A Loss of Strategic Clarity of Thought From Our Military Leaders

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) came out with a report on the Navy’s new Constellation Class Frigate that was both impactful and yet had a distinct air of the obvious: The Navy caused a three-year delay in this program “by starting construction on the first frigate before finishing its design, among other missteps.” Starting construction before the design was complete? How many homebuyers agree to the price and delivery schedule on a house before the options, upgrades, and other features are agreed to? Maybe Jeff Bezos – most Americans negotiate the price and schedule first, then sign the contract. Before the GAO report came out, but well after the problems with the Constellation Class were known, the Coast Guard Commandant, forewarned, decided to step on the same rake. “Coast Guard to Start Polar Cutter Construction Before Finalizing Design, Despite Recommendation” . Most mere mortals would define the product, then […]

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