John Miles
I'm a military professional with 20+ years experience in Infantry and Reconnaissance. I've spent time in more countries than I can remember, and learned something from each. I write on topics that I know, such as national security, the military, history and anthropology (the last two are what I studied in college).
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McChrystal Out, Petraeus InGen David Petraeus has taken replaced Gen Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan. Changing Generals in the middle of a war that isn't going as well as we would like will prove interesting to say the least.
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Are the Right People Calling the Shots in Afghanistan?There are convincing reasons why aligning Afghanistan with United States European Command vice United States Central Command would help streamline the International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) counter insurgency effort in Afghanistan. -
What's it Take to Become a Reconnaissance Man in the United States Marine CorpsDo you think you have what it takes to become a Marine Reconnaissance Man? You're going to need hard feet and a strong back hard charger! The ability to run like a deer and swim like a fish will help too. -
US Africa Command, What Does it Mean for Africa?The creation of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in 2008 has bred some controversy. The U.S. claims it will benefit America and developing African nations. Others say it is ugly Neo-Colonialism at its worst. -
Planning for Cultural Considerations in Military OperationsWe can't expect to win a population centric counterinsurgency fight like Afghanistan without understanding its people and cultures. Unfortunately, traditionally military planning doctrine pays very little attention to cultural concerns.