Shhhh! I'm Listening to Reason! wrote:
I missed one from the Army COS's reading lest, toopid. Here it is:
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Thinking in Time
The Uses of History for Decision Makers
by Richard E. Neustradt; Richard E. Neustadt; Ernest R. May (Paperback)
This is not a history book or even about the stories it tells. It is
about how to use experience, whether remote or recent, in the process
of deciding what to do today about the prospect for tomorrow.
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LOL!
A book for senior leaders on how to use history and experience in the
decision-making process.
Poor GEN Schoomaker! He obviously doesn't get it, does he, toopid?
Maybe you should write to him and point out his erroneous thinking.
"Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat
them."---George Santayana
According to GEN Schoomaker himself:
""The Professional Reading List is a way for leaders at all levels to
increase their understanding of our Army's history, the global
strategic context, and the *enduring lessons of war.* The topics and
time periods included in the books on this list are expansive and are
intended to broaden each leader's knowledge and confidence. I
challenge all leaders to make a focused, personal commitment to read,
reflect, and learn about our profession and our world. Through the
exercise of our minds, our Army will grow stronger."
http://www.army.mil/cmh/reference/CSAList/CSAList.htm
Except, according to toopid, these "enduring lessons of war" have no
bearing today...
Who to believe?
I'll stick with GEN Schoomaker. LOL!