HAMMER: As UN forces marched north, there was evidence of the Chinese joining the conflict. Despite the evidence, General MacArthur and his staff believed “the Chinese would not dare intervene” They assessed that they lacked the Military capability to bring significant forces into the conflict and even if that was possible the US air superiority would make quick work of them. What do you think we are “wishing away”? What are capability or piece of equipment are we putting too much reliance on?

There are 2 main factors that I feel we, as an Army, are trying to wish away. The first is the CBRN threat. Although we are getting better, and trying to more thoroughly comprehend how meticulous CBRN ops needs to be, I believe we still have a ways to go. Another critical piece that seams to be wished away is communications. The ASIP radio is nearly useless in the Korean terrain and yet it is still the primary radio for our vehicles. Although JCRs will work, it doesn’t substitute the ability a radio has to quickly send messages.