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A battle over ‘the next war’

Posted by Matt in July 22nd, 2008

Many military officers are pushing back against Defense Secretary Gates’ focus on preparing for more ‘asymmetric’ fighting rather than for a large, conventional conflict.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap Jr. is not a fighter pilot, wing commander or war planner. But he is waging what many officers consider a crucial battle: ensuring that the U.S. military is ready for a major war.

Dunlap, like many officers across the military, believes the armed forces must prepare for a large-scale war against technologically sophisticated, well-equipped adversaries, rather than long-term ground conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan.

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