Next Defence White Paper

I am curious what the author is trying to say here:

Second, the US can exploit economies of scale that Australia simply cannot. The US Army, even after currently planned shrinkage will have over 400,000 Regular personnel (in addition to its Reservists and National Guardsmen) and commensurately robust high-readiness capabilities, deep logistics capacity and training base.

Recently, the head of the U.S. Army told congress that only 2 Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) could be declared ready. That shows a distinct lack of focus on the basics; such a closely monitored unit training schedule...of worth.

Patton had it right. "There are more tired division commanders than tired divisions."

But back to the original topic: Australia's next Defence White Paper.

I suggest that it should focus on one thing: ethics in senior leadership.

Get that going and you have a big victory toward quality defence posture of the nation.