Hirschbach’s Post

"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week" - General George S. Patton, US Army, WWII As this says, certainly an executed average plan is better than a perfect (seemingly!) plan which is never executed & tested. #planning #agileplanning

Part of the research I am conducting for my book on the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Illinois National Guard (370th Infantry Regiment) is on the history of the National Guard. This part of the research has been fascinating. From learning about the first three regiments formed during the colonial period to the various Militia and National Defense Acts that helped to shape the Guard into what it is today, it has truly been eye opening. If I may say so myself, it is one of the most interesting chapters in the book.

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#Digitalization continues to change the way we do things - and that is no different for our military. To gain battlefield advantage, the Army and Department of Defense are looking at ways to integrate smart and #WearableTechnology into elements of the field and garrison equipment. 💻 While these tools bring value, we must understand the vulnerabilities they are creating in order to protect our troops. We explore how to protect our forces against #CyberThreats via Army Engineer Magazine. Turn to page 28. ⬇ Army Engineer Association