DefDog: IO Coup — Twitter AP Hoax Blows Up US Stock Market — Syrian Electronic Army (Really?) Claims Responsibility

Although contained, this is a marvelous example of stupid computers programmed by stupid humans with stupid algorithms doing damage before smarter humans can intervene.  There is also no proof whatsoever this was done by anyone connected to Syria.  The plot thickens. Twitter Hoax Sparks Swift Stock Swoon A short-lived hoax on Twitter briefly erased $200 …

Marcus Aurelius: PFC Bradley Manning Personal Statement — Insignt Into Army C4I Deficiencies

Pfc. Bradley E. Manning’s Statement for the Providence Inquiry Alexa O’Brien For more information on the lack of public and press access to United States v. Pfc. Manning, visit the Center for Constitutional Rights, which filed a petition requesting the Army Court of Criminal Appeals (ACCA) “to order the Judge to grant the public and …

Marcus Aurelius: Army Talking Points on Sequesters — REVISED to Respect Push-Back

This is UNOFFICIAL at this time, it has NOT been validated as an official document.  The depiction of most Army contractors as small to mid-size businesses with moderate to severe risk of bankruptcy if sequester cuts take place, is a useful point for investigators.  What is missing is a global “picture” of what different kinds …

Marcus Aurelius: Army of None — Pentagon Loses Best & Brightest

Unusually interesting article.  Some aspects of problem I was aware.  Disagree with several of proposed fixes.  Understand Air Force has had some success with running an open bid system on upcoming assignments. An Army Of None Why the Pentagon is failing to keep its best and brightest. Tim Kane ForeignPolicy.com, January 10, 2013 As the …

Marcus Aurelius: Army Spreading Troops Around Africa?

A broad concept that illuminate the fact that Special Operations Forces are not available for such duties. Army plans to shift troops to U.S. Africa Command Aims for quick crisis response U.S. Africa Command, the military’s newest regional force, will have more troops available early next year as the Pentagon winds down from two ground …

Reflections on the US Military — Redirection Essential — and a Prerequisite to Creating a 450-Ship Navy, a Long-Haul Air Force, and an Air-Liftable Army + Sanity RECAP

Telling the truth to those who have replaced intelligence with ideology and integrity with loyalty to something other than their Republic is most difficult and more often than not will get you fired, because those without integrity tend to be promoted in corrupt systems, and they see clearly the threat to their world-view — and …