This article first appeared in the US Army War College War Room blog, May 2, 2018 by author Andrew A. Hill.
While the opening two paragraphs are nothing but a blunt approach sales pitch to build greater readership of the War Room blog, the deeper discussion brought forth by Andrew Hill later in the article regarding unique perspectives of the most junior field grades officers in service is worth ones time.
Andrew and his nameless colleague offer four explanations as to why officers in the grade of Major may have something of interest to say. However, reasons for interesting thoughts and ideas are only as valuable as the time and effort given to listening and or reading what those individuals have to say. All too often, a perception of inability is attached to ones date of rank as opposed to the ideas that they bring forth. Andrew’s closing sentence carries the most power. “I hope that we keep listening.”
