Army Secretary priorities
I was just talking with TSO the other day about John McHugh, the Army Secretary. I was pretty clear that I thought he was a moron. Well, Country Singer sends me ammunition to bolster my opinion;
I guess my first question to Secretary is; do you know there’s war going on somewhere? That war isn’t happening in the Asia-Pacific region, so why didn’t you mention the war we’re waging in the Middle East and Africa at the moment. I’d also ask the Secretary if he’s aware that actual training for war might be a rational soldier’s priority.
But this list is nothing more than a politician’s wish list. of course, that’s what I’d expect from McHugh – his only experience with the military is his successful and laudable battle to keep Fort Drum open while he was a Congressman of that district. But it was only for political reasons as Fort Drum was the largest employer of Jefferson County, NY.
But these aren’t the priorities of a “Defense Department”, they’re more like the priorities of the EPA or the Interior Department.
Category: Big Army
Jonn, he forgot “Group Hug Fridays.”
Where’s kill people and break things?
He also forgot installing special ramps, so fat people don’t have to take the stairs, new burqas in ACU pattern for those female Soldiers who are devout Muslims, and the creation of a special higher enlisted billet to walk around office spaces and barracks to ensure no offensive pictures or cartoons are affixed to the walls.
Fuck.
#11. Distribute knee pads and wipes for staff visits to WH.
CAUTION. It occurs to me that certain folks potentially put themselves at risk by commenting on this particular thread. So, if you are in uniform, don’t do it. Assholes such as McHugh have a private army of bootlickers who would love to make your life more miserable than they are already making it.
@3 Now that’s some funny shit m’lady….
Nice to see the troops and their families are 3rd on the list. Although I’m not sure if he understands that champion does not mean f@ck them out of more benefits to save a dollar.
Item # 5 should be #1 for some of the senior officers who are not quite clear on the concept that their budgets are not supposed to be used to aid them in seducing and transporting their subordinates all over the world….
@5 They can send their comments to me, I’m glad to post them as I don’t give a flying f@ck what a turd burglar like McHugh thinks as I’ve been a civilian for 30 years now….his reach into the non-defense oriented private sector is zero…so f@ck him and his little army of 4ss licking sh1tbirds.
He left out reinstate Army Mule as mascot.
McHugh = Moron.
The army I was in cared about three thing… pay, promotions and training. Everything else was secondary.
I see Obama’s greasy little finger prints all over this PC list of shit.
Of course stopping sexual assault is the #1 priority. All of you rapey motherfuckers out there have caused that to be his first order of business. What a bunch of horse crap!!
I am stunned that making sure the homo’s have marriage chits and extra benefits isn’t in the top 5.
And where is the part about integrating women into the combat arms?? I figured that would be a BIG priority. Guess that could fall into #2, Balance and Transition the Army. You know, Balance it with gender norming and Transition from a warfighting organization to a social experiment gone wrong.
I am sure the SecNav has a list for the Navy and Marine Corps that will make this one look like a fucking Rambo movie.
Amusingly, the only thing on that list of any strategic importance is the APAC reference. There is lot of AQ related stuff “not happening” in the Philippines right now….
“Champions Soldiers, civilians and families”, huh? Like being OK with the delay of death benefits to the families of Soldiers killed in action? In a sane world HcHugh, Odierno, Chandler and Hagel would resign in disgrace for breaking faith with our warriors and allowing politics to influence something that should be apolitical.
Yeah, he sucked in Congress too. RINO.
VOV – thanks! I worked very hard on those additions. Maybe I should send them up the chain.
(no, I’m no longer in uniform, so meh.)
What about ghey, bisexual, transgendered and sex identity disorder issues?
Come on Army …
Let’s get your priorities straight!
This is the most PC list of objectives I’ve seen in my whole damn life.
Holy hell.
Master Chief, I am glad to see that you are a strong advocate for Bradley Manning since he cannot do it himself, or herself, or itself.
Carry On!!
I used to hate that I was out…. now I thank God I’m not subject to the whims of this kind of idiot. At least, not in uniform I’m not. At work… well, at least I can quit if I want to.
Seriously, no mention of ‘win the war,’ or even readiness? With list items like the his, it’s a wonder the reflective belt program wasn’t mentioned.
@19 – Fuck man, don’t give ’em any ideas!
Seriously, there should be exactly TWO things on Secretary McHugh’s list:
1–Kill the enemy.
2–Break their shit.
All else is gorilla dust.
Actually NHSparky, there should be three. The third one being
3- Train to become proficient at 1 & 2.
Completely agree with 21 and 22.
BTW – I failed to mention this, but my daughter just shipped out to Marine Corps boot camp on Tuesday!
USMC, Nicki? Where did you go wrong? (smile)
Seriously, congrats. Let us know how she’s doing from time to time.
For the entities that “run” the Army, this war has either been a distraction or a budget opportunity and little else. The first rule of any institution is to keep the institution going whether it accomplishes anything or not.
Hondo, I know, right? Both parents are Army. Kid brother wants to enlist in the Army after high school. Kid picks Marine Corps! Sheesh!
I’ll definitely let you know how she’s doing once I hear from her.
She apparently tried to call at 0230 on Wednesday morning, but I was asleep and didn’t hear my phone vibrate. However, the 20 second voice mail featured some really loud yelling in the background and a female voice screeching, “EYE, SIR!” I was mildly amused.
That’s a voicemail you got to save somehow. Make it a ringtone or something.
Nicki: God Bless! Yes indeed. She, and you, are in my prayers.
1. Win on the battlefield
2. Take care of our Soldiers
3. If it hinders priorities #1 and #2 kill it with fire.
Nicki, I hope she lives through it! 🙂
Thanks for the well-wishes, you guys. I think she’ll do great! She was made for military service! She went in already able to do 5 regulation pull-ups, so I think she’ll be awesome.
Sparky… oh wow! I wonder if I could do that! Funniest idea this week!!!!!
What about tattoos? Oh wait, that’s the sma’s number one
Fully agree with @29!
Nicki, tell her we’re thinking about her, and tell her to hang in there!
Just another political hack hanging from Obama’s dick, How could a real man spout such drivel. I would resign before I allowed my name to be put to such a document. “Develope effective energy solutions” My Ass!
@34. There ain’t much hanging. It’s his front half that’s white, you know.
Kudos to you and your Draughter For being one of 1% toserve their Country. Nicki, it’s Sir Aye Aye Sir. Diicamer,I am “Old Corps” according to the Sand and Stan Marines. Joe
Nicki. OUTSTANDING. The sea services are fantanstic. Army not so much. And USAF MWR is cool.
Congrats.
BTW … It is, “Aye, Aye Sir.”
Conan said it all! “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.”
JOK…sort of!
RLTW
@29 – right on!
@5 – avoiding any “personally contemptuous” language, I’ll say only that these priorities seem to be somewhat off kilter. More specifically, while preventing sexual assault is a laudable goal, putting it ahead of “fighting and winning wars” is ridiculous.
I was born and raised in Jefferson County and lived there until I left for the AF at 18. I remember McHugh being about as wishy-washy as anyone. And it goes without saying that without Drum, Watertown and the surrounding area would die a slow, painful death. Glad I moved to Texas when I separated.
Nice to know the Army Secretary is as thoroughly unfocused from the XXI century as Obama is focused on the golf course.