Different Views of War

The question often arises, "How can so many Soldiers come out of Iraq with a different perspective of the war?" The answer I often repond with is that your view of the war, whether it be in Iraq or Afghanistan will depend upon your location, your job and most importantly your experiences in theater. Soldiers working with Iraqis in one part of the country may feel nothing but complete frustration, while soldiers elsewhere may just need to step back as Iraqis take the lead. Same mission, different results, different perceptions of success and failure. A soldier in Tal Afar will have a differnet view from one in Baghdad or Basra. Even more, the Corps Staff Officer will have a differnet perspective on the success of the war than a Infantry Team Leader.
who does have the best perspective? Is it MTT Teams, Ground Commanders, door kickers or the logisticians?

Captain Daniel Sukman
Student, Command and General Staff College
ILE Ft. Belvoir Staff Group 29B

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