You need to seperate people that use gear from people that handl the money to buy it, and the politicians that pursue their own agends, for selfish reasons. The

You need to seperate people that use gear from people that handl the money to buy it, and the politicians that pursue their own agends, for selfish reasons. The US military is surprisingly competent at a managerial level in many ways. I wouldn't knee jerk react to a statement like that unless you have actuall experience with the matter, tho. I know it's not the first thought that comes to mind, and its certainly not the view taught to kids or promulgated in the media. YMMv.