In the Department of Defense, innovation garners acclaim, at least until proposed changes threaten to impinge on past practices and legacy capabilities. It is at this point that champions of innovation are subjected to a cacophony from critics.
There is no shortage of criticism of Force Design (FD) 2030, especially from a group of long-retired general officers. The most prevalent myths the critics expound must be dispelled so that the Marine Corps can explain how stand-in forces (SIF) can remain effective inside an adversary’s weapons engagement zone. Some suggested specific investment priorities could help accelerate FD2030 implementation.
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