Europe and the Rest of the World - A Military Analysis

[Furunculus]

Hold on a second something does not smell right here Furunculus, is this the same Arab culture that was at the gates of Christendom pretty much straight after Muhammad died.

Are you sure it is not just to do with corruption and in some cases lack of technology or poor logistical systems and proceses??

originally i said; "there was a report by a US Army Colonel on the 'problems' with Arab culture and how it translates to military effectiveness in modern warfare" apologies for the lack of clarity arising from the missing word second time around.

i have evidenced my claim, and while i don't want to present it as a definitive argument if we are going to get anywhere here you could at least point out where you believe this army training officer with thirty years experience is spouting nonsense........

[gaelic cowboy]

originally i said; "there was a report by a US Army Colonel on the 'problems' with Arab culture and how it translates to military effectiveness in modern warfare" apologies for the lack of clarity arising from the missing word second time around.

i have evidenced my claim, and while i don't want to present it as a definitive argument if we are going to get anywhere here you could at least point out where you believe this army training officer with thirty years experience is spouting nonsense........

Reading the report I was struck how most if not all of the supposed "Culture Problems" could merely be put down to the fact that chances for advancement are restricted so you must protect your advantge. (hence the keeping of the manuals by people from others)

This is quite a common thing in the world you often see it in business, religion, politics and now the army, I do not see an inherently Arab aspect to it.

Also the uselessness of the army could be put down to the fact that having a large but not necessarily well trained army is more the priority to ensure public order. I dont think it says it but much of the General staff prob treat the army as there personal enrichment source, and the report does state that the average recruit has a miserable time of it, no doubt this ATM stlye generalship affects the morale.

ah I see Boohugh basically answered it for me