If you’re outside of the military, it’s hard to grasp the importance of training in military life. To turn young men and women into war-ready professionals is a serious process, involving significant expediture of time and money. It’s an investment that builds our Army, and makes it the best in the world. For an Army that has spent the last nine years at war, creating an evolutionary training process that reflects changing needs on the ground is incredibly important. It makes the difference in our success, and saves lives.
Understanding the importance of military training, specifically the initial military training that takes part when a person first makes the decision to enlist, this fall Congress authorized the appointment of Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling as Deputy Commanding General for Initial Military Training. It’s an old mission with a new charter, and a new organizational structure that is meant to focus on changing methodologies.
To open the gates of discussion and help build understanding about IMT, Lt. Gen. Hertling will join bloggers and journalists for a roundtable discussion this week. The theme – how they’re adapting training for new Soldiers.
Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling speaking at his promotion ceremony at Fort Monroe, Va., on Sept. 29, 2009. As the Deputy Commanding General for Initial Military Training he oversees entry training for thousands of incoming Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angelica G. Golindano)
I’d love to hear your thoughts on IMT in the comment section. What do you think the Army should do to better train its newest Soldiers? Also, please listen live Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. ET as Lt. Gen. Hertling provides his perspective, and takes questions.
Building future leaders in the Army and all branches of the military is an honorable task. When those future leaders do their jobs with the highest of bravery, why are they punished?
Lt. Michael Brehenna sits in Fort Leavenworth prison for protecting his own life against a known Al-Qaeda member. Expert witness testimony rejected by the military prosecutors and never informed to the defense, in direct violation of the Brady Material.
Lt. Brehenna deserves a new trial and most importantly, this American hero should be set free. Instead, he has been punished by the same military that he so proudly served.
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Allen Smith
Lindy Kyzer, Army Public Affairs,
The following is quoted from above:
“If your outside of the military, it’s hard to grasp the importance of training in military life. To turn young men and women into war-ready professionals is a serious process, involving significant expediture of time and money. It’s an investment that builds are Army, and makes it the best in the world. For an Army that has spent the last nine years at war, creating an evolutionary training process that reflects changing needs on the ground is incredibly important. It makes the difference in our success, and saves lives.”
It is poorly written and should be checked prior to posting. The improper usage of “your” should be “you’re”. Also the use of “are Army” is incorrect. It should have been “our Army”. It is obvious that spell check was not even used. Please see “expediture” above. It should be expenditure.
I appreciate the Army’s attempt to gain ground on information ops through the use of a blog, but if the content is hard to read, then it is degrading the intent.
Respectfully,
1LT Leeds
1LT Leeds,
Thanks for your comments. I appreciate your taking the time to edit Army Live. Feel free to come back and do so any time. We’re always pushing to get content out to our audience quickly. I’m sorry you found my post so offensive but thanks for taking the time to draft a personal message to me. Perhaps you can submit a blog post of your own – feel free to do so at ocpa.osmd@us.army.mil.
-Lindy Kyzer, Army Public Affairs