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Timeline is a fuck (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That you for the rundown on this! I’ve always wondered and hoped that this was the case. I really like that they give you the space to be creative and test things out. I would imagine that makes you more nimble out in the field. Able to pivot and not be reliant on orders from above to make decisions.

I’ve worked with the navy quite a bit as a supplier so I totally get the part about procurement! But seriously, fuck March madness. It drives me crazy to see the waste just because your budget might get cut.

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I would imagine that makes you more nimble out in the field. Able to pivot and not be reliant on orders from above to make decisions.

Yes, that's a huge part of why, and it's something we put a lot of emphasis on. Canadian soldiers aren't taught to be machines. If the plan doesn't fit the tactical reality on the ground, you adapt as needed. Officers are taught to trust the people under them to make the right call in the moment and not need to run every decision up the chain. Everyone trains to do the job above them. Everyone is expected to not only understand their role in the mission, but the broader context too; why are we doing this, what are we trying to achieve, what are the most important outcomes, etc.