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Originally Posted by Peregrino
Not sure where he got his numbers, his force structure is wrong (might not be his fault - the truth is a fast moving target), and I disagree (in degree, not necessarily in detail) with most of his conclusions. We fight this battle on a daily basis at work. SF language training is a PITA mix of unrealistic expectations, poorly defined requirements (what languages are really required - strategic/operational value vs. the current tactical - here today, learn a new one tomorrow - focus), ZERO buy-in on the part of the Commanders who cannot afford to lose Soldiers for the requisite training time NTM the Soldiers ordered to learn languages that they see no value in, and a budget climate that thinks there are shortcuts that will magically create 3/3s from 0/0s in <6 weeks. All that without addressing the built-in failure points in the current LREC contracting process. If somebody with a long-tab and some on-the-ground SF experience with language requirements wants to write a "scholarly" article that addresses these issues vs. budget (which isn't the critical failure point) that would actually be helpful. Language is essential. As the Regiment continues to evolve (no, I haven't consumed a full dose of the flavor-of-the-day Kool-Aid), advanced language capabilities will become even more important. It's the only thing that differentiates SF from everybody else that wants a piece of (most of) our pie. Those who have the ability and interest (both are required) could see unprecedented opportunity; after all - the world is a lot less safe than it has been and SF is the force-of-choice to keep all the pots on the back burners from boiling over while the NCA dithers about how to deal with the front-and-center crises. Course this is MOO - YMMV.
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Do you think this idea is lipstick on the pig that was the 18L idea? I thought it was interesting the author advocated an alternative would be to attach CA or MISO to an ODA. Every 35P is now required to be 2/2 in their control language and we're indigenous to each SF BN!
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