Most of the military is, heh, yeah, to some extent make-work. However, many people do not realize just how much background support fielding a fighting force is -- most of histories greatest military failures have been from leaders, generals, not taking into consideration support/supply for their militaries. It's incredibly monotonous (barracks/base life tends to be so) and not at all glamorous, definitely not what the civilian thinks about when they envision "our boys in uniform, bravely marching off!" -- but it is important -- every thing from intel/ops coord. and forensics, to making sure the transportation can at least somewhat run to making sure Pvt. Johnny and Tommy have enough bullets, MREs, and shitrags along with his timely payment for his service. The most important things really.
People who know like to joke about it.
And, America has always done a fair job at this (I hope it stays that way).
Oh, I get it. But I'm thinking of a modern transgender-accommodating military that just wants to suck as much money as possible down the drain. E.g. fighting useless wars in which had no benefit to anyone except certain industries.
Most of the military is, heh, yeah, to some extent make-work. However, many people do not realize just how much background support fielding a fighting force is -- most of histories greatest military failures have been from leaders, generals, not taking into consideration support/supply for their militaries. It's incredibly monotonous (barracks/base life tends to be so) and not at all glamorous, definitely not what the civilian thinks about when they envision "our boys in uniform, bravely marching off!" -- but it is important -- every thing from intel/ops coord. and forensics, to making sure the transportation can at least somewhat run to making sure Pvt. Johnny and Tommy have enough bullets, MREs, and shitrags along with his timely payment for his service. The most important things really.
People who know like to joke about it.
And, America has always done a fair job at this (I hope it stays that way).
Oh, I get it. But I'm thinking of a modern transgender-accommodating military that just wants to suck as much money as possible down the drain. E.g. fighting useless wars in which had no benefit to anyone except certain industries.