one part of that conversation, and I think he needs to understand that," Webb argued. (TheHill.com)
Playing with Thin Margins Oct 7, 2009
Multiple Personalities and Chain of Command Issues ... Florida States chain of command is simply unclear ... Much like having two quarterbacks can divide a team, even a small lack of clarity as pertains to chain of command among the coaching staff can have dramatic effects on the teams confidence and unity. (TheTerritory.org)
Sack the general; stop the war Oct 7, 2009
But the whole thing is usually carried out more in line with what the military call "the chain of command." Mr. Obama's national security adviser, retired Marine Gen. James L. Jones, expressed a preference for that approach with reference to Gen. McChrystal's current undertaking on a television talk show last weekend. Lest Gen. McChrystal's direct "general to the people" blitzkrieg be thought unique, it is important to recall the Bush administration's sometimes extravagant use of Gen. David H.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama Will Make Up Own Mind on Afghanistan Oct 7, 2009
That prompted Obama's national security adviser, retired four-star Gen. James Jones, to say Sunday that military advice is best provided "up through the chain of command." ... and they weren't even guilty of insubordination for speaking out in public instead of reporting through the chain of command ... and they weren't even guilty of insubordination for speaking out in public instead of reporting through the chain of command. (CBS News)
Who's Running the Afghanistan War, Anyway? Oct 6, 2009
The military chain of command is there for a reason, and Obama seems to be sticking to it more faithfully than President George W. Bush did ... The military chain of command is a strange beast, rarely understood by civilians ... "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command" and remain private, Jones said, instead of being voiced publicly as McChrystal did last Thursday before the International Institute of Strategic Studies. (Time.com)
McChrystal and Gates Raise Tension in Afghanistan Debate (Time.com) Oct 6, 2009
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Gates: Military Ready for Obama War Plan Oct 6, 2009
It is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones ... No, Mc Crystal went public to get America on his side, and forgot you are suppose to go through the chain of command ... It is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones. (CBS News)
Click to read:White House: No Afghanistan Pullout Oct 6, 2009
For his part, Jones, a retired four-star Marine general, said of McChrystal's comments that is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones. At issue is whether U.S. forces should continue to focus on fighting the Taliban and securing the Afghan population, or shift to more narrowly targeting al Qaeda terrorists believed to be hiding in Pakistan with unmanned spy drones and covert operations. (CBS News)
Divide in White House on Afghanistan Oct 6, 2009
It's better for military advice "to come up through the chain of command," adviser says ... Asked whether McChrystal's public request for more troops has complicated the White House deliberations, national security adviser James Jones said, "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command." ... "I think that and the others in the chain of command will present the president with not just one option ... but a range of options that the president can consider," said... (CNN -- World)
Gates to military: Don't air war talk Oct 6, 2009
That prompted Obama's national-security adviser, retired Gen. James Jones, to say Sunday that military advice is best provided "up through the chain of command.". Obama may take weeks to decide whether to add more troops, but pulling out is not on the table, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said. (AZCentral -- News)
WH Says Obama Won't Pull US Out of Afghanistan Oct 6, 2009
It is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones. At issue is whether U.S. forces should continue to focus on fighting the Taliban and securing the Afghan population, or shift to more narrowly targeting al-Qaida terrorists believed to be hiding in Pakistan with unmanned spy drones and covert operations. (Newsmax)
King: Obama team to hash out Afghanistan strategy Oct 6, 2009
"Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," National Security Adviser James Jones told us Sunday when asked whether the very public request for more troops from the commanding general in Afghanistan had complicated the White House deliberations. Significantly, Jones, a retired Marine Corps general, offered what sounded like a more optimistic asssement of the security challenges in Afghanistan than the commander asking for more troops, Gen. Stanley... (CNN -- US)
Obama adviser cool on US troop boost Oct 6, 2009
Ideally, it's best for military advice to come up through the chain of command,'' he said. The President should be presented with options, not just one ''fait accompli. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
